15 | Birth Positions - What is the Best Labour Position? Is it Bad To Give Birth on My Back? How Can I Prevent Tearing During my Delivery? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

15 | Birth Positions - What is the Best Labour Position? Is it Bad To Give Birth on My Back? How Can I Prevent Tearing During my Delivery?

from STRONG AND NOURISHED WOMEN | Improve Your Pelvic Health, Get Fit, Prevent Injury, Feel Confident · host Lauren Gadjovich - Pelvic Physical Therapist, CSCS, Prenatal and Postnatal Coach

Are you pregnant and wanting to prepare for birth? Do you want to know what positions Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists recommend for birth?Wondering the best way to prevent tearing? In this episode, I share the best birth positions to support labor, reduce discomfort and tearing, and help your body work with the natural process of childbirth.Whether you're planning your first birth or looking for a different experience this time around, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and physically prepared for labor and delivery.In this episode, you'll learn:The most effective birth positions for labor and deliveryHow different positions may impact comfort and labor progressionTips to potentially reduce tearing during birthHow to use a pregnancy ball safely and effectivelySimple pregnant exercises at home to help you prepare for laborRelated Episodes: ⁠11 | Breathing Strategies to Practice for Birth - Prepare for Labour and Pushing⁠⁠6 | What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Discover What Makes Pelvic Floor PTs Experts⁠Contact: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Connect: ⁠⁠⁠www.movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@movementalitypt.com⁠⁠⁠Next Steps:Get a personalized plan and 1:1 support to help with your pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and conditioning goals. Book an appointment with me  for pelvic floor physical therapy and strength and condtitioning at ⁠⁠⁠https://movementalitypt.embodiaapp.com/patient_portal/online_bookings/1256⁠⁠

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