How the Webster Technique Helps Pregnant Women

Pregnant women go through a lot of physical demands due to the baby or babies in their wombs. They live with physical stress due to their expanding bellies and hormonal stress, preparing them for birthing. One of the things pregnant women can do to help their bodies adjust better is chiropractic care. 

Prenatal-trained chiropractors possess techniques to help aid the birthing process. The best thing about these techniques is they are drug-free and non-invasive. One of these techniques is the Webster technique.

The Webster Technique - What Is It?

Dr. Webster observed a link between abnormal fetal positioning and the misalignment of the sacral and pelvic bones. From there, he developed a technique to restore alignment and movement. Since its development, the technique has relieved pains and aches caused by such misalignment. The result is the proper alignment of the pelvis and proper fetal positioning.

After the adjustment, the fetus receives unrestricted movement. It will then change its position and turn its head down. Dr. Larry claimed a 90 percent success rate for the technique after working with about 1,000 pregnant women. 

How Does the Webster Technique Work?

How is the Webster technique so effective? It focuses on three main things. It relieves tension, balances the pelvis, and addresses any tight muscles linking to the uterus. When settled, the three elements give the fetus the best room and keep the mother balanced. 

Because the Webster technique is so gentle, it is safe for pregnant women in all trimesters. It is so effective that most midwives will recommend a visit to the chiropractor for better birthing.

What Are the Benefits of the Webster Technique?

• Proper Positioning

Usually, a fetus will assume a head-down position during the pregnancy, especially toward birth. But in some cases, the child may have breech positioning. The child will lack the ability to push against the uterus during delivery, complicating the process. 

The adjustments of the Webster technique provide room for the child to move around. Also, the adjustments influence the baby to take the proper positioning naturally before birth. 


 

• Providing for Free Fetal Movement

How does the pelvis become so unbalanced during pregnancy? During pregnancy, one side of your pelvic bones can become restricted because of the pressure. This causes your sacrum, which moves in tandem with the pelvis, to compensate. Restriction and compensation pull on the uterus, locking the fetus in one position.

Adjustments of the Webster technique restore the balance of the two bones, creating more room for the baby to move in the uterus. 


 

• Easier Time During Labor

The adjustments of the Webster technique reduce pelvic twisting. These, combined with reducing tension in the ligaments, allow pregnant women a more comfortable pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis and sacrum usually result in more prolonged labor and may lead to other medical procedures like C-sections.

The Webster Technique can help pregnant women be in better shape to push the baby out because their muscles will be free of tension. Also, it will relieve any pressure that might be on their back.

For more on how the Webster technique helps pregnant women, visit Pleasant Life Health Center at our office in Charleston, South Carolina. You can call (843) 428-7900 to book an appointment today.