We've all seen the movies of birth, people laying on their backs, knees up, red-faced pushing. Giving birth on your back might not be the best position...

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Having a Doula present to support you and any labor partners can increase your chances of faster labor. The constant attention from a Doula during labor can help you move from position to position during labor to help move that baby down and out.

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Upright positions can be the optimal position to labor and birth a baby. Learn more about the pelvis by reading some of the following articles.

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• The Evidence on: Birthing Positions

• Healthy Birth Practice #5: Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back and Follow Your Body’s Urge to Push