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Chiropractors provide gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments including the Webster Technique to relieve back and pelvic pain while supporting optimal foetal positioning.

449 practitioners Melbourne, VIC

Chiropractors Who Treat Pregnancy

Dr Nathan Jenner
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports

Dr Nathan Jenner

Prahran VIC 3181, VIC
5.0
16 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +9 more
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Karma Health
Open Saturday Health Fund Rebates

Karma Health

Ringwood VIC 3134, VIC
5.0
14 reviews
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Open Saturday Health Fund Rebates HICAPS On-Site +2 more
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Innate Wisdom
Open Saturday Low-Force / Gentle

Innate Wisdom

Caulfield South VIC 3162, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Open Saturday Low-Force / Gentle
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Dr. Joe Bonanno
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports

Dr. Joe Bonanno

Sunshine VIC 3020, VIC
5.0
2 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +6 more
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Align Chiropractic
Activator Method Athletes & Sports

Align Chiropractic

South Melbourne VIC 3205, VIC
5.0
41 reviews
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Activator Method Athletes & Sports Back Pain +21 more
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Penny Seuren
Open Saturday Female Practitioner

Penny Seuren

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
5.0
1 reviews
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Open Saturday Female Practitioner
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Your Chiro
Back Pain Health Fund Rebates

Your Chiro

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, VIC
5.0
35 reviews
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Back Pain Health Fund Rebates Neck Pain +7 more
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Pando Society
Sports Injury Open Saturday

Pando Society

Elwood VIC 3184, VIC
5.0
192 reviews
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Sports Injury Open Saturday Open Sunday +4 more
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Aligned Health
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports

Aligned Health

Box Hill VIC 3128, VIC
5.0
24 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +15 more
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Posture Patterns
Posture Correction Open Saturday

Posture Patterns

Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
5.0
222 reviews
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Posture Correction Open Saturday Open Sunday +6 more
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Sportspinal Health
Sports Injury Spinal Decompression

Sportspinal Health

Hawthorn VIC 3122, VIC
5.0
39 reviews
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Sports Injury Spinal Decompression Allied Health Services +1 more
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Indah Health
Sports Injury Open Saturday

Indah Health

Frankston VIC 3199, VIC
5.0
13 reviews
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Sports Injury Open Saturday Myotherapy +4 more
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Spino Concept
Open Saturday Posture Correction

Spino Concept

Blackburn VIC 3130, VIC
5.0
6 reviews
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Open Saturday Posture Correction Scoliosis +1 more
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MEDICUS
Allied Health Services Acupuncture

MEDICUS

Balwyn North VIC 3104, VIC
5.0
3 reviews
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Allied Health Services Acupuncture Back Pain +4 more
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Dr Tony Briggs
Open Saturday Athletes & Sports

Dr Tony Briggs

Highett VIC 3190, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Open Saturday Athletes & Sports Cold Laser Therapy +3 more
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Dr Chris Webster
Pregnancy & Prenatal Back Pain

Dr Chris Webster

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
5.0
7 reviews
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Back Pain Family-Friendly +5 more
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Athletic Spine
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Athletic Spine

Brunswick VIC 3056, VIC
5.0
20 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Back Pain +2 more
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Align HQ
Arthritis Back Pain

Align HQ

Somerville VIC 3912, VIC
5.0
5 reviews
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Arthritis Back Pain Early Morning +6 more
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Flex Spinal
Spinal Decompression Open Saturday

Flex Spinal

Glen Iris VIC 3146, VIC
5.0
13 reviews
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Spinal Decompression Open Saturday
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Dr David Bagas
Open Saturday Activator Method

Dr David Bagas

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, VIC
5.0
2 reviews
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Open Saturday Activator Method Applied Kinesiology +19 more
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Melbourne Sports & Spinal
Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports

Melbourne Sports & Spinal

Blackburn South VIC 3130, VIC
5.0
11 reviews
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Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports Health Fund Rebates +11 more
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Move Well Health
Back Pain Family-Friendly

