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Acupressure Points to Induce Labor Infographic | Baby | Pregnancy labor, Natural labour induction, Childbirth education
Acupressure Points to Induce Labor ...
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For the birth biomechanics nerds here (🙋‍♀️), here’s a bit more background into my favorite side-lying pushing position (Side Lying IR/Internal Rotation) that we posted about the other day. ⏪ The pelvis is attached to the leg via soft tissues (muscles, ligaments...) so when we move the leg, we move the pelvis! So learning what movements create what types of space really empowers you as a birth pro to be VERY strategic in what you suggest. No longer do you need to reach into your ‘bag of tri...
Why don’t more people talk about this move?! (Psst, BRM pros DO talk about this one and get ready to learn even more about it in this year’s pro training 😉) If you had bad back labor, you know how tiring that sensation can be. It can be so hard to get comfortable and find yourself able to relax when you can’t find a way to relieve that pressure in your back. 😩 This seated hip shift is one great way to relieve some of that pressure during labor, AND it’s great for practicing pelvic mobility...
Prepare for birth! Here are some go-to moves that I think every pelvis should have access to👇 ~ Kneeling Hip Shift: This is such an important one because it really helps create space in the back of the pelvic floor (posterior pelvic floor) which tends to get very tight and short with “pregnancy posture” (more on that in an upcoming post!). We need the ability to lengthen those tissues for what is called sacral nutation where the back of the pelvis opens up for baby to pass through. 👶🏻 ~ Sea...
✨ Understanding the Letdown Reflex ✨
🍼 What It Is: The letdown reflex, also known as the milk ejection reflex, is a natural process that releases breast milk when your baby begins to nurse or when you pump. Read full article - https://bodyice.com/blogs/all-things-bodyice/the-letdown-reflex-during-breastfeeding
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