Labor Down

Some people believe when you are 10cm, you begin to push. Pushing is hard work, so sometimes providers have you "labor down". Laboring down allows your body to bring baby further down and rotate. This process can last up to 2 hours or so.

The throne position is great for keeping the pelvis open and letting gravity do its thing.

Here, I'm applying pressure to the knee- to help lessen the discomfort my client is feeling. Majority of my clients love this technique.

Did you labor down or have a resting phase?

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