Despite the PROVEN benefits of using upright birthing positions… Do you know how many mothers are reporting birthing on their backs in the US???

68% flat on their backs and 23% in a semi-sitting position with head of the bed raised up 🤯🤯🤯

This is “easier” for providers, but has harmful risks for mothers.

Research shows that mothers birthing on their backs or semi-sitting had:

💔 Higher rates of emergency c-section
💔 Higher rates of forceps or vacuum delivery
💔 Higher rated of episiotomy (provider cuts perineum tissue)
💔 Higher rates of perineal tears
💔 Longer pushing phases

On the other hand, upright birthing positions use gravity to help baby come out. They don’t restrict the movement of the sacrum and tailbone. They allow more oxygen flow to baby. Lying on your back can compress the aorta and inferior vena cava restricting blood flow to baby.

✅ Mothers report less pain
✅ Mothers report more positive birth experiences
✅ Lower rates of c-section
✅ Lower rates of vacuum and forcep delivery
✅ Shorter pushing phase
✅ Less severe tears (3rd & 4th degree)

Okay so another 🤯🤯 fact…only 1% of mothers reported birthing on all fours in hospital.

However, women birthing at home instinctively chose upright birthing positions 🙌

I will keep sharing new weekly pregnancy workouts and strategies for the easiest birth possible @pregnancyandpostpartumtv

Ps. It’s your human right to birth in whatever position YOU feel most comfortable and safe in! For some women this is on their backs, but for many it’s not!

Disclaimer: This is general information only. Talk to your own doctor, midwife or other provider for individualized advice.

Fitness Disclaimer: This is general prenatal fitness only. Please check with your doctor or health care provider to see if this video is safe for you. You are responsible for your own safety. Don’t do anything that feels unsafe for you or baby. Stop if you have any pain or discomfort, bleeding, chest pain or shortness of breath, dizziness or if you feel unwell. P&P Health Inc., Pregnancy and Postpartum TV and Jessica Pumple are not liable in any way for any injury, loss, damages, costs or expenses suffered by you in relation to this video or its content.


Jessica Pumple is a registered dietitian, certified pre & postnatal fitness instructor, and pregnancy & postpartum core exercise specialist. She helps pregnant women stay fit, have healthy babies, and easier labors. She helps new moms with postpartum recovery, to heal and strengthen their core and find more energy!

If you enjoy our content subscribe to our channel, hit the bell button, leave a comment, and share with your friends so I can make you more of the videos you enjoy!


Copyright P&P Health Inc. 2022. All rights reserved.
Music: Epidemic Sound



#birth #birthanimation #laboranddelivery

свернуть