Experiencing Discomfort During Pregnancy?
Find Relief and Support with Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Bellevue
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
This is the question almost every expecting mother asks, and it deserves a direct answer.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is considered safe when performed by a practitioner trained in prenatal techniques. At Chiropractic for Families, Dr. Allison Hyman is Webster Technique Certified and an active member of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association), the leading credentialing body for chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy and pediatric care.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed for use during pregnancy. It focuses on balancing the pelvis and reducing tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles, creating more space for your baby as they grow. No forceful manipulation is used on the abdomen or uterus.
Dr. Hyman uses gentle, low-force adjusting styles including Activator, SOT, and light-contact techniques, tailored to your trimester and comfort level. With 25+ years of experience including a specialized prenatal practice in London, she has supported hundreds of pregnant patients safely through every stage of pregnancy.
What to Expect from a Prenatal Chiropractic Adjustment in Bellevue
Your first visit begins with a thorough health history and postural assessment. Dr. Hyman takes time to understand where you're experiencing discomfort, whether that's low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, round ligament tension, or hip tightness, before selecting the right approach for your body.
Adjustments are performed on a specially designed table with cutouts that accommodate your growing belly, so you can lie comfortably in positions that are safe at every stage. Most patients find sessions deeply relaxing. Appointments run approximately 30 to 45 minutes for new patients.
Common reasons expecting mothers seek prenatal chiropractic care in Bellevue include:
- Low back and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)
- Sciatica during pregnancy
- Round ligament tension and hip discomfort
- Preparing the pelvis for labor and optimal fetal positioning
Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care Bellevue
Holistic Pain Relief
Enhanced Wellness
Optimal Fetal Positioning
About Dr. Allison Hyman, Bellevue's Prenatal Chiropractic Specialist
Dr. Allison Hyman, DC is a Board Certified Chiropractor and the owner of Chiropractic for Families in Bellevue. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic with highest honors from Life University and holds a B.Sc. from Tulane University.
Before returning to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Hyman ran her own chiropractic clinic in London, England for 20 years, with a strong focus on women's health, prenatal care, and family chiropractic. She is Webster Technique Certified, an ICPA Member, and a Pelvic Partnership Member, reflecting her deep commitment to evidence-informed prenatal and pelvic care.
Her approach draws on six adjusting techniques, including Diversified, Thompson, Activator, Gonstead, Toggle, and SOT, combined with soft tissue and trigger point therapy, so every adjustment is matched to your body, your pregnancy, and your comfort level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many patients begin prenatal chiropractic care in the first trimester without issue. Dr. Hyman will review your health history and any contraindications before your first adjustment. She uses gentle, low-force techniques that are appropriate at every stage of pregnancy, and will communicate with your OB or midwife if needed.
Visit frequency depends on your symptoms and goals. Some patients benefit from weekly visits during the second trimester when posture and weight distribution are shifting most rapidly. Others come monthly for maintenance. Dr. Hyman will recommend a schedule based on your individual needs at your first appointment.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol developed for use in pregnancy. It assesses and corrects sacral misalignment and reduces tension in the uterine ligaments, which can help create more space for your baby and support optimal positioning before birth. Dr. Hyman is Webster Technique Certified through the ICPA.
Yes. Sciatic nerve pain is common in pregnancy as the baby grows and the pelvis shifts. Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve by restoring proper pelvic and lumbar alignment. Dr. Hyman also has a dedicated page on sciatica during pregnancy if you'd like to learn more.
