First-time mothers feel nervous and anxious about vaginal delivery. They need assistance from qualified non-medical professionals who suggest the best ways to prepare a body for labor and childbirth. An honest piece of advice is to consult an experienced birth doula who can help a mother prepare her delicate body before giving birth to a healthy child. Let’s get a sneak peek into the process.

Baby’s Position

At the onset of labor, the best position for a baby is head down and back facing outwards. In medical terminology, it is called the occipital-anterior (OA) position. When the baby’s back is facing the mother’s back with the head down, it is called the occipital-posterior (OP) position. The water tub exercises recommended by an experienced birth doula may help change the position of a baby for an easy and painless labor.

Alternative Therapies

Holistic pain relief therapies, comprising gentle pelvic or perineal massage, acupressure, aroma therapy, and water relaxation for pain alleviation during labor. In this context, sitting on a birthing ball and tilting your pelvis or moving your body in the shape of ‘number 8’ helps in a quick and easy birthing. Water therapy proves helpful, as staying hydrated relaxes the pelvic and vaginal muscles.

Preparing your Fragile Body

Alongside physical exercise, deep breathing techniques help ease and relax the muscles. As a birthing mother, keep yourself active. It helps you to stay fit, acting as a stress buster. You can also attend antenatal exercise classes with birth & postpartum experts. You can learn optimal vaginal birth positions and holistic workout techniques that improve your muscle strength. Enroll in Yoga classes where you master the tricks of deep breathing and body relaxation.

Conclusion

As an expecting mother, hire an experienced birth doula who assists with physical sessions like squats, tilts, stretches, lunges, and walking sideways on stairs. In Vienna, when you notice your body is preparing for labor during your crucial stage of pregnancy, contact Mona Alkhelewi. She is a registered and certified birth assistant doula helping new moms with safe, easy, and painless delivery.