Is chiropractic care safe during the first trimester?

Yes. Care is adjusted based on where you are in your pregnancy, and the Webster Technique is appropriate throughout all three trimesters. We discuss your full pregnancy history at your first visit and tailor every aspect of care to your current stage and comfort level.

Do I need a referral from my OB or midwife to start prenatal chiropractic care?

No referral is required. That said, we encourage open communication with your full care team. If your OB or midwife has specific questions about our approach or the Webster Technique, we're happy to answer them directly.

Will the adjustment put pressure on my abdomen or affect the baby?

No pressure is placed on the abdomen during any prenatal adjustment. Our table is specifically designed to relieve abdominal pressure, and the Webster Technique applies gentle, targeted input to the sacrum and surrounding soft tissue only. Your baby's position is never directly manipulated.

How often should I come in during pregnancy?

Frequency depends on your symptoms, how far along you are, and how your body is responding to care. Some patients come in weekly during high-discomfort periods; others come in monthly for maintenance. We discuss a realistic care plan at your first visit and adjust it as your pregnancy progresses.

Can I continue chiropractic care after my baby is born?

Yes, and many of our prenatal patients do. The postpartum period brings its own structural demands — nursing positions, carrying an infant, and disrupted sleep all affect the spine and pelvis. We offer postpartum chiropractic care as a natural continuation of prenatal care, and we also provide pediatric chiropractic care for newborns and infants.

Prenatal Chiropractor Newark Ohio

Physical therapist gently examining a patient’s neck and shoulder from behind

Pregnancy Changes Everything — Including How Your Spine and Pelvis Function

As your body shifts to accommodate a growing baby, the structural demands on your pelvis, sacrum, and lower spine change significantly. Pelvic misalignment, round ligament tension, sciatic nerve pain, low back pain, and pubic symphysis discomfort are common during pregnancy — but common doesn't mean unavoidable. These are structural issues with non-pharmacological solutions, and chiropractic care during pregnancy is one of the most effective ways to address them without medication.

We have provided prenatal chiropractic care in Newark and Licking County for more than 12 years. The patients who come to us aren't looking for a workaround — they're looking for a provider who understands the specific demands pregnancy places on the body and has the training to address them safely.

What Is the Webster Technique — and Why Does Certification Matter?

The Webster Technique is a chiropractic analysis and adjustment protocol developed specifically for pregnant patients. It focuses on the sacrum and the surrounding soft tissue structures, addressing misalignment and tension that can restrict normal pelvic function during pregnancy. It is not a baby-turning procedure — it is a technique that supports the mother's pelvic balance, which in turn creates the best possible structural environment for the baby.

Dr. Cody is Webster Technique certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). That certification matters because it represents specific, supervised training in prenatal chiropractic care — not a general adjustment approach applied to a pregnant patient. If you've been researching prenatal chiropractic and know what to look for, this is what you're looking for.

Conditions We Address During Pregnancy

The following are among the most common reasons pregnant patients seek care with us:

Low back pain and lumbar pressure
Pelvic misalignment and instability
Round ligament tension
Sciatic nerve pain radiating into the hip or leg
Pubic symphysis discomfort (SPD)
Mid-back and rib pain as the ribcage expands
Neck pain and upper back tension

Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes — when performed by a provider trained in prenatal technique. At Renew Spine & Wellness, we adjust both the table and the approach for every stage of pregnancy. Our adjustment table is designed to accommodate a pregnant body, with sections that relieve pressure on the abdomen entirely. No pressure is placed on the belly at any point during care. The Webster Technique itself uses gentle, targeted input to the sacrum and soft tissue — not the high-force adjustments some patients picture when they think of chiropractic. The certification exists because pregnancy requires a different standard of care. It's why we hold it.

What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit

Your first appointment begins with a full intake conversation — your pregnancy history, current symptoms, and any concerns you or your care team have about chiropractic during pregnancy. Dr. Cody is present for every visit, every time. There is no rotating staff and no rushed handoff. From there, we'll walk through what we're seeing structurally and what a care plan looks like for your specific situation. Most patients leave their first visit with a clear picture of what's happening in their body and a plan they feel confident in.

Care That Continues After Delivery

Pregnancy care and postpartum care are connected. The structural changes your body goes through during pregnancy don't resolve the moment your baby arrives — recovery takes time, and chiropractic care can support that process. We offer postpartum chiropractic care for mothers navigating the physical demands of early parenthood, including the strain of nursing, carrying, and sleep deprivation. Many of our prenatal patients continue care after delivery, and many of their babies become our youngest patients as well.

We Work Alongside Your Birth Team

One of the most common concerns we hear from prenatal patients is whether their midwife or OB will be on board with chiropractic care. In many cases, the answer is yes — and your midwife may already know us. Dr. Cody has built referral relationships with local midwives and birth professionals in the Newark area over more than a decade. We work alongside your birth team, not apart from it. If your care team has questions about the Webster Technique or about our approach to prenatal care, we're glad to answer them directly. Bring those questions to your first visit.

Serving Pregnant Patients Across Newark and Licking County

We see prenatal patients from Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Hebron, and throughout Licking County. Many patients have found us after searching for a Webster-certified provider and discovering that Columbus-area practices were their only visible option — without realizing that certified prenatal chiropractic care was available right here in Newark. If you're in the area and looking for a prenatal chiropractor who holds the specific training this stage of life calls for, you don't need to drive an hour.

Ready to Feel Better During Your Pregnancy?

New patients can call our Newark office directly or complete the online intake form to prepare for your first visit. Dr. Cody will review your information before you arrive so your appointment time is spent on care, not paperwork.

Is chiropractic care safe during the first trimester?
Yes. Care is adjusted based on where you are in your pregnancy, and the Webster Technique is appropriate throughout all three trimesters. We discuss your full pregnancy history at your first visit and tailor every aspect of care to your current stage and comfort level.
Do I need a referral from my OB or midwife to start prenatal chiropractic care?
No referral is required. That said, we encourage open communication with your full care team. If your OB or midwife has specific questions about our approach or the Webster Technique, we're happy to answer them directly.
Will the adjustment put pressure on my abdomen or affect the baby?
No pressure is placed on the abdomen during any prenatal adjustment. Our table is specifically designed to relieve abdominal pressure, and the Webster Technique applies gentle, targeted input to the sacrum and surrounding soft tissue only. Your baby's position is never directly manipulated.
How often should I come in during pregnancy?
Frequency depends on your symptoms, how far along you are, and how your body is responding to care. Some patients come in weekly during high-discomfort periods; others come in monthly for maintenance. We discuss a realistic care plan at your first visit and adjust it as your pregnancy progresses.
Can I continue chiropractic care after my baby is born?
Yes, and many of our prenatal patients do. The postpartum period brings its own structural demands — nursing positions, carrying an infant, and disrupted sleep all affect the spine and pelvis. We offer postpartum chiropractic care as a natural continuation of prenatal care, and we also provide pediatric chiropractic care for newborns and infants.

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Prenatal Chiropractic Care — Webster Technique Certified