Prenatal and Postnatal Chiropractor in West Edmonton
As your body changes during pregnancy and after birth, so do your needs. We invite you to see how a prenatal and postnatal chiropractor can safely and naturally manage the discomforts that come with having a child.
Prenatal Chiropractor Edmonton
Supporting Pregnancy, Nervous System Function, and Maternal Wellness at One Village Family Chiropractic
Looking for a Prenatal Chiropractor in Edmonton?
Pregnancy is one of the most remarkable transformations a woman will experience.
Over the course of forty weeks, your body adapts physically, chemically, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically to support the growth and development of your baby.
Your posture changes.
Your centre of gravity shifts.
Your ligaments soften.
Your breathing mechanics change.
Your pelvis adapts.
Your nervous system works continuously to coordinate every one of these changes.
At One Village Family Chiropractic, Dr. Wendy Coburn provides gentle prenatal chiropractic care for women throughout Edmonton, Crestwood, Highlands, Glenora, Laurier Heights, Westmount, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Beaumont, Leduc, and surrounding communities.
Our focus is not simply helping pregnant women become more comfortable.
Our focus is supporting optimal nervous system function so your body can adapt more efficiently throughout pregnancy.
Because pregnancy is not an illness.
It is a period of extraordinary change that deserves extraordinary support.
Why Chiropractic During Pregnancy?
Many women first seek chiropractic care because they are experiencing discomfort during pregnancy.
They may notice:
Changes in posture
Pelvic tension
Low back discomfort
Neck tension
Mid-back tightness
Difficulty getting comfortable while sleeping
Increased physical stress as pregnancy progresses
While these experiences are common, they are not necessarily normal.
More importantly, symptoms are often only one piece of the story.
At One Village Family Chiropractic, Dr. Wendy Coburn looks beyond symptoms and asks:
How well is your nervous system adapting to the demands of pregnancy?
The nervous system coordinates every function within the body.
It influences:
Muscle tone
Balance
Posture
Coordination
Breathing
Hormonal communication
Adaptation to physical stress
As pregnancy progresses, maintaining healthy communication between the brain and body becomes increasingly important.
Our goal is to help remove interference that may impact the body’s ability to adapt and function efficiently.
What Makes Dr. Wendy Coburn Different?
Not all chiropractors have additional training in prenatal care.
Dr. Wendy Coburn has spent years developing expertise in caring for pregnant women and growing families.
Her approach incorporates:
Webster Technique
Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)
Cranial Chiropractic Care
Pelvic Balancing Strategies
Nervous System Assessment
Lifestyle and Wellness Education
Every care plan is individualized.
No two pregnancies are identical.
No two women are identical.
Care is tailored to your unique history, examination findings, goals, and stage of pregnancy.
Webster Technique Chiropractor Edmonton
One of the most common reasons women search for a prenatal chiropractor is because they have heard about Webster Technique.
Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment approach designed to support pelvic balance and nervous system function during pregnancy.
The goal is not to turn babies or guarantee specific birth outcomes.
The goal is to help create an environment where the mother’s body can function as efficiently as possible.
When the pelvis, surrounding muscles, ligaments, and nervous system are working together effectively, the body often adapts more comfortably throughout pregnancy.
Dr. Wendy Coburn incorporates Webster principles as part of a comprehensive prenatal care approach.
The Nervous System and Pregnancy
One of the greatest misconceptions about pregnancy care is that chiropractic is only about the spine.
In reality, chiropractic is fundamentally about the nervous system.
Every day your brain coordinates:
Breathing patterns
Hormonal changes
Digestive function
Postural adaptation
Muscle coordination
Sleep regulation
Stress responses
Pregnancy places increased demands on all of these systems.
When the nervous system functions efficiently, the body is often better equipped to adapt to those demands.
At One Village Family Chiropractic, our assessments focus on understanding how your nervous system is functioning and where additional support may be beneficial.
Supporting Every Trimester
First Trimester
The first trimester often involves significant hormonal and neurological adaptation.
Many women experience fatigue as the body shifts resources toward supporting a growing baby.
This stage is about helping the nervous system adapt efficiently to rapid change.
Second Trimester
As the baby grows, changes in posture and balance become more noticeable.
The body begins adapting to increasing physical demands.
Maintaining healthy movement patterns and pelvic balance becomes increasingly important.
Third Trimester
During the final months of pregnancy, mobility challenges often increase.
The body is preparing for birth while continuing to support a rapidly growing baby.
Many women choose more frequent chiropractic visits during this stage to support comfort, movement, and nervous system regulation.
Pregnancy Is More Than Physical
Pregnancy impacts far more than muscles and joints.
It affects:
Sleep
Energy
Emotional regulation
Stress adaptation
Breathing
Recovery
At One Village Family Chiropractic, we discuss more than adjustments.
