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Tables and cushioning that accommodate a pregnant body comfortably, including side-lying and supported prone positions.
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ChiropracticPrenatal, postpartum and pediatric chiropractic in Morgan Hill, CA
A family-centered practice in the real sense — Dr. Diana Tole, DC has been caring for Morgan Hill families since 2008, from pregnancy through to grandparents.
Through pregnancy
Pregnancy changes your mechanics faster than your body can adapt. Relaxin loosens the pelvic ligaments, your centre of gravity shifts forward week by week, and the low back and sacroiliac joints absorb the difference. Pelvic and low back discomfort in the second and third trimesters is extremely common, and it is not something you simply have to endure for five more months.
Prenatal care here uses positioning and technique designed for a pregnant body — adjustable tables with pelvic support, side-lying positions, and low-force techniques where appropriate. Care is coordinated with your OB or midwife; we’re one part of your team, not a replacement for it.
After the birth
Postpartum is the phase most often skipped, and arguably the one where care changes the most. Ligaments stay lax for months. The abdominal wall needs to re-engage. Add feeding posture, carrying a car seat on one side, and broken sleep, and the upper back and neck take a beating alongside the pelvis.
Postpartum work typically involves pelvic and sacroiliac assessment, thoracic and cervical care for feeding and carrying posture, and a graded return to core function — timed to your recovery, not to a calendar.
Infants and children
Pediatric adjusting bears almost no resemblance to adult adjusting. The force involved is roughly what you would use to test whether a tomato is ripe — sustained, light contact rather than any thrust. Parents are in the room, and Dr. Diana explains exactly what she’s doing and why before she touches your child.
Parents commonly bring children in after birth interventions, for difficulty turning the head to one side, for latching asymmetry, and as kids get older for the falls, sports and backpacks of ordinary childhood. We will always tell you when something belongs with your pediatrician instead — and we’re careful not to overclaim what chiropractic can and cannot do for a child.
At your first visit
What we look for
- Full history including pregnancy stage, birth history, or your child’s development
- Pelvic, sacroiliac and lumbar assessment appropriate to your trimester
- Postural assessment accounting for feeding and carrying patterns
- For children: gentle motion assessment with a parent present throughout
- Screening for anything that belongs with your OB, midwife or pediatrician
- A clear explanation of technique and force before anything is done
Next step
About an hour with Dr. Diana, a full examination, and digital X-rays on site if the findings call for them.
Or call (408) 778-6770.
Our approach
How we work on prenatal & pediatric
Low force by default
Prenatal, postpartum and pediatric care leans on gentle, low-force techniques. Nothing that would make you tense up.
Pelvic mechanics
Assessment and care of the pelvis and sacroiliac joints, which carry the brunt of the load change in pregnancy and stay involved postpartum.
Feeding and carrying posture
Practical adjustments to how you hold, feed and carry — the source of a surprising amount of new-parent neck and upper back pain.
Coordinated with your team
We work alongside your OB, midwife, pediatrician and lactation consultant, and refer out readily when that’s what’s needed.
Whole family, one office
Parents and children seen in the same practice, which in the reality of new parenthood matters more than it sounds.
This describes our general clinical approach and is not a promise of a specific outcome. Every case is assessed individually, and results vary between patients.
$67
New patient offer
New Patient Chiropractic Exam
Consultation, full exam, and digital X-rays on site if clinically needed. Plus a full hour of one-on-one time with Dr. Diana Tole, DC — not fifteen minutes.
New chiropractic patients only. Not billable to insurance or federal healthcare programs; Medicare, Medi-Cal and personal-injury cases are excluded. Offer covers the initial exam only, not treatment. [CONFIRM WITH GRIFALL: chiropractic exams, digital X-ray and insurance billing happen at their office on their equipment. Check this offer is Five Factor’s to advertise before it goes live.]
Before you book
Prenatal & pediatric — common questions
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Prenatal chiropractic is a routine part of this practice, using positioning and technique designed for pregnancy. Certain conditions do change the approach, which is why the examination and history come first, and why we coordinate with your OB or midwife. If anything in your pregnancy makes care inappropriate, we’ll tell you.
What does an infant adjustment involve?
Light, sustained contact — comparable to the pressure you’d use to check a ripe tomato. No thrusting, no popping sounds. You stay with your child throughout, and Dr. Diana explains each step before doing it.
Can chiropractic help colic, reflux or ear infections?
We’re deliberately careful here, because this is an area where the profession has sometimes overclaimed. Evidence for chiropractic treating those specific conditions is limited. What we will do is assess your child’s spinal motion, address what we find, and be honest that these symptoms often belong with your pediatrician. We’d rather under-promise than sell you something.
When can I come in after giving birth?
It depends on your birth and your recovery, including whether you had a caesarean. Many patients come in within the first several weeks for pelvic and upper back care. Call and describe your situation and we’ll advise on timing, in coordination with your OB or midwife.
How often do kids need to be seen?
Far less often than adults, in most cases. We don’t put children on long open-ended schedules. If your child needs a handful of visits, that’s what we’ll recommend.
Ready to find the why?
Most new patients are seen within the same week. Call the office, or send a short request and we'll get back to you.
New chiropractic patients: ask about the $67 new patient chiropractic exam.