Best Labor Positions for ALL 3 Stages of Labor (Pelvic Floor PT Explains)
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Learn which positions help open up your pelvis during each of the 3 phases of labor — and why movement matters!
I have my patients explore and practice these positions starting around week 38:
1. Beginning of labor — open the TOP of the pelvis. Think frog legs: positions where your legs are wide.
2. Baby engaging into the pelvis — open the MIDDLE. Side-to-side movements are your friend here.
3. Preparing to push — open the BOTTOM. Knees wider than feet to create space between your sit bones.
One last note: your body is SMART and will naturally guide you into positions that feel right. Lean into that and trust your body. These positions give you a framework, not a rigid script.
In my Birth Prep course I walk you through practicing all of these positions plus the breathing and pushing techniques that go with them — so you feel confident, not overwhelmed, on delivery day.
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0:00 - 3 Phases of Labor
0:37 - Why Movement is Important
1:16 - Early Labor // Positions to Create Space at the TOP of the Pelvis
3:12 - Mid Labor // Positions to Create Space in the MID Pelvis
5:16 - Late Labor // Positions to Create Space at the BOTTOM of the Pelvis
6:50 - When to Start Practicing
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