If you missed part 1 in the vaginal childbirth positioning series, go back and read it here. childbirth labor is quite an experience, and it can be scary waiting for the unknown. being prepared, knowing, and being familiar with different options and labor positions is the best way to approach childbirth to help decrease as much anxiety should. Hands and knees: this position is a great way to ease low back pain during labor and opens up the pelvis to help with dilation. gravity in this position is also a plus. you can put your arms on the birthing ball or at the head of the bed as other modified options in this position.
However, despite these benefits of giving birth in an upright position, most people who give birth vaginally in u.s. hospitals describe pushing and delivering lying on their backs (68%) or in a semi sitting lying position with the head of the bed raised up (23%). a small portion of birthing people push and give birth in other positions such as. Upright positions. • standing: standing allows gravity to help the baby come out which may help progress labor and relieve pressure on the back. • squatting: squatting helps widen the pelvis outlet and provide more space for the baby to come out. it can also help open the birth canal and make pushing more efficient. A 2017 rct of upright versus lying positioning during the second stage of labor among nulliparous women with low dose epidurals demonstrated that fewer spontaneous vaginal births occurred among women assigned to upright positioning (adjusted risk ratio 0.86, 95% ci, 0.78–0.94) without evidence of other associated harms. 47. frequent position. The squatting position. squats rarely top anyone’s list of favorite exercises, but on the day you give birth, you may want to give them a try as one of your labor positions. squatting can be done against a wall or with the support of a chair or partner. pros: helps open the pelvis.
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