Chiropractic & Pregnancy

Prenatal chiropractic care offers a gentle, safe, and supportive approach for mothers and babies navigating the rapid structural changes of pregnancy. By focusing on the connection between the spine, pelvis, and nervous system, this care helps relieve physical stress and optimize alignment.

Mothers frequently seek care to ease discomforts such as sciatica, lower back pain, and pelvic girdle pressure, while fostering a more comfortable pregnancy and birth experience. Treatments at our Excelsior practice are tailored to each specific stage of pregnancy in a peaceful, reassuring setting.

First Trimester Care

Focuses on stabilizing the physical foundation, supporting nervous system adaptation to hormonal shifts, and easing early symptoms like tension headaches and fatigue.

Second Trimester Care

As the center of gravity shifts, care centers on pelvic stabilization and spinal alignment to ease growing tension in the lower back, hips, and rib cage.

Third Trimester Care

Centers on preparing the body for birth by optimizing pelvic alignment to give the baby maximum room for positioning, while reducing swelling and promoting relaxation.

Relieving Structural Strain & Supporting Your Journey

Prenatal care addresses a variety of musculoskeletal and nervous system changes during pregnancy, including:

  • Low Back, Hip, & Pelvic Pain

  • Sciatica & Piriformis Syndrome

  • SI Joint Dysfunction & Pelvic Girdle Discomfort

  • "Nursing Neck" & Upper Back Postural Strain

  • Tension Headaches & Migraines

  • Optimizing Pelvic Alignment for Fetal Positioning

  • Preparation of the Physical Body for Labor & Delivery

Pelvic Alignment & Baby Positioning

Hormones like relaxin loosen ligaments during pregnancy, making it easier for the pelvis to shift out of alignment. Misalignments can tighten surrounding uterine muscles and ligaments, potentially restricting space for the baby. Specialized prenatal techniques restore balance to the pelvis, reducing constraints and encouraging optimal fetal positioning.

What to Expect: Your Prenatal Care Timeline

  • New Patient Consultation:

    Comprehensive health history review, goal setting, and a gentle structural evaluation to create a personalized care plan.

  • 1st & 2nd Trimesters (Weeks 1–28):

    Recommended weekly or bi-weekly visits to maintain pelvic balance and support postural shifts.

  • 3rd Trimester (Weeks 29–40):

    Weekly visits focusing on intensive alignment and birth preparation.

  • Postpartum Recovery: Sacred Season

    Assessment at 4 weeks post-delivery to assist spinal realignment and address nursing strain. We will discuss next steps in getting your body recovered and back to its baseline.