Positions for Labor and Birth
See photos, video and illustrations of the many choices you have for positioning your body while you labor!
At the end of these lessons you will know about dozens of positions that you may otherwise have never thought of.
These are positions that serve many purposes in labor:
to bring more comfort
to bring baby down
to facilitate changes in baby's position
for pain relief
for rest when you need it
You'll also learn how to effectively put to use what is around you in your birth space: whether it's what is in your home, or how to use the mysterious birthing bed and other parts of the birthing suite at the birth center or hospital.
You will learn positions for all the phases of labor, including the emergence phase. That means learning how to push your baby out in many different ways and positions —don't believe the shows: women do not actually want to be on their back to push their baby out.
Lessons:
- Positions for Early Labor
- Positions for Active Birthing
- Movements in Labor to Position Baby Well
- Birth Ball & Peanut Ball Positions
- The Rebozo
- Positions for Active Labor Phase - using Hydrotherapy
- Positions for Waterbirth (during the Phase before pushing)
- Positions for Transition Phase
- Landbirth Pushing Positions
- Waterbirth Pushing Positions
Ready to learn about the journey that is ahead for you?
I know now that depending on what you see, you may not know all the options that are out there for couples. I will now wholeheartedly endorse midwifery, doulas and your course – not only as a father but as a Paramedic. You have opened these eyes to something that I never would have embraced. I thank you so much for a life changing course and experience.
— Ryan Collyer
Working with Rava in her birth prep course was a gift from God! Rava is extremely talented in what she does as a veteran doula and childbirth educator. Her attention to detail and compassion and love truly made this course a memorable experience! She provided us with essential tools for the unknown laborland experience.
— Amber Hanlon, mother of 3, yoga teacher
These aren't just "prenatal classes". They are so much more. Paul and I want to thank you for enlightening us about the realities of labour and birth. Personally, I feel your course freed my being of many fears I had about the labour and birth experience. Your love of what you do and your commitment to women around you was very inspirational.
— Rosa Malta, architect
Offerings to meet you where you are.
Feel free to slow down. Explore.
Choose what best supports you throughout this time of growing your baby under ten moons.
Water Wisdom for Birth
How to labor using water (hydrotherapy)
and
How to have a waterbirth
1:1 Session with Rava
First session is free
Guided Meditation and Hypnosis Preparation for Childbirth
This audio track program melts stress away at the end of a long day of working and growing your baby within you. And it prepares your mind through hypnosis for childbirth
Not sure what you need yet? Take a look and start wherever feels right.
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