Your Trusted Pregnancy Chiropractor
Pregnancy can bring aches, stiffness, and discomfort as your body changes. Our pregnancy chiropractic care helps support your comfort and mobility with gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques tailored to each stage of your pregnancy.
Feel more comfortable during pregnancy.
Pregnancy places extra demands on your body as your baby grows. Changes in posture, weight distribution, and hormone levels can all contribute to discomfort that affects your daily routine.
At Summit Chiropractic, our pregnancy chiropractors provide gentle, personalised care to help relieve common pregnancy-related discomfort and support your body throughout every stage of pregnancy.
Whether you're experiencing lower back pain, pelvic pain, hip discomfort, sciatica, or general stiffness, we tailor your care to your individual needs using safe, pregnancy-appropriate chiropractic techniques.
Our goal is to help you move more comfortably, stay active where possible, and enjoy a healthier pregnancy with personalised care every step of the way.
Pregnancy chiro explained.
Pregnancy can affect your posture, movement and comfort. Here's a quick look at common causes, symptoms and how chiropractic care may help.
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Many expectant mums experience aches and pains as their bodies change during pregnancy. Common causes include:
Hormonal changes that increase joint mobility
Changes in posture
Growing baby bump placing extra strain on the lower back
Pelvic instability
Muscle tension
Sciatica
Increased pressure on the hips
Reduced core stability
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Pregnancy chiropractic care may help with common pregnancy-related discomfort, including:
Lower back pain
Pelvic girdle pain
Hip pain
Sciatica
Mid back pain
Neck and shoulder tension
Rib discomfort
Difficulty walking or changing positions
General stiffness and reduced mobility
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Pregnancy affects your body differently at each stage, so your care is always tailored to your needs.
First Trimester
As your body begins adapting to pregnancy, chiropractic care can help support posture, ease muscle tension, and maintain healthy movement as your body changes.Second Trimester
As your baby grows, changes in weight distribution and posture can contribute to lower back pain, pelvic discomfort and hip pain. Gentle chiropractic care can help improve mobility and reduce strain on your spine and pelvis.Third Trimester
In the later stages of pregnancy, many mums experience increased pelvic pressure, back pain and stiffness. Treatment focuses on helping you stay as comfortable and mobile as possible while preparing your body for birth.
Your comfort is our priority.
Pregnancy chiropractic care supports your body as it changes through each trimester. Gentle treatment may help reduce back pain, pelvic discomfort, and muscle tension, making everyday movement more comfortable.
By improving movement through the spine and pelvis, chiropractic care can help your body adapt to the physical demands of pregnancy. We also provide practical advice on posture, movement and simple exercises to support your comfort.
Our personalised approach means every treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy and individual needs. Whether you're newly pregnant or preparing for birth, we're here to help you feel supported throughout your pregnancy journey.
Pregnancy Chiropractor FAQ
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Many mums begin care in the first trimester and continue throughout pregnancy, though it's never too late to start if you're experiencing discomfort. Your chiropractor will tailor care to whatever stage you're at.
Starting earlier can help manage changes as they happen rather than waiting until pain becomes significant.
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Your first visit includes a discussion about your pregnancy, symptoms and medical history, followed by an assessment of your posture, movement and spinal function. If chiropractic care is appropriate, your chiropractor will explain your treatment options and answer any questions before beginning gentle, pregnancy-safe care.
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This varies depending on your symptoms and how your body responds to care, with some mums attending regularly and others less frequently. Your chiropractor will discuss a plan suited to your needs at your first visit.
Care often continues at a reduced frequency as symptoms settle and stabilise.
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Many mums find that maintaining pelvic balance and spinal alignment throughout pregnancy supports better movement and comfort as they approach labour. While it's not a guarantee of an easier birth, improved alignment may support your body's natural process.
Ongoing care can also help you feel more prepared physically as your due date approaches.
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Yes. Many mums seek pregnancy chiropractic care for pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, hip pain and sciatica. Improving movement through the pelvis and reducing muscle tension may help make daily activities like walking, standing and turning in bed more comfortable.
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No, you don't need a referral to book an appointment with a pregnancy chiropractor. You can book directly with our team at any stage of your pregnancy. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or any specific medical concerns, we may recommend discussing chiropractic care with your GP, obstetrician or midwife before treatment.
