Upright and Gravity Positions

Squatting position for birth explained

Squatting position for birth explained

What the squatting position means in birth In childbirth, squatting usually means the birthing person is upright with knees and hips flexed, feet supported, and the pelvis lowered toward the floor or bed. It can be a deep squat, a partial squat, or a supported squat while holding a partner, rope, bed rail, or squat […]

Upright vs lying down during labor

Upright vs lying down during labor

How position affects labor physiology During labor, posture influences more than comfort. Upright positions such as standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, or sitting can change the angle of the pelvis, reduce pressure from the gravid uterus on major vessels, and sometimes help the fetus descend through the birth canal. In contrast, lying flat or semi-recumbent may […]