Prenatal Chiropractor in Lafayette, CO

Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Support for comfort, balance, and nervous system regulation during pregnancy.

Pregnancy places new physical and emotional demands on your body.

Prenatal chiropractic care gently supports your nervous

system as your body adapts and changes.

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What is prenatal chiropractic care?

Prenatal chiropractic uses gentle techniques designed

specifically for pregnancy.

Care focuses on balance, comfort, and nervous system

regulation. 

Webster technique is the gold standard for optimal chiropractic 

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How it works

As your body changes, your nervous system must adapt to:

• postural shifts

• ligament changes

• added physical stress

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Gentle chiropractic care helps your body adapt more comfortably and efficiently.

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What you may notice

Many pregnant patients report:

• reduced tension or discomfort

• improved mobility

• better sleep

• increased body awareness

• feeling more balanced and supported

• better birth outcomes
   

 

Who this is for

Prenatal care may be a good fit if you:

• are experiencing pregnancy-related tension

• want gentle support during pregnancy

• are preparing your body for birth

• value nervous system-focused care
   

 

What to expect

• Pregnancy-safe positioning

• Gentle techniques

• Fully clothed care

• Support tailored to each trimester
   

Is prenatal chiropractic safe?

Yes. Prenatal chiropractic care is widely considered safe during pregnancy when it is provided by a chiropractor trained in prenatal care. Every visit here is fully clothed, uses pregnancy-safe positioning, and adapts to your trimester.

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Chiropractic does not have to be intimidating. Dr. Michelle practices NetworkSpinal, a gentle, non-invasive approach with no cracking, no popping, and no twisting. This technique helps the nervous system release stored tension, reorganize, and function at a higher level, creating more ease throughout the pregnancy journey. She combines it with the Webster Technique, the recognized standard for chiropractic care during pregnancy.

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A 2018 study followed 343 pregnant patients receiving chiropractic care including the Webster Technique, measuring quality of life before and after care. Patients reported statistically significant improvements in:

• Less interference from pain

• Less fatigue

• Better sleep

• Greater satisfaction with participation in daily life and relationships

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Alcantara J, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2018;24(1):90-98.

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The Webster Technique and baby positioning

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that balances the pelvis, reduces tension in the uterus, and creates more space for baby to settle into an ideal position.

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People often ask how a chiropractic adjustment can affect baby's position. The answer is pelvic balance. When the pelvis is out of alignment, the ligaments connecting it to the uterus increase their tension, distorting the uterine space. Don MacDonald, DC offers a helpful analogy: increased tone is like sleeping in a bed with someone sitting on the sheets beside you. Can you turn over freely? No.

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For your baby, the walls of the uterus tighten with pelvic imbalance, becoming like tight bedsheets that restrict movement. Adjusting the pelvis releases that tension so baby can move freely and find the best possible position for birth.

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Dr. Michelle Green, DC is Webster-certified and has completed the ICPA's 80-hour perinatal certification program.

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Power, passage, and passenger: a nervous system view of birth

In traditional obstetrics, three components influence labor: Power, Passage, and Passenger. As a chiropractor focused on the nervous system, I see that framework through a different lens, one that honors the intelligence of the body and the collaboration between mother and baby.

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Power: the nervous system's role in labor

Power refers to the strength and coordination of uterine contractions, what actually moves baby downward. Those contractions do not happen in isolation. They are regulated by your nervous system.

When the nervous system is under stress, communication between brain, uterus, and hormones can be disrupted. That can mean uncoordinated contractions, exhaustion, and longer labor. Chiropractic care supports the nervous system by reducing interference in the spine and nerves, helping the body shift out of fight or flight, and supporting the natural rhythm of labor hormones like oxytocin.

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Passage: creating space through pelvic balance

Passage refers to the bony pelvis and soft tissues baby must move through. If the pelvis is misaligned, even slightly, it changes the shape and mobility of the birth canal. That can mean more discomfort for you and a harder journey for baby.

Webster Technique care balances pelvic alignment, eases tension in the muscles and ligaments supporting the uterus, creates more room for baby to descend, and reduces back pain, sciatica, and pelvic tension. This is not about forcing anything. It is about restoring balance so the body can move the way it was designed to.

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Passenger: helping baby find the best position

Your baby is not just along for the ride. Their position, movement, and engagement with the pelvis all influence how smoothly labor progresses.

Care helps by encouraging optimal positioning, head down and chin tucked, creating a relaxed uterine environment so baby has freedom to move, and supporting co-regulation between you and your baby. When your body is balanced and your nervous system is calm, your baby receives those messages too.

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Birth is a collaborative dance

Birth is not just something your body does. It is something you and your baby do together.

Your baby has built-in primitive reflexes that activate during labor and assist in their own birth. One is the Spinal Galant Reflex, triggered when the side of a baby's back is stimulated. As your baby moves through the birth canal, your pubic symphysis naturally strokes their back, activating the reflex. Baby arches, helping themselves move through the pelvis.

