Exploring Optimal Pushing Positions

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, explore the various pushing positions during labor. They emphasize that the best pushing position is the one the mother chooses and feels comfortable in. They discuss the common pushing position of being on your back, its pros and cons, and alternatives like side-lying, hands and knees, and standing positions. They also address how to handle hospital settings with certain expectations of pushing positions, and the importance of a supportive care team and prenatal conversations. The episode provides practical tips on adjusting positions to help with the baby's rotation and the importance of relaxing muscles for effective pushing. Learn more about Hip Shifting & Labor:    • The Importance of Hip Shifting: Hip Stabil...      • Prepare for Birth: Movement Strategies to ...      • Overcome Late Labor Stalls: Essential Move...      • Labor Stalls: Aligning Baby and Pelvis for...      • Magic Moves of Labor: Resolve Stalls with ...   00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 01:08 Understanding Pushing Positions 01:35 Common Pushing Positions and Their Benefits 04:15 Controversy Around Pushing on Your Back 05:40 Provider Preferences and Patient Comfort 14:47 Exploring Different Pushing Positions 19:58 Tools and Techniques for Effective Pushing 25:55 Addressing Pushing Challenges 36:20 Conclusion and Additional Resources ———— 🎉 Grab Your Copy of Training for Two → https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH Your go-to guide for prenatal fitness, birth prep, and postpartum recovery. 👇 Start Preparing for Birth Today 📥 Download our free Birth Prep Circuit Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... 📥 Grab our free Pelvic Floor Prep Guide → https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... Learn how to relax and lengthen your pelvic floor to support a smoother labor and pushing phase. 💻 Explore Our Online Programs: Whether you're pregnant or postpartum—we’ve got you covered with expert-led fitness and education: 🏋🏻‍♀️ Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Programs 🎓 Childbirth + Postpartum Education Courses → https://mamastefit.com 🤱 Just Had a Baby? 📥 Grab our free Postpartum Core Workouts → https://mamastefit.kit.com/core Start reconnecting with your core and feeling strong again—safely and confidently. ——— 📲 Follow Us on Instagram for Daily Tips + BTS   / mamastefit   ——— ✨ Shop Our Favorites: ⚡️ Electrolytes we love → https://drinklmnt.com/mamaste 🌿 Supplements we trust – 20% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://thisisneeded.com/ginaandroxanne 👖 Maternity clothing we actually wear – 10% off with code MAMASTEFIT → https://rstr.co/lovesteady/3500