Can Chiropractic Help with a Breech Baby?

Our first baby of 2023 flipped its head down after only three special Webster adjustments from Dr. Bronson! Dr. Bronson is Webster certified and takes the time and care to help pregnant mothers feel their best and help the baby naturally. It’s important to seek qualified chiropractic care early and to follow all the advice the doctor gives to prevent problems leading up to delivery. Chiropractic is not a magical cure but can greatly enhance the mother’s experience and prevent unnecessary issues.

This mama found us after finding out her baby was in a transverse position, which is not the optimal position for birth. Her birth provider told her to find a Webster-certified chiropractor because they understand the benefits.

A 2002 Research Study (https://doi.org/10.1067/mmt.2002.126127) shows that over 82% of women with a breech pregnancy, who went to a Webster Certified Chiropractor, had their baby turn head down after receiving care!

A breech baby is when your baby’s feet or buttocks are positioned to come out first instead of its head. Most babies naturally move their heads downward to prepare for birth, but breech position happens in nearly 4 percent of full-term births and needs to be handled carefully and a care plan established early on. If not, then a cesarean delivery may be necessary. When natural movement is hindered or delayed in any way, a prenatal chiropractor could help.

The Webster technique starts with a special pregnancy pillow and our drop table to allow for additional space and support for the baby.  First, we check the pelvis and sacrum for alignment and then soft tissue work. When adjustments are needed, they are done gently and with great care.

If your child is breech, the chiropractor does not attempt to move or turn the baby. The Webster technique allows the doctor to relieve tension in specific muscles and ligaments, balancing the pelvis to lessen any pulling on the uterus and to create the optimal space for the baby to move freely into the proper position. The doctor will advise you on the recommended course of action and things you can do at home to help the process for a healthy delivery. It’s important to include your birth provider in your care plan. Dr. Bronson will make every attempt to involve them in your care plan with progress updates and consultations about your health so that it’s a true team effort.

Can any chiropractor help with a breech baby?

Not effectively. To help with a breech baby and other prenatal issues, it’s ideal to find a certified Webster practitioner, like Dr. Bronson, who has been educated in the technique with 180 hours of specialized training and passed a rigorous exam. (https://icpa4kids.com/) Also, it helps to find a certified specialist who focuses on prenatal and pediatrics in their clinic because you’ll know they have valuable experience treating other mothers and children. Bronson Heritage Chiropractic is a clinic specializing in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care.

While pregnant mamas who wait to seek care until their baby is breech can still get good results, we find it is much better to start balancing the pelvis earlier in pregnancy to give the baby as much room in the pelvis as they need to grow and present head down comfortably.

Visit bronsonheritagechiropractic.com for more info or call 888-333-0491 to schedule!