Birthing Toolkit: Labour Positions That Help Labour Progress

Practical, body-based techniques to support a more efficient labour.

Long, exhausting labours aren’t just about pain tolerance.
Often, it’s about position, alignment, and how the baby moves through the pelvis.

$220

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This class focuses on how to use your body (and gravity) to support labour progress, reduce unnecessary stalling, and help things move along more smoothly.

This is not a childbirth theory class.
It’s a hands-on toolkit for labour.

Best taken from 28 weeks of pregnancy onwards

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When labour stalls, parents are often told to “wait and see”

What we commonly see:

• Long early labour with little progress

• Strong contractions but slow dilation

• Exhaustion setting in early

• Interventions being suggested because labour isn’t progressing

Many of these situations are influenced by:

• Maternal position

• Pelvic mechanics

• Baby’s position and descent

Small changes in how you move, rest, and labour can make a meaningful difference.

This class is about helping labour work with your body

You’ll learn:

• Which positions can encourage better cervical dilation

• How upright, forward-leaning, and asymmetric positions use gravity effectively

• How certain positions can help rotate a baby who is poorly positioned

• When rest is helpful — and when movement matters more

• How partners can support positioning without guessing

This is practical, guided, and immediately usable in labour.

What You’ll

Learn

Birthing Toolkit covers:

1. The mechanics of labour (simply explained)

• How the pelvis changes shape in different positions

• Why lying flat can slow labour

• How baby position affects progress

2. Labouring positions for different stages

• Early labour: conserving energy while encouraging progress

• Active labour: positions that support descent and rotation

• Second stage: working with pushing reflexes and gravity

3. Using movement strategically

• When to walk, sway, squat, or lean

• When to rest — without stalling labour

• How to alternate positions effectively

4. Partner-supported positioning

• Counter-pressure, rebozo-style support, and hands-on guidance

• How partners can assist without overwhelming the labouring parent

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This class is especially helpful if you:

• Want to reduce the risk of prolonged or stalled labour

• Prefer practical tools over theory-heavy classes

• Want clear guidance on what to do during labour

• Are planning a vaginal birth and want to support labour progress naturally

This class is not a full childbirth education course and does not replace medical care.

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Position is one of the few things you can actively influence in labour

You can’t control:

• When labour starts

• How long each contraction lasts

• Whether interventions are offered

But you can influence:

• How your pelvis opens

• How gravity assists labour

• How efficiently your body works with contractions

This class gives you options — not promises.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this guarantee a shorter labour?

  No. Birth isn’t predictable. But positioning can support more efficient labour progress and reduce unnecessary stalling.

• Can I still use these positions if I plan an epidural?

  Many positions can be adapted and we’ll discuss realistic options.

• Is this suitable for second-time parents?

  Yes, especially if your previous labour was long or stalled.

• I have already attended the Holistic Childbirth Prep course - Am I eligible for a discount for this course?

  Yes! Please connect with us for the discount code.

What our clients say

You don’t need more information. You need usable tools.

This class focuses on what helps labour move forward, calmly, practically, and safely.

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