Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

By Farnham Chiropractic The Chiroblog
Pregnant mum

Pregnancy is incredible… and also a bit of a biomechanical adventure. As your bump grows and your body adapts, it’s completely normal to feel new aches, stiffness, or changes in how you move. Chiropractic care can be a gentle, safe, and supportive way to help your body navigate these changes.

Here’s what expectant mums often want to know.

Why Pregnancy Can Feel a Bit… “Crunchy”

Your body is doing a lot. Hormones like relaxin soften the ligaments, your centre of gravity shifts forward, and your posture naturally adapts. All of this can lead to:

  • Pelvic discomfort
  • Lower back or hip pain
  • Rib tightness
  • Sciatica-type symptoms
  • Difficulty getting comfortable at night
  • Pubic symphysis pain (SPD / PGP)

These are common, but they’re definitely not things you “just have to put up with.”

How Chiropractic Can Help

Pregnancy-focused chiropractic aims to:

  • Improve pelvic alignment
  • Reduce tension in the supporting muscles
  • Improve joint mobility
  • Support optimal positioning for comfort
  • Ease stress on the spine as your bump grows

Treatments are gentle and adapted for every stage of pregnancy. We use special equipment such as pregnancy pillows to make you as comfortable as possible. 

Is It Safe?

Yes, when provided by a trained chiropractor who works regularly with pregnant patients.

We use:

  • Pregnancy cushions and pillows
  • Techniques that avoid pressure on the abdomen
  • Low-force or non-manual adjustments when needed
  • Gentle ligament and muscle work

And, as always, everything is guided by you.

When to Consider Getting Support During Pregnancy

You might benefit from care if you’re experiencing:

  • Lower back, hip, groin, or pelvic pain
  • Sciatica-like pain
  • Rib discomfort
  • Postural strain from sitting, desk work, or chasing other children
  • Difficulty walking or turning in bed
  • General stiffness as your bump grows

After Baby Arrives

Birth is a marathon, no matter how it unfolds. Postnatal chiropractic can help with:

  • Rebalancing changed posture
  • Feeding-related strain
  • Aches from holding baby
  • Pelvic floor or core support (in collaboration with women’s health physios)

We also adjust babies (go and find this blog post to understand how we can help and why you should get your baby checked!)