Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Fort Worth: Before, During, and After Baby
Pregnancy chiropractic care is gentle, specialized support for a body that is changing faster than at any other time in adult life. At True North Chiropractic on Heritage Trace Parkway, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Bailey Renaud are both certified in the Webster Technique through the ICPA, and they provide pregnancy chiropractic care to expecting and new moms across Fort Worth, Keller, Watauga, and Saginaw.
Over nine months your center of gravity shifts forward, your pelvis loosens, and your spine takes on new curves to carry the extra weight. Sciatica, low back pain, pelvic pressure, and headaches are common results. Pregnancy chiropractic care helps your body adapt to those changes comfortably, keeps your nervous system functioning well, and prepares you physically for labor and recovery.
On this page you will learn what pregnancy chiropractic care involves at each stage, how the Webster Technique works, what your first visit looks like, and the answers to the questions Fort Worth moms ask us most.
6 Proven Benefits of Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
Moms who receive pregnancy chiropractic care consistently tell us the same thing: they wish they had started sooner. Here is what regular care can do for you and your baby.
Drug-Free Relief From Back and Pelvic Pain
With most pain medications off the table during pregnancy, gentle adjustments offer a safe way to ease low back pain, sciatica, and sacroiliac joint pain.
A Balanced Pelvis
The Webster Technique restores balance to the pelvis and the ligaments that support the uterus, giving your baby the room to move and settle into a good position.
Better Sleep and More Energy
Less pain and a well-functioning nervous system often mean more restful nights, which every expecting mom needs and few get enough of.
A Body Prepared for Labor
Pelvic alignment and mobility matter when it is time to deliver. Many moms under pregnancy chiropractic care report feeling stronger and more comfortable heading into birth.
Gentle Techniques Designed for Pregnancy
Special pillows, side-lying positions, and low-force methods mean there is never pressure on your belly at any stage.
Faster Postpartum Recovery
Care does not stop at delivery. Postpartum adjustments help your body heal and adapt to the demands of feeding, lifting, and carrying a newborn.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care at Every Stage
Your needs change from preconception through the newborn months, and so does your care. Here is how we support moms at each stage.
Preconception
Many couples make chiropractic part of their preconception wellness routine. Chiropractic is not a fertility treatment, but the nerves of the lower back supply the reproductive organs, and a balanced pelvis and well-functioning nervous system support the body as a whole. Starting pregnancy chiropractic care before you conceive also means your spine and pelvis are in the best possible shape when the extra demands begin.
First and Second Trimester
Early pregnancy brings hormonal changes that begin loosening ligaments, along with nausea, fatigue, and headaches for many moms. Gentle adjustments help you stay comfortable and mobile as your posture starts to shift. By the second trimester, as your belly grows, we focus on the low back, hips, and pelvis to stay ahead of the aches that tend to arrive in the months that follow.
Third Trimester and Labor Preparation
This is when most moms first look for pregnancy chiropractic care, and for good reason. Sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, rib pain, and swelling are common as your baby gains weight quickly. Regular Webster Technique adjustments keep the pelvis balanced and the surrounding ligaments relaxed, which supports optimal fetal positioning and helps your body prepare for a smoother labor. We work alongside your OB, midwife, or doula as part of your birth team.
Postpartum
Birth is athletic, and the weeks after are physically demanding in a new way: hours of feeding in awkward positions, lifting a car seat, and very little sleep. Postpartum pregnancy chiropractic care helps your pelvis and spine recover, eases neck and upper back strain from nursing, and keeps your nervous system functioning well while you care for your newborn. Many moms bring their babies in for a gentle check at the same visit. Learn more about our pediatric care.
The Webster Technique: The Gold Standard in Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment developed for pregnant patients. It focuses on the sacrum and pelvis, balancing the bones, the surrounding muscles, and the ligaments that attach to the uterus, particularly the round ligaments. When the pelvis is balanced, the uterus can sit evenly and the baby has more room to move.
Both Dr. Andrew and Dr. Bailey are certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), which requires additional postgraduate training beyond a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. That certification is the credential to look for when choosing a provider for pregnancy chiropractic care.
What a Webster adjustment feels like
You will lie comfortably, often on your side or on a table with a drop-away section for your belly. The doctor checks your pelvis for imbalance, delivers a light, specific adjustment to the sacrum, then releases tension in the round ligament with gentle pressure on the abdomen. The entire process is calm and comfortable, and most moms describe it as a relief rather than a treatment.
Who it helps
Every pregnant patient benefits from a balanced pelvis, so we use Webster as the foundation of pregnancy chiropractic care for all of our expecting moms. It is especially helpful for moms with low back or pelvic pain, those who have been told their baby is breech or posterior, and anyone hoping for the best possible conditions for a natural birth.
