Care at every stage
Pregnancy and life with a new baby bring changes to your body and nervous system. We help you move comfortably and feel supported at every stage.
The Webster technique
The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic technique approach to assessing and gently adjusting the sacrum, the bone at the base of your spine. It focuses on pelvic movement, surrounding muscle and ligament tension, and how your nervous system coordinates these muscles.
During pregnancy, a supportive pillow lets you lie comfortably on your front. “I understand that visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy can feel daunting, so I explain what I’m doing and why, every step of the way,” says Dr. Carly.
- Dr. Carly Zuehlke is Webster certified through the ICPA, and a mom of three.
- Dr. Courtney Rokowski has completed the Webster technique coursework.
Trimester by trimester
What changes, roughly when it changes, and what we watch for at each stage.
First trimester, 4 to 13 weeks
As your body changes, we focus on comfortable movement, breathing and relaxation, alongside pelvic floor exercises tailored to your needs.
Second trimester, 14 to 27 weeks
Your center of gravity shifts and you feel the baby move. We focus on pelvic mobility, muscle coordination, and pelvic floor relaxation and strengthening.
Third trimester, 28 weeks and on
We prepare your body for birth, with strengthening where appropriate and guidance on comfortable labour positions.
What happens in the room
The Webster technique is performed to create better mobility in the sacrum. Alongside it, you’ll get guidance on how to stand, sit, and move as your body changes, plus exercises to keep you comfortable and mobile. Once the baby’s here, the same advice carries you through the first few weeks.
We don’t just look at your joints and muscles. We’ll also ask how you’re sleeping, how stressed you feel, and what you’re eating. Where it makes sense, we’ll suggest lifestyle changes.
Is it safe while I’m pregnant? Yes, for you and your baby. We use gentle care and comfortable positioning tailored to you.
When should I start? You can book at any stage of pregnancy. Many patients come even without having pain to assist with a more comfortable labour.
What brings women in
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s exactly what we see.
- Low back and pelvic pain
- Loss of urine
- Groin or pubic bone discomfort
- Sciatica
- Pain in the abdomen with standing up or rolling over
- Tight muscles and ligaments
- Upper back pain
- Support with optimal baby positioning
Postpartum is forever
We’ve worked with mothers up to fifty years postpartum, and it’s never too late to start again. Most come in for their first treatment as soon as they feel comfortable getting out of the house, usually two to four weeks after the birth.
We also work with a hand-picked network of partners, and if you need a pelvic floor specialist, we’ll refer you to one.
The fourth trimester. Recovery meets the new demands of holding, carrying and feeding your baby. You may notice aches, urine leakage, pelvic heaviness or pain with intercourse or tampon use.
The first few years. Your child is growing and life is busy, but back pain, pelvic floor symptoms or diastasis recti may still need attention.
Years later. It’s never too late to work on breathing, movement and core strength, and help your pelvic floor function better.
Start whenever you're ready
Every stage looks different, and there’s no wrong time to start. Book an appointment, or start with a free 15-minute consultation if that feels like the easier step.
