Pregnancy and Paediatric Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy & Paediatric Chiropractic Care in Duffield, Derby

With Salonie Ranat MChiro DC

Becoming a parent changes everything — your body, your sleep, your priorities, your heart. As a chiropractor and a mum to a one-year-old, I understand that journey both professionally and personally.

My mission is simple: to help alleviate biomechanical pain in pregnancy and support healthy baby development through gentle, evidence-informed chiropractic care.

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Supporting You Through Pregnancy 

Pregnancy is incredible — but it can also be physically demanding. As your baby grows, your centre of gravity shifts, ligaments soften, and the pelvis adapts. This can lead to:
• Lower back pain
• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
• Sciatic symptoms
• Mid-back and rib discomfort
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Postural strain

Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on improving joint mobility, reducing muscular tension and optimising pelvic alignment — helping your body adapt more comfortably to the changes happening week by week.

What to Expect
• Gentle, pregnancy-specific techniques
• Side-lying and supported positions for comfort
• Individualised assessment and treatment
• Exercise and movement advice tailored to your stage of pregnancy
• Practical strategies you can use at home

My approach is calm, supportive and always centred around what feels right for you.

Why Pelvic Alignment Matters

The pelvis plays a key role during pregnancy and birth. When the joints and surrounding muscles are moving well, it can:
• Reduce unnecessary strain
• Support better biomechanics
• Improve comfort with daily activities
• Encourage optimal space for baby to move

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s function. Helping your body move efficiently can make a significant difference to how you feel.

Paediatric Chiropractic: Supporting Baby Development 

Babies experience a lot in their first year — from birth forces to tummy time, crawling, sitting and standing. Their nervous systems and musculoskeletal systems are developing rapidly.

Paediatric chiropractic care uses extremely gentle, light-touch techniques — often no more pressure than you would use to test the ripeness of an avocado.

Parents often seek care for:
• Feeding difficulties
• Preference to one side
• Head turning asymmetry
• Tummy discomfort
• Sleep challenges
• Delayed or asymmetrical motor milestones

Treatment focuses on supporting movement, comfort and nervous system function — always working alongside other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

As a mum myself, I know how vulnerable those early months can feel. You will always be listened to, never rushed, and your instincts as a parent will always be respected.

A Holistic, Family-Centred Approach

I believe in:
• Empowering parents with education
• Encouraging movement and play
• Supporting developmental milestones
• Addressing the root of biomechanical strain
• Creating a calm, welcoming environment for families

Whether you’re in your first trimester, navigating postpartum recovery, or supporting your baby’s early development — you don’t have to just “put up with” discomfort.

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Postnatal Recovery Matters Too

After birth, your body continues to adapt. Feeding positions, carrying, lifting car seats, broken sleep — it all adds up.

Postnatal chiropractic care can support:
• Recovery from birth
• Core and pelvic stability
• Upper back and neck tension
• Scar tissue mobility (post C-section)
• Return to exercise safely

Your recovery is just as important as your baby’s development.

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Care With Empathy & Experience

Being both a chiropractor and a mum gives me a deeper appreciation for the realities of parenthood. I understand:
• Appointments with babies aren’t always predictable
• Sleep deprivation is real
• You may arrive flustered — and that’s completely okay

My clinic space is baby-friendly, supportive and judgement-free.

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Book Your Appointment

If you’re pregnant, newly postnatal, or would like support for your baby’s development, I would love to help.

 Serving families in Derby, Duffield
 Friendly, personalised care
 Evidence-informed, gentle techniques

Let’s help you move better, feel stronger and support your baby’s healthiest start.

Salonie