Positioning for Labour and Birth

Using gravity, movement, and instinct to support birth

Positioning during labour and birth has a profound impact on comfort, labour progress, and how effectively your baby moves through the pelvis. Traditional cultures around the world have long used upright, forward-leaning positions to support birth. Modern research increasingly confirms what women have always known instinctively: movement and upright positions help labour work better.

This handout explores practical positions for each stage of labour and how to use them safely and confidently.