Webster Technique in Pregnancy: Pelvic Balance and Care

How the Webster Technique works

Webster care assesses the sacrum, the bone at the base of the spine, and the joints connecting it to the pelvis. Adjustments and related soft-tissue care are tailored to the mother's evaluation and comfort.

The ICPA describes Webster as an approach to improving pelvic function. In our practice, this begins with assessing how the mother's pelvis is functioning and choosing care suited to her pregnancy.

Dr. Chris's training and experience

Dr. Chris trained directly under Dr. Larry Webster, the technique's developer, at Life Chiropractic College in the late 1980s. Over 37 years in practice, he reports caring for thousands of pregnant women, including hundreds with breech presentations.

He estimates that babies subsequently moved to a head-down position in about 90 to 95% of those breech cases. This estimate reflects his personal clinical experience over decades of prenatal care. Results vary from person to person.

Learning directly from the technique's developer gave Dr. Chris a foundation he has carried throughout his career. For patients, that experience is part of a personal approach: a careful evaluation, an explanation of the findings, and care adapted to each stage of pregnancy.

Working with the mother

Families sometimes ask whether Webster involves physically turning the baby. It does not. Dr. Chris works with the mother's pelvis and associated soft tissues; any movement the baby makes is its own.

A breech presentation may bring a family to the office, but the chiropractic evaluation centers on the mother. Her comfort, movement, and pelvic function guide the conversation and the recommendations that follow.

You do not need to wait for a question about your baby's position to discuss prenatal care. Webster can also be considered when your baby is already head-down, based on your chiropractic findings and individual needs.

Your first visit

Your visit begins with a thorough chiropractic evaluation and a conversation about your pregnancy, comfort, and questions. Dr. Chris explains his findings, adapts positioning to your needs, and recommends care based on your individual response.

Bring the questions that matter to you, along with any changes you have noticed in everyday activities. Getting out of bed, walking, or sitting comfortably can be useful starting points. You do not need to know the names of pelvic bones to explain what you are experiencing.

Before an adjustment, Dr. Chris explains the approach and how you will be supported. You can ask questions, request a pause, or let him know if a position feels uncomfortable. If follow-up visits are recommended, you will discuss their purpose and how your response will be reviewed.

Explore prenatal chiropractic care at our Harrisburg and Gastonia offices.