about webster technique

Babies who are breech, or in a transverse or posterior position may benefit from the Webster technique. The Webster technique may help reduce tension in the pelvis which provides the baby with optimal space to turn into the head-down position, decreasing the need for interventions such as an ECV (external cephalic version), forceps, vacuum, or C-section. Webster technique has been shown to reduce the pain and the length of labor by up to one-third.

A chiropractor who has received certification in the Webster technique uses a specific sacral analysis and chiropractic adjustments to the pelvis and soft tissue therapy to the tightened round ligaments in order to reduce sacroiliac joint dysfunction and facilitate the neuro-biomechanical function of the pelvis. This technique helps with pelvic misalignments and tension, which also allows the baby more room to develop in-utero and may help prevent cranial, shoulder, hip, or foot problems from occurring.

Webster technique involves four treatments over a two-week period and then one treatment per week until delivery. It is more effective when performed near the beginning of the 3rd trimester, however it can still be beneficial late in the pregnancy.