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PERINATAL CARE
Pelvic balance greatly influences the birthing process and helps decrease dystocia, one of the reasons for obstructed labor or lengthy labor, allowing for mother and baby to have an easier birthing experience. A misaligned pelvis leads to a restriction called intrauterine constraint which limits the space within the pelvic bowl.
Webster Technique
Webster technique is a gentle treatment used to balance the pelvis and create an idyllic pelvic bowl for the baby to position him/herself properly for labor. It can be helpful for breech presentation, but also to maintain balance even if the baby is already in position. This technique is all about balancing the mother’s muscles, ligaments, and pelvic alignment, and does not in any way involve the doctor moving the baby. It’s about creating a nest that the baby will be more eager to lie in properly. The baby then moves him/herself if and when ready.
The Webster technique, as defined by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved.
All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Some chiropractors seek additional training in perinatal care and Webster technique. We use techniques that avoid unnecessary pressure on the abdomen by using tables/ pillows specialized for all sized pregnant shaped bodies. Currently, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends women receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy to establish pelvic balance and optimize the room a baby has for development throughout pregnancy.
