Ottawa Prenatal Chiropractic Care
We want to help you enjoy a happier and healthier pregnancy, naturally.
Why see a chiropractor during pregnancy?
Many people know that chiropractic care during pregnancy can help with things like lower back pain, sciatica, hip discomfort, round ligament tension, and pelvic alignment (especially with techniques like Webster).
But there’s another major reason to have a chiropractor on your prenatal care team: Nervous system support.
Your nervous system is the command centre of your pregnancy. Every transformation—from hormonal shifts to structural changes—is beautifully orchestrated by your nervous system. As your body undergoes remarkable changes, your nervous system works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything in balance.
When the nervous system becomes overwhelmed or imbalanced, it can show up as anxiety, disrupted sleep, constant worrying, forgetfulness, aches and pains, or low energy.
Neurologically focused chiropractic care helps restore balance to both mom and baby’s nervous systems, promoting calm, clarity, and connection.
While the changes that mothers experience vary from person to person, one thing is certain across the board: when your nervous system is clear and well balanced, your body is best prepared to grow, nourish and birth your baby.
Benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy
While every pregnancy is unique, chiropractic care aims to support your body in several ways:
Promoting Pelvic Balance: Even when the baby isn't in a breech position, a misaligned pelvis could impede the natural progression of delivery by restricting the uterus. Gentle, non-invasive chiropractic adjustments promote pelvic relaxation, facilitating a smoother delivery process, reducing the reliance on medical intervention.
Enhancing Nervous System Function: A well-functioning nervous system is vital for both mother and babies health and development. By reducing interference within the nervous system, chiropractic care supports your body’s ability to communicate effectively, benefiting both you and your baby.
To help with back, neck, and joint discomfort: As your body changes, shifts in posture and weight distribution can add stress to your spine and pelvis causing discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments are tailored to the unique needs of pregnant women, aiming to promote comfort without relying on medications.
Relief from Sciatic Nerve Pressure: As your body adapts to pregnancy, the growing uterus and postural shifts can place added pressure on the sciatic nerve, often resulting in discomfort, tingling, or pain in the lower back and legs. Chiropractic care helps by improving spinal and pelvic alignment, reducing nerve compression, and relieving tension in surrounding muscles. By restoring proper function and balance, chiropractic adjustments can ease sciatic discomfort and support a more comfortable pregnancy.
Preparing for Birth: By supporting nervous system communication, chiropractic care may help your body move more efficiently during labour and delivery as per your intuitive drive. New Zealand research shows that pregnant women under chiropractic care have more coordinated contraction of pelvic floor muscles, often leading to straightforward birth outcomes.
Why Chose ChiroHouse for Your Prenatal Chiropractic Care
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Webster Certified & Prenatal Expertise
Dr. Jack is Webster Certified and trained to support the unique needs of pregnancy. Additionally, he holds a post-graduate certificate in Pediatric and Prenatal Care from Life University, further enhancing his expertise in providing comprehensive care for both mothers and their children. Whether you’re preparing for birth or managing pelvic pain, you’ll receive care that’s both safe and specific.
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Nervous system centred care
Pregnancy brings big changes, and your nervous system plays a vital role in how your body adapts. Our care is designed to support nervous system balance and enhance your ability to handle physical and emotional stress—helping improve sleep, ease tension, and promote optimal function throughout your pregnancy.
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Designed for future moms
From pregnancy-specific adjusting tables to a peaceful, sensory-aware environment, our space is thoughtfully created to support you during every stage of your pregnancy journey.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic During Pregnancy
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Yes absolutely! All techniques are gentle and designed to support your body as it adapts through this period of change.
Not only is it safe during pregnancy, but chiropractic care is an excellent way to support your body as it adapts through this period of changing requirements.
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Our practice is well-established to meet the needs of mothers throughout their whole pregnancy and postpartum periods. The specialised use of our tables and pregnancy pillows allows you to be comfortable throughout your visit. We utilise a variety of techniques, including the Webster Technique (all our doctors are Webster Certified), to support your body and baby during your chiropractic visits.
The Webster Technique is a chiropractic adjustment specifically designed to address pelvic misalignment and sacral subluxation in pregnant women. This technique aims to restore balance in the pelvis, which may help reduce tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles.
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Your frequency of care will be determined after your initial visit with us. From here, we can best assess your nervous system function and create a care plan that suits your lifestyle.
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At ChiroHouse, our role in supporting breech pregnancies is to help balance the pelvis, muscles, and ligaments, relieving any constraints on the uterus that may prevent the baby from assuming the optimal position. It's important to note that we don't attempt to move the baby; instead, we focus on correcting any underlying issues that may be contributing to intrauterine constraint. To support this process, we often use the Webster Technique, a gentle and effective approach designed to restore balance and encourage the baby to move into the ideal position naturally.
