Lamaze Magazine 2009

Cons | requires a strong partner | may be tiring for both of you Sitting on toilet pros | Helps relax perineum | You get used to an open-leg position and pelvic pressure | Uses gravity Cons | Pressure from toilet seat may be uncomfortable Sitting pros | Good for resting | Uses gravity | Can be used with continuous electronic fetal monitoring Cons | may not be possible if you have high blood pressure Squatting pros | encourages rapid descent | Uses gravity | may increase rotation of baby | allows freedom to shift your weight for comfort | allows excellent perineal access | excellent for fetal circulation | may increase pelvis diameter by as much as 2 centimeters | requires less bearing-down effort | Descent is encouraged by the position | Your thighs keep baby well aligned Cons | often tiring | Sometimes hard for health-care provider to hear fetal heart tones | may be hard for you to assist in birth if you wish to do so Side-lying pros | Helps get oxygen to the baby | Good resting position | Helpful if you have elevated blood pressure | Fine with epidural things to try The following comfort measures may help you through your labor: Gentle massage Your favorite music | Hydrotherapy | T alking – especially | | | | | | | if you’re fearful of pain or even your impending parenthood A romatherapy A bath or shower I ce and heat treatment V isualization D ancing or rhythmic movements Side-lying Sitting Squatting with partner lamaze maGazINe 2009 15 lamaze.orG http://www.lamaze.org

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Lamaze Magazine 2009 Contents Essential Lamaze for Pregnancy Making Connections Body Beautiful Birth Day, Your Way Mother Knows Best Essential Lamaze for Birth Supporting Cast Labor Day Position Statement Comfort Zone Intervention Intelligence The Waiting Game Essential Lamaze for Parenting Nursing School Reality Check Sleep Tight Unforgettable

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