Squatting during labor helps tilt the uterus and pelvis forward which can help get the baby into proper alignment for birth. It also strengthens the intensity of the contractions while relieving back pressure. Squatting also helps relax and stretch the pelvic floor muscles while giving your baby a straighter route through a wider passage. When you squat the leg bones act like a lever to widen your pelvic outlet by as much as 20- 30 percent. Not to mention you also use the help of gravity. All this helps encourage a more rapid decent and shorter pushing phase. Photo by Kayla Gonzales
Rock those squats in birth
