"A breech baby does not necessarily equate to a cesarean. Trust your body, trust your baby, prepare yourself for whatever journey your birth may be." - Gail Tully

Turning Breech Babies Naturally in Scottsdale & Walnut Creek: The Webster Technique Explained

As a soon-to-be mom, you're embarking on an extraordinary journey. However, learning that your baby is in a breech position can induce a whirlwind of emotions. Fortunately, at Empowered Mama Chiropractic, with offices in Scottsdale, AZ, and Walnut Creek, CA, we provide a natural, gentle, and effective solution—the Webster Technique.

Understanding Breech Presentation

In an ideal scenario, babies position themselves head-down in the final weeks of pregnancy, ready for birth. Yet, in about 3-4% of full-term pregnancies, babies present in the feet or bottom-first position, a condition known as breech presentation.

Breech babies often pose potential complications during delivery, leading many healthcare providers to recommend a C-section. However, natural and less invasive options exist—one of them being chiropractic care through the Webster Technique.

Before delving into the specifics of the Webster Technique, it's essential to understand the different types of breech presentations:

1. Frank breech: The baby's buttocks face downward with its legs kicking up towards its head.

2. Complete breech: The baby sits cross-legged above the cervix.

3. Footling breech: One or both of the baby's feet point downward and will deliver before the rest of the body.

Mainstream Breech Birth Options

If your baby is in a breech position, your healthcare provider may suggest one of the following options:

1. External cephalic version (ECV): A medical procedure where your doctor attempts to manually turn the baby into a head-down position.

2. Cesarean section (C-section): If the baby doesn't turn, a surgical birth is typically recommended.

While these methods are valid, they come with potential risks and high costs, urging many expectant mothers to seek natural alternatives.

The Webster Technique: A Chiropractic Solution

This is where the Webster Technique steps in. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, it is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that aims to reduce interference to the nervous system, balance maternal pelvic muscles and ligaments, thereby promoting optimal baby positioning.

As a Webster's Technique certified chiropractor, I, Dr. Kseniya Gershberg, am dedicated to providing this effective service to expectant mothers.

The Power of The Webster Technique

This safe and non-invasive method encourages your baby to shift into an optimal birthing position by maintaining a balanced pelvis and reducing any undue stress to your uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state creates a more hospitable environment for your baby to turn naturally, avoiding the need for more invasive procedures.

Turn Your Breech Baby Naturally at Empowered Mama Chiropractic

Empowered Mama Chiropractic is dedicated to empowering moms-to-be with knowledge and resources needed for a healthy, fulfilling pregnancy journey. Our comprehensive, personalized chiropractic care is designed to support your body's natural abilities, preparing you and your baby for a smoother, natural birth.

Are you dealing with a breech presentation in your pregnancy? Contact us today at our Scottsdale location (8563 E San Alberto Suite 140, Scottsdale AZ 85258) or our Walnut Creek location (39 Quail Court Suite 105, Walnut Creek CA 94596). You can also call us at 925-444-5034 or email drkseniya@empoweredmamachiropractic.com. Let's turn this journey around together – your empowered path to a healthier pregnancy and birth awaits at Empowered Mama Chiropractic!