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Following are some suggestions for positions you may find useful during labour. Experiment with these in pregnancy to find those that seem most comfortable, but be prepared to try them all again when labour is underway. In choosing the most comfortable position, remember:
· The woman should be as fully supported as possible, using people, pillows, bean bags or furniture, to allow her to fully relax.
· Knees should be bent to avoid tiredness in the legs and to make pelvic rocking easier.
· Her feet should be apart to give a wide base for support, and to encourage ‘open’ positions.
· Be creative in your adaption of available furniture in the hospital. If you need extra pillows or a stool or chair, request these.
· Once a comfortable position is found, use it until she signals that it is no longer helping her relax. Change positions only as she indicates, unless you are positioning for a specific purpose, such as to help the baby turn from posterior or to encourage the baby to move down further in the pelvis.
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