"This technique was developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He discovered this
technique as a safe means to restore proper pelvic balance and function
for pregnant mothers. In expectant mothers presenting breech, there has
been a high reported success rate of the baby turning to the normal
vertex position. This technique has been successfully used in women
whose babies present transverse and posterior as well. It has also
successfully used with twins. Any position of the baby other than ROA
may indicate the presence of sacral subluxation and therefore
intrauterine constraint. At no time should this technique be
interpreted as an obstetric, 'breech turning' technique." International
Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.icpa4kids.com)
Vertex or Head Down
Different Breech Presentations
This
technique's purpose is to allow more intrauterine space for the baby by removing any intrauterine constraint. The Webster
technique should be utilized throughout pregnancy, but has a high
success rate even when begun late in pregnancy.
