Webster Technique · Prenatal & Postnatal Care
Specialist pregnancy chiropractic care at 439 Lake Road. Webster Technique trained, gentle and safe — supporting your body through every trimester and into the early days with your baby.
Source: research demonstrating reduced labour times in pregnant patients receiving regular chiropractic care.
At WYLD Takapuna we see a lot of mums-to-be, so we're well prepared to help you throughout your pregnancy. We recognise that every body has different needs, and every pregnancy is different. As your baby grows, your body must change to adapt and accommodate your precious cargo. Chiropractic care plays an important role as mother and child develop together — releasing restrictions and allowing your body to perform at its best.
Due to ligament laxity and a shifting centre of gravity, mothers-to-be can develop poor posture and more than 50% experience lower back pain. Many other discomforts — sciatica, sore legs, headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue and Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) — can all be linked to the health of your spine.
The goal of chiropractic care is to ensure proper spinal alignment — not just to relieve pain, but to support immunity, which is especially important for pregnant women. The stronger and healthier you are while pregnant, the healthier your baby will be.
Beyond adjustments, our chiropractors at WYLD Takapuna provide diet, posture and lifestyle guidance to keep you healthy, active and strong both during and after pregnancy.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment used to facilitate balance and improve function in an expectant woman's pelvis. By balancing the pelvis and normalising its function, it may alleviate tense muscles and ligaments — creating optimal space for your baby to assume the best position for birth.
Our chiropractors at WYLD Takapuna are Webster Technique trained. It's a gentle, low-force adjustment — no twisting, no cracking, no force on your baby. Many midwives and obstetricians refer breech-presenting clients to Webster-trained chiropractors as part of an evidence-informed natural turning approach.
"Women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy may experience 25-31% shorter labour times."
Published Research StudyYour needs change dramatically through pregnancy — and so does your care. Here's how we support you at every stage, from first positive test to those precious early weeks with your baby.
Establish biomechanical balance early. Manage nausea, fatigue and early postural changes. Settle the nervous system as your body begins its transformation.
Support the growing bump with regular alignment care. Address back pain, hip discomfort, and ligament tension before they intensify. Optimise posture for the months ahead.
Webster Technique focus to balance the pelvis and create optimal birthing space. Reduce SPD pain. Support baby's positioning. Often the most active phase of pregnancy chiro care.
Pelvic and spinal recovery after birth. Address feeding posture, baby-carrying tension, and C-section recovery. Your body has done remarkable work — let's help it return to balance.
Our chiropractors at WYLD Takapuna draw on a complete toolkit of pregnancy-modified techniques — choosing the right approach for each stage of your pregnancy.
The pelvic balancing gold standard for pregnancy
Myofascial release for pelvic comfort
Pregnancy-modified spinal adjustments
Specific, precise pregnancy adjustments
Comfortable drop-table technique
Hand-held instrument — gentle and quick
Subtle work for headaches and nausea
Gentle craniosacral work for whole-body ease
Many of the discomforts that come with pregnancy respond beautifully to gentle, specialist chiropractic care.
Beyond pain relief, regular chiropractic care during pregnancy supports your body's remarkable adaptive work — and prepares you for a more empowered birth experience.
"My pregnancy chiropractor at WYLD Takapuna was incredible — the Webster Technique made such a difference with my pelvic pain, and I genuinely believe my labour was shorter and easier because of regular care. Cannot recommend highly enough for any mum-to-be."Verified Pregnancy Patient · WYLD Takapuna
Yes — chiropractic care during pregnancy is widely regarded as safe when performed by a chiropractor trained in pregnancy techniques. At WYLD Takapuna, our chiropractors are Webster Technique trained and use specially modified, gentle adjustments. We use a pregnancy pillow for comfort and tailor every adjustment to your stage of pregnancy.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment used to facilitate balance and improve function in an expectant woman's pelvis. By balancing the pelvis and normalising its function, it may alleviate tense muscles and ligaments that can prevent the baby from assuming the optimal head-down birthing position.
You can start as early as the first trimester. Many of our pregnant clients begin care as soon as they find out they're expecting. Early care supports your body as it changes, helps prevent common pregnancy pains, and prepares your pelvis for an easier labour. It's never too late — even women in their third trimester benefit from starting care.
Research has shown that women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy may experience 24-39% shorter labour times — a 24% reduction for first-time mothers and a 39% reduction for experienced mothers. By maintaining proper pelvic and spinal alignment, the body is better prepared for an efficient birthing process.
Yes — over 50% of pregnant women experience lower back pain. Gentle pregnancy chiropractic adjustments can help relieve back pain, sciatica, pelvic pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and round ligament pain, providing safe, drug-free relief.
The Webster Technique is specifically designed to balance the pelvis and surrounding ligaments. By creating optimal space and balance in the pelvis, the baby has the best opportunity to move into the ideal head-down position naturally. Many midwives refer breech-presenting clients for Webster Technique care.
Absolutely. Postpartum is a critical time for recovery — the body has carried significant weight, hormones (especially relaxin) have loosened joints and ligaments, and birth itself places strain on the spine and pelvis. We support new mothers through gentle chiropractic care for posture recovery, pelvic realignment, and any back, neck, shoulder, or wrist issues from feeding and lifting baby.
No referral required. WYLD is an ACC registered provider for chiropractic. You can book directly online or by phoning 09 869 3100. Bring any midwife or LMC notes if you'd like to share them with your chiropractor.
Pregnancy chiropractic appointments at WYLD start from around $95 for an initial consultation. We also offer pregnancy massage from registered pregnancy-specialist therapists, and pregnancy acupuncture. Memberships save 30% across all services and continue to support you postnatally and through paediatric care for your baby.
At WYLD Takapuna we offer specialised pregnancy massage from trained pregnancy therapists, pregnancy acupuncture (helpful for nausea, anxiety, sleep, and birth preparation), and paediatric chiropractic for your baby once they arrive.
New & returning mums-to-be welcome. Online booking takes less than a minute. Same-day appointments often available — call 09 869 3100 if nothing online suits.
Every WYLD clinic offers Webster Technique trained pregnancy chiropractic care.
20 Jervois Road · 09 360 1114
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128 Picton Street · 09 869 3140
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119 Birkenhead Avenue · 09 869 3149
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