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What you can do if labor stalls
More on labor stalls 👇 ➡️Labor stalls occur when you are in active labor but then you experience either slowed contractions, contractions without dilation or lack of baby descent. ➡️ There are many reasons this can occur, but often it’s due to baby not being in an optimal position for birth! You can perform the Miles Circuit in labor as well as during the weeks leading up to labor! ***please note left side-lying is lying on your left side with your right leg supported by pillows, the camera view is flipped ***
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Standing Pelvic Floor Stretches
Discover the power of standing pelvic floor stretches to improve flexibility and strengthen your core. Try these simple yet effective exercises for better pelvic health today! A few notes on pelvic floor stretches: If getting on and off the floor is difficult, you can always do them on a bed. If hips and knees limit your ability, you can still perform them within YOUR available range. I always encourage this because the more we avoid movements, the less available they continue to be. So continuing to work on these areas of restriction of the hips and knees as tolerated. Either way, these standing options are all great ways to send some breath to the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles. Whether because you’re limited in mobility if you’re at work or somewhere you can’t get to the floor
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5 Labor Moves You Need to Know
"Which position can I labor in?” This was a question a student recently asked me. My answer was, “Whichever position feels good to you!” I went on to say, “Try to listen to how your body and baby need you to move. That may mean swinging your hips as you stand, circling on a birth ball, sitting on a toilet, or laying down to rest with a peanut ball supporting your legs.” There are times when your birth team may suggest positions to help your baby navigate your pelvis. But when you can, turn o
Did you know your uterus pushes your baby? Not your pelvic floor! Your pelvic floor needs to yield, lengthen and move out of the way to let baby through. These prenatal yoga positions are useful at all times, but especially helpful in the third trimester as your body preps for birth: 1. Yogi Squat - practice on a bolster or 2 blocks 2. Puppy Pose with feet apart - use a blanket or pillow under knees for more support 3. Supported Lizard- place your hands on bolster, block or even a chair. P...
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3 Peanut Ball Positions For Labor
Changing positions frequently and moving freely during labor can help with pain, keep things progressing & help baby move & rotate through the pelvis Flying cowgirl - creates space at the top of the pelvis Exaggerated side lying - epidural friendly and a great resting position that opens the pelvis. Can also place it between knees of your side. Make sure to switch every 30 minutes. Supported all fours - rock back and forth during contractions to manage pain. You can also play around with leg positioning for external/internal rotation and have your partner apply counter pressure more easily here. Baby is also well aligned in your pelvis.
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Stretches For Early Labor~ Pregnancy Yoga
Once you know you’re in the early stages of labor, why not get your body and mind prepared for the journey. Doing some light stretching to help you body loosen up paired with movement to help labor progress could be the game changer for you! • #dailyyoga #prenatalyoga #prenatalyogateacher #prenatalyogaflow #yogaforpregnancy #pregnancyyoga #laboranddelivery #birthprep • #birthpreparation #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #pregnancyyogaclass #pregnancyogateacher #breathingexercise #breathwork #thirdtrimester #laboranddelivery • #yogapose #dailyyogapose #expectingababy #pregnantandexpecting #preparingforlabor
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How to Open Each Level of Pelvis for Labor | New Parent Advice | Labor & Delivery
Did you know that different levels of the pelvis are better opened with different types of movement? Certain types of movement are better for specific phases of labor compared to others, which means that if you are having a hard time getting your baby to engage in your pelvis or struggling with the last bit of pushing – you might need to perform two different movements or positions! 🤯 Skyler from @wellandworthyco and I have FINALLY teamed up to create the most comprehensive childbirth educat