Pregnancy Care: A Holistic Approach with Massage and Chiropractic Care
By Dr. Mo Mommersteeg, Chiropractor
Introduction
Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative journey, but it also brings plenty of physical and emotional changes. From back pain and postural strain to stress and sleep issues, many mums-to-be experience challenges that can make pregnancy more uncomfortable than it needs to be.
At Momentum Health & Chiro, we believe in a holistic approach to prenatal care — supporting both mother and baby through safe, natural treatments like massage therapy and chiropractic care. These therapies can help reduce pain, promote relaxation, and prepare the body for labour and beyond.
What Is Prenatal Care?
Prenatal care includes the healthcare, support, and treatments provided during pregnancy to keep both mother and baby healthy. Alongside regular medical check-ups, holistic therapies like massage and chiropractic can:
Reduce pregnancy-related discomfort
Support physical and emotional wellbeing
Prepare the body for childbirth
Assist in postpartum recovery
How Massage Therapy Supports Pregnancy
Massage therapy during pregnancy is gentle, safe (when performed by trained professionals), and tailored to the unique needs of expectant mums.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
Relief from discomfort – Helps ease back pain, pelvic pain, headaches, swelling, and tension caused by postural changes.
Stress reduction – Encourages relaxation, lowers stress hormones, and promotes overall wellbeing.
Better sleep – Reduces discomfort and stress, allowing mums to enjoy deeper, more restful sleep.
Preparation for labor – Supports physical relaxation and emotional readiness leading up to birth.
How Chiropractic Care Helps in Pregnancy
Chiropractic care focuses on the spine, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system — all areas that undergo major changes during pregnancy. At Momentum Health & Chiro, our chiropractors are trained in safe, pregnancy-specific techniques.
Key benefits of chiropractic care for mums-to-be include:
Pain relief – Eases discomfort in the back, pelvis, hips, and neck caused by postural and hormonal changes.
Pelvic alignment for birth – While we can’t turn babies, proper pelvic alignment helps create optimal conditions for positioning.
Pelvic floor support – Through treatment and exercise plans, chiropractic care helps maintain pelvic floor strength during pregnancy and promotes recovery post-birth.
Strength and posture – Rehab exercises prescribed by our chiropractors support better posture, increased strength, and smoother postpartum recovery.
The Momentum Perspective
At Momentum Health & Chiro, we combine pregnancy massage and chiropractic care to provide tailored prenatal and postnatal support. Our team works closely with expectant mums to ensure treatments are safe, comfortable, and effective.
We understand that no two pregnancies are the same, which is why we take time to create individual care plans. Our goal is simple: to help mums-to-be move better, feel stronger, and prepare confidently for birth and recovery.
Supporting You Through Every Stage of Pregnancy
Prenatal care is about more than just medical check-ups — it’s about supporting the mother’s whole body, mind, and wellbeing. Massage therapy and chiropractic care offer natural, holistic ways to ease discomfort, reduce stress, and prepare the body for labour and postpartum recovery.
We’re here to help mums-to-be embrace pregnancy with confidence and comfort.
