Webster Technique Certified Care for Expecting Moms in Grand Ledge, Michigan
You deserve to feel comfortable, strong, and confident throughout your pregnancy. Dr. Andrea Herrst specializes in safe, drug-free chiropractic care that supports your body through every stage of pregnancy and helps prepare you for the birth you envision.
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You Deserve to Feel Good During Your Pregnancy
Your body is doing something miraculous. You’re growing a human being. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through nine months of discomfort.
Maybe you’re dealing with lower back pain that makes it hard to get out of bed. Or sciatica that shoots down your leg every time you stand up. Maybe your hips ache so much at night that you can’t find a comfortable sleeping position. Round ligament pain catches you off guard, and the headaches won’t quit.
When you mention these symptoms to your OB, you’re told it’s “normal” and to just take Tylenol. Your friends say to push through it. But you’re wondering: Isn’t there a better way?
Common pregnancy discomforts we help with:
- Lower back pain and pelvic pain
- Sciatica (nerve pain radiating down the legs)
- Round ligament pain
- Hip pain and instability
- Neck tension and headaches
- Difficulty sleeping due to discomfort
- General body aches and muscle tension
You didn’t sign up to just survive pregnancy. You want to thrive during this incredible time. And you absolutely can.
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Safe, Gentle Chiropractic Care Designed for Your Changing Body
Chiropractic care during pregnancy isn’t about forcing your body into alignment or using aggressive techniques. It’s about supporting the natural changes happening in your body and removing interference so you can function at your best.
Here’s what’s happening in your body right now:
During pregnancy, your body releases a hormone called relaxin that loosens your ligaments and joints to prepare for birth. While this is necessary for delivery, it also means your body loses some of its normal stability. Your center of gravity shifts forward, your posture changes, and your spine works harder to compensate for the growing weight of your baby.
This can lead to misalignment in your pelvis and spine, which puts pressure on your nerves, creates inflammation, and causes pain.
Pregnancy chiropractic care helps by:
- Restoring proper alignment to your spine and pelvis
- Reducing pressure on your nervous system
- Relieving muscle tension and inflammation
- Supporting optimal baby positioning
- Improving your body’s ability to adapt to the changes of pregnancy
The research backs this up. Studies show that chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe and effective for reducing pain, improving comfort, and even supporting easier labor and delivery.
And here’s what makes pregnancy chiropractic different:
- No lying flat on your stomach (we use special pregnancy pillows)
- Gentle techniques designed specifically for pregnant bodies
- Adjustments are modified for your comfort and safety
- Focus on supporting your body, not forcing it
This is care that honors your body’s wisdom while giving it the support it needs.
“No forceful adjusting. No lying on your stomach. Just gentle, effective care designed for you and your baby.”
Webster Technique Certified: Specialized Training for Pregnancy Care
Not all chiropractors are trained to work with pregnant women. That’s why Dr. Andrea Herrst has pursued additional certification in the Webster Technique, a specialized chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed specifically for pregnancy.
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique focuses on creating balance in the pelvis by reducing tension and misalignment. When your pelvis is balanced, your baby has more room to move into the optimal position for birth (head down, facing your back). This can reduce the likelihood of breech or posterior positions and support an easier, smoother labor.
The Webster Technique is:
- Gentle: No forceful adjustments. Light pressure and specific positioning help your pelvis stay balanced.
- Safe: Recognized by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and used successfully for decades by chiropractors trained in prenatal care.
- Effective: Research shows that women receiving chiropractic care during pregnancy often report shorter labor times and less need for interventions.
Why Dr. Andrea chose to specialize in Webster Technique:
“I became a chiropractor because I wanted to help people experience health naturally, without drugs or surgery. When I started working with pregnant women and saw how transformative this care could be, I knew I wanted to specialize. The Webster Technique allows me to support women during one of the most important times of their lives. I’ve seen mothers go from constant pain to feeling strong and confident. I’ve watched babies move into better positions, and I’ve heard birth stories that were empowering instead of traumatic. This work matters, and I’m honored to do it.”