Your body changes in incredible ways during pregnancy — and with those changes can come new physical stresses.

As your baby grows, shifts in posture and natural hormonal changes can place extra demand on the spine, pelvis and joints. Many women notice discomfort developing, particularly through the lower back, hips and pelvic area.

Some of the more common pregnancy-related concerns we support include:

• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and sacroiliac joint discomfort

• Lower back or hip pain

• Sciatic-type nerve symptoms

• Mid-back or rib discomfort linked to postural changes

Our chiropractors use gentle, pregnancy-adapted techniques tailored to each stage of pregnancy. Care is focused on easing tension, supporting movement and encouraging balance through the pelvis — all with the aim of helping you feel more comfortable and supported as your body changes.

The weeks and months after birth are a time of adjustment — physically, emotionally and hormonally. While you’re caring for your newborn, your body is still recovering from pregnancy and birth, whether you had a vaginal delivery or a caesarean section.

Postnatal chiropractic care can offer gentle support during this recovery phase, helping to address the physical strain that often comes with feeding, lifting and repetitive daily movements.

Common postnatal concerns we support include:

• Back, neck and shoulder discomfort related to feeding or carrying your baby

• Pelvic discomfort or feelings of instability

• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) concerns

• Postural strain and general muscle fatigue

Our chiropractors take a calm, individualised approach to postnatal care. We work with you at your own pace, using gentle techniques to support spinal and pelvic balance, ease muscle tension, and guide you through simple, achievable exercises to help rebuild strength and stability over time.

Care is always tailored to your body, your birth experience and your stage of postnatal recovery.

From their very first days, babies and children are growing, adapting and learning to move in new ways. Some families choose chiropractic care to gently support movement, coordination and general wellbeing during these important stages of development.

All techniques are carefully adapted to your child’s age, size and stage of growth. Chiropractic care for a newborn is extremely gentle and may involve no more than light fingertip pressure.

Parents often seek support for concerns such as:

• Newborn tension or feeding-related difficulties

• Postural preferences, such as favouring one side

• Support following birth interventions, including forceps, ventouse or caesarean birth

• Growing pains, postural changes or coordination concerns in older children

Our paediatric chiropractors are trained in working with babies and children and take time to communicate clearly with parents at every stage. Care is always individual, gentle and guided by your child’s needs.

At ib family chiropractic, we aim to create a calm, welcoming space where families feel listened to and supported. Our care is always gentle, respectful and individualised — whether you’re pregnant, navigating the early weeks after birth, or seeking support for your child as they grow and develop.

Where appropriate, we work alongside other trusted healthcare professionals and can signpost you to additional support such as lactation consultants, tongue tie specialists and others.

We are also fortunate to have an experienced in-house pregnancy and postnatal massage therapist, offering supportive massage care throughout pregnancy and during postnatal recovery.