Clarissa's Birth Story: A Pain-Free Pregnancy and Empowered Delivery with Chiropractic Care
When Clarissa walked into our office for the first time, she was pregnant with her second child and struggling with debilitating sciatic pain. She had just attended a local birth expo, searching for something—anything—that could help her feel better and prepare her body for the birth she hoped for. What she found was far more than a solution for pain relief. She found a new approach to pregnancy, a new sense of connection with her body, and ultimately… a completely different birth experience.
A Rough First Pregnancy
Clarissa’s first pregnancy was hard. From persistent discomfort, unwanted interventions, and a long and exhausting labor, she was left with a sense of survival more than empowerment. By the time she found herself pregnant with baby number two, she knew she wanted this time to be different. She just didn’t know how different it could truly be.
Sciatic Pain Leads to a Life-Changing First Adjustment
Clarissa came into our office with one primary goal: find relief from the sciatic pain that made walking, working, sleeping, and functioning feel nearly impossible. She was skeptical but hopeful. After her very first adjustment, she got in the car to drive home—45 minutes away—and something incredible happened: for the first time in weeks, she had NO sciatic pain. She slept peacefully that night and knew that neurologically-based prenatal chiropractic care was something she needed to implement this time around. We had the honor of walking with her every step of the way.
What Makes Prenatal Chiropractic Care Different?
During pregnancy, your body undergoes rapid changes that can shift posture, add stress to your spine and pelvis, and challenge your nervous system. These changes can create misalignments (subluxations) that disrupt communication between the brain and body—leading to pain, tension, and dysfunction.
Prenatal chiropractic care works by supporting the nervous system and creating balance in the pelvis and surrounding structures. This isn’t about “cracking” or forceful adjustments—it’s about gentle, specific care that allows your body to adapt to the changes of pregnancy with more ease.
The Webster Technique: A Game Changer for Pregnancy
One of the key techniques we use for prenatal care is the Webster Technique—a gentle chiropractic method designed specifically to restore balance in the pelvis, sacrum, and soft tissues like the round ligaments.
By creating more space and balance in the pelvis, the Webster Technique:
Reduces tension that may impact baby’s position
Helps decrease pain and discomfort
Supports optimal nervous system function
Encourages a smoother, more efficient labor and delivery
Clarissa received Webster-based adjustments twice a week throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. Each adjustment helped reduce stress on her nervous system and prepared her body for birth.
A Home Birth That Felt Like Redemption
Clarissa had shared early on that she was planning a home birth this time—with a trusted birth team and her family surrounding her. She wanted a peaceful, empowered experience that felt completely different from her first.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Just eight weeks ago, Clarissa went into labor with baby Josie. Her labor lasted just 3.5 hours, and after only two pushes, Josie was here—healthy, calm, and surrounded by love.
No interventions. No trauma. Just a mama in tune with her body, a baby who had space to move, and a nervous system working exactly the way it was designed to.
From Pain to Power: A New Story
Clarissa’s story isn’t just about chiropractic care. It’s about what happens when a woman feels supported, seen, and empowered in her body.
Her second pregnancy wasn’t just more comfortable—it was radically different.
Pain-free after the very first adjustment
Restored confidence in her body’s capacity to give birth
A short, peaceful labor surrounded by her chosen support system
This is what we hope for every mama in our office. Not perfection—but progress. Not just pain relief—but nervous system support that makes everything function better—from digestion to sleep to labor itself.
Why We Do What We Do
Pregnancy isn’t meant to be full of suffering. Discomfort may be common—but that doesn’t make it normal.
At Edified Chiropractic, we believe in equipping women with the care and tools they need to thrive during pregnancy, not just survive it. Clarissa’s story is a beautiful example of how nervous system-based care can change everything—from how you feel during pregnancy to how you bring your baby into the world.
We’re honored to have walked alongside Clarissa and to celebrate baby Josie’s arrival with her. 💜
Ready for a More Empowered Pregnancy?
Whether you’re early in pregnancy or nearing your due date, it’s never too late to support your nervous system and prepare your body for a birth experience that feels aligned, empowered, and peaceful.
Let’s get started.
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