Why I Love the Webster Technique for Moms-to-Be

Pregnancy is such an exciting (and honestly, wild) time—so many changes happening all at once! But it can also come with its fair share of discomforts. One thing I love sharing with moms-to-be is a technique that helps make pregnancy feel a little easier and supports a smoother birth: the Webster Technique. It’s a gentle chiropractic method designed specifically for pregnancy to help your body stay balanced, comfortable, and ready for delivery.

Understanding the Webster Technique for Prenatal Care

The Webster Technique is one of my favorite ways to support moms during pregnancy. It’s a gentle chiropractic adjustment that focuses on the pelvis — which, as you can imagine, does a lot of work during pregnancy. When the pelvis gets tight or misaligned, it can cause discomfort and even make it harder for baby to settle into the best position for birth.

The Webster Technique helps balance the pelvis and relax the muscles around the uterus, creating more space for baby to move and grow comfortably.

These adjustments are safe, gentle, and specific — no cracking or twisting involved. Just precise, light movements that help your body find better alignment. Many moms notice relief from back pain, hip pain, and pelvic pressure right away.

Some of the benefits of the Webster Technique include:

✨ Easing lower back and pelvic pain

✨ Helping baby find an optimal position in the womb

✨ Supporting better posture as your belly grows

✨ Potentially shortening labor and reducing complications

✨ Encouraging overall comfort and well-being throughout pregnancy

Prenatal care appointment with Dr. Sara

How the Webster Technique Supports Pregnancy Comfort

Pregnancy changes everything — your posture, your balance, even how your body moves and feels day to day. As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, and your ligaments loosen to prepare for birth. All of that can put extra strain on your spine and pelvis.

That’s where the Webster Technique comes in. It’s a gentle chiropractic adjustment that helps realign the pelvis so your body can better handle all those changes.

When the pelvis tilts or sits unevenly, it can cause extra pressure in certain areas — leading to pain or discomfort in your hips, lower back, or legs. By bringing the pelvis back into balance, the Webster Technique helps distribute your weight more evenly and makes movement feel easier and more natural.

A lot of moms also notice relief from round ligament pain — that sharp, pulling pain in the lower belly or groin. By relaxing the muscles and ligaments around the uterus, this technique can help reduce that tension and discomfort.

And if you’re dealing with sciatica during pregnancy (that shooting pain down one leg), the Webster Technique may help with that too. When the pelvis is misaligned, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve. Adjusting the pelvis helps relieve that pressure so you can move — and sleep — more comfortably.

Gentle chiropractic adjustment for pregnancy comfort

What is the Webster Technique in labor?

The Webster Technique isn’t just about feeling more comfortable during pregnancy — it also helps your body get ready for labor. When your pelvis is balanced and your uterus has room to move freely, your baby has a better chance of settling into the ideal position for birth (head down, facing your back).

If baby is breech or facing the wrong way (posterior), labor can be longer or more challenging. The Webster Technique helps by gently releasing tension in the pelvic muscles and ligaments, which gives baby the space to turn naturally on their own.

Chiropractors trained in Webster focus on the sacrum and round ligaments using precise, gentle adjustments to restore balance and movement.

This can lead to:

✨ Easier labor with fewer interventions

✨ Shorter labor times

✨ Less need for a C-section

✨ Reduced pain during labor

Many moms who receive Webster care say they feel more confident, calm, and prepared heading into birth. It’s a simple, natural way to support your body’s amazing ability to do what it was designed to do.

Pregnant woman receiving Webster Technique adjustment

Supporting Your Pregnancy with the Webster Technique

The Webster Technique is one tool to help you have a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy. Along with chiropractic care, consider these tips to support your body:

• Stay active with gentle exercises like walking or prenatal yoga.

• Practice good posture to reduce strain on your back.

• Use pillows for support when sleeping.

• Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet.

• Rest when you need to and listen to your body.

  
  

Combining these habits with chiropractic care can make a big difference in how you feel.

Taking Care of Yourself and Your Baby

Pregnancy is such an incredible season of change — and it’s also the perfect time to focus on your own comfort and well-being. The Webster Technique offers a gentle, natural way to support your body as it grows and prepares for birth. It can help ease common pregnancy aches, encourage baby into a great position, and get your body ready for labor.

If you’re in or around South City, St. Louis, come visit us at Transcendent Chiropractic. Our team specializes in caring for pregnant women, babies, and kids — and we truly understand the unique needs of moms and families. Our goal is to make expert chiropractic care simple, supportive, and accessible for you.

Taking this step can help you feel more comfortable and confident throughout your pregnancy (and beyond). Your body is doing amazing work — the Webster Technique just helps it do that work a little more easily.

Every pregnancy is different, so always chat with your healthcare provider before starting anything new. But if you’re looking for a safe, gentle, and supportive way to care for your body, the Webster Technique is absolutely worth exploring.

Thanks for taking the time to read — I hope this helps you feel more empowered on your pregnancy journey. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out anytime or visit Transcendent Chiropractic to see how we can support you. 💕