You're actively working to birth your baby, and while you're likely unable to move around as much anymore, you can still try some different positions to help bring your baby into the world — …

We’re covering some of the most common birthing positions, including the pros and cons of each. If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, you may have already brushed up on how to push …

Mar 3, 2020 · Learn about the best labor and birthing positions to get baby in the right position for birth and help you stay as comfortable as possible through delivery.

Childbirth positions (or maternal birthing positions) [1] are the physical postures that the pregnant mother may assume during the process of childbirth. They may also be referred to as delivery …

Learn which positions can help you manage pain during labor and birth, from sitting on an exercise ball to squatting on a birthing stool for pushing.

May 7, 2024 · Labor is the process of moving a fetus down through your pelvis. It starts when you first begin feeling contractions until you begin pushing. Contractions help move the fetus out of …

Using different positions to stay mobile and upright during labour can help it to progress more quickly. They can also relieve back pain, encourage your pelvis to open, and help you to cope …

Apr 19, 2021 · There is overwhelming evidence to show that upright labor and birthing positions provide many physiologic benefits for mother and baby. Birthing upright widens the pelvis, …

Effective positioning can speed labor and reduce discomfort by aligning the baby properly, by reducing area-specific pressure, and by reducing unnecessary muscular effort. In one study, …

Consider what support you need to get into the position, where pillows and hands of helpers can support you most effectively, and how you would assume a position of rest and relaxation after …