How Chiropractic Care Reduces Interventions and Supports the Birth You Want
Pregnancy is a journey—one filled with beauty, anticipation, and profound physical changes as you prepare to welcome your newest family member. But let's be honest: this journey also comes with discomfort, long to-do lists, and a whirlwind of emotions about labor, birth, and everything that follows.
And here's what makes it even more overwhelming: interventions during pregnancy and childbirth are skyrocketing. In the United States, 1 in 3 births end in C-section, 70-75% of women receive epidurals, and 31% of labors are induced. Despite spending more on maternal care than any other developed nation, we rank last in maternal and infant outcomes.
But here's the empowering truth: it doesn't have to be this way.
One of the most common reasons expecting parents come to Homestead Chiropractic is to do everything in their power to avoid unnecessary interventions and complications. Our goal is to help you enjoy your pregnancy and experience the birth you envision—and we're thrilled when parents tell us their pregnancy and birth were completely different from previous experiences.
Why Do Pregnant Parents Choose Chiropractic Care?
The most common reasons families seek our care during pregnancy:
Relief from pain (back, hip, sciatica, rib discomfort)
Optimal wellness and preparation for birth
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) support
A happy, healthy, natural birth experience
Nervous system optimization for both parent and baby
At Homestead Chiropractic, we specialize in neurologically-focused prenatal care. Both Dr. Marisa and Dr. Cheyenne are Webster Certified—a specialized credential focused on optimal pelvic alignment and nervous system function during pregnancy. We don't just address your discomfort; we optimize your body's ability to adapt, grow, and birth naturally.
How Chiropractic Care Reduces Interventions During Pregnancy and Birth
1. Pain Relief That Empowers Your Birth Journey
Your body releases relaxin hormone throughout pregnancy, which loosens the ligaments in your pelvis and throughout your body. This is essential for accommodating your growing baby and preparing for birth—but it also makes your pelvis vulnerable to misalignment.
Your pelvis is the foundation of your body. It carries the weight of your torso, supports your baby, and takes the brunt of your daily movements. When ligaments become lax, even a simple misstep or prolonged pressure from sleeping on your side can cause your pelvis to shift out of place. This places pressure on surrounding nerves, leading to the sciatic pain, low back pain, and hip discomfort so common in pregnancy.
Here's how we help:
Through gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, we correct these misalignments and reduce nerve interference. When you experience relief from pain and discomfort, you're able to:
Stay physically active throughout pregnancy
Continue working as long as you choose
Enjoy your days in comfort rather than survival mode
Feel empowered and encouraged to pursue the birth you want
When you feel comfortable and confident in your body, you're far more likely to have the natural, intervention-free birth you envision.
2. Optimal Pelvic Alignment for Easier Labor
Here's the connection many people don't realize: pelvic alignment directly impacts your baby's ability to move through the birth canal.
When your pelvis is misaligned, it can create intrauterine constraint—restricting your baby's movement and positioning. This can lead to:
Breech or suboptimal fetal positioning
Prolonged labor
Increased pain during birth (making epidurals more likely)
Higher likelihood of interventions like Pitocin, forceps, vacuum extraction, or C-section
Our approach:
As Webster Certified chiropractors, Dr. Marisa and Dr. Cheyenne have specialized training in correcting pelvic biomechanics during pregnancy. The Webster Technique focuses on:
Optimizing pelvic alignment and balance
Reducing tension in the round ligaments
Supporting optimal fetal positioning
Creating the best possible environment for natural birth
Research shows that women under regular chiropractic care during pregnancy experience 25% shorter labor for first-time moms and 31% shorter labor for subsequent births. When your pelvis is aligned and your nervous system is functioning optimally, your body can do what it's designed to do—birth your baby naturally and efficiently.
3. Nervous System Optimization for You AND Your Baby
Here's what sets neurologically-focused chiropractic apart: we're not just addressing structure—we're optimizing nervous system function.
Your nervous system controls every organ, tissue, and system in your body—including your cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive systems. When there are structural misalignments putting pressure on nerves, it creates interference. This interference can affect:
Hormone regulation
Blood pressure
Immune function
Your body's ability to adapt to the massive changes of pregnancy
But here's the piece most people miss: your baby's nervous system is developing right now, influenced by YOUR nervous system.
The umbilical cord isn't just delivering nutrients and oxygen—it's a neurological connection between you and your baby. When your nervous system is balanced and regulated, your baby's developing nervous system receives optimal signals. When you're stuck in sympathetic stress (fight-or-flight mode), your baby experiences that too.
By removing nerve interference through gentle adjustments, we're supporting:
Your body's ability to function at its best during pregnancy
Reduced risk of complications like gestational diabetes and hypertension
Optimal nervous system development for your baby
Better adaptation to the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy
At Homestead Chiropractic, we use advanced INSiGHT scanning technology to objectively measure your nervous system function. This gives us data—not guesswork—about where interference exists and how your body is responding to care.
Comprehensive Support Throughout Your Pregnancy Journey
We know that pregnancy comes with questions and concerns beyond what chiropractic adjustments address. As specialists in prenatal care, we have a network of trusted providers we can refer you to for:
Nutrition and supplementation guidance
Pelvic floor physical therapy
Lactation support
Mental health resources
Midwives and supportive OBs
We also stay vigilant for any signs that require immediate medical attention, such as vaginal bleeding, severe cramping, significant blood pressure changes, or decreased fetal movement. Your safety and your baby's safety are always our top priority.
The Research-Backed Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Women under regular chiropractic care during pregnancy report:
25-31% shorter labor times
Reduced need for pain medication
Fewer interventions during birth
Better sleep quality throughout pregnancy
Less anxiety and more emotional balance
Improved digestion and reduced discomfort
More energy and ability to stay active
Greater confidence in their body's ability to birth naturally
Your Body Was Designed for This
Pregnancy and birth are not medical conditions that need to be managed—they're natural processes your body is brilliantly designed to navigate. When your nervous system is functioning optimally and your pelvis is aligned, your body knows exactly what to do.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy helps you:
Experience comfort instead of constant pain
Optimize pelvic alignment for easier labor
Support your nervous system through massive physical changes
Create the best possible environment for your baby's development
Reduce the likelihood of unnecessary interventions
Feel empowered and confident in your body's innate ability
Ready to Experience the Pregnancy and Birth You Deserve?
At Homestead Chiropractic, we specialize in neurologically-focused prenatal care. Our Webster Certified doctors have advanced training in supporting pregnant parents through every stage of their journey—from conception through postpartum recovery.
We use objective INSiGHT scanning technology to measure your nervous system function, provide gentle and specific adjustments tailored to your body's needs, and walk hand-in-hand with you toward the birth experience you envision.
You deserve to enjoy your pregnancy. You deserve to feel empowered. You deserve the birth you want.