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Positions to induce labor and reduce pain

Positions to induce labor and reduce pain

1. Introduction 2. How to speed up the onset of labor? 3. Squatting position 4. Pelvic rocking movements from the quadruped position 5. Lateral position 6. What exercises to do to break the water? 7. How much walking to induce labor? 8. How to help dilation during labor?

Introduction

The topic of positions to induce labor - and reduce pain - is a very sensitive one among future mothers.


If you are looking for practical advice to experience a natural, respected and painless labor, this is the right article for you.


Before you start reading, remember that:


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Now all you have to do is delve into the discovery of one of the most fascinating topics ever for a future mother.

How to speed up the start of labor

Positions to induce labor base their effectiveness on three factors.


Here's which ones:


  • Gravitational force

  • Movement

  • Preparation of the pelvis


In all three cases, a fundamental aspect is called into play to facilitate both the passage of the fetus and the reduction of labor times, with a consequent decrease in the probability of resorting to epidural analgesia.


Having clarified this necessary premise, we can get to the heart of the specific positions to consider to stimulate labor.

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