The sister duo, Amy and Krystle, are back on the Expecting and Empowered podcast to bust one of the biggest birth myths out there — that you have to give birth on your back! This common misconception, often fueled by TV and movie portrayals of labor, doesn’t reflect what’s truly best for many birthing moms. In this episode, Amy and Krystle break down why pushing on your back might not be the most ideal position and dive into the science and strategy behind movement during labor.

Krystle, a women’s health physical therapist, shares powerful alternative labor positions that can help open the pelvis, encourage optimal baby positioning, shorten labor, reduce pushing time, and support more effective pain management. The sisters also bring up the “3 P’s of Labor” and explain how movement and positioning — beyond the typical flat-on-your-back approach — can make a major difference in your birth experience. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or your next, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and ready to take an active role in your labor journey.

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