The Webster Technique
The Webster Technique, discovered by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the ICPA, is a specific chiropractic adjustment for pregnant mothers. Working to correct sacral subluxations, this technique balances pelvic muscles and ligaments in the woman's pelvis, removes constraint and allows the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. Dr. Webster instructed many Doctors of Chiropractic in this technique and their combined results showed a high success rate in allowing babies in the breech position to go into the normal head down or vertex position. Because of its ability to facilitate easier, safer deliveries for both the mother and baby, many birth care providers are actively seeking Doctors of Chiropractic with the skills in this technique.
Here's a recent email from Dr. Jennifer to a new mom regarding The Webster Technique;
Webster Technique releases possible joint restrictions in the pelvic bones and ligament tension as a well as effected muscular and fascial tissue that may be contracted or taught altering the womb environment. Generally, in my practice the baby will turn within 1-4 visits over a 1- 2 week period. So we have time to make things happen naturally.
Are you currently receiving chiropractic care? Is this your first baby? Do you have a midwife or OB? Where do you plan to have your baby? Have you had any ultrasounds? If so, when?
When I was pregnant I would have travelled 50 miles to see if my baby could turn naturally with this technique (though I did not need to). If the travel makes you nervous and you are not currently receiving chiropractic care, you may want to visit a local chiropractor who is comfortable adjusting pregnant women. It may be all that is needed to free up your pelvis and give baby room to turn and drop. I do have families travelling longer distances to my practice and would encourage you to do the same if you do not have someone closer to you that you are confident with to try simply getting adjusted. I am available this week T, W, Th and next week T, Th or by special appointment.
You were designed to birth this baby, your body knows what to do and so does baby. Trust, relax and know it deep inside you. Millions of women have come before you and are expecting you to have the best outcome for you to birth your baby naturally, happily and safely. Every minute we are doing it around the world! It's a miracle, truly. Take care, think positive, visualize the optimum, expect the best and plan for the rest.
Warmly,
Jennifer Prax
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