The Wait-and-See Approach Isn't Working for You
Pregnancy asks a lot of your body, and fertility struggles ask even more of your patience. Maybe your lower back aches more with every week that passes. Maybe you've been told your baby is breech and you're being handed a countdown to a C-section instead of options. Maybe you and your partner have been trying for a while, and you're tired of being told to "just relax."
You don't want another appointment where you're a chart number for twelve minutes. You want someone who treats your body as one connected system, who has actually helped people in your exact situation, and who will still be there for your recovery after the baby comes.
What Prenatal and Fertility Chiropractic Actually Involves
Prenatal chiropractic care uses gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments to balance your spine and pelvis as your body changes shape and shifts its center of gravity. The Webster Technique, specifically, is a specialized adjustment that supports pelvic alignment during pregnancy and is widely used to give a baby more room to move into an optimal position for birth.
Fertility-focused chiropractic and acupuncture work the same underlying system from a different angle: calming the nervous system and supporting the reproductive organs so your body has the best chance to do what it's trying to do, whether you're preparing to conceive or supporting an existing pregnancy.
Care Built Around Your Whole Fertility Journey
Dr. Steinys has practiced in Bucktown for over 20 years and holds a full Diplomate in Chiropractic Acupuncture (DABCA), not just a continuing-education certificate. She has served as vice president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture and is Webster Technique certified. Her focus on female health isn't incidental: it grew out of her own experience with difficult periods and fibroids earlier in life, which is part of what drew her toward women's health, chiropractic, and ultimately her acupuncture diplomate.
Every visit is one-on-one with Dr. Steinys herself, start to finish. Her approach draws on:
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Webster Technique for pelvic balance and optimal fetal positioning
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Acupuncture for fertility support, pregnancy discomfort, and natural labor preparation
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Gentle soft-tissue and myofascial work to ease the postural strain of pregnancy
What to Expect From Your First Visit
1. ASSESSMENT
Dr. Steinys reviews your history, your pregnancy or fertility goals, and where you're feeling strain, then builds a plan specific to you.
2. CARE
You receive a gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustment, often paired with acupuncture, soft-tissue work, or guided exercises depending on what your body needs that day.
3. ONGOING SUPPORT
Many patients continue regular visits through pregnancy and into the postpartum period, since your body keeps changing after delivery too.
Why Patients Keep Coming Back
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Real relief from the lower back and pelvic pain that comes with a shifting center of gravity
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A gentler, drug-free path to fertility support and natural labor preparation
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More room for baby to move into position, which many patients find supports a smoother labor
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One-on-one time with an experienced provider, not a rotating cast of assistants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Webster Technique safe during pregnancy?
Yes. It's a gentle, specific adjustment designed for pregnancy, and it doesn't involve any twisting or high-force movements. Dr. Steinys is Webster certified and adapts every adjustment to where you are in your pregnancy.
When should I start prenatal chiropractic care?
Many patients start as soon as they know they're pregnant, though it's never too late to begin. Some start specifically in the third trimester to help with positioning ahead of labor.
Can chiropractic care help turn a breech baby?
The Webster Technique is often used to help balance the pelvis in a way that gives a baby more room to move into an optimal head-down position. It's not a guarantee, but it's a gentle, non-invasive option worth exploring alongside your OB or midwife's guidance.
Do you see patients for fertility outside of pregnancy?
Yes. Dr. Steinys works with patients who are trying to conceive, sometimes alongside a reproductive endocrinologist, using a combination of chiropractic and acupuncture to support the nervous system and reproductive organs.
Does insurance cover these visits?
Core Chiropractic accepts insurance for many plans, and the office verifies your specific benefits before you begin care. FSA and HSA funds may also apply.
Ready to Feel Supported Through Every Stage?
You don't have to navigate pregnancy or fertility on your own, and you don't have to settle for twelve-minute appointments to get real answers. Dr. Steinys has spent over 20 years in Bucktown helping patients through exactly what you're facing now, one-on-one, every visit.