Chiropractic Care for the Pregnant Patient
Chiropractic Care for the Pregnant Patient - Confidently Support Every Stage of Pregnancy with Advanced SOT® Protocols
Pregnancy is a time of profound structural, hormonal, and neurological change. For chiropractors, it offers a unique opportunity to provide safe, effective care that supports both the mother and developing baby throughout each trimester—and beyond.
This on-demand course gives you the tools to deliver gentle, specific, and neurologically-based chiropractic care tailored to the needs of pregnant patients. Using advanced SOT® (Sacro Occipital Technique) protocols, you’ll learn how to assess and address the spinal, pelvic, and cranial changes that occur during pregnancy—and how to create more comfortable pregnancies and smoother births.
Whether you’re already caring for expecting moms or looking to expand your prenatal expertise, this course offers step-by-step guidance you can integrate into your practice right away.
What You’ll Learn
- How to adapt SOT® Category I, II, and III protocols for each stage of pregnancy
- Pelvic balancing and soft tissue techniques that support uterine positioning and fetal alignment
- Cranial corrections to address hormonal shifts, neurological stress, and postural changes
- Evaluation strategies for detecting instability, torsion, and compensatory distortion patterns
- Techniques to support labor preparation and postpartum recovery
Resources Provided
- Video class modules
- Evaluation & technique presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Calls to action (CTAs)
- Complete PDF workbooks
- Full transcriptions of video classes
- Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Why Take This Course?
- Chiropractic care during pregnancy improves maternal comfort, reduces intrauterine constraint, and enhances neurological function
- SOT® protocols provide a safe, gentle, and powerful framework for structural correction without force
- Proper care throughout pregnancy can positively impact labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
Who Is This Course For?
Chiropractors who want to:
- Deliver more specialized, results-driven care for pregnant patients
- Build a thriving prenatal and family-centered practice
- Feel confident adjusting throughout all stages of pregnancy using low-force, effective techniques
- Create a more comfortable, balanced experience for mothers-to-be
Supporting pregnant patients is one of the most impactful ways to serve your community. With the right protocols and a deeper understanding of perinatal dynamics, you can help moms thrive—and give babies the best start possible.
Course Contents
14 Modules | 14 CTAs
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Module 01 The Chiropractor's Role - Anatomy and Physiology
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Module 02 Stages of Pregnancy - SOT Categories and Pregnancy
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Module 03 Prone Blocking Techniques: Category One
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Module 04 Category II and Category III Testing and Blocking
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Module 05 Ancillary Procedures: Psoas, T11-T12, Posterior Femur and Acetabular Restriction Corrections
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Module 06 Sacral Corrections: SOR, Sacral Cup, Anterior Sacrum, Sacral Segment Correction and Sacral Pussy Foot Technique
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Module 07 Seated Blocking Techniques
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Module 08 Alternative Blocking Techniques
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Module 09 Orthopedic Blocking and Non-Osseus Corrections, Pubic Symphsis Correction, Supportive Exercises and Sacro-iliac Belts
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Module 10 Pelvic Constraint Technique with Blocking
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Module 11 Case Management: Morning Sickness, Hemorrhoids
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Module 12 Case Management: VBAC - Past Due Date
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Module 13 Case Management: Constipation - Generalized Swelling - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Module 14 Case Management: Premature Labor - Inability to Maintain Pregnancy or Conceive
Meet the Instructors
As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence. Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession. Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.
Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.
Feedback From Similar Courses
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Melanie Schwitters, DC
My three takeaways from this course:
1. Level of proficiency and excellency of the program materials and application to practice instantaneously.
2. Content is well-organized and easy to follow, making these complex topics easier to approach and learn.
3. The depth of information provided is outstanding, and I appreciate how each lesson builds upon previous course material, creating a seamless and engaging learning experience.This program has impacted me professionally and personally by connecting me with other like-minded and excellent chiropractors that are passionate in studying the course material from highly competent individuals. It challenges you to learn, grow, and gain deeper understanding no matter how many times you may return to the same material.
I formerly did not utilize any blocking techniques in practice, having not studied SOT before. Looking forward to adding an incredible tool for patient care.
I would recommend this course to anyone looking to care for individuals who are or are wanting to become pregnant. There is such extensive information about specific techniques, conditions, and ancillary protocols for improving outcomes.
Thank you for the time and dedication to continuously spreading such great knowledge and information for those wanting to dive into this world. It has truly been a tool to gain the confidence in opening a practice.
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Nicholas Novakoski, DC
I am Webster certified and have been diving deep into SOT for the past year. I was very excited to look at chiropractic care for pregnancy through the lens of SOT.
My three takeaways:
1. The indicators. Not only does it give me certainty, but my patients think I am magic when they reduce after an adjustment!
2. The anatomy and physiology in the beginning portion has given me more certainty with my patient communication.
3. I loved the case management portion.This program has given me certainty in my care and communication for prenatal patients. The seated blocking protocols are fantastic! It gave me a new tool to work with difficult patients. If you are looking for certainty with your care planning, communication and adjusting protocols for prenatal patients, this course is a must take! You guys are great! I am excited to keep studying with you!
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Charlene Hobbie, DC
I see a lot of pregnant patients in my practice and want to learn more ways of adjusting/treating them.
I learned new things that were easily implemented into my practice. The format of the course was flexible and fit into my schedule well. This course makes me want to continue and take more courses.
This course gave me more tools in treating pregnant patients and can even be used in my non-pregnant patients. I like that the course was not so demanding in hours jammed into one weekend, but spread out and allowed me to spend time with my family while learning.
I have been blocking some pregnant patients according to the Category II protocol and have seen decreased pelvic pain.
I enjoyed taking this course due to the flexibility in the schedule and the techniques were easily implemented into my practice. Highly recommended.
Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson work well together as a team.
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