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How to encourage baby into an optimal position prenatally: Learn
the concepts of Active Birth = a moving mom is a moving baby.
Increase the angle between the mom's spine and the front of the
pelvis by forward leaning, ideally with more than 90 degrees
between the abdomen and the knees Upright positions with knees
lower than hips, such as knee stool and pillow under butt Left to
right belly stroking Swimming, yoga, chiropractic adjustments,
acupressure Avoid reclining positions, long car trips, crossing
your legs, deep squatting after 36 weeks How to correct
mal-positions during labor: Remember the clockwise rotation of the
baby Remember the laws of gravity, back/spine is the heaviest part
of the baby Avoid Artificial Rupture Of Membranes (AROM) Altering
the level of mom's hips by asymme...
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0805: Labor Positions 1 Wed, 0812: Massage Techniques and Touch
Therapy Wed, 0819: Breath and Vocalization and Co-Vocalization Wed,
0826: Situational Practice 1 SEPTEMBER DATES: Wed, 0902: Relaxation
and Visualizations Tues, 0908: Labor Positions 2 Tues, 0915:
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Tues, 0922: Labor Tools ampamp Techniques: Using the Birth Ball,
Robozo Techniques, Hot ampamp Cold Packs, Hydrotherapy Tues, 0929:
Restorative Positions and Comfort for The Birth Partner
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