Pregnancy care
Webster technique
Webster is a chiropractic technique that looks at the pelvis and the sacrum, with light contact and soft-tissue work around them.
A described technique, offered only if you want it. It is one of several things Dr. Das may suggest, and plain movement guidance is an equally good answer.
What to expect
What a visit includes
A talk, a short exam of the pelvis and sacrum, and light contact in a side-lying position.
Dr. Das describes each step first
Light contact, not force
Soft-tissue work around the pelvis if you want it
How long and how often
Usually part of a regular prenatal visit rather than a visit of its own. Dr. Das suggests how often after the exam and changes it as you go. We do not promise a number of visits.
What we do not claim
We do not claim that Webster technique affects labor, birth, delivery or the way a baby lies, and we do not describe it as a treatment for anything. It is a technique we use, and we say how.
When to see your midwife or physician first
Ask your midwife or OB first, and call them before booking for any of the signs on the prenatal visits page: bleeding, leaking fluid, regular tightening or fewer baby movements than usual.
At the counter, with an itemized receipt. Some plans pay part of it; the plan decides.
Questions about this care
What is Webster technique?
A chiropractic technique that checks the movement of the pelvis and the sacrum and uses light contact there. We describe it as a technique, not a result.
Is chiropractic care during pregnancy safe?
Every kind of care has risks. Soreness after an adjustment is common and usually short. Rare serious problems have been reported after chiropractic care. We explain the risks before you decide, we use positions and pillows made for pregnancy, and your midwife or OB knows you are seeing us. Ask them first. If you are told to avoid chiropractic care, we will not treat you.
Should I ask my midwife or OB first?
Yes. Ask whether chiropractic care is right for you, and tell them you are seeing us. If they say wait, we wait.
Ask about Webster at your first visit
We explain it in person and you decide.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.