Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care with Steph Denniston

Pelvic floor physical therapist Bree Allred hosts Dr. Steph Denniston of Active Family Chiropractic to discuss pregnancy changes, common myths, and when to seek care. Denniston shares how her own difficult pregnancies led her to specialize in pregnancy chiropractic and challenges the idea that pain is “normal,” emphasizing that sciatica, pubic symphysis pain (“lightning crotch”), and low back pain are common but avoidable with pelvic and sacral balance, ligament support, and posture. They distinguish normal adaptations (pelvic widening, ribcage expansion, spinal curvature and center-of-gravity shifts) from misalignments that can be addressed. Denniston outlines what an initial chiropractic visit includes, describes care as symptom-based maintenance through pregnancy and postpartum, and explains how chiropractic can support breech situations by optimizing maternal pelvic balance rather than turning the baby. They compare chiropractic’s structural focus with pelvic floor PT’s muscle and incontinence expertise and highlight postpartum recovery beyond the six-week mark. 00:00 Pain Is Not Normal 00:26 Meet Dr Steph Denniston 01:02 Why Pregnancy Chiropractic 02:16 Debunking Pregnancy Pain 04:38 Common Pregnancy Complaints 05:29 Alignment Changes Explained 07:33 Normal Body Adaptations 11:53 When To Seek Help 15:09 What A Visit Looks Like 17:13 Care Plans And Maintenance 20:20 Breech Baby Support 22:16 Chiro vs Pelvic PT 23:54 Where Care Overlaps 27:42 Team Based Pregnancy Care 28:42 Postpartum Recovery Timeline 31:32 Why Six Weeks Is Myth 34:05 Rapid Fire Questions 36:14 Find Dr Steph Online Thank you for listening to *Healing at Your Core*. If today's conversation resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who could benefit from it. Every share helps us reach more women who may be silently living with symptoms they think they have to accept, when healing is truly possible. Have a wonderful day. **Bree Allred, PT, DPT, PRPC** *"Common does not mean normal. Healing begins when we start the conversation."* ## CONNECT with Bree & Access Trusted Pelvic Health Resources Discover expert education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance designed to help you better understand your body and take the next step toward healing. You'll also gain access to valuable resources and become part of a supportive community of women who are restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life through every season. **Join FREE at:** www.aylarapelvichealth.com **Follow Bree on Social Media:** Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn **Bonus Resource:** Schedule your **FREE Discovery Call** and learn how personalized pelvic floor physical therapy can help you restore movement, comfort, and confidence. Link Website: activefamchiro.com