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Prenatal & Postnatal Care

Safe, effective chiropractic care throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Supporting mom and baby at every stage.

Pregnancy changes everything about how your body loads, moves, and compensates. Chiropractic care during pregnancy isn't a luxury — for many women, it's what makes the difference between nine months of misery and nine months of manageable.

Chiropractic During Pregnancy

As your center of gravity shifts and your pelvis and sacrum adapt to accommodate a growing baby, the musculoskeletal system works overtime. Lower back pain, sciatic pain, round ligament pain, and SI joint dysfunction are common — and they don't have to be accepted as inevitable.

Dr. Britt uses techniques that are safe for every trimester, including specialized positioning that ensures comfort for mom and baby during the visit. The goal is a balanced pelvis, a comfortable pregnancy, and a body that's as well-prepared as possible for birth.

What Prenatal Chiropractic Addresses

  • Lower back pain and sacral pain
  • Sciatic nerve pain and radiating leg pain
  • Pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD)
  • Round ligament pain
  • Hip and SI joint dysfunction
  • Neck pain and headaches from postural shifts
  • Rib pain from baby's position

Postpartum Recovery

The fourth trimester is real. Delivery — whether vaginal or cesarean — is a significant physical event, and the postpartum body is dealing with recovery while simultaneously carrying, feeding, and caring for a newborn in positions that are hard on the neck, shoulders, and lower back.

Postpartum chiropractic care helps restore pelvic alignment, address the thoracic dysfunction that comes with nursing and carrying, and support the nervous system through the hormonal and physical transition of early motherhood. Most patients can be seen within a few weeks of delivery — sooner if cleared by their OB or midwife.

Care for Baby Too

Dr. Britt also sees newborns and infants. Birth — especially with interventions like forceps, vacuum, or prolonged labor — can create tension in the cervical spine and cranial structures that affects feeding, sleep, and comfort. Gentle infant adjustments use fingertip pressure only. Many parents bring babies in within the first weeks of life.

From Chelsea M

"Dr. Britt helped me through my pregnancy and then with my baby's torticollis. Incredible care for both of us."

— Chelsea M

Prenatal Chiropractic FAQs

Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?+

Yes. Chiropractic care is safe throughout all three trimesters when performed by a chiropractor experienced in prenatal care. Dr. Britt uses techniques and positioning specifically adapted for pregnant patients — you will never be placed in a position that puts pressure on your abdomen.

How soon after delivery can I come in?+

For vaginal births, most patients come in within 1–2 weeks. For cesarean births, we typically wait until your OB has cleared you, usually around 6 weeks. If you have significant discomfort sooner, call us — we can often see postpartum patients earlier with appropriate modifications.

Can chiropractic help with baby positioning?+

Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol for pregnant patients that focuses on pelvic balance and ligament tension. A well-balanced pelvis gives the baby more room to move into an optimal position for birth. Dr. Britt can discuss whether this is appropriate for your situation.

Supporting You Through Every Stage

Prenatal and postpartum care at both Hornell and Osceola. Safe, gentle, and effective throughout pregnancy and recovery.

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