Being upright and moving freely throughout the birthing process helps you work with gravity and respond to your body’s cues to bring the baby down and out.

➜ Upright positions include: standing, squatting, kneeling upright and on hands-and-knees. You can be supported by a partner and/or use props like a birth ball or a stool.

➜ Being upright can increase your pelvic space by 30%.

➜ Allow stronger, more effective pressure waves, shorter birthing time and less intense sensations.