How To Use iBirth Online
Utilizing iBirth during pregnancy will give you access to the most current, up-to-date Prenatal Nutrition information to keep your baby growing strong and your pregnancy low-risk. The act of giving birth can often be an intimidating experience. Making yourself familiar with these 26 Positions For Labor will help you know how to handle the contractions. Birth is more than just a physical process, there are many psychological components as well. The Tips & Lists section will not only ease your mind, but will help you become more aware and connected to the process of birthing your baby.
- Practice with these videos during pregnancy so that you’re confident on labor day.
- If desiring an epidural, use the videos as a guide to remain comfortable until the medicine arrives.
- In labor, move and grove along with the laboring woman and her doula in the videos – especially helpful if using NO pain medication.
- Partners can practice all of the helpful massage techniques shown in the videos to be ready to support mom on labor day
First Stage is the dilation phase of labor. As the uterus contracts, the cervix will gently open to 10 cm. During this time try a variety of the positions suggested here to enhance comfort. Remaining active and upright is an ideal way to encourage labor progress.
At times, completely resting your body during the labor process can be necessary. Use these positions to maintain the benefits of good fetal positioning while allowing your legs a much-deserved break.
Is the contraction pain felt entirely in your back? Does the pain in the back linger even after the contraction is over? If so, you are experiencing Back Labor. This pain-in-the-back is a reality in up to 25% of all labors. Typically Back Labor is the result of the baby’s position in the pelvis (occiput posterior). Utilizing these suggestions is essential to encouraging baby’s rotation and your comfort.
Second Stage is the pushing phase of labor. Once the cervix is 10 cm dilated, the uterus will begin pushing the baby out. You can help this process by pushing along with your contractions. Trying many different pushing positions throughout Second Stage can aid the baby’s descent through the pelvis. Most of these positions can be used on epidural with your practitioner’s consent.
Vocalizing in labor can serve many purposes. As the tension builds with her contraction mom can use her voice as a way to release some of the intensity she will be feeling. Many women report that moaning in labor gives them something to do with the power they are feeling internally and it can also serve as a distraction from the pain. When not sure what else to do in labor, try moaning through the contraction. It is an extremely effective coping technique. These three videos will give you an example of what that may look like. Given permission, every woman will find her own labor song.
Take the guesswork out of meal planning with ‘Grocery Helper’. Eating properly during pregnancy is essential for mom and baby alike. These recommendations will help to keep the pregnancy low-risk and will be the foundation of healthy physical and cognitive development for baby. Use these dietary recommendations to help you plan meals and assure that you are getting the proper prenatal nutrition. And remember, it’s never too late to start!
Here you will find over 140 useful tips and suggestions for all aspects of the laboring process. These tips are meant to make the birthing process more physically, emotionally and psychologically enjoyable. Take time throughout pregnancy to contemplate each list. Additionally, refer to these tips during labor when needing ideas for how to comfort the mom-to-be.
