What are the most efficient birthing positions you have seen? Are positions that use gravity helpful?
Positions that use gravity are good – but the best thing to do is to labor as much as you can at home. When you do go into labor, wait until the last possible moment your OB/GYN says is safe before heading to the hospital. (Of course, if you have had previous fast labors, talk to your doctor about what is safest during labor.) You will be most comfortable at home. You can walk, drink and eat. When you come to the hospital, most of those luxuries are taken away. Many women get sent home because they are not in active labor. Most hospitals will not admit you until you are 3-4 centimeters. That can take hours to days. In the end, it really doesn’t matter what position you are in when you deliver. What are the best things you have seen women bring with them to the delivery room? Their own pillow. Most hospitals usually only have one per room. Most laboring women need more, and especially if you are going to breastfeed, pillows come in handy. What things have women brought that were not hel
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