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Positions for Labour
Sometimes your movements or positions are limited because of interventions, medications or birth place
policies. Try to use positions that feel right to you, continue to change positions often and avoid laying on
your back for an extended period of time.
Preview
Side lying with open hips
Reclining
Sitting forward leaning with heat
Hands and knees
Leaning on ball with hip squeeze
Asymmetric kneel over ball
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