Move Well Health

Albert Park VIC 3206, VIC
4.9
44 reviews
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Back Pain Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +9 more
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Brunswick Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Brunswick Health

Brunswick West VIC 3055, VIC
4.9
388 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Acupuncture +8 more
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Back Into Health
Acupuncture Family-Friendly

Back Into Health

Blackburn North VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
64 reviews
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Acupuncture Family-Friendly Headache & Migraine +17 more
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Diskin Life
Open Sunday Athletes & Sports

Diskin Life

Fitzroy VIC 3065, VIC
4.9
271 reviews
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Open Sunday Athletes & Sports Back Pain +8 more
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Kirsh Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine

Kirsh Chiropractic

Blackburn VIC 3130, VIC
4.9
100 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +8 more
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Think Chiropractic
Back Pain Headache & Migraine

Think Chiropractic

Hampton Park VIC 3976, VIC
4.8
137 reviews
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Back Pain Headache & Migraine Health Fund Rebates +15 more
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Reclaim Health
Open Saturday Acupuncture

Reclaim Health

Carlton North VIC 3054, VIC
4.8
133 reviews
Top Rated
Open Saturday Acupuncture Back Pain +11 more
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City Health
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

City Health

Melbourne VIC 3000, VIC
4.7
66 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Acupuncture +20 more
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Bayswater Health
Cold Laser Therapy Cupping Therapy

Bayswater Health

Bayswater VIC 3153, VIC
4.5
2 reviews
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Cold Laser Therapy Cupping Therapy Dry Needling +8 more
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Dr Anna Kubicki
Female Practitioner Activator Method

Dr Anna Kubicki

Burwood East VIC 3151, VIC
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Female Practitioner Activator Method Acupuncture +14 more
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Chirocentre
Early Morning Family-Friendly

Chirocentre

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, VIC
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Early Morning Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +6 more
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About Pregnancy

Pregnancy places significant demands on a woman's body, with hormonal changes, weight gain, and a shifting centre of gravity all contributing to musculoskeletal discomfort. Up to 70 percent of pregnant women experience back pain, and many also suffer from pelvic pain, hip pain, and sciatica. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a safe and effective way to manage these complaints without medication, making it an attractive option for expectant mothers.

Prenatal chiropractic treatment is gentle and specifically adapted for pregnancy. Chiropractors use modified treatment tables and positioning to safely accommodate a growing belly at every stage. The Webster Technique is a specialised chiropractic analysis and adjustment method designed to reduce the effects of sacral and pelvic dysfunction during pregnancy, which may also help optimise foetal positioning. Your chiropractor will assess your spinal alignment, pelvic balance, and ligament tension, then develop a treatment plan that may include gentle adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, stretching recommendations, and advice on sleeping positions and supportive products.

Research in the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health has shown that chiropractic care during pregnancy can reduce back pain and may contribute to shorter labour times. Many women begin seeing a chiropractor in the first trimester and continue through the postpartum period to support recovery. It is important to choose a chiropractor who has experience and additional training in prenatal care. ChiroHub makes it easy to find practitioners with this specialisation in your area.

Pregnancy FAQs

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Chiropractic care is considered safe throughout all stages of pregnancy when performed by a qualified practitioner. Chiropractors use modified techniques, specialised tables, and gentle adjustments designed specifically for pregnant women. There are no known contraindications for chiropractic care during a normal, healthy pregnancy.

What is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment designed to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and pelvic dysfunction during pregnancy. By restoring proper pelvic balance, it may improve comfort for the mother and create a more favourable environment for the baby to move into the optimal birth position.

When should I start seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy?

You can begin chiropractic care at any stage of pregnancy. Many women start in the first trimester for preventive care, while others seek help later when pain develops. Regular visits throughout pregnancy can help manage discomfort as your body changes and prepare the pelvis for delivery.

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