One of the most important parts of preparing for labor and delivery—beyond packing a hospital bag or creating a birth plan—is deciding who you want by your side.
Your birth team can make a world of difference in how supported, calm, and empowered you feel on your big day.
Choosing the right people ensures that your voice is heard, your choices are respected, and your body is supported in the ways it needs most.
Let’s walk through the key members you may want on your birth team—and why a prenatal chiropractor certified in the Webster Technique should be one of them.
Why Is Building a Birth Team Important?
Birth is a transformative experience—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.
The people surrounding you during labor can either create an atmosphere of calm encouragement...or add to your stress.
A strong, aligned birth team:
- Supports your birth preferences
- Helps advocate for your wishes
- Encourages you through challenges
- Provides expertise in guiding and supporting the natural process
- Brings peace of mind during unexpected twists or decisions
Building your team intentionally allows you to create the environment you need for a positive and empowering birth experience.
Key Members to Consider for Your Birth Team
1. Your OB-GYN or Midwife
This is your primary medical provider responsible for monitoring your pregnancy and guiding your birth.
Whether you choose an OB-GYN or a midwife often depends on your birth goals (medical birth, natural birth, home birth, etc.).
Make sure you feel heard, respected, and aligned with their approach to labor and interventions.
2. Your Partner or Support Person
Whether it's a spouse, partner, close family member, or friend, having someone you trust emotionally by your side is invaluable.
Their role may include:
- Emotional support
- Physical support (like helping you change positions, massage, encouragement)
- Advocacy if decisions need to be made quickly
3. A Doula
A doula is a trained birth professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth.
Research shows that having a doula can:
- Decrease the likelihood of interventions (like C-sections)
- Shorten labor time
- Improve overall birth satisfaction
Doulas are not medical providers, but they are experts at helping you navigate labor and advocate for your preferences.
4. A Prenatal Chiropractor Certified in the Webster Technique
This is one of the most overlooked but most powerful additions you can make to your birth team!
Why Add a Prenatal Chiropractor? Pregnancy places enormous changes on your spine, pelvis, and nervous system.
A prenatal chiropractor trained and certified in the Webster Technique specializes in:
- Aligning the pelvis
- Balancing the muscles and ligaments that support the uterus
- Creating optimal space for baby to move into the best position for birth
- Reducing nerve tension that could interfere with uterine function and the natural progression of labor
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol designed for pregnancy.
It focuses on pelvic balance and nervous system optimization, making it easier for baby to engage properly and for labor to progress smoothly.
Moms who receive regular prenatal chiropractic care often experience:
- Easier, faster labors
- Lower risk of breech presentations
- Decreased need for interventions
- Better postpartum recovery
Important: Always choose a chiropractor who is certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to ensure specialized and safe care for pregnancy.
5. Additional Specialists (As Needed)
Depending on your unique situation, you may also want:
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: Helps with pelvic strength, relaxation, and recovery
- Lactation Consultant: Pre-birth education on breastfeeding and postpartum support
- Birth Photographer: To capture the moment you meet your baby (optional, but beautiful for some families!)
How to Choose the Right Birth Team Members
When assembling your team, ask yourself:
- Do I feel safe, heard, and respected by this person?
- Do they support the type of birth experience I want?
- Will they bring calm, strength, and encouragement to the room?
- Are they aligned with my values about birth, interventions, and postpartum care?
You deserve a team that uplifts, advocates, and honors the birth experience you desire.
Final Thoughts
You are not meant to birth alone—you are meant to be supported, empowered, and surrounded by love.
Building a birth team intentionally, including adding a prenatal chiropractor trained in the Webster Technique, can make a profound difference in your experience—not only during labor but for your recovery and your baby’s health, too.
If you’re looking for a trusted prenatal chiropractor near you, visit www.pdcnearme.com to find a qualified, Webster-certified provider who specializes in helping moms prepare for their best birth experience possible.
You deserve a team that sees your strength—and helps you step fully into it.
