Standing with foot resting on something sturdy is a good position for opening up your hips and pelvis. You can sway back and forth or just rest with your leg raised and bent.
Sitting on the ball with pillows on a chair, couch or bed to lean on is a very comfortable position and allows the hips to stay open and wide.
Leaning against the ball on a wall or chair can provide a gentle pressure massage against your back. If you are having trouble balancing, try leaning forward on your partner or doula for support.
The ball provides support so leaning on it while resting in childs pose can be quite nice. Ask your partner to rub your back.
Just resting on the ball is always a great position for laboring. If you would like, ask someone to massage your back or to just stand behind you for comfort, it's a great way to stay relaxed.
Slow dancing or just standing and leaning while swaying is a good way to stay in a supported stance for labor. This will gravity to help bring your baby down.
Squatting with the help of a partner can be a comfortable and effective position.
Leaning with your back against a partner can help you into a slight squat. If your partner feels its comfortable to have his or her back against the wall, that might help keep both of you in this position for longer if it is working.
Simply relaxing by sitting backwards on a chair is nice for labor.
Pressure on your lower back while in labor can relieve back pains and pressure.
2 comments:
Hey Laura,
This site is so informative, and I am so proud of your efforts to educate women in my position. I am searching for a good midwife in MA, and look forward to a natural birth. I hope you won't mind being my "go to" doula. The baby is due Novemeber 22... I am 8 weeks today! Matt is so excited to be a dad, and Mimi and Pop (Mary and Bruce) are overjoyed, as well as the aunts and uncles to be. I have a lot to learn from you. This site is really comforting and encouraging. Keep it up!
xo Julia
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