We discuss:
Movement strategies
Walking
Strength exercises
Breathing patterns
Nutrition
Protein intake
Healthy fats
Hydration
Vitamin D
Stress management
Rest and recovery
Because health is never created by one thing.
Health is created by many small daily habits working together.
Convenient Edmonton Locations
Dr. Wendy Coburn welcomes pregnant women from across Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Crestwood Location
Convenient for families from:
Crestwood
Glenora
Laurier Heights
Rio Terrace
Parkview
West Jasper Place
West Edmonton
Highlands Location
Convenient for families from:
Highlands
Bellevue
Virginia Park
Beverly
Montrose
Northlands Area
East Edmonton
We also regularly welcome families from:
St. Albert
Sherwood Park
Beaumont
Leduc
Spruce Grove
Stony Plain
Fort Saskatchewan
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit includes:
Health history review
Pregnancy-specific discussion
Nervous system assessment
Posture evaluation
Movement assessment
Examination findings review
Personalized recommendations
Our goal is to help you understand what we find, why it matters, and what steps may help support your pregnancy journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Prenatal chiropractic techniques are modified specifically for pregnancy and utilize pregnancy-appropriate positioning and approaches.
When should I start prenatal chiropractic care?
Many women begin care during the first trimester, while others begin later in pregnancy. Care can be beneficial throughout pregnancy depending on individual goals and findings.
Can I receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy?
Many women choose chiropractic care throughout all stages of pregnancy as part of their overall wellness routine.
Do I need a referral?
No. Chiropractors are primary contact health professionals in Alberta.
What if this is my first pregnancy?
Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fourth, every pregnancy presents unique adaptations and challenges. Care is individualized accordingly.
Your Pregnancy. Your Health. Your Journey.
Pregnancy is not about simply getting through forty weeks.
It is about supporting your body as it accomplishes one of the most incredible feats of human physiology.
At One Village Family Chiropractic, Dr. Wendy Coburn helps women throughout Edmonton support nervous system function, healthy movement, adaptation, and overall wellness throughout pregnancy.
Because chiropractic is not about chasing symptoms.
It is about helping your body function at its highest potential.
And when your body functions better, you are better prepared for the journey ahead.
Going to a chiropractor while pregnant
Unsure what to expect when going to a chiropractor while pregnant? Dr. Wendy Coburn is a gentle, caring maternity chiropractor who will make your adjustments as easy and relaxed as possible. At our location in west Edmonton our tables have pelvic drops to create room for growing abdomens and tools like specially designed pillows help release muscle tension and make you more comfortable.
A prenatal or maternity chiropractor can help correct misalignments you experience as your body changes. Back pain or pinched nerves can arise from posture adjustments due to your growing abdomen. Wendy is certified in the Webster Technique which encourages proper alignment of the pelvis and is a safe and gentle chiropractic technique for adjusting during pregnancy. With prenatal care, our goal is to help keep you as active and comfortable as possible.
We also provide inspiration and guidance as you navigate this complex relationship with your body. Integrating expertise from many disciplines, One Village gives you physical, mental and mindset support and self-care techniques you can use at home or in the workplace.
Postpartum chiropractic care
Your body and posture continue to change after baby; experiencing postpartum back or neck pain is not uncommon. Holding your new baby, breastfeeding and carrying car seats are all new activities that can result in some discomfort as they put strain on your spine and neck. A new baby is an exciting and demanding experience for any mother, and we are here to help make it as easy as possible. You don’t need to be alone and uncomfortable in this journey.
Schedule a prenatal or postpartum appointment
Contact us to schedule an appointment at our West Edmonton clinic so we can provide gentle and safe support that optimizes your comfort and health. We also offer pediatric care for your new little one!
Nature needs nurture.
Book your initial assessment!
All our new patients start with a thorough assessment. Book your initial assessment online!
If pregnancy teaches us anything, it is that everything is connected.
As your baby grows, your body changes in remarkable ways.
Your posture changes.
Your breathing changes.
Your centre of gravity shifts.
Your pelvis adapts.
Your muscles adapt.
Your hormones adapt.
Your emotions adapt.
And through every one of these changes, your nervous system is coordinating the process.
This is why your spine matters so much during pregnancy.
Your spine is far more than a stack of bones.
It is the protective housing for your nervous system, the master communication system of your body.
Every moment of every day, your brain is sending information throughout your body through your nervous system.
Your heart beats.
Your lungs breathe.
Your digestive system processes nutrients.
Your muscles coordinate movement.
Your hormones regulate adaptation.
Your immune system adjusts.
Your baby grows.
All because communication is occurring.
As chiropractors, we understand that health is not created by chance.
Health is coordinated.
The nervous system is the master coordinator.
Researchers such as Heidi Haavik have spent decades helping us better understand how chiropractic adjustments influence brain-body communication, movement patterns, proprioception, body awareness, adaptability, and overall neurological function.
