In this episode Mel takes you through the research and historical background behind the use of a bed and laying down during labour and birth. Is this where you imagine yourself giving birth? If so, this episode is for you. There are also lots of tips to avoid getting trapped on the bed and strategies for women and midwives to overcome systematic powers that direct labour to the bed.

Time stamps

00:00 Intro and episode summary

06:39 History of how women used to give birth

13:24 the admission process that subconsciously directs you to the bed

19:03 why be off the bed in labour and birth?

22:33 The impact of birth positioning

24:22 Using laying down positions to your advantage

27:31 Optimal positioning for women with epidural

28:28 The lithotomy position

33:50 Some other tid bits

35:02 Wrap up

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