BABY POSITIONS FOR AN EASIER DELIVERY- THE SPINNING BABIES LADY
As soon as the baby turns its head down, most mothers breathe a sigh of relief. “The baby is now in place,” the woman told her friends and family. But in today’s modern life, there are still three things to be aware of before mom and baby are ready for spontaneous labour.
1.) Is the baby’s back curved into a “C” for comfort?
2.) Did the baby fall into the pelvis between the 38th week and the start of labour?
3.) And did mom “make room for the baby” in her pelvis and muscles so the baby could turn during nature’s spiral birth?
Debra Pascali-Bonaro’s Pain to Power Childbirth course takes parents away from the tension-fear-pain triad to the possibility of joy in childbirth. Parents take back their power by applying new knowledge. Debra asked me to share with you some tips from my Spinning Babies approach – specifically about (a big need in birth) – the baby’s position when entering the pelvis.
LET’S LOOK AT THE “POSITION OF THE BABY WHEN ENTERING THE PELVIS”
Many of the mother’s muscles and ligaments supporting the uterus, pelvis, spine and abdomen come into play in the foetal position and easy delivery. Unfortunately, in today’s world, we sit without slouching, walk without touching the bare ground, and eat too often without vitality. Many of us drink so little water that there is only an ounce above dehydration. Won’t you pour yourself a glass of water now? I’ll give you a moment to drink and enjoy a glass of cold water.
For many of us, rebalancing for birth is essential – and rewarding! Activities can free up space in the muscular pelvis for the baby to be in a good birthing position, but also add comfort and function for the mother herself. Balance exercises mean lengthening muscles and learning to align our bodies more dynamically with gravity. Tightening the core so that our abs are tight like an athletic teenager is not the goal!
FLEXIBILITY IS THE GOAL
Which of these models moves in line with the stream of birth? Think of the round ring of the bony pelvis. The baby slipped through the ring to be born, right?
What about all those muscles and ligaments that keep that ring stable?
Does it drive well?
Or do you feel pain from shifting, rubbing joints and bones?
Shooting nerve pain or muscle pain? Do your bones feel too wobbly or too stiff?
Something is out of balance in the pan.
Maybe something too tight or too loose will give you pelvic pain
