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© BETTER MATERNITY ACTIVE LABOUR: TIME TO PUSH! THE POPULAR Now the goal is to help open the pelvis, work with POSITION TO BE contractions, and push effectively. As you move MINDFUL OF into the pushing phase, upright and open positions Lying flat on your back: continue to offer benefits. Here are some to consider: While it may seem like the « Hands and knees: A great position to relieve back most common position in pain and help rotate a baby who's in a less-than- movies, it's often the least ideal position. effective. This position can = Squatting: One of the most powerful birthing put pressure on a major blood positions, using gravity to its full potential. Squatting vessel, which can reduce can open the pelvis by up to 30%. You can use a blood flow to you and your birth ball, your partner, or a squat bar for support. baby. It also works against » Kneeling: This is a fantastic position for taking gravity, and your pelvis can’t pressure off your back. You can kneel on the open as much. Remember, floor or bed, leaning on a birth ball, a chair, or even with an epidural, you still your partner. have options to move. Your = Birthing stool: Provides upright posture while medical team can help you being supported, encourages strong pushing. find comfortable side-lying or « Lithotomy (on the back with legs in stirrups): semi-reclining positions that Often used in medical settings, but less still work with gravity. physiologically optimal unless intervention is required. WHEN TO FOLLOW MEDICAL WATER POSITIONS: FLOATING GUIDANCE INTO COMFORT Sometimes, medical Labouring or birthing in water can provide incredible circumstances mean ‘ A 4 eae eae certain positions are pain relief and relaxation. Within a birthing pool, Jexonmendeel Ga you might: discouraged). For = Kneel and lean forward on the edge of the pool. example, continuous monitoring, induction Tnatcatalele ole complications may limit than squatting on land. your mobility. In these cases, your care team will work with you to adapt positions safely. » Float and recline with support. « Squat in the water, which can feel less intense Water can also give you a sense of privacy and calm, which many parents find empowering.