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Webster Technique Certified ICPA Member Pediatric Chiropractic Certified Gentle Techniques Only All Trimesters Welcome
🌸 Webster Certified · ICPA Member

We Hold Space for
Growing Bodies

Nurturing Spines from Bump to Baby & Beyond. Safe, gentle, and evidence-based chiropractic care for every stage of motherhood and childhood.

"Every adjustment, every touch, every conversation β€” calibrated to the unique needs of pregnant mothers and little ones."

Care Designed for Moms & Little Ones

Every technique at Bloom is chosen for its safety and gentleness. We use the softest possible touch β€” especially with newborns.

Prenatal & Postpartum
Prenatal Chiropractic

Webster Technique-certified care to relieve pregnancy discomfort and support optimal fetal positioning.

Pediatric Adjustments

Feather-light, fingertip adjustments safe for newborns and children at every developmental stage.

Postpartum Recovery

Gentle realignment after delivery to restore pelvic stability and support nursing posture.

Infant & Pediatric
Infant Colic & Reflux

Gentle craniosacral and spinal work to reduce colic symptoms and digestive discomfort in infants.

Pregnancy Massage

Side-lying therapeutic massage specifically designed for each trimester of pregnancy.

Lactation Support

Chiropractic solutions for breastfeeding challenges related to jaw, neck, and latch mechanics.

The Pediatric Spine β€” Gentle by Design
Cervical (Neck)
Torticollis, latch, ear infections
Thoracic (Mid-back)
Colic, reflux, immune support
Lumbar (Low back)
Round ligament, sciatic, growing pains

Gentleness is Our Superpower

A newborn adjustment uses no more pressure than you'd use to check a ripe tomato. Our pediatric techniques are so gentle, babies often sleep through them.

We adapt every technique based on age, size, and developmental stage. What works for a 6-week-old is very different from what works for a 6-year-old or a 36-year-old.

Why Start Care Early?

Birth β€” even an uncomplicated one β€” places significant mechanical stress on an infant's spine and cranium. Early assessment allows us to identify and correct restrictions before they become compensations that follow children into adulthood.

From Bump to Baby & Beyond

Whether it's round ligament pain in your second trimester or colic at 3 AM β€” we've seen it all and know how to help gently.

🀰 Prenatal & Postpartum
Round Ligament PainSciatica in PregnancyColic & RefluxEar InfectionsPostpartum Back PainScoliosis Screening
πŸ‘Ά Infant & Pediatric
Pelvic Girdle PainBreech PresentationTorticollis in InfantsLatching DifficultiesGrowing PainsDevelopmental Milestones

A Roadmap, Not a Recipe

Every pregnancy and every baby is different. Here's what tends to come up at each stage β€” and what we'd do for you and your little one.

Your Bloom care timeline
Sample protocol. Adjusted to your body, your baby, your goals.
Weeks 1 – 12 Β· First trimester
Foundation visit + nausea support
Gentle pelvic balancing and rib mechanics for breath room. Many women find round-ligament discomfort eases here.
Weeks 13 – 27 Β· Second trimester
Webster Technique cadence begins
Every 2–3 weeks. We focus on sacroiliac balance and posture as your center of gravity shifts.
Weeks 28 – 40 Β· Third trimester
Weekly visits Β· birth-prep positioning
Optimal fetal positioning, sleep-side coaching, and pelvic floor coordination as you approach delivery.
Days 1 – 14 postpartum
Newborn check + lactation alignment
Baby's first gentle assessment. Mom's pelvic and rib re-coordination. Latch + nursing-posture review with our IBCLC.
Weeks 6+ postpartum
Recovery + sustaining care
Diastasis assessment, mom's spinal recovery, and ongoing infant developmental check-ins.

"Begin anywhere on the line. We'll meet you where you are."

Insurance & Payment Options

We want this care to be accessible to every expecting and new mother. Ask about our prenatal package pricing and postpartum care bundles.

BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Medi-Cal
CHIP / Covered California
HSA / FSA
Cash Pay Welcome

Meet the Bloom Team

Moms, parents, and specialists β€” our entire team is trained in prenatal and pediatric care. Many of us have been patients ourselves.

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Dr. Sophia Laurent, DC, DICCP
Pediatric & Prenatal Specialist

Diplomate of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Webster certified. Mother of two. Voted San Diego's Best Prenatal Chiropractor 2023.

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Dr. Ava Chen, DC
Infant & Toddler Specialist

Specializes in newborn assessments and sensory integration. Gentle touch techniques trained under the ICPA protocol.

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Marie Dupont, IBCLC
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Partners with our chiropractic team to address structural causes of breastfeeding difficulty for both mom and baby.

Stories from Our Bloom Families

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Baby was breech at 34 weeks. Two Webster sessions later, she flipped. I had the natural birth I dreamed of. Life-changing.
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Our son had colic so badly we couldn't sleep. After two infant adjustments he stopped screaming within a week. I cried tears of joy.
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Dr. Sophia made me feel safe, heard, and cared for throughout my entire third trimester. Bloom is a sanctuary.

Book Your First Visit

New patients β€” prenatal, postpartum, or bringing baby β€” receive a full intake consultation at no extra charge. We go slow, answer every question, and make sure you feel completely safe and heard.

Address
3680 Fifth Ave, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92103
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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