Pregnancy Chiropractor

Wondering how you can help your body during pregnancy?

Our chiropractic centre in Barcelona, specialises in promoting holistic well-being, particularly during the transformative journey of pregnancy. 

Pregnancy is a unique and beautiful experience, but there’s also many physiological reasons why women experience pre- and post- partum body aches. 

Our mission is to help you feel at ease throughout this incredible journey, navigate the physical changes of pregnancy from conception to birth and all the way through your postpartum recovery.

The Physical Demands of Growing a Baby

The physical changes that happen during pregnancy – including the growing mass of weight at the front of the body – changes your centre of gravity significantly. 

This exaggerates your low back curve, forcing your pelvis forwards and into a tilt. 

It also makes your upper back and shoulders round forwards (even more so closer to birth due to the increased weight of your growing breasts). 

To keep your eyes level, your body will then force your head and neck to lean backwards.

This mixture of changes result in increased pressure and tension from your head to your toes.

If there are any pre-existing stressors or imbalances in your spine or body, they’ll likely be exacerbated.

Which means more unwanted stress, tension and discomfort throughout your entire body.

Our approach is centred around creating maximum space for your growing baby, to aid their optimal development.

In addition, as pregnancy chiropractors, we focus on your pelvis throughout pregnancy and the approaching birth. The end goal is achieving a calm, balanced body and pelvis, thats perfectly aligned for birth. 

Finally we want to ensure clear communication from your nervous system to your growing baby throughout pregnancy, and your muscular and hormonal systems when you’re ready to birth.

Why Chiropractic in Pregnancy Makes a Difference?

Pregnancy places extraordinary demands on the body and many women experience discomfort, especially in the lower back or pelvis. 

We’ve identified ten different ways in which Chiropractic care can benefit you and your baby during pregnancy.

Low back + pelvis pain

Underlying imbalances and changing hormones can wreak havoc on the pregnant pelvis. This can result in pain in the low back, or the front of the pelvis, known as the pubic symphysis joint. Balancing the pregnant pelvis eases these pains.

Adaptive ease

Chiropractic care helps your body adapt to these physical changes. By correcting underlying imbalances, relieving tension and reducing pain at each stage of pregnancy and throughout post-partum, it eases your body’s transitions.

More energy

A body filled with tension, torsion and compensations takes a lot of vital energy and makes everyday functioning and movement harder. Chiropractic care alleviates these issues, leaving your body with more vital energy.

Deeper quality sleep

Being more comfortable in your body and having improved nervous system calibration supports deeper, more restorative sleep; the vital ingredient to maintain optimal wellbeing during this physically demanding chapter of life.

Relaxed digestion

It’s well known that digestion can be challenging during pregnancy. One reason is that the intestines can get squashed with the weight of the growing baby. When we allow mama’s body to be aligned, and open up the maximum space in the uterus and abdomen, the baby can move and position themselves optimally to remove unnecessary pressure.

Making space

It’s common for babies to be in a less than ideal position approaching birth due to restricted space in the uterus. This is caused by tensions and torsions in the surrounding muscles, soft tissues and pelvis. Chiropractic care can help release these tensions, creating more space for your baby to rotate freely.

In a small handful of cases, babies cannot change position due to a shorter umbilical cord.

Webster’s technique

Pregnancy chiropractors use a special and very gentle technique called ‘Websters’ which focuses on the joints, muscles and ligaments of the pelvis, abdomen and diaphragm. This helps the body create space for optimal positioning of your baby for birth.

Labour ease

It’s crucial to ensure maximum space in the pelvic outlet for the baby to pass as comfortably as possible during birth. Pregnancy chiropractic focuses on maintaining a balanced pelvis to ensure the optimal pelvic outlet size ready for birth.

In addition, caring for the mama’s nervous system ensures that vital messages co-ordinating the muscles and hormones needed for birth are communicating effectively. 

Research shows that some women under pregnancy chiropractic care have had 25% faster birthing time.

Optimal development

A free-flowing nervous system connection between mama and baby is essential for optimal development. Removing any interference to this communication means that crucial information can flow.

Deeper connection

Lots of women share that they feel more connected to their baby whilst under care because they’re providing as much assistance as possible through this moment of huge transition.

Why trust Sophie Anderson with your Pregnancy Chiropractic care?

Sophie Anderson is a skilled chiropractor and passionate about women's health during pregnancy and postpartum. She’s undergone specific training throughout her career in Pregnancy and paediatric Chiropractic. This has equipped her with the knowledge and expertise to address the unique needs of expectant mothers and newborns. 

Sophie is a member of the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association (ICPA).

Her commitment to empowering women on their journey to motherhood is reflected in every aspect of our practice.

Kind Words from Pregnancy Clients

  • “I think going into birth with a body that wasn't already completed exhausted and broken from carrying the baby for 9 months was amazing. Also, knowing that the baby was positioned in the best possible way throughout the pregnancy gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind.”

    Charlotte R • Mum to Elijah • Upper Cervical Care

  • "During pregnancy I had ligament pain, flared ribs and shifting hips. I couldn't have gotten through the second + third trimester without Sophie's conscious, gentle and precise adjustments. Sophie's dedication is unique"

    Rebecca H • Mum to Kai • Upper Cervical Care

  • "I was fortunate to meet Sophie at the beginning of my pregnancy journey… and work on realigning my body, releasing tension and increasing mobility. Sophie’s approach, positive energy, joyful character and high level of expertise make you want to come back with a huge smile. Highly recommend!!!"

    Adriana O • Mum to Aurelia • Upper Cervical Care

Key Science Supporting Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy

Research has consistently demonstrated the positive impact of chiropractic care on pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Numerous studies highlight the effectiveness of prenatal chiropractic adjustments in reducing back pain during pregnancy, improving overall well-being and contributing to a more efficient birth. As an integral part of your prenatal care, chiropractic adjustments can help you thrive during this incredible period.