Best positions for giving birth: a guide with advice from the midwife
Introduction
There are, to say the least, numerous expectant mothers who ask themselves questions about the best positions for giving birth.
If you are reading these lines, this question is most likely part of your daily life.
Perfect! In the next lines, you will find the answers you are looking for.
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What is the right position for giving birth?
Asking what is the right position for childbirth means first of all remembering that the gynecological or lithotomy position, unfortunately still the most widespread in many facilities, should be avoided.
Introduced by the Sun King, Louis XIV , curious to observe the birth of his children , it only brings cons.
As Dr. Alvisi rightly points out in this video , it is only convenient for the healthcare and medical personnel attending the birth, who can have a complete view of the situation.
However, it can cause various problems for the pregnant woman and the newborn .
Since the mother's diaphragm is blocked , managing the pushing that characterizes active labor becomes complex to say the least.
In addition to the diaphragm, the sacrum is also blocked , which causes great difficulties when it comes to the passage of the newborn through the birth canal.
The diameter of the same, due to the spread knees, is reduced.
Also worth remembering is the increased risk of coccyx dislocations, perineal problems , spontaneous dislocations and episiotomy.
The classic gynecological position , by extension, should never be included in the positions for giving birth.
Having clarified this necessary premise, we can get to the heart of the peculiarities and advantages of free positions during labor and delivery.
The latter, however, represent the best choice to make when choosing positions for giving birth .
