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Labor positions
Standing, walking and swaying
Rocking
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Lunging
Kneeling
Squatting
On hands and knees
Lying on your side
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Rocking
Leaning forward
Lunging
Kneeling
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On hands and knees
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On hands and knees
Don't be embarrassed to get on your hands and knees during labor. Try it in bed or on a floor mat. You'll take pressure off your spine, which might ease back pain. Leaning forward in this position also can open your pelvis. A hands-and-knees position might boost your baby's oxygen supply too. To give your arms a break, lower your shoulders to the bed or floor mat and place your head on a pillow.
