Your body is designed to heal and regulate itself
At Chiropractic Balance, we’re here to support you through one of life’s biggest transitions, with safe, gentle and effective care tailored to your changing body.
Pregnancy brings rapid physical, hormonal, and emotional shifts. Sometimes, these changes can lead to discomfort like back pain, pelvic pain, or sciatica. Often, these are signs your pelvis isn’t moving as well as it should, which can affect your comfort now and possibly your baby’s position later on.
"Sitting for long hours, old injuries, or carrying kids on one hip can all contribute to imbalances during pregnancy. That’s where we come in."
– Dr Roz Griffiths
Chiropractic to support pregnancy
Feel more comfortable​
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We often help ease the common complaint of low back pain and other joints. Our Chiropractors use gentle techniques that support the normal changes in posture and hormones that affect pregnant women’s ligaments and joints. 75% of pregnant patients who received chiropractic care during their pregnancies stated that they found relief from pain. (1)(6). When pregnant women feel better, they move better and often sleep better.
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Support your body for birth
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By gently improving pelvic alignment, we help prepare your body for an easier, more efficient labour. A review of statistics reported that women who seek chiropractic care throughout pregnancy have a 25-31% shorter labour time. (2)(3)
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Encourage baby’s best position
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Our chiropractors use the Webster Technique, a gentle and safe technique that can help improve pelvic alignment, reduce intrauterine constraint and reduce the likelihood of breech presentation as well as support optimal space and positioning for baby. (4)(5)
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Every pregnancy is unique, and so is our care. Whether you're early in your journey or getting ready for birth, we’re here to help you feel your best every step of the way.
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If you’re looking for a pregnancy trained Chiropractor in Porirua, our friendly team at Chiropractic Balance is here to help. We even have a special table that allows you to be comfortable lying down throughout your pregnancy.
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The evidence behind our care
We base our approach on current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research to ensure you're getting the safest, most effective care possible.
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(1) Shaw G. When to adjust: chiropractic and pregnancy. J Am Chiropr Assoc. 2003;40(11):8–16.
(2) J.M. Fallon. Textbook on chiropractic & pregnancy. Arlington, VA: International Chiropractic Association; 1994: 52, 109.
(3) Fallon J.M. Chiropractic and pregnancy: a partnership for the future. ICA Int Rev Chiropr. 1990;46(6):39–42.
(4) Pistolese R.A. The Webster Technique: a chiropractic technique with obstetric implications. J Manip Physiol Ther. 2002;25(6):e1–e9.
(5) Ohm J. Chiropractors and midwives: a look at the Webster Technique. Midwifery Today. 2001;58:42.
(6) Lisi A.J. Chiropractic spinal manipulation for low back pain of pregnancy: a retrospective case series. J Midwifery Women’s Health. 2006;51(1):e7–e10.
(7) Chalker H.M. Spinal compensation of pregnancy. Am Chiropr. 1993;15(3):23–26.