Comfort Measures: Leaning Squats & Lunges
Comfort Measures & Labour Progression
•
2m 59s
Comfort Measures: Leaning Squats & Lunges for Pelvic Floor Release, Rest & Grounding Touch
These are a great stretch on the pelvic floor and pelvic area to prepare for birth and very comforting during labour. It is quite common for people to labour in this leaning position. Leaning forward with legs wide - squat up and down or lunge from side to side.
During pregnancy, you can "lifting your tail feathers" as you squat down and gently rounding your back as you straighten.
Add firm grounding strokes to the back or legs and hold the ankle or feet to create a sense of safety between surges/ contractions.
You can also use affirmations or simple words to help you release and relax while doing these movements.
Up Next in Comfort Measures & Labour Progression
-
Comfort Measures: Double Hip Squeeze ...
Double Hip Squeeze & Counter Pressure on Sacrum & SI Joints
Using just your hands, Tune-Up/ Tennis Balls or a Rebozo & Wooden Spoon
These comfort measures can be done on hands and knees, kneeling while leaning on a birth ball or piece of furniture. They can also be done standing and... -
Comfort Measures: All 4's Rebozo: Bel...
Comfort Measures: All 4's Rebozo: Belly Lift, Sifting & Shake the Apple Tree
These comfort measures can be done kneeling while leaning on a piece of furniture (to protect your wrists) or standing and leaning on a countertop or other sturdy surface. Always make sure the person receiving is ful... -
Comfort Measures: Standing Rebozo - P...
Comfort Measures: Standing Rebozo - Pelvic Wrapping, Belly Lift & Tuck
These various wraps can help support the pelvis or take the weight of the belly off the pelvis and feel great as the belly grows bigger. All of them can be comforting during labour.
The Belly Lift & Tuck can relieve b...
