Commonly, pregnant women experience back discomfort and pain during pregnancy. The number one complaint is low-back pain due to hormones that create ligament laxity and pelvic instability. As the baby grows in size, the increased load on the mother’s feet, hips, and pelvis creates stress on nearby ligaments, muscles, and nerves. The Gonstead practitioner’s focus on chiropractic care for the pregnant mother is unique and very specific when compared to the care given to the non-pregnant patient. Since the body changes quickly during pregnancy, preexisting and unnoticed imbalances in your pelvis and spine may become stressed. Pelvic alignment and nervous system balance are very important in creating a comfortable pregnancy and a safe delivery. Proper alignment of your pelvis and spine is a vital ingredient to a healthy, comfortable, and easier birth. Our office works with many women prior to and during pregnancy to establish that their spines and nervous systems are functioning at their best and that these women feel normal throughout the gestation period.