It’s a question we’ve been asked more than once, usually by a woman who’s nearing (or past) her due date, feeling uncomfortable, anxious, and very ready to meet her baby.
But to be clear: No—chiropractors do not “induce” labour.
We don’t stimulate contractions. We don’t perform any medical procedures. And we don’t promise to start labour on demand.
But what we can do is support your body to function at its best—which may help your body move more freely toward labour when it’s ready.
What Does Chiropractic Have to Do With Pregnancy and Labour?
Throughout pregnancy, your body goes through huge physical changes—weight changes, hormone surges, softening ligaments, and postural stress. All of this puts pressure on your spine, pelvis, and supporting muscles.
By the third trimester, these changes often cause:
• Pelvic misalignment
• Low back or hip pain
• Tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments
• Difficulty walking or getting comfortable
If your pelvis is misaligned or restricted, it can reduce the space available for the baby to move into the best position for birth. This is sometimes referred to as “intrauterine constraint.”
So How Does Chiropractic Help?
Chiropractors experienced in pregnancy care use safe, gentle adjustments (not forceful manipulations) to restore alignment, relieve tension, and improve movement in the pelvis and spine.
This may help to:
• Reduce tension in the uterus and supporting ligaments
• Improve pelvic mobility
• Create more space for baby to move into an ideal position
• Support optimal nervous system function
In other words: we’re not forcing anything to happen. We’re simply helping your body work the way it was designed to—by removing restrictions that may be interfering with that natural process.
What About the Webster Technique?
You might’ve heard of something called the Webster Technique. It’s a specialised chiropractic method used during pregnancy to gently align the pelvis and reduce tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments—especially the round ligament, which plays a role in uterine balance.
The Webster Technique does not flip babies or induce labour, but it can support better pelvic function, which is a key part of creating the right conditions for baby to move and labour to progress when the time is right.
So… Can Chiropractic Help Me Go Into Labour?
Let’s be honest: If your body isn’t ready, no technique—natural or medical—is likely to make labour happen.
But if misalignment or tension is interfering with your body’s ability to progress naturally, chiropractic may help remove those barriers.
We don’t induce labour. But we do help your body get into the best possible state for labour to unfold on its own.
That means less restriction, better mobility, and fewer compensations—so your body can do what it was built to do.
Final Thought
If you’re approaching your due date and considering chiropractic care, it’s not about “kickstarting” labour. It’s about helping your body move freely, align properly, and function optimally as you head into one of the most important events of your life.
Want to feel more mobile, more aligned, and more supported in these final weeks?
It might be worth seeing a chiropractor trained in prenatal care.
