Breech Baby + Optimal Fetal Position
Webster Technique Chiropractor | Lenexa, KS
Understanding Breech and Baby Positioning in Pregnancy
Your baby’s position in the uterus plays a major role in how your pregnancy and birth progress. Ideally, by the final weeks of pregnancy, your baby moves into a head-down (vertex) position, preparing for birth.
However, some babies remain in a breech position (bottom or feet down) or a transverse position (sideways). This can create added pressure on the pelvis, limit mobility, and sometimes lead to more interventions during delivery.
At Your Family Chiropractic, we specialize in helping expecting mothers encourage optimal baby positioning through gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments and the Webster Technique—a safe and natural approach to creating space and balance in the pelvis.
What Causes a Breech Baby or Suboptimal Positioning?
Several factors can influence how a baby settles into position in the womb:
Pelvic imbalance or restricted movement limits available space in the uterus
Tight or twisted uterine ligaments (especially round ligaments) pulling unevenly
Stress and tension in the lower back or pelvis
Previous pregnancies or scar tissue affecting mobility
Prolonged sitting or poor posture reducing pelvic movement
When the pelvis is imbalanced, the uterus can become slightly twisted or restricted. This imbalance doesn’t “trap” baby, but it can make it more difficult for them to move into the most natural, head-down position.
Why Pelvic Balance Matters for Baby’s Position
Think of your uterus as a hammock held by ligaments and supported by the bony structure of your pelvis. If one side of the pelvis is rotated or higher than the other, that “hammock” becomes uneven—reducing the space your baby has to move and settle.
When your pelvis is balanced:
The uterus sits more centered, allowing baby to move freely
The round ligaments relax, reducing tension on one side
Baby can naturally move into the optimal head-down position for birth
There is less back and hip pain, and labor often progresses more efficiently
Pelvic balance doesn’t force baby into position—it simply removes restrictions so your baby can find their own best position safely and naturally.
How the Webster Technique Supports Optimal Fetal Positioning
At Your Family Chiropractic, both Dr. Jaime and Dr. Connor are Webster Technique Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that focuses on the sacrum, pelvis, and associated muscles and ligaments. Its goal is to:
Restore pelvic balance and mobility
Reduce tension in the round and broad ligaments
Promote balance in the uterus
Allow baby to move more freely into the optimal head-down position
This gentle, non-invasive technique has been shown to improve comfort for expecting mothers and support ideal fetal positioning for a safer, easier, and more natural birth experience.
How Chiropractic Care Helps with Breech Positioning
Chiropractic adjustments don’t “turn” breech babies—but they create the environment for the body to do what it’s designed to do. By relieving stress on the nervous system and balancing the pelvis, chiropractic care helps your uterus function optimally so baby can move freely.
Expecting mothers under regular prenatal chiropractic care often experience:
Increased comfort and mobility in the hips and lower back
Reduced ligament tension and pelvic pressure
More space for baby to move and settle head down
Improved balance and posture
Shorter, smoother labors and easier postpartum recovery
When to Begin Care for Breech or Malpositioned Babies
The best time to support optimal fetal positioning is early in pregnancy, so that baby can be in the best position from the beginning. But, if you aren’t seeing a Webster Certified chiropractor, then we definitely recommend before 32–34 weeks of pregnancy, but it’s never too late to begin care. Many mothers begin Webster-based chiropractic adjustments after learning their baby is breech, and often notice increased movement or changes in positioning within a few visits.
Even if your baby has already turned head down, maintaining pelvic balance through chiropractic care helps keep both you and baby comfortable and prepared for labor.
Why Expecting Moms in Kansas City Choose Your Family Chiropractic
At Your Family Chiropractic, we’ve had the honor of helping hundreds of expecting mothers experience more comfortable pregnancies and better birth outcomes.
Our care is:
Webster Technique Certified for prenatal and perinatal support
Individualized for your unique body and stage of pregnancy
Focused on comfort, balance, and long-term wellness
Rooted in education, empowerment, and holistic care for families
Ready to Support Baby’s Best Position for Birth?
Whether your baby is breech, transverse, or you simply want to support optimal positioning for an easier labor, we’re here to help.
Book your prenatal chiropractic appointment today at Your Family Chiropractic in Lenexa, KS, and experience the gentle, specific care that helps your body and baby work together in perfect balance.