Breech Pregnancy Support: How Chiropractic Helps Your Body Function at Its Best

Pregnancy is one of the most remarkable examples of how adaptable and intelligent the human body really is. As your baby grows, your body shifts, stretches and adjusts in incredible ways to support new life. Sometimes, your baby might be in a breech position, which is simply another way your body is adapting.

At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we care for expectant mums across West Auckland, supporting better nervous system function at every stage of pregnancy, including when baby is breech. Our focus is always on helping your body create the best possible environment for your baby to move, grow and naturally settle into your ideal position for birth.

What is a breech pregnancy?

A breech baby is positioned bottom down or feet first in the uterus rather than head down. This is quite common earlier in pregnancy as many babies turn several times before the third trimester. If baby remains in a breech position later on, it often offers a variation to how many mothers imagined their birth will be. However, it certainly does not have to derail birthing plans and wishes.

Breech positioning is not a diagnosis or a reason to panic. It can be influenced by factors such as pelvic imbalance or reduced movement, tension in the muscles and ligaments around the pelvis, changes in how the nervous system is helping the body adapt, or simply less space and flexibility in the uterus as baby grows.

Rather than trying to manually turn your baby, our goal is to help your body work at its best so baby has the best chance to move freely and find their own way into the position most suited for the birthing pain (mum and baby).

How chiropractic care can support a breech pregnancy

Chiropractic is not a treatment for breech positioning, but it is a way to improve your body’s ability to adapt and function. By supporting the nervous system and encouraging balance throughout the nervous system and pelvis, we help create an environment where baby has more freedom to move.

Some of the ways chiropractic can help include:

• Creating space and balance in the pelvis – A balanced and mobile pelvis can provide a more comfortable space for your baby to shift and turn.
• Reducing nervous system interference – Adjustments can help improve communication between your brain and body, which is essential as your body navigates the rapid changes of pregnancy.
• Supporting uterine tone and function – Specific techniques such as the Webster Technique can ease tension in the soft tissues around the uterus, encouraging optimal function and comfort.

The Webster Technique – gentle, specific and effective

The Webster Technique is a specialised chiropractic analysis and adjustment used to support pelvic balance during pregnancy. It aims to reduce tension in the joints, muscles and ligaments that support the uterus, particularly the round ligaments.

This technique is not about forcing baby to turn. Instead, it helps your body be in the best possible condition for baby to move when they are ready. Many mothers receiving regular chiropractic care with the Webster Technique find they feel more comfortable, more mobile and more in tune with their body as pregnancy progresses.

Research has shown that the Webster Technique can improve pelvic alignment and mobility, enhance neuromuscular balance and reduce uterine tension. Together, these factors may increase the likelihood of baby naturally moving into a head down position.

Why West Auckland families choose Advanced Health Chiropractic

We understand how important it is to feel supported, informed and confident during pregnancy, especially if your baby is breech. At Advanced Health Chiropractic, our chiropractors are trained in the Webster Technique and experienced in caring for expectant mothers.

Our approach is always gentle and specific to your needs. We focus on nervous system function, pelvic balance and helping your body adapt with ease so both you and baby are set up for the best possible birth experience.