OVERVIEW
Supporting Mothers Through Pregnancy and Recovery
Pregnancy is one of the most profound physical experiences a woman can go through. In a matter of months, the body undergoes remarkable changes — hormonal shifts that loosen ligaments, a shifting center of gravity, increased spinal curvature, and added weight that places new demands on the pelvis, sacrum, and lower back. These changes are natural and beautiful, but they can also bring significant discomfort.
At Midtown Chiropractic Clinic in Raleigh, we provide specialized prenatal chiropractic care from the first trimester through delivery, and postnatal care to support recovery after birth. Our gentle, pregnancy-adapted techniques are safe, comfortable, and deeply supportive of both mother and baby.
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Chiropractic During Pregnancy
What to Expect — Our adjusting tables are specially designed to accommodate a growing belly at every stage of pregnancy. All techniques are adapted for the pregnant body — using gentle, low-force approaches that are both safe and effective throughout all three trimesters.
The Webster Technique — Dr. Spencer is trained in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed to optimize pelvic alignment and balance during pregnancy. Proper pelvic balance reduces intrauterine constraint and is associated with encouraging the baby into optimal position for birth.
How Prenatal Chiropractic Helps
- Relief from lower back, hip, and pelvic pain
- Reduced sciatica and round ligament pain
- Alleviation of mid-back and rib pain
- Reduced headaches and neck tension
- Improved sleep quality
- Optimal pelvic alignment for birth preparation
- Potential for shorter, more comfortable labor
- Reduced need for pain medications during pregnancy
Contact us today at (919) 873-2225
Chiropractic After Baby
The postpartum period brings its own set of physical challenges. Delivery — whether vaginal or cesarean — places significant demands on the pelvis, sacrum, and lower back. And the months that follow, filled with nursing, carrying a newborn, and sleep deprivation, create new patterns of postural strain.
Postnatal chiropractic care helps realign the pelvis and sacrum after delivery, addresses the new postural stresses of new motherhood, supports the ligamentous restabilization process as pregnancy hormones normalize, and promotes faster overall recovery.
Is It Safe?
Chiropractic care during and after pregnancy is well-established as safe when performed by a trained practitioner. Our doctors use specifically adapted techniques for each stage, and we work cooperatively with your OB, midwife, or doula to ensure fully integrated care. Many OBs and midwives actively recommend chiropractic care to their pregnant patients.
Every Mother Deserves to Feel Her Best
Prenatal and postnatal care available now. Book your visit today at (919) 873-2225