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Here is a review of the labour positions, some of which we practiced in class at the different stations.
Some important information to remember, is that:
1) The yellow positions are more active, and the blue are more restful and passive. Be sure to switch between the two types of positions to maximize movement and ensure birther stays energized.
2) Try to switch positions every 20-30 minutes. Yes, of course, the birther will find a position that they love, that's comfortable, that they may want to labour in until the very end, but encourage slight variations whenever possible (hands-and-knees to the Tebow pose, standing to half-lunge-with-one-foot-on-a-chair, sitting on the birth ball to sitting on the toilet, etc.. be creative!)
3) All of the leaning-forward positions will encourage baby settling into an anterior position if they're posterior (not sure what's the difference? click here) and the asymmetrical positions can both encourage an anterior position and a baby to wiggle their head out of an asynclitic position.
Some important information to remember, is that:
1) The yellow positions are more active, and the blue are more restful and passive. Be sure to switch between the two types of positions to maximize movement and ensure birther stays energized.
2) Try to switch positions every 20-30 minutes. Yes, of course, the birther will find a position that they love, that's comfortable, that they may want to labour in until the very end, but encourage slight variations whenever possible (hands-and-knees to the Tebow pose, standing to half-lunge-with-one-foot-on-a-chair, sitting on the birth ball to sitting on the toilet, etc.. be creative!)
3) All of the leaning-forward positions will encourage baby settling into an anterior position if they're posterior (not sure what's the difference? click here) and the asymmetrical positions can both encourage an anterior position and a baby to wiggle their head out of an asynclitic position.