Your Pregnancy Chiropractor in Mississauga
Gentle prenatal chiropractic care for back pain, pelvic discomfort, round ligament pain, and sciatica during pregnancy.
What Pregnancy Does to Your Body
During pregnancy, your body goes through enormous changes in a short time. Many women experience:
- Round ligament pain and abdominal discomfort as your belly grows
- Hip and lower back soreness from shifting ligaments and a growing baby
- Pelvic girdle pain or sacral joint discomfort as your hips widen
- Sciatica: leg pain that starts in the lower back and shoots down one or both legs
- Tension and stiffness in the shoulders and upper back from carrying weight differently
Chiropractic care helps reduce that tension and improve how your body moves and functions as it changes, using techniques adapted specifically for expectant mothers.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
Yes. When performed by a trained practitioner using pregnancy-adapted techniques, chiropractic care is safe throughout pregnancy.
Dr. Natalie has experience working with pregnant bodies and tailors every treatment to where your body is at, including the use of specialized support pillows and positioning that keeps you comfortable on your bump. She explains everything before she does it, and you are in control the entire time.
If you are looking for a prenatal chiropractor, this care is designed around the physical changes that happen throughout pregnancy and around your comfort at every stage.
“Natalie is the best! I have been seeing her for about 4 years, initially she helped relieve my neck and shoulder stiffness, and this past year she helped me through my pregnancy. She knew exactly where my body would be feeling the strain of pregnancy and was able to relieve the tension I did not know I had!”
Shannon S.
How Dr. Natalie Supports You During Pregnancy
Gentle, pregnancy-adapted treatment. Every technique is chosen and modified for your pregnant body. This includes specialized support pillows and positioning that keeps you and your baby comfortable throughout.
Soft tissue release. Releases tension in the hips, lower back, and round ligaments that build up as your body changes during pregnancy.
Pelvic, lower back, and hip support. Targets the areas most under strain as your body adapts to carrying your baby.
Webster Technique. Dr. Natalie is Webster trained, a specific approach used during pregnancy to support pelvic alignment and reduce tension in the surrounding structures.
Home care guidance. You leave with specific things you can do between visits to support your comfort, such as movement cues or gentle exercises adapted to where your body is at.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
Thorough assessment first
Dr. Natalie spends time understanding your pregnancy history, symptoms, and what makes you uncomfortable. She examines how your spine, hips, and pelvis are functioning, not just where it hurts.
Clear explanation
She tells you exactly what she is finding, in plain language. You will understand what is going on and why before any treatment begins.
Treatment that day
If it makes sense for your case, treatment starts at your first visit. Initial visits are a full 60 minutes. You will not leave without a plan tailored to your stage of pregnancy.
Home support
You leave with specific things you can do between visits to support your comfort, such as movement cues or gentle exercises adapted to where your body is at.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant?
Yes. When performed by a trained practitioner using pregnancy-adapted techniques, chiropractic care is safe throughout pregnancy. Dr. Natalie uses specialized support pillows and positioning that keeps you comfortable on your bump throughout. She tailors every visit to where your body is at, whether you are in your first trimester or your final weeks.
What is pelvic girdle pain and how does chiropractic help?
Pelvic girdle pain is discomfort around the front or back of the pelvis, common during pregnancy as ligaments loosen and the pelvis widens to prepare for delivery. It often shows up as pain over the pubic bone, the SI joints, or across the lower back. Chiropractic care addresses this by restoring movement in the pelvic joints, releasing tension in the surrounding muscles, and supporting alignment as your body changes. Dr. Natalie uses gentle, pregnancy-adapted techniques that are safe at any stage of pregnancy.
Can chiropractic help with sciatica during pregnancy?
Yes. Sciatica during pregnancy is often caused by the growing uterus putting pressure on the sciatic nerve, or by tension and restricted movement in the lower back and pelvis. Dr. Natalie assesses where the nerve is being affected and uses gentle, pregnancy-adapted techniques to reduce tension around that area and improve how your pelvis and spine move. Many patients find meaningful relief within a few visits.
When should I start seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy?
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor in Ontario?
What if I am nervous about treatment?
Related Services
Postpartum Chiropractic Care and Recovery Support
Dr. Natalie also supports new moms after delivery with postpartum chiropractic care and rehabilitation. If you are recovering from birth, learn more about how she helps with postpartum recovery.
First Visit
Everything you need to know before your first appointment: what happens, how long it takes, and what to bring.
Back Pain Treatment
Back pain is common during pregnancy as your body adapts to a changing center of gravity. Dr. Natalie uses gentle, effective techniques suited to your body right now.
Headache Treatment
Pregnancy brings hormonal and physical changes that trigger headaches. Dr. Natalie addresses the cause, not just the symptoms.
Neck Pain Relief
Shifts in how you carry weight during pregnancy commonly cause neck pain. Dr. Natalie handles it gently.
Ready to Feel More Comfortable During Pregnancy?
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