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Breech presentation near term is a significant concern for expectant mothers. The Webster Technique — a specific chiropractic protocol — reduces pelvic tension and intrauterine constraint, supporting the baby's natural ability to assume a head-down position.
Breech presentation occurs when the baby is positioned feet-first or bottom-first in the uterus as the due date approaches. While spontaneous version (baby turning on its own) can occur up to 36 weeks, persistent breech often leads to cesarean delivery. Intrauterine constraint — restriction of the space available to the baby from pelvic misalignment, round ligament tightness, or uterine ligament asymmetry — is a major contributor to malpresentation. The Webster Technique, developed by Dr. Larry Webster, is a specific chiropractic analysis and treatment approach that restores pelvic balance and reduces intrauterine constraint, supporting the baby's ability to assume the optimal vertex (head-down) position.
Dr. Foss is trained in the Webster Technique and has helped many expectant mothers support optimal fetal positioning. The technique involves specific sacral analysis and adjustment to correct sacral subluxation, followed by gentle release of the round ligaments and uterine ligaments to reduce intrauterine constraint. Treatment is performed with the mother lying comfortably on the pregnancy table. Sessions are typically brief and comfortable. The ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) recommends Webster Technique beginning at 32–34 weeks for breech presentation, though earlier care produces the best outcomes.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Most breech positions develop because asymmetric tension in the uterine ligaments, sacral torsion, or pelvic misalignment prevents the baby from rotating into head-down position naturally. The underlying issue is rarely the baby — it's the soft-tissue and bony pelvic environment limiting the room available for rotation.
Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol developed for pregnancy that balances the sacrum, releases the round ligaments, and removes uterine ligament tension. By restoring symmetric pelvic biomechanics, it gives the baby the room needed to self-rotate into the optimal head-down position. The published literature reports high success rates, particularly when started before 35 weeks.
Many babies turn within 2–4 Webster visits when treatment begins between 28–34 weeks. After 35–36 weeks, the available room becomes more limited, but Webster is still indicated and often combined with Spinning Babies movements at home for the best chance of spontaneous version before an ECV is scheduled.
Yes. Webster involves no force applied to the abdomen, no attempt to physically turn the baby (chiropractors do not perform external cephalic version), and no pressure that could harm the pregnancy. The technique works indirectly by optimizing the pelvic environment. Dr. Foss is certified in Webster and has years of experience with breech cases.
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