Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life.  It is an important time because a woman must take extra care in a variety of ways to ensure a healthy prenatal experience. One of the most intense elements during gestation, especially as the pregnancy progresses, is increased stress on the spine and joints.   The protrusion and added weight to the structure can cause this stress.  The added weight will pull the spine and joints out of alignment and can also result in pelvic misalignment.   Increased weight bearing upon the spine, joints, and pelvis can lead to pain and discomfort. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help to realign the posture of a pregnant woman and relieve some pain and discomfort as well as result in a healthier delivery.   The effects on posture as a result of being pregnant can lead to complications. According to American Pregnancy, “This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth.  Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as C-sections”.  Such effects are because the spine serves as the information highway of the body.  Pregnancy compromises this message highway, often causing nervous system miscommunication.  Keeping the spine aligned through chiropractic care can lead to a healthier delivery through better communication between the reproductive and nervous systems, due to an aligned spine.   “New Life Chiropractic and Wellness”, a Santa Clarita chiropractor, can help to ensure that the body stays in alignment through the pregnancy.  A trained professional will assess the patient’s current posture, make recommendations for postural re-alignment, and make suggestions on how…