In today’s episode, Anita is talking with us specifically about using gravity in labour. What does that mean? How do you practice? Through her pelvic health physiotherapy expertise and anecdotes from her own births, Anita will walk us through things to keep in mind, why it’s helpful, and ways to practice with your partner!

If you are pregnant, planning on being pregnant, or support pregnant clients or loved ones - this is a great episode to tune into!

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Resources and References 

• Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop - Waitlist
• Anita’s Bump To Birth Method - on demand!
• Anita on Instagram @holistichealthphysio
• @tobirthandbeyondpodcast on Instagram

Show Notes 

0:55 - The waitlist for Anita’s Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop is open NOW!

1:45 - Anita welcomes us to the podcast and introduces today’s subject

3:40 - Upright vs reclined birthing positions - what happens to your pelvis in these positions?

6:08 - Anita goes over the different phases of labour, as well as reminders and expectations for each

9:17 - Anita details some simple things to do to prepare for labour - focusing on labour positions (and how to approach them)

21:32 - Anita shares a tool and upright positions that can come in handy if you choose an epidural

24:45 - Anita gets into some side lying, gravity-neutral positions to consider for birthing

27:00 - Anita digs into the partner role in all of this - including specific things they can do to support their birthing partner!

31:47 - Anita emphasizes the importance of practice in preparation

32:56 - Anita wraps up the episode and shares a couple of additional resources