Labour positions

Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm

Birth: active birthing positions. A small laminated version for partners to carry in the bag

UFO - UPRIGHT and FORWARD OPENS the pelvis - The coccyx and sacrum can hinge to make up to 1/3 more room for baby to pass through.

Although your pregnancy is now considered “early term,” these last few weeks in your belly are very important for your baby’s development. Learn more here.

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Using different positions to stay mobile and upright during labour can help your labour to progress more quickly. Find out which positions are best for you.

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It's important to be active during childbirth. Change positions every 20 minutes, even if it's a small shift from one side to the other. These movements help the baby shift and descend into and through the birth canal, and they can even help give the laboring mother comfort during labor. I found this great blog post on At Your Cervix (written by a Labor & Delivery Nurse): Getting in position -- making changes to shake, rattle and roll "Up. Move. Lean forward. Lie on your far left or right…

Labour can be mentally challenging above all and changing positions can really help you if you feel like youre getting stuck. Learn more about 5 positions you can try and see what works for you.

Choose the most popular birthing positions to encourage dilation and an optimal fetal position therefore allowing for a shorter and less painful labor.