What is the Webster Technique?

It is important for pregnant women to stretch and relax their pelvic muscles ahead of their due date to make for a smooth and uncomplicated delivery. 

Luckily, there are certain techniques optimized by chiropractors to allow women to release tension in their muscles and ligaments surrounding the pelvis to increase their chances of having a positive birth experience. 

The Webster Technique is one of them and has had a high success rate when it comes to adjusting a baby to an optimal delivery position. 

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what is the webster technique

The Webster Technique relaxes the pelvic structures and ligaments in pregnant women and has a success rate of 82% in turning babies from the breech position for optimal delivery. 

-Lauren Fender, M.D., in her book Natural Pregnancy. 

 

Benefits of utilizing The Webster Technique include: 

  • More comfortable pregnancy for mothers
  • Helps mothers achieve an easier delivery
  • Lowers the risk of needing a C-section
  • Promotes a faster postpartum recovery
 
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