Prenatal Chiropractic

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy creates dramatic changes in your body. As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts forward, your ligaments loosen due to the hormone relaxin, and your pelvis adapts to accommodate the developing baby. These changes frequently lead to low back pain, hip pain, sciatica, and pelvic discomfort that can make the final months of pregnancy particularly challenging.

Chiropractic care is one of the safest, most effective ways to manage pregnancy-related discomfort — without medication. The American Pregnancy Association recognizes chiropractic as a safe and beneficial therapy throughout all stages of pregnancy.

How Dr. Clark Supports Expecting Mothers

At Aloha Wellness, Dr. Clayton Clark has helped hundreds of San Antonio mothers-to-be through comfortable, healthy pregnancies. His prenatal chiropractic approach includes:

Pelvic Alignment: Proper pelvic alignment is critical during pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis can restrict the space available for the developing baby (a condition called intrauterine constraint), lead to a breech presentation, and make labor and delivery more difficult. Dr. Clark’s gentle pelvic adjustments help maintain optimal alignment throughout pregnancy.

Webster Technique: Dr. Clark is experienced in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed for pregnant women. This technique focuses on reducing stress on the pelvis and supporting proper fetal positioning as you approach your due date.

Modified Adjustment Positions: Pregnant patients are never asked to lie face-down on a flat table. Dr. Clark uses specialized positioning with pregnancy pillows and side-lying techniques that keep you comfortable while allowing effective treatment.

Nutritional Support: As a certified Applied Clinical Nutritionist, Dr. Clark can recommend supplements and dietary adjustments that support both maternal health and fetal development — including folate, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids in professional-grade formulations from Standard Process.

Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic

Research and clinical experience show that regular chiropractic care during pregnancy can:

• Reduce low back and pelvic pain significantly
• Decrease the severity of nausea and morning sickness
• Help maintain proper pelvic alignment for optimal fetal positioning
• Reduce the likelihood of breech presentation
• Support shorter, more comfortable labor and delivery
• Decrease the need for pain medication during labor
• Support faster postpartum recovery

When to Start Prenatal Chiropractic

You can begin chiropractic care at any stage of pregnancy. Many women start during the first trimester when hormonal changes begin affecting their spine and joints. Others seek care in the second or third trimester when back pain and sciatica become more pronounced.

Dr. Clark recommends regular visits throughout pregnancy — typically every 2-4 weeks in the first and second trimesters, increasing to weekly visits in the third trimester as the body prepares for labor.

Postpartum Care

After delivery, your body undergoes another dramatic shift. The ligaments that loosened during pregnancy need time to tighten, and your spine needs to readjust to its pre-pregnancy center of gravity. Postpartum chiropractic care helps your body recover faster and can address new challenges like breastfeeding posture and carrying your newborn.

You Deserve a Comfortable Pregnancy

Pregnancy discomfort does not have to be something you simply endure. Dr. Clark’s gentle, experienced prenatal care has helped mothers across San Antonio enjoy healthier, more comfortable pregnancies.

Schedule your prenatal visit today. Call (210) 988-9388 or book online.