Show Notes
0:55 – The waitlist for Anita’s Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop is open NOW!
1:45 – Anita welcomes us to the podcast and introduces today’s subject
3:40 – Upright vs reclined birthing positions – what happens to your pelvis in these positions?
6:08 – Anita goes over the different phases of labour, as well as reminders and expectations for each
9:17 – Anita details some simple things to do to prepare for labour – focusing on labour positions (and how to approach them)
21:32 – Anita shares a tool and upright positions that can come in handy if you choose an epidural
24:45 – Anita gets into some side lying, gravity-neutral positions to consider for birthing
27:00 – Anita digs into the partner role in all of this – including specific things they can do to support their birthing partner!
31:47 – Anita emphasizes the importance of practice in preparation
32:56 – Anita wraps up the episode and shares a couple of additional resources