Pregnancy Shouldn't Mean Months of Pain
A lot of the expecting mamas who come to see us have already tried stretching, switching pillows, and taking things easier at work. Those things help, but they often don't reach the root of what's happening: your pelvis, spine, and supporting ligaments are shifting and adapting fast, and your body is working overtime to keep up.
Back pain, hip tightness, sciatic nerve pain, and pelvic instability are common during pregnancy, but they are also treatable. You deserve to feel good in your body during one of the most meaningful seasons of your life.
What Is Pregnancy Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on keeping your pelvis balanced and your spine aligned as your body changes each trimester. When the pelvis is out of alignment, it can restrict the space available for your baby and put extra strain on the muscles and ligaments supporting your growing belly.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment approach developed for pregnant patients. It addresses sacral misalignment and soft tissue tension to support a more comfortable pregnancy and easier birth.
Two Webster-Certified Chiropractors in Fargo
Not every chiropractic clinic in Fargo has one Webster-certified provider. Venture Chiropractic has two.
Dr. Melanie Dockter DC, CACCP holds her Pediatric and Maternal Certification alongside her Webster Technique certification, and has spent over a decade focused on the care of pregnant and postpartum women. She is also a BirthFit Leader and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), bringing a rare combination of chiropractic and rehabilitative expertise to every prenatal visit.
Dr. Tylee Tellinghuisen DC is Webster Technique certified with more than 50 hours of continuing education in prenatal and women's health. Her background as a collegiate athlete means she understands how to keep active mamas moving safely through every trimester.
Our approach goes beyond adjustments. We address the whole picture: pelvic alignment, soft tissue tension, and home exercise guidance that supports your body between visits.
What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit
Your Intake and Assessment
Gentle, Pregnancy-Specific Adjustment
Your Home Plan
What Our Pregnant Patients Notice
Patients who receive regular chiropractic care during pregnancy often experience:
- Less back, hip, and pelvic pain as their pregnancy progresses, particularly in the second and third trimester
- More comfort and mobility, with improved pelvic balance supporting baby positioning
- Greater confidence heading into birth, knowing their body has been supported throughout pregnancy
Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy Chiropractic in Fargo
Yes. When performed by a trained provider using pregnancy-specific techniques, chiropractic care is safe throughout all three trimesters. Both Dr. Melanie and Dr. Tylee are Webster Technique certified and trained specifically in prenatal care.
Many patients start in the first trimester and continue through their third. That said, it is never too late to start. Pelvic alignment issues and back pain in the third trimester are among the most common reasons expecting mamas come in for the first time.
Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment developed for pregnant patients. It focuses on the sacrum and surrounding soft tissue to reduce tension, support pelvic balance, and encourage optimal fetal positioning before birth.
We work with many insurance plans and can help you understand your coverage at your first visit. Contact our Fargo office at (701) 730-3867 or book through our New Patients Page.
Absolutely. Many of our patients are referred to us by their OBs, midwives, and doulas, and we're happy to support your broader birth team.
Ready to Feel Better Throughout Your Pregnancy?
Venture Chiropractic has been caring for families in Fargo and the Fargo-Moorhead area since 2009. Our two Webster-certified providers are here to support you from your first trimester through postpartum recovery.
