Pregnancy chiropractic care
Personalised pregnancy chiropractic in Auckland with Dr. Jenny Jang, informed by maternal anatomy and pelvic biomechanics. Clinics in Newmarket and on the North Shore.
Pregnancy brings significant changes to your posture, movement and everyday comfort. Dr. Jenny Jang combines her chiropractic training with a particular interest in maternal anatomy, pelvic biomechanics, prenatal Pilates and Spinning Babies®-informed movement education.
Care is tailored to your needs and stage of pregnancy, with a focus on pregnancy-related discomfort, movement, posture and preparing for recovery after birth.
More than the Webster Technique
Dr. Jenny is an ICPA-registered Webster Technique provider and a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, with further training in prenatal and postnatal Pilates, maternal anatomy and postpartum rehabilitation.
Rather than relying on a single technique, she considers how the pelvis, surrounding muscles, supporting ligaments and movement patterns relate to your individual presentation. Care may include chiropractic adjustments, movement education, Pilates-based exercises and home-care guidance suited to your stage of pregnancy.
The aim is to help you understand your changing body, find comfortable ways to move and feel more prepared for birth and recovery.
Pregnancy symptoms we can assess
As pregnancy progresses, changes in posture, joint loading and movement can contribute to discomfort. Depending on your symptoms and assessment, care may address:
Lower back and pelvic pain
Discomfort around the lower back, pelvis and sacroiliac joints.
Pelvic girdle pain and SPD
Pain around the pubic bone or pelvis, especially when walking, climbing stairs, standing on one leg or turning in bed.
Sciatic-type pain
Pain spreading into the buttock or down the leg.
Tailbone discomfort
Pain around the coccyx, including when sitting or changing position.
Hip and groin discomfort
Symptoms linked to changing movement patterns and hip mobility.
Round ligament discomfort
Pulling or sharp sensations in the lower abdomen or groin with movement.
Neck, shoulder and upper back tension
Discomfort associated with postural changes and everyday activities.
Movement and sleeping difficulties
Challenges with comfortable movement, sleeping positions and daily tasks.
Not all pain in pregnancy is musculoskeletal. New, severe or persistent symptoms may need assessment by your midwife, GP or obstetrician before treatment.
Maternal anatomy, pelvic balance and movement
Dr. Jenny has a particular interest in the muscles, ligaments and supporting structures involved in pregnancy and recovery.
Psoas muscle
Hip mobility and the role of the hip flexors in movement and posture.
Round and broad ligaments
The structures surrounding and supporting the uterus.
Uterosacral ligaments
The supporting structures of the pelvis.
Pelvic floor
Pelvic floor function, and recognising when further assessment would help.
Diastasis recti
Abdominal wall changes in pregnancy and appropriate core rehabilitation after birth.
Maternal physiology
Education about oxytocin and its role in labour and breastfeeding.
These areas inform Dr. Jenny's clinical interests and education. No single muscle or ligament is assumed to be the cause of every symptom, and care is tailored to each woman.
Movement education
Your body changes as your pregnancy progresses, so movement guidance should reflect your comfort and stage of pregnancy. Where appropriate, Dr. Jenny uses selected Spinning Babies®-informed positions, Pilates-based exercise and practical home-care strategies to help you move comfortably, understand positioning and prepare for the physical demands of labour and recovery.
Movement education cannot guarantee an easier birth or a particular outcome. Our aim is to help you feel informed and prepared to make decisions with your maternity care team.
Breech pregnancy
When a baby is in a breech position, some parents wish to explore movement-based approaches alongside advice from their maternity care team. Where appropriate, Dr. Jenny can discuss selected Spinning Babies®-informed positions you may choose to practise at home.
These techniques cannot guarantee that a baby will turn and should not replace obstetric assessment or recommended care. External Cephalic Version (ECV) is an established medical option to discuss with your obstetrician or midwife.
Preparing for recovery
Pregnancy is also a good time to understand the changes that continue after birth. Dr. Jenny's interest in postpartum rehabilitation includes abdominal wall function, diastasis recti, pelvic floor considerations and movement during recovery.
Prenatal education can help you know what to expect and how to find the right support after your baby arrives. Recommendations after birth are tailored to your delivery, recovery and needs.
Questions
What makes Dr. Jenny's pregnancy care different?
Dr. Jenny combines her chiropractic training and Webster Technique experience with Spinning Babies®-informed movement education and prenatal and postnatal Pilates training. Her approach considers your symptoms, stage of pregnancy and movement needs, with referral to other health professionals when appropriate.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care can be considered in all three trimesters, provided the approach suits your health, symptoms and stage of pregnancy. Dr. Jenny tailors her assessment and care to you, taking into account your pregnancy stage, medical history and any concerns.
If you have pregnancy complications or new or concerning symptoms, or have been advised to seek medical assessment, please speak with your midwife or obstetrician first. Where appropriate, Dr. Jenny will work alongside your maternity care team.
When can I start pregnancy chiropractic care?
You can enquire at any stage, from the first trimester to the third. Whether you are experiencing discomfort or would simply like to discuss movement and physical changes, you are welcome to get in touch. If you have complications or concerning symptoms, your midwife or obstetrician may need to assess you before chiropractic care is considered.
What pregnancy-related pain can chiropractic care help with?
An assessment may consider musculoskeletal discomfort affecting the lower back, pelvis and pubic region (including SPD), sciatic-type pain, hips, tailbone, neck, shoulders and upper back. Outcomes vary, and some symptoms need medical or maternity assessment before treatment.
What is the Webster Technique?
A specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment approach associated with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), focusing on sacral and pelvic biomechanics during pregnancy. It is not a method for turning a breech baby and cannot guarantee a particular birth outcome.
Can movement techniques help turn a breech baby?
Some parents choose to explore gentle, movement-based approaches when their baby is breech, and Dr. Jenny can discuss selected Spinning Babies®-informed positions as part of your pregnancy education. These cannot guarantee that a baby will turn. Please discuss breech positioning and your options, including ECV, with your midwife or obstetrician.
Care that considers the whole journey, from pregnancy through recovery. Clinics in Newmarket and the North Shore, with home visits available.