Lots of women in labor find that getting on their hands and knees helps their back pain and allows their legs to rest. A hands and knees position also helps the baby get into an optimal position in labor.
7 Steps To Stretch Your Back İn Labor Using A Hands And Knees Position
1. Lay A Yoga Mat Or Nap Mat On The Floor To Give Your Knees Some Support
2. Kneel On The Mat İn A Hands And Knees Position
Hands should be placed directly under your shoulders and your knees should be directly underneath your hips and spread slightly apart.
3. Slowly Curl Up Your Back İn A Slight Arch (looks Like A Cat Arch)
Doing so will stretch your back muscles and allow the baby to pull the heaviest part of its body (the head) to the front of your belly. Hold it for a count of 10 and release.
4. Repeat Step 3 Five Times
5. To Get Up Out Of The Hands And Knees Position, Slowly Lift Your Upper Body So That You Are Just Kneeling
6. Bend One Knee To Where Your Foot İs Flat On The Floor
7. Put Both Hands On The Thigh Of Your Bended Leg And Gently Push Upwards Lifting Your Upper Body Until You Are Standing
Tips & Warnings
You can perform this using a hospital bed.
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