Adapting to a Changing Body
As your baby grows, your body undergoes significant physical and hormonal changes. Your centre of gravity shifts, your posture changes, and hormones such as relaxin naturally increase joint and ligament flexibility in preparation for birth. While these changes are completely normal, they can contribute to lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, sciatica and changes in mobility.
Pregnancy-related discomfort is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to simply put up with it. Our clinical team provides safe, personalised care to help support your comfort, mobility and overall wellbeing throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Your treatment is always modified to prioritise the safety and comfort of both you and your baby.
Pelvic & Spinal Alignment
We use gentle, pregnancy-appropriate chiropractic techniques to support healthy movement of the pelvis and spine throughout pregnancy. Treatment aims to help manage common pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort affecting the lower back, pelvis and hips.
The Activator Method
For mothers who are more sensitive or prefer a low-force approach, we may utilise the Activator Method, which delivers gentle, instrument-assisted chiropractic adjustments without manual thrust techniques.
Sleep Posture Analysis
Finding a comfortable sleeping position often becomes more challenging as pregnancy progresses. We provide practical advice on sleep positioning, pillow support and posture to help improve comfort and reduce unnecessary strain while resting.
Postpartum Structural Rehab
Following birth, your body continues to adapt as it recovers from pregnancy and delivery. We provide personalised chiropractic care and soft tissue techniques to support mobility, comfort and your gradual return to everyday activities during the postpartum period.
Integrated Maternity Wellness
Because we operate a multidisciplinary wellness clinic, your care doesn’t stop with chiropractic. Our practitioners work together to support you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Pregnancy Massage
Our qualified massage therapists provide pregnancy massage using specialised positioning and pregnancy-safe techniques. Treatment focuses on relieving muscular tension in commonly affected areas such as the lower back, hips, glutes and shoulders while promoting comfort and relaxation throughout pregnancy.
Naturopathic Support & Clinical Nutrition
Pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period place increased nutritional and physical demands on the body. Our naturopath works alongside your chiropractic care to provide personalised nutritional and lifestyle support throughout each stage of your journey.
Support may include:
Preconception & Fertility Support
Supporting nutritional status, general reproductive health and healthy lifestyle habits when preparing for pregnancy.
Pregnancy Nutrition & Wellness
Providing trimester-specific guidance around nutrition, key nutrients, digestive health, energy levels, sleep and overall wellbeing throughout pregnancy. Where appropriate, personalised recommendations may include practitioner-only nutritional supplements.
Postpartum Recovery & Nourishment
Supporting recovery after birth through personalised nutrition, lifestyle strategies and, where appropriate, herbal medicine and nutritional supplementation to help replenish nutritional reserves, support breastfeeding and promote overall wellbeing during the transition into motherhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
For many women, chiropractic care is considered a safe option for managing pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions when provided by a suitably qualified chiropractor. Your treatment will always be modified to suit your stage of pregnancy, and your chiropractor will determine whether care is appropriate based on your individual circumstances.
When should I start seeing a chiropractor or massage therapist during pregnancy?
You can begin care at any stage of pregnancy. Some women choose to attend early to help manage the physical changes that occur throughout pregnancy, while others seek care later if they experience pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort. Your care will always be tailored to your individual needs.
Can I get an adjustment and a pregnancy massage on the same day?
Yes. Many women choose to combine chiropractic care and pregnancy massage during the same visit. Your practitioners will work together to ensure your care is coordinated and appropriate for your stage of pregnancy.
Do you treat pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and sciatica?
Pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy-related sciatica are common reasons women seek chiropractic care during pregnancy. Following a comprehensive assessment, your chiropractor will determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate and develop an individualised management plan based on your presentation.
