New positions for birth



Traditionally, women often givebirth lying down with her legs spread. However, there are new positions thatwomen can choose the time of delivery, at your convenience.

Standing birth

In ancient cultures, womenpracticed birth standing up for the force of gravity provides the baby out.Some variants of this position are sitting or squatting position, keeping thevertical position.

This position is more natural tothe fetus and prevents injuries to the spine of the mother. Also, the output ofthe baby in this position facilitates the dilation of the vagina. The onlydisadvantage is that blood loss is higher, thus running the risk of bleeding.


Birth Side

Some mothers prefer to rest onits left or right to give birth. These positions allow the mother morerelaxation and rest, and avoid injury to the perineum.

Delivery of knees

Another option for delivery isplaced on four legs, a very popular among mothers who suffer from backinjuries. This position is the least hurt the spine and also favors theperineum.

Combination postures

The best option is to choosevarious positions for the different stages of labor, since the mother isexhausted, if it adopts the same position for long.

There are no guidelines forchoosing which approach to use at different stages, simply depends on thecomfort and preference of the mother.

It is advisable to review withthe physician positions the various options for delivery, and discard any thatpose a risk to the baby according to the specifics of your pregnancy.