Pregnancy | Prenatal Chiropractic
Pregnancy is powerful, beautiful… and let’s be honest, sometimes a bit uncomfortable.
That’s where Dr. Dani comes in!
Dr. Dani is specially trained to support you through this incredible (and ever-changing) season of life. At BCR, appointments are longer, more thorough, and intentionally designed around you and your unique goals. Dr. Dani offers a unique combination of gentle adjustments, targeted bodywork, optional dry needling, customized exercise modifications, and personalized rehab exercise recommendations to keep you strong, comfortable and confident as your body changes.
Dr. Dani is also certified in Webster Technique which has been shown to improve birth outcomes and encourage optimal fetal positioning.
The BCR goal?
To help you move better, feel better, and prepare your body for birth and beyond!
“Dr Dani is amazing. She was so patient, gave me a ton of details on what the issue was, what could cause it, and how to fight it. It was by far the most well rounded experience I've had with a chiro and I really enjoyed her bedside manner, the experience, and am feeling much better!!”
Each appointment is individually tailored to decrease and/or prevent pregnancy discomfort, support birth, and ease you into postpartum.
Think of it as chiropractic care—with strategy, science, and a sprinkle of sanity-saving support!
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Prenatal chiropractic care is a game-changer when it comes to easing those all-too-common aches and pains, understanding what’s actually “normal,” and supporting your overall wellness during pregnancy. Needing referral sources for lactation, pelvic floor therapists, etc.? Yup, Dr. Dani can help with that too!
Each visit goes beyond the adjustment. We dive into WHY you’re feeling what you’re feeling, what to expect, and how to set yourself up for birth and beyond!
Because prenatal care isn’t just about helping mamas feel better now (though we absolutely do that). It’s also about preparing, educating, and setting you up for a smoother, stronger postpartum chapter.
Support for pregnancy — and a smart head start on what comes next. 🤍
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Ideally, chiropractic care begins in early pregnancy with the goals of working on balancing the body through muscle work, breathing/bracing education, gentle adjusting (if needed), and some proactive strengthening in the hopes of decreasing aches and pains down the road. However, there are benefits to prenatal chiropractic no matter what trimester of pregnancy you are in!
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Short answer- that’s totally up to you! Each pregnancy is unique so there are no set “treatment plans” at BCR and you will NEVER be pressured into care or a treatment plan. Depending on the concern and your goals, appointments can be weekly or every month. We’ll discuss recommendations, but in the end, it’s always up to you!
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As with any change in medical history, it is important to tell your prenatal chiropractor as soon as you know you are pregnant. This helps us tailor your care safely and thoughtfully, with recommendations designed specifically for you and your growing sidekick!
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Absolutely! Dr. Dani starts with a thorough history and detailed exam so your pregnancy care can be thoughtfully customized to your needs, concerns, and goals. With advanced training and a gentle, conservative approach, you’ll receive safe, supportive care for both you and your baby!
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Prenatal Chiropractic care with Dr. Dani is wonderfully gentle and often looks quite different from the classic “pops and cracks” expectation. Care leans more into soft-tissue work, education, and targeted strengthening (and/or relaxation) exercises to help your ever-changing body stay balanced and supported.
You’ll also be comfortably positioned the whole time. Special cushions with belly and chest cutouts allow you to lie face down safely, and an inclined support lets you rest on your back for short periods without discomfort! Think supportive, adaptable, and designed entirely around a body in progress.
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Though a small study, The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported a high rate of success (82%) in relieving musculoskeletal causes of in utero constraint using the Webster Technique.
Another study from The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics showed, “Spinal manipulation of pregnant women in their second trimester … appears to relax the pelvic floor muscles.”
Chiropractic care can reduce labor times by 25% during the first pregnancy, and up to 31% during additional pregnancies.
“Dr. Dani is amazing, she is so much more than a chiropractor! She has been such a gift to our family - through pregnancy, postpartum and care for our infant daughter. She has a whole body approach, and her adjustments are both gentle & effective. I can’t recommend Dr. Dani enough!”
Prenatal Chiropractic
*Much of these pages are still under construction, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
“I can't say enough good things about Dr Dani. She came to my house when I wasn't able to walk outside due to SI joint dysfunction in my second trimester. I have seen everyone you can think of over the past two years -- everyone -- acupuncturist, many regular PT types, pelvic floor therapist, spinal surgeons, etc, and Dr. Dani helped me have an important breakthrough to where I'm able to get through the pregnancy.”
Webster Technique
Webster Technique is a specialized approach that blends very light adjusting with focused bodywork to reduce asymmetry and improve pelvic balance. Tension in and around the pelvis can impact the pull on the uterus, tailbone, and other important structures involved in the birth process. Dr. Dani weaves the Webster Technique into her full-body approach at every visit from the very beginning of care.
*Webster Technique tends to be most effective when started by 32 weeks, but still provides great benefit throughout the later part of pregnancy!
Exercise Modification During Pregnancy
With a sea of opinions about what’s “allowed” during pregnancy, Dr. Dani leans on both research and real-world clinical experience to help women keep moving with confidence. Thanks to her background in Olympic lifting and CrossFit, she can provide thoughtful modifications to keep you (and baby) safe while you continue doing the activities you enjoy! Blanket rules like “never lift over 25 lbs” or “just stick to yoga or the pool” are a bit outdated, and women deserve better!
Dr. Dani’s done the heavy lifting on the research side so you can continue to safely and confidently lift through pregnancy.
Birth and Postpartum Education
There’s a reason the term “work smarter, not harder” is such a well-known term. Training during pregnancy is beneficial on it’s own, but it’s even better when we practice movement patterns that support labor and reinforce foundational skills! That way, those early postpartum movements feel a bit more stable and familiar, and far less like a surprise pop quiz during a tender season of life!
Birth and postpartum care should center around education, support, and empowerment!
