Pregnant mamas and people preparing for labor and birth 👉🏽 learning a variety of labor positions to help create more space in specific parts of the pelvis will be hugely helpful in supporting baby and YOU throughout the birth journey. Laboring and pushing on your back is possible, but it's also not the most effective position and oftentimes leads to longer labor times and more trauma to the pelvic floor, perineum, and possibly baby. If you're a pregnant mama / person in the 3rd trimester, take

✨PUSHING IN LABOR✨ • • You can still have a very empowered pushing stage even if your hospital staff isn’t used to supporting labors with birth goals like yours. • Know the things that lead to longer push times! Know the things that lead to higher rates of perineal trauma and tearing! • Understand the data surrounding ‘laboring down’ and ‘spontaneous pushing’! • Even if they are used to people birthing on their back, you’ll know other positions that may feel better. • Even if they aren’t used to

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