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This is one of many examples of how brilliantly birth is designed. When your nervous system is supported, your pelvis is balanced, and your baby has space to respond, birth becomes less about force and fear, and more about flow, rhythm, and trust.

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Signs your nervous system may be out of balance

Many common pregnancy symptoms are nervous system messages asking for support. If you are experiencing any of the following, your body may benefit from gentle chiropractic care:

• Feeling easily overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally reactive

• Disrupted sleep or restlessness

• Headaches, neck or shoulder tightness

• Digestive changes or irregular bowel movements

• Pain that comes and goes in the hips, low back, or pelvis

• Difficulty feeling connected to your body or your baby

• Heightened sensitivity to sound, light, or touch

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Chiropractic care does not just relieve symptoms. It helps restore communication and ease in your body.

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If hip, low back or pelvic pain is your main problem, we have a page specifically on pelvic pain in pregnancy, including pelvic girdle pain, SPD and sciatica.

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When to start care: a pregnancy timeline

You can begin prenatal chiropractic care at any point in pregnancy. Here is what care tends to focus on at each stage.

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1st trimester

What's happening: hormonal changes, nausea, emotional shifts

How chiropractic supports: nervous system balance, easing tension

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2nd trimester

What's happening: posture shifts, growing belly, energy returns

How chiropractic supports: pelvic alignment, better sleep, adapting to change

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3rd trimester

What's happening: baby growth, fatigue, preparing for birth

How chiropractic supports: Webster positioning support, emotional grounding

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Postpartum

What's happening: recovery, hormone reset, breastfeeding

How chiropractic supports: recovery support, reducing pain, mood and bonding

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Baby's first visits

What's happening: adapting to life outside the womb

How chiropractic supports: gentle support for digestion, latch, sleep, and calm

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Many families continue with gentle pediatric chiropractic care for their baby after birth.

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Real results: Jackie's story

Jackie, an elementary school teacher and mom, came into care with headaches, reflux, anxiety, and sciatica. After gentle adjustments her symptoms resolved and she felt emotionally balanced. Her birth was efficient and empowering.

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Postpartum, her baby experienced reflux. Chiropractic care helped resolve it in just a few visits, supporting the baby's digestion and bringing her to a calmer place.

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Name changed for privacy.

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7 tips for a calmer, healthier pregnancy

Practical ways to support your nervous system during pregnancy.

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1. Breathe low and slow. Inhale through your nose for 4 counts, exhale through your mouth for 6. Deep breathing regulates your nervous system and creates calm.

2. Honor your need for rest. Fatigue during pregnancy is normal. Rest supports nervous system repair and your baby's development.

3. Get adjusted regularly. NetworkSpinal and Webster adjustments help restore balance, reduce stress, and support optimal body function.

4. Ground yourself daily. Walk barefoot on the earth. Grounding has been shown to reduce inflammation and regulate your body's rhythms.

5. Connect with baby through touch. Placing your hands on your belly and sending love can co-regulate your nervous systems and deepen your bond.

6. Protect your inputs. Avoid media or stories that cause anxiety. Choose uplifting, encouraging content during this time.

7. Trust your intuition. Your body knows. Chiropractic care enhances body awareness and helps you stay in tune with your inner voice.

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Prenatal chiropractic questions, answered

Is it safe to get a chiropractic adjustment while pregnant? 

Yes. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is widely considered safe when provided by a chiropractor trained in prenatal care. At The Well Healing Center we use gentle, low-force techniques with pregnancy-safe positioning, with no cracking or twisting.

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Is there such a thing as a prenatal chiropractor?

Yes. Prenatal chiropractors complete additional training in pregnancy-specific care. Dr. Michelle Green is Webster-certified and has completed an 80-hour perinatal certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

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Is it safe to see a chiropractor at 36 weeks pregnant?

Yes. Many patients receive care right up to their due date. In the third trimester, care often focuses on pelvic balance and comfort as the body prepares for labor.

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When should I start prenatal chiropractic care?

You can begin at any point in pregnancy. Starting in the first or second trimester gives your body more time to adapt, but care started in the third trimester is still helpful for comfort and positioning.

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Does the Webster Technique turn a breech baby?

No. The Webster Technique does not turn babies. It balances the pelvis and reduces uterine tension so that baby has the freedom to move into an optimal position on their own.

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Does insurance cover chiropractic care during pregnancy?

We are a cash based practice, which means your care stays focused on what actually helps you, not on what an insurance plan will approve. Many patients use their HSA or FSA, and we are happy to provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. You can also review our Good Faith Estimate for clear pricing before your first visit.

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Ready to support your pregnancy?

Book a prenatal visit with your chiropractor in Lafayette, CO

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