Pregnancy Chiropractic in St. Charles, MO
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body, and many of them affect your spine and pelvis. At ADIO Family Chiropractic, Dr. Dave Wallace provides gentle, safe prenatal chiropractic care focused on pelvic balance to reduce pain and support optimal fetal positioning. Chiropractic care can help relieve back pain, hip pain, and sciatica so you can feel more comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, your posture changes, and hormones loosen the ligaments around your pelvis. These changes can pull the spine and pelvis out of balance. Prenatal chiropractic care may help:
- Relieve lower back pain and hip pain
- Ease sciatica and nerve discomfort
- Reduce symptoms of acid reflux and nausea
- Improve posture as your body changes
- Support optimal fetal positioning, which may reduce the risk of breech presentation
- Relieve pregnancy-related hand and wrist symptoms such as carpal tunnel
The Webster Technique
Dr. David Wallace is certified in the Webster Technique, a safe, gentle chiropractic technique designed for pregnancy. It reduces interference to the nervous system and balances the pelvic muscles and ligaments to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique ensures comfort without putting pressure on your belly.
By keeping your spine and pelvis properly aligned with gentle chiropractic adjustments, your baby has a better chance of growing, developing, and moving into the best possible position for birth, which may make delivery easier and a vaginal delivery more likely.
Gentle Tools for Expecting Moms
Dr. Dave uses a drop table and an activator, which keep movement to a minimum. There is no twisting, and positioning is adapted to your stage of pregnancy. Learn more about our general chiropractic care.
Supporting Your Whole Pregnancy
Along with adjustments, we can recommend safe corrective exercises, lifestyle advice on sleep positions and daily activities, and nutritional guidance. We always encourage you to keep your OB or midwife informed about your chiropractic care.
Care After Baby Arrives
Chiropractic care can support your recovery after delivery, and many moms bring their newborns in for gentle pediatric chiropractic care. New to our office? Download your forms on our New Patients page.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care FAQs
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Dr. Dave is certified in the Webster Technique, an approach designed specifically for pregnancy, and uses a drop table and activator that keep movement to a minimum.
Can chiropractic care help with back pain and sciatica during pregnancy?
Yes. Gentle adjustments that balance the spine and pelvis can help relieve pregnancy-related back pain and sciatica.
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a gentle chiropractic method that balances the pelvic muscles and ligaments to reduce nervous system interference and support optimal fetal positioning.
Will you press on my belly?
No. The Webster Technique is designed to provide comfort without putting pressure on the belly.
When during pregnancy can I start chiropractic care?
You can begin chiropractic care at any stage of pregnancy. Many moms start as soon as they notice discomfort.
Can chiropractic care help if my baby is breech?
By balancing the pelvis, the Webster Technique helps create more room for the baby to move into an optimal position. Always consult your OB or midwife about breech presentation.
Can chiropractic care help with nausea and acid reflux?
Some expecting moms report reduced acid reflux and nausea with chiropractic care, though results vary.
Schedule Pregnancy Chiropractic Care Today
Feel more comfortable during your pregnancy. Call ADIO Family Chiropractic at (636) 498-2346 to schedule your prenatal chiropractic visit with Dr. Dave.