Labor Positions for Any Birth

In movies and TV shows, we almost always see birthing folks laboring while lying down. 🎥

But there are ✨SO✨ many positions to labor in! And practicing them beforehand only helps build your confidence 💪 and make them feel more second-nature ⚡️ when it’s time to labor.

📖 So what are the positions that are supported by research to help labor progress?

Standing positions: Standing/ Walking/ Lunging
🐥 Uses gravity to encourage baby downward
🐥 Staying active can help lead to a shorter labor

Partner Positions: Slow Dancing/ Using a Rebozo
💕 Movement to music can create a rhythm/ ritual for contraction coping
💕 Can be restful & increase comfort
💕 Allows partner to provide physical support

Birth Ball/ Peanut Ball Positions: Sitting & Squatting
🥜 Can help rotate baby into the right position
🥜 Allows you to shift your weight for comfort

Bed/ Couch Positions:
Kneeling on Hands & Knees, Side Lying
🛏️ Can help relieve pressure & discomfort
🛏️ Allows partner to provide back massage or counter pressure