Pregnancy Discomforts Chiropractic Care Helps Relieve
Pregnancy chiropractic care addresses the aches that come from a shifting spine and pelvis, and many moms notice relief in other areas as nervous system function improves. These are the concerns expecting moms in Fort Worth bring to us most often:
- Low back pain
- Sciatica and shooting leg pain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Pubic symphysis and groin pain
- Round ligament pain
- Hip pain and difficulty walking
- Neck, shoulder, and upper back tension
- Headaches
- Rib pain and shortness of breath
- Carpal tunnel and hand numbness
- Swelling in the legs and feet
- Heartburn and reflux
- Trouble sleeping and fatigue
- Positional concerns such as breech presentation
Every one of these is evaluated individually, and we will tell you honestly whether pregnancy chiropractic care is likely to help or whether you should speak with your OB or midwife first. Call 817-720-0330 with any question.
What to Expect From Your First Pregnancy Chiropractic Visit
We never adjust a new patient before we understand her. Your first visit is thorough, unhurried, and designed with pregnancy in mind from start to finish.
Consultation and Pregnancy History
We talk through how far along you are, how you are feeling, any previous pregnancies or births, your birth plan, and the concerns that brought you in.
Comprehensive Neurological Assessment
Our technology-driven scans are completely safe during pregnancy and show us how well your nervous system is functioning, giving us objective data rather than guesswork.
Webster Analysis and Chiropractic Exam
We assess posture, pelvic balance, spinal motion, and ligament tension. No X-rays are taken during pregnancy.
Doctor's Report of Findings
We explain what we found in plain English and recommend a personalized plan of pregnancy chiropractic care with a clear schedule through your due date and beyond.
Gentle Care Through Delivery and Recovery
Visits are typically brief and comfortable. As your pregnancy progresses we adjust positioning, technique, and frequency to fit each stage, then continue supporting you postpartum.
Your first visit takes about 45 to 60 minutes and is covered by our $69 New Patient Special (a $225 value). Read our full what to expect guide before you arrive.
Two Webster-Certified Doctors on Your Birth Team
Dr. Andrew Renaud and Dr. Bailey Renaud built True North Chiropractic around families, and supporting moms through pregnancy is at the heart of that mission. Both hold Webster Technique certification through the ICPA and take a family-centered, technology-driven, neurologically based approach to every patient.
They would love the opportunity to be part of your birth team. Meet our team.
Is Pregnancy Chiropractic Care Safe?
Yes. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is widely considered safe when it is provided by a chiropractor trained in prenatal techniques, and it is one of the most common complementary therapies expecting moms choose. The American Pregnancy Association notes there are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy for the typical patient.
What makes pregnancy chiropractic care safe is the way it is delivered. At True North we use tables that accommodate your growing belly, side-lying and seated positions, and low-force techniques that never put pressure on your abdomen. Both of our doctors completed the ICPA Webster certification, the most recognized prenatal chiropractic credential in the country.
We also believe in teamwork. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, placenta previa, preeclampsia, or any condition your provider is monitoring closely, we will coordinate with your OB or midwife and tell you honestly whether care is appropriate right now.
A Prenatal Chiropractor Fort Worth Moms Can Reach in Minutes
When you are tired, uncomfortable, and possibly wrangling a toddler, a long drive is the last thing you need. That is one reason so many expecting moms choose us as the prenatal chiropractor Fort Worth families recommend to each other.
Right on Heritage Trace Parkway
We are located at 4324 Heritage Trace Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76244, minutes from Keller, Watauga, Saginaw, Alliance, and the Park Glen and Heritage neighborhoods. Parking is right at the door with no stairs or long walks.
Hours That Fit Prenatal Schedules
We see patients Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 to 6:00 PM, and Tuesday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Morning appointments are easy to pair with OB visits, and late afternoons work well after school pickup or work.
Older Kids Are Welcome
Bring your little ones along. Our team is used to curious toddlers, and many moms schedule their own visit back-to-back with their children's care so the whole family is seen in one trip. Have questions before booking? Call 817-720-0330 or visit our contact page.
Comfort Tips That Support Pregnancy Chiropractic Care at Home
Adjustments do the heavy lifting, but a few daily habits help you hold your progress and stay comfortable between visits.
- 1Sleep on your left side with support. A pregnancy pillow or a pillow between your knees and under your belly keeps the pelvis level and takes pressure off the low back.
- 2Sit with your knees below your hips. Perch on the edge of a chair or a birth ball rather than sinking into a soft couch, which tips the pelvis backward.
- 3Move gently every day. Walking, prenatal yoga, and swimming keep the hips mobile and reduce swelling without straining loosened joints.
- 4Avoid crossing your legs. It twists the pelvis and can aggravate sacroiliac pain. Keep both feet flat when you sit.
- 5Keep your visits. Consistency matters more as your due date approaches, when your body is changing fastest and pelvic balance counts most.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from expecting and new moms in Fort Worth.
Ready to Start Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Fort Worth?
Let us help you feel your best before, during, and after baby. Call 817-720-0330 or request an appointment online. New patients start with our $69 initial visit special, a $225 value.