HELPFUL POSITIONS DURING LABOUR AND DELIVERY
Pain can often be eased to some degree simply by adopting different positions. For example, most people who suffer from backache find that certain positions are more comfortable than others. The same applies during labour. Trying different postures and positions can be very helpful, both with and without pharmacological pain relief.
Useful positions during the first stage (or dilatation phase) of labour
Useful positions during the second stage (or the bearing down and delivery phase) of labour.
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