Pushing on Your Back: What You Need to Know About Birth Positions - 226

In this episode, Hilary discusses the common concern of delivering on your back during childbirth. She advises listeners to talk to their provider about their preferences and highlights the potential reasons why delivering on your back is favored. Hilary also shares insights on alternative positions and the importance of pushing in a comfortable position. Stay tuned for valuable discussions on pregnancy and parenting. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- you need to learn about ALL of the things about birth -- and it's going to help you!  Find it at https://onlineprenatalclass.com Links for you: My post on pushing on your back: https://pregnurse.com/push-back/ Timestamps: 00:00 Physical therapists give conflicting advice to patients. 05:07 Consider different positions for comfortable labor delivery. 06:08 "Join us, review, share, subscribe for growth." Keypoints: Most providers usually deliver patients on their back, so it's important to talk to your provider in advance if you're considering delivering in another position. Providers are best at delivering babies when the mother is on her back, as they are used to supporting the perineum in that position. There are other considerations for delivering on your back, such as emergency situations like shoulder dystocia, which may require getting onto the bed and onto your back to deliver the baby. While it's a great idea to take the pressure off the lower part of the perineum, there are other important considerations to keep in mind. If you want to deliver in a non-traditional position, it's important to discuss it early on with your provider and ensure they are skilled in that position. It's essential to communicate with your provider about delivering in other positions, and some providers may express concerns about potential tearing or complications. Some patients may try different positions during labor but end up feeling most comfortable and effective in delivering on their back. It's crucial for the mother to push in the position where she feels the most comfortable during delivery, whether it's on her back or otherwise. Engaging with the podcast on Instagram can provide an opportunity to share experiences and insights on delivering on your back and interacting with physical therapists or providers. Upcoming episodes will cover topics related to being pregnant after a loss and the importance of getting 4 hours of sleep. Producer: Drew Erickson Keywords: delivering on your back, labor and delivery, childbirth positions, birthing positions, epidural, perineum support, shoulder dysto