Pregnancy and postpartum are seasons of incredible change—beautiful, sacred, and at times, physically challenging. As your body makes room for new life and later adjusts to nurturing and carrying your baby, it undergoes rapid shifts that can leave you feeling sore, out of balance, or simply not like yourself.
One gentle, natural way to support your body during these transitions is through chiropractic care. Far beyond “back cracking,” chiropractic is about alignment, balance, and optimizing the nervous system's function. When your spine and pelvis are in proper alignment, your body is better able to adapt to the many changes of pregnancy and to heal more smoothly in the postpartum period.
From the first trimester to the last, your body is changing in extraordinary ways. Hormones loosen your ligaments, your growing belly shifts your posture, and your pelvis widens to prepare for birth. These natural processes are important—but they can also create discomfort.
Chiropractic care in pregnancy can:
Support pelvic balance and alignment, creating more space for baby and reducing the chance of malposition (like breech or posterior).
Ease discomforts such as back pain, hip pain, sciatica, and round ligament pain.
Encourage smoother labor and delivery by allowing the pelvis and spine to move freely.
Reduce stress and tension, helping mom feel calmer and more at peace.
As Psalm 139 reminds us, we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” God designed the body with an amazing ability to adjust and adapt, and chiropractic care can gently support that design.
After birth, your body begins the important work of healing. Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or a cesarean, the postpartum period brings its own set of challenges: lingering aches, postural strain from feeding or carrying baby, and the need for pelvic floor and core recovery.
Postpartum chiropractic care can:
Realign the pelvis and spine after the physical intensity of labor.
Relieve pain in the back, hips, shoulders, and neck—common from feeding positions and lifting baby.
Support core and pelvic floor healing by encouraging balance and stability in the musculoskeletal system.
Improve energy, sleep, and mood, helping moms feel more resilient in daily life.
By caring for her own body, a mother is better able to care for her baby. As Isaiah 40:11 says, “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; He gently leads those that have young.” You, too, deserve gentle care as you lead and nurture your little one.
Pregnancy and postpartum are sacred seasons filled with change, joy, and sometimes challenges. Every mother deserves a circle of support—people who walk alongside her with care, encouragement, and practical help. Two important members of that circle can be a doula and a chiropractor. When these two professions work together, moms and babies benefit in powerful ways.
When doulas and chiropractors collaborate, moms receive whole-person care. Here’s what that looks like:
During Pregnancy
A doula may notice signs of discomfort or misalignment (like hip pain or difficulty finding comfortable positions) and suggest chiropractic support.
Chiropractors may prepare the body for an easier labor, which allows the doula’s comfort measures to be even more effective.
During Birth
A doula provides hands-on comfort, breathing techniques, and encouragement, while the body—if aligned through chiropractic care—is more likely to move freely and work efficiently in labor.
Some chiropractors even offer adjustments late in pregnancy or immediately after birth to support mom and baby’s well-being.
In Postpartum
A doula supports rest, recovery, feeding, and emotional care.
A chiropractor helps the body heal physically, addressing alignment issues from pregnancy, labor, or nursing posture.
Together, they create a supportive team that honors both the mother’s body and her spirit.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
When doulas and chiropractors work together, mothers receive the blessing of a team—partners in care who complement one another’s gifts.
It’s not about replacing medical providers, but about surrounding mothers with gentle, faith-filled support that respects the way God designed birth and healing.
At Little Flower Birth Services, you’ll be nurtured, supported, and empowered—body, mind, and spirit. My desire is that you feel deeply cared for, so you can step into motherhood with peace, joy, and confidence. Want to learn more about how I can help you? Schedule a meeting with me below.