Pregnancy

Pregnancy chiropractic care (Northcote)

Many people seek pregnancy chiropractic care to support comfort, movement, and day-to-day function as their body changes. Care is tailored to the individual, their stage of pregnancy, and what’s appropriate for them.

During pregnancy, the body goes through a lot of changes, and with that there is increased stress put on the spine, muscles and ligaments. Many expectant mothers present to our Northcote practice with back pain or strain, and neck pain throughout their pregnancy.

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic approach that may be used during pregnancy. It is often discussed in the context of pelvic function and comfort.

People commonly book appointments to discuss concerns such as:

• Lower back, pelvic, or hip discomfort during pregnancy
• Round ligament tension
• Sciatic pain during pregnancy

Chiropractic and pregnancy

In the months of pregnancy, lower back pain and posterior pelvic pain may occur and can be extremely uncomfortable for pregnant women to do simple tasks such as sitting, standing, bending or lifting as it can intensify the pain. Pelvic pain that may occur is deep pain that is felt below and to the side of the stomach and to the coccyx. It can also be associated with pubic pain.

Chiropractic treatment may be helpful in providing relief from the pain that can occur during pregnancy. The treatment is modified to the stages of pregnancy. We use gentle techniques to help the body improve spinal function and make adjustments to your posture to provide more ease and comfort during the entire pregnancy.

We have specially designed pillow and equipment to accommodate the growing pregnant belly during the sessions.

Working with your pregnancy care team

We encourage you to continue care with your GP, midwife, and/or obstetric team throughout pregnancy. Chiropractic care may be used as part of a broader plan to support comfort and movement.

If you have new or worsening symptoms, bleeding, fever, reduced foetal movements, or any urgent concerns, seek medical care promptly.

You can also browse our pregnancy resource hub for a structured guide to key topics.