Positions you gave birth in at home on dry land

Greta Chick · Jan 15th, 2011, 18:55 PM

Hi

Following on from my wobbles post, I was wondering what positions and where in your home you gave birth. I was hoping for a waterbirth but it's looking less and less likely so I'm looking for ideas of where to give birth on dry land as I don't want to give birth on my bed (not really sure why, it just doesn't appeal to me, I feel I'd rather be downstairs for some reason).

I gave birth to DS on dry land in the birth centre, I was in a squatted position in front of hubby who was sat on a chair supporting me. I don't really want to do that this time as I couldn't keep pushing myself back up and down and I have spd this time so it'd be too painful on my legs/pelvis to be going up and down all the time.

I've an idea how I'll be comfortable during the first stage, but for the second stage I'm not sure where I'll want to be and I like to have an idea of how things will go before they happen iykwim. I know you can't say "oh yes I'll want to be x y or z." but if I had some ideas to try out before b-day I think it might help me relax about it a bit more.

Thanks in anticipation if anyone can help

xx

NaturalMomma · Jan 15th, 2011, 21:08 PM

I gave birth in my living room standing and squating.

Mervs Mum · Jan 16th, 2011, 04:35 AM

I gave birth on a birth stool in my dining room. My friend laboured till she knew it was 'time' then got on her recliner chair as it was a nice position. All fours is a popular one too - leaning into sofas and footstools.

Bournefree · Jan 16th, 2011, 05:14 AM

It was in water, but I can't see that it would be any different on dry land;
Leaning out over the pool side, (could use a chair, or the sofa) with one leg bent to the side (foot on the floor), and the other with my knee on the floor. I could be semi upright, and have my legs spread a bit when I wanted, and sway, swoosh and rise up and down a bit using my thighs.
XxX

freckleonear · Jan 16th, 2011, 10:05 AM

During the last hour of labour I was mainly sitting on my birth ball in the sitting room. For pushing, I alternated between standing and kneeling with my arms on the back or seat of the sofa for support.

Bournefree · Jan 16th, 2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bournefree

It was in water, but I can't see that it would be any different on dry land;
Leaning out over the pool side, (could use a chair, or the sofa) with one leg bent to the side (foot on the floor), and the other with my knee on the floor. I could be semi upright, and have my legs spread a bit when I wanted, and sway, swoosh and rise up and down a bit using my thighs.
XxX

Thought I'd add my artists (I use the word very loosely!) impression!
Hahaha!
xXx

Mervs Mum · Jan 16th, 2011, 13:13 PM

looks like an episode of Columbo!!

Anababe · Jan 16th, 2011, 15:08 PM

Love the picture!!

I have no idea about positions I haven't thought about it as I'm hoping to be in the pool but I guess I'll just go with whatever feels right at the time if I have to get out of the pool for any reason.. on all fours sounds like the most comfortable I would think. x

chuck · Jan 16th, 2011, 15:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bournefree

Thought I'd add my artists (I use the word very loosely!) impression!
Hahaha!
xXx

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH

Thats put a smile on my face!

Jenniflower · Jan 16th, 2011, 16:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bournefree

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bournefree

It was in water, but I can't see that it would be any different on dry land;
Leaning out over the pool side, (could use a chair, or the sofa) with one leg bent to the side (foot on the floor), and the other with my knee on the floor. I could be semi upright, and have my legs spread a bit when I wanted, and sway, swoosh and rise up and down a bit using my thighs.
XxX

Thought I'd add my artists (I use the word very loosely!) impression!
Hahaha!
xXx

Jan 15th, 2011, 18:55 PM	#1
Greta Chick Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 395	Positions you gave birth in at home on dry land Hi Following on from my wobbles post, I was wondering what positions and where in your home you gave birth. I was hoping for a waterbirth but it's looking less and less likely so I'm looking for ideas of where to give birth on dry land as I don't want to give birth on my bed (not really sure why, it just doesn't appeal to me, I feel I'd rather be downstairs for some reason). I gave birth to DS on dry land in the birth centre, I was in a squatted position in front of hubby who was sat on a chair supporting me. I don't really want to do that this time as I couldn't keep pushing myself back up and down and I have spd this time so it'd be too painful on my legs/pelvis to be going up and down all the time. I've an idea how I'll be comfortable during the first stage, but for the second stage I'm not sure where I'll want to be and I like to have an idea of how things will go before they happen iykwim. I know you can't say "oh yes I'll want to be x y or z." but if I had some ideas to try out before b-day I think it might help me relax about it a bit more. Thanks in anticipation if anyone can help xx

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Jan 15th, 2011, 21:08 PM	#2
NaturalMomma Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,601	I gave birth in my living room standing and squating.

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,581	I gave birth on a birth stool in my dining room. My friend laboured till she knew it was 'time' then got on her recliner chair as it was a nice position. All fours is a popular one too - leaning into sofas and footstools.
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Jan 16th, 2011, 05:14 AM	#4
Bournefree Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,437	It was in water, but I can't see that it would be any different on dry land; Leaning out over the pool side, (could use a chair, or the sofa) with one leg bent to the side (foot on the floor), and the other with my knee on the floor. I could be semi upright, and have my legs spread a bit when I wanted, and sway, swoosh and rise up and down a bit using my thighs. XxX

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freckleonear Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 4,109	During the last hour of labour I was mainly sitting on my birth ball in the sitting room. For pushing, I alternated between standing and kneeling with my arms on the back or seat of the sofa for support.

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,581	looks like an episode of Columbo!!
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Anababe Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corby, Northants Posts: 3,279	Love the picture!! I have no idea about positions I haven't thought about it as I'm hoping to be in the pool but I guess I'll just go with whatever feels right at the time if I have to get out of the pool for any reason.. on all fours sounds like the most comfortable I would think. x

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