Learn The Best Positions for Labor by Watching Childbirth Delivery Videos
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Home Natural Childbirth Video: Supported Squatting Birthing Position
The following clip of childbirth is a great baby delivery video that shows a woman giving birth in a supported squatting position. Many women in labor choose this position to chive birth because squatting opens the pelvis and takes advantage of the gravity, pushing the baby down the birth canal faster. This birthing position gives the mom-to-be a sense of control and the pelvic opening is about 30% wider during squatting than in a supine position. If you get tired, try to stand or sit back to relax in between contractions. You can also use a birthing ball. Using a birthing ball will help relax your perineal area and legs during labor.
Watch this natural childbirth video to see how to deliver a baby in a supported squat position:
Natural Childbirth Video: Hands and Knees Birthing Position
The following natural childbirth video shows a woman giving birth on hands and knees. This is one of the birthing positions most recommended for back labor, posterior babies, or large babies. This birthing position is great for Many women in labor find this one of the most comfortable birthing positions becaus ethey can arch their back to help ease pain and discomfort. Your birth attendant will also have a great view of the baby's head coming out and be able to assist if problems arise.
Hospital Natural Childbirth Video: Semi-Sitting Birthing Position
The following childbirth video shows a woman giving birth at the hospital in a semi-sitting position. If you choose to deliver your baby in this position, use pillows under your arms and back for support. During each contraction, you can wrap your hands around your knees and pull your knees up towards your shoulders. This is one of the most commonly birthing positions used in a hospital setting. Make sure to be well propped up, do not lay back because you can get more help from gravity to help move the baby down the birth canal. By holding your knees, you will feel more in control when the time comes to gently breathe (do not push hard) your baby out.
Watch this baby delivery video to see how it is done.
Other Birthing Positions
There are many others positions for labor. The above childbirth delivery videos show the most popular ones. Others include:
Kneeling Birthing Position
This is one of the most recommended birthing positions if you are at the hospital and wan to deliver your baby naturally on the bed. Put your hands on the bed and place your knees comfortably apart. You can also keep one knee up. This positions reduces tearing and prevents the need for episiotomies. It is also very restful and relaxed for the birthing mom.
Side-Lying Birthing Position
If your second stage of labor is very fast, you can use this position where you are lying on the back with your back curved and your upper leg is supported by your partner. This position is useful if you are tired.
Sitting Birthing Position
Sitting on the toilet, birthing stool or birthing ball opens the pelvis increases the action of gravity and helps a natural exit of the baby.
"Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of Mother's Love."
-- Maureen Hawkins
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