A squatting while pushing PSA

smilelari · August 2011

Some people below said that they didn't squat because their legs wouldn't have supported them. In most hospitals, you can arrange the beds to help support you while you squat. I'm about to be really brave and post a pic of how I managed to squat for over an hour...

I only got up off my rump when I needed to and rested as much as I could

monkeyqueen · August 2011

Also, if you have really nice nurses (and a DH), they will hold your legs. I don't have a pic (I like the OP pic, that's great), but I held on to the bar and the nurse and DH supported my legs......I even did this with my 2 nd birth. I had an epidural for that one due to a ridiculously early urge to push when I was 3cm..... It was nice to still be able to push while squatting, even though I had an epidural.

Corbin30 · August 2011

Excellent point! Those beds can do some pretty awesome things! And I just love the picture.

sschwege · August 2011

I had no idea!!! Good to know! Awesome pic by the way, thanks for posting!

Tigerlilym15 · August 2011

I tried the above and also I tried squatting next the bed (feet on the floor) while leaning forward/resting my arms on the bed for support. I also tried squatting backwards on the bed (like the pic only facing backwards) and leaning on about 50 pillows for support.

JKB1986 · August 2011

Thank you very much. The picture was extremely helpful!!

tokenhoser · August 2011

I was pushing mostly on my hands and knees, but they also adjusted the bed to support me and give my doctor good access to the baby. The bottom of the bed lowered, and part of it broke away. Most hospitals have the equipment - sometimes you have to push to really get it used!

Germanwife2b · August 2011

I adore this picture! Thank you for sharing!

StacieJane · August 2011

I think this picture is wonderful. I love the feeling of anticipation that's oozing from it! I just want to say, "oh, you're so close, mama! You can do it!"

ridesbuttons · August 2011

What a fantastic picture.

Corbin30 · August 2011

I love the two people leaned waaaaay over to peek. It's cute.

MaybeMore · August 2011

Every labor was different. I was so high with my first (natural endorphins) that I was just about having halluciantions. I could not manage to coordinate my hands well enough to hold my baby--rather than him just lying on me--for about 20 minutes after I got him! Managing my legs under these circumstances would have been impossible. I pushed for about 30 min total.

I black out when I push without oxygen. Apparently, they never noticed with my first, and I didn't realize there was anything you can fdo about it, so it wasn't until by second, when I was being yelled at for letting up too soon, that I snarled back, "THAT'S BECAUSE I'M BLACKING OUT!" that I got O2. With that, the edges of the world only go kinda gray instead of tmy entire vision going totally black with each push. But that's still not so great for being a position from which you can fall any direction!

(He was a preemie, and they had to work on him for a couple of minutes before giving him to me. Apparently, they weren't that concerned because they immediately left the room, and then I realized I had to pee DESPERATELY and had no way of getting to the potty in my shakey state with a baby in my arms! I think I did more yelling AFTER the delivery to try to get someone's attention. DH had left before everyone else to find a bathroom of his own, and I didn't realize I'd be alone.)

Temp76535187505890 · August 2011

Corbin30:
I love the two people leaned waaaaay over to peek. It's cute.

I love it too! They seem to be thinking "hey, what's going on down there??"

smilelari · August 2011

ArmyQM:
Corbin30:
I love the two people leaned waaaaay over to peek. It's cute.
I love it too! They seem to be thinking "hey, what's going on down there??"

That's my doula and my husband

FyshWyfe · August 2011

Awesome pic!

KateLouise · August 2011

Thanks for posting.

I don't think my hospital had the birthing bar or that the beds were that flexible.

One birth centre here though does have birth slings which look fantastic to me.

beautiflaw · August 2011

thank you thank you thank you!!!

now your picture is making me rethink not having any photography during the birth....

McAllie5 · August 2011

That's an awesome pic!

I labored on the bed when it was in a similar position. It was really nice to sit up like that. I had no idea before my labor that the beds could do that; it was cool.

JessieJH · August 2011

Thank you for sharing that picture. It really captures an amazing moment- you can just feel the excitement in the room. :-) Plus, I had no idea those beds could do that!

epona3 · August 2011

Love this!!! You look so strong!

I used a birthing stool for at least half of my pushing phase, and it helped support me a lot, too.

lizzyinflorence · August 2011

This is a fabulous picture -- love everything about it! Thank you for the PSA. I wanted to squat while pushing with my twins, but my hospital didn't have the equipment (they said). However, they did let me push while on my side semi-propped up. It worked well, but this time I would love to try it your way.

HisMrs07 · August 2011

That's an awesome pic! thanks for sharing!!

rubycitrine · August 2011

Your photo is an inspiration. I hope you don't mind, but I saved it to show my OB as an option for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

smilelari · August 2011

rubycitrine:
Your photo is an inspiration. I hope you don't mind, but I saved it to show my OB as an option for me. Thanks so much for sharing.

No problem

Jason'swife · August 2011

I love that pic.

FordFalcor · September 2011

smilelari:
Some people below said that they didn't squat because their legs wouldn't have supported them. In most hospitals, you can arrange the beds to help support you while you squat. I'm about to be really brave and post a pic of how I managed to squat for over an hour...
I only got up off my rump when I needed to and rested as much as I could

This is exactly how I pushed- it was so comfortable and effective. Great picture!

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