Pregnancy Chiropractic in West Hartford
Greater Comfort and Safer Births
Chiropractic care is the quintessential healthcare modality for today’s pregnant mom. This safe and effective practice can optimize the space that the baby needs to develop over the course of pregnancy. While the mother’s center of gravity shifts forward, her pelvis and surrounding structures undergo many changes and adaptations. As a result, many women experience pain and discomfort in their back, hips, legs, and pubic area. Chiropractic care, specifically The Webster Technique, helps to prevent and diminish these common discomforts while allowing the baby to move into the ideal head down position for delivery. Moms who utilize The Webster Technique throughout pregnancy report safer easier births with fewer medical interventions.
Not sure who to see? You can schedule with any of our doctors. All three are Webster Technique certified.
The Webster Technique
Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, The Webster Technique is a specialized Chiropractic certification, assessment and adjustment for pregnant mothers. For almost 50 years, this safe and gentle technique has been successful in providing proper pelvic balance for greater comfort and safer births. In addition, 85% of pregnancies have reported success in relieving intrauterine constraint, allowing the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. As a result, most of our referrals stem from reputable local birth professionals looking to help their patients have an exceptional pregnancy and birth experience.
When should I start using the Webster Technique?
Benefits for Mother and Baby
- Relieves back, hip, leg, and pubic pain
- Optimizes baby positioning
- Results in easier, safer deliveries
- Reduces risk of cesarean
Statistics for Pregnancy
- 10-15% is the highest acceptable limit of cesarean sections annually.*
- According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the C-section rate has increased more than 50% since 1996.
- In 2020, 32.1% of births in the United States were born via C-section (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
- Nearly half of cesarean births in our country are due to breech presentation.*
- On average, 34.1% of births in Connecticut are born via C-section (StateMaster.com). This number varies by hospital.
- 84% of patients receiving chiropractic care reported relief of back pain during pregnancy. There was significantly less likelihood of back labor with chiropractic.*(World Health Organization)
Meet Our Webster Certified Doctors
Every one of our doctors is trained and certified in The Webster Technique. Here is a little more about each of them.
Dr. John Tagliarini is Webster Technique certified and has been caring for West Hartford families since 2006. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University, and his approach is simple: find the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Jillian Ouellette is Webster Technique certified and brings a compassionate, family-focused approach to prenatal care. A Newington native who grew up under regular chiropractic care, she earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University and is passionate about helping patients heal for the long term.
Dr. Jessica Tagliarini has been specialty trained and certified in The Webster Technique for almost two decades and helped hundreds of mothers with pelvic alignment resulting in successful deliveries. She is one of only two Chiropractors in Connecticut who has additionally earned an 80 hour Perinatal Certification. She is the mother of two boys, the first female member of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council Board of Directors, a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the founder of the Greater Hartford Birth Professionals and co-founded of the Perinatal and Pediatric Academy. She speaks nationally teaching prenatal Chiropractic practice to her colleagues, has been a featured expert spokesperson in local print and broadcast discussing the benefits of The Webster Technique, including West Hartford Life, The Hartford Courant, “Better Connecticut” on CBS CT, and FOX CT, just to name a few.
Patient Reviews
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After two difficult posterior deliveries, my doula suggested I try The Webster Technique. Dr. Tagliarini treated me routinely throughout my pregnancy resulting in my baby being in the correct position for delivery and a fantastic birth. -
Since experiencing The Webster Technique, my pain is gone and I’m much more comfortable. I can’t imagine going through pregnancy without it.
Schedule Your Pregnancy Chiropractic Visit
Ready to feel more comfortable during pregnancy? Schedule with any of our Webster certified doctors and we will take great care of you and your baby. Call us at (860) 236-2225 or book online.