What excites me most about this research is that it confirms what chiropractors have observed clinically for generations.
When the nervous system functions better, people often function better.
Not because chiropractic “treats” pregnancy.
Not because pregnancy is a condition needing treatment.
But because helping the nervous system communicate efficiently allows the body to adapt more effectively.
And pregnancy is one long adaptation.
As your baby grows, communication between mother and baby becomes increasingly sophisticated.
Your baby receives nutrients through the placenta and umbilical cord.
Blood flow delivers oxygen.
Nutrients are transported.
Hormonal signals are exchanged.
Information is shared continuously.
Mother and baby are not separate systems.
You are a team.
You are growing together.
You are adapting together.
One of the most beautiful things about pregnancy is that your body is constantly creating space for your baby.
Your rib cage expands.
Your diaphragm adapts.
Your abdominal wall stretches.
Your pelvis changes.
Your posture evolves.
The question becomes:
How easily is your body adapting to these changes?
This is where movement becomes incredibly important.
Movement is one of the primary ways the brain gathers information from the body.
Movement helps regulate the nervous system.
Movement helps maintain mobility.
Movement supports circulation.
Movement supports pelvic function.
Movement supports labour preparation.
Movement supports postpartum recovery.
Pregnancy was never intended to be a sedentary experience.
Human beings were designed to move.
Walking.
Squatting.
Breathing.
Changing positions.
Getting up and down.
Rotating.
Reaching.
Moving through life.
The more healthy movement your body experiences, the more information your nervous system receives about how to adapt.
This becomes especially important for the pelvis.
Within chiropractic, particularly through the work of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, we often discuss the importance of pelvic balance throughout pregnancy.
The pelvis is not a rigid structure.
It is dynamic.
It moves.
It adapts.
It responds to forces above and below.
As your baby grows, the pelvis must continue adapting to changing demands.
When pelvic motion becomes restricted, compensation patterns can develop.
Muscles tighten.
Ligaments experience additional tension.
Movement becomes less efficient.
Comfort may decrease.
Adaptability may decrease.
This is one reason many pregnant women seek chiropractic care.
Not simply because something hurts.
Because they want their bodies functioning optimally as pregnancy progresses.
One specific chiropractic analysis used during pregnancy is the Webster Technique.
Developed by Larry Webster and advanced through the ICPA, the Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis that evaluates pelvic balance, sacral motion, ligament tension, and neuro-musculoskeletal function during pregnancy.
Contrary to what many people believe, Webster is not a technique designed to “turn babies.”
Rather, it focuses on improving pelvic function and reducing tension patterns that may influence how comfortably a baby can move and position themselves within the uterus.
Think about it this way.
If you were trying to stretch out comfortably in a tent and one side of the tent was being pulled tight, your movement options would be limited.
When tension patterns within the pelvis and surrounding structures are addressed, the goal is to create greater ease, balance, and adaptability.
This is why we often talk about creating space for baby.
Not forcing anything.
Not manipulating anything.
Simply helping the mother’s body function as well as possible.
Another area that is often overlooked during pregnancy is the neck.
As pregnancy progresses, posture changes significantly.
Many women begin carrying more weight anteriorly.
The shoulders round forward.
The head drifts forward.
Muscles compensate.
Tension accumulates.
The neck becomes increasingly important because it houses critical neurological pathways while simultaneously providing information to the brain regarding body position and balance.
Your eyes are constantly trying to keep the horizon level.
This process relies heavily on communication between the eyes, vestibular system, muscles, joints, and nervous system.
When movement restrictions develop within the cervical spine, compensation patterns may increase.
Muscular tension may develop.
Headaches may appear.
Shoulder discomfort may increase.
Some women even experience numbness, tingling, or altered sensations due to changing posture and tension patterns.
Again, our goal is not perfection.
Our goal is adaptability.
This is why chiropractic care throughout pregnancy is not simply about pain.
It is about function.
It is about movement.
It is about communication.
It is about helping your body adapt to one of the most remarkable experiences it will ever encounter.
And adaptation does not end at birth.
The same movement that supports pregnancy helps support labour.
The same pelvic balance that supports pregnancy helps support delivery.
The same neurological adaptability that supports pregnancy helps support postpartum recovery.
Motherhood is not a nine-month event.
It is a lifelong journey.
And throughout that journey, your nervous system remains at the centre of everything.
So move often.
Walk daily.
Change positions frequently.
Breathe deeply.
Nourish yourself well.
Care for your spine.
Care for your nervous system.
And remember that every step you take to support your health is also supporting the little human growing within you.
You and your baby are building this journey together.
And what an extraordinary journey it is.
With gratitude,
Dr. Wendy Coburn
One Village Family Chiropractic Community
Highlands & Crestwood, Edmonton, Alberta
Helping mothers, babies, and families build healthy neurospinal systems, adaptability, resilience, and lifelong wellness.
