By the 36th or 37th week, your baby should be turning head down. If for any reason, your baby has not decided to turn, there may be an obstruction blocking that transition for them. The Breech Turning Technique, known today as the Webster Technique, is a completely non-invasive, gentle chiropractic technique that was developed by Dr. Larry Webster to allow babies the freedom to turn inside their mom's belly.

The medical field offers the option of an external cephalic version (ECV) or watch and wait. There are many risks to consider with an ECV such as vaginal bleeding, premature rupture of the membranes, fetal distress or even premature labor. The procedure itself has only a 50% success rate at best.

Although there is no explanation for half of the babies that have not yet turned, we know that something must have stopped this normal transition. Dr. Larry Webster discovered that a misalignment of the pelvis, which is not detected by your MD, is associated with baby not turning. When this alignment and movement is restored by a chiropractor, the baby turns. There is a success rate of 82% (JMPT 2002) in the effectiveness of this technique, and there are no negative side effects or complications.

It is best to be under chiropractic care by the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy for an abnormal presentation. Starting at the last minute may lead to success and is worth a try, however a few adjustments are necessary in order for the technique to work. Once baby turns, it is important for mom to continue getting adjusted to ensure a safer and easier birth for both mom and baby.