Engage Baby into the Pelvis | Labor and Delivery Tips | Have a Faster Labor

Movement during labor should be intentional based on where your baby is. At the beginning, we want to open our pelvis at the inlet to help baby descend or engage into our pelvis. This is when we begin to feel more pressure.
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[@anamillon8646]

4:35 opening inlet (early labor) 6:35 opening inlet- side lying (early labor)

[@Milagros_cantero]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO I'M A NULIPARA WITH A C-SECTION, IM 37+5 WEEKS PREGNANT, AND LOOKS LIKE THIS TIME IM GOING TO GIVE BIRTH NATURALLY, YOU EXPLANATION HAD HAVE HELPED SOOO FAR AWAY. MORE LIKE EVEN HUNDRED COURSES ONLINE OR BOOK OF DELIVERY OR LABOR. YOU ARE SO PRICEFUL, YOUR VIDEOS MEAN EVERYTHING THEY ARE GOLD. IM SURE YOU HELPED SO MUCH WOMAN'S AROUND THE WORLD. IM FROM SUDAMERICA WATCHING YOUR VIDEO. SOOO MUCH USEFULL I HOPE GOD BLESS YOUR LIFE AND KEEP USING YOUR SKILLS AND LIFE TO IMPROVES INTO OTHER WOMAN'S LIFE SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU❤❤

[@mayflo9554]

I unknowingly did all this in early labor, that deep squat i did a alot and didn't know i was helping my baby out(4th) it was just relieving in that position I ended up in the bathroom on the toilet b/c i thought i needed to poop 😅 and started pushing her on my knees in the bathroom lol Had her at home b/c birth was mega faster then all my other births!! Unknowingly did all this, just went with how my body was leading me to be most comfortable

[@awerkingmama]

That is so amazing that you listened to your body and did what was comfortable!!

[@lydiafaith3382]

I love this for you! I didn't even realize I was going into labor. Thought I just had to poop! Had my first born at home too in the bath tub. At that point it was decided I could not make it to the hospital but he turned out very healthy and happy. Now I'm bout to give birth again in 9 days. This time I actually plan on having her at home lol

[@Psychologistmama]

@@lydiafaith3382How did it go?

[@ashleymufasa]

I love how informative and straight forward you are. Your videos are so helpful

[@Badgalvevo]

I’ve learned so much watching your videos

[@la54578]

I’m so grateful for your content and voice in this space! I’ve been learning so much about the birthing process even though I don’t yet have a child and there’s not a lot of diverse voices in this space, so your channel is such a breath of fresh air, not to mention is sound and medically supported advise!!! Thank you!

[@awerkingmama]

I am so glad you are learning so much from my content!

[@tracingtheoldworld365]

Thank you for these great videos! This information is priceless

[@richagautam6518]

Very informative

[@SimoneCristina]

this was soo helpful! thank you!

[@avaangelic3849]

Thank you this was so great 🫶🏽

[@momma1208]

I absolutely love you! THANK YOU SO MUCH for blowing apart these unhealthy and unhelpful birthing myths!!!

[@Feeding4rainbow]

With my first pregnancy, my doc had me pushing baby out when baby was -3 (in a position where the inlet was closed). no wonder it took forever and ended up with c-section. Definitely trying these as I’m pregnant again and truly want a vbac!

[@awerkingmama]

Sounds similar to my first experience and I have had 2 VBACs since! How far along are you?!

[@Feeding4rainbow]

@@awerkingmama 36 weeks now! Definitely watching as many labor videos as I can and hoping for the best 🤞

[@jollyjae415]

Let us know pls

[@malayaleemominuk]

Did u succeed???

[@fonjadidi]

Hey just out of interest, did you feel the need to push at that stage? I'm due in 3 weeks :)

[@angarz6310]

Such good quality information! Thanks so much ❤

[@awerkingmama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baybee159]

35 weeks currently with my first! A lot of these things feel so intuitive for me but it’s immensely helpful to understand the Why and Science behind it. It definitely makes me feel empowered and confident! ❤ gracias 🙏🏽

[@awerkingmama]

So excited for you! Love that you are educating yourself and feeling more empowered and confident, you got this mama!

[@VeronicaAngeldust]

It is so helpful 🩷 thank you 🙏🏻

[@awerkingmama]

Glad it was helpful mama!

[@faviannhacastro]

Attempting VBAC, this was helpful

[@awerkingmama]

You got this!!

[@shannongaines4421]

Saving… hope to use this in 10 weeks.

[@hayleyferguson5284]

As a mum of 13 nearly 14, this was a well put together, straightforward video. Well done 🎉

[@awerkingmama]

Thank you so much!

[@kasiekk193]

thank you

[@rebeccaj.m.4720]

I am just wondering who Nobody taught me this with my First ????? You are awesome !!

[@awerkingmama]

seriously! I wish we did a better job of actually educated mamas instead of leaving them hanging. Glad you are here!

[@hamylali8560]

Really helpful

[@awerkingmama]

Glad it helped

[@hamylali8560]

@awerkingmama I'm due in February 😅

[@KingskidAsh]

So that’s why it feels like things are opening up. I’m side lying positing with my knees separated every night.

[@victoriaramsey7421]

me and my boyfriend just recently found out we are pregnant with our first baby and im so excited im looking up every information i can find and this has helped me out alot thankyou

[@awerkingmama]

I would love to help you on this journey! Schedule a free consultation and let's set you up for success! tr.ee/5XsyYfnXQW

[@ToriTheSimmer]

​​@@awerkingmamaThankyou so much for the offer it's really nice of you and I apologize for the late reply but i actually sadly loss my baby to a miscarriage back in august.... but im doing alright trying to work on mysef rightnow a better my health and hope to try again in the future 😣❤

[@MrsBrittanyGold]

Very helpful 💕🙏🏽

[@awerkingmama]

Glad you think so!

[@itsummAbdullah]

your channel is underrated! ❤ from Birmingham.

[@awerkingmama]

Wow, thank you!

[@kamilahspeaks2200]

Agreed!! We LOVE Chanel🫶🏽

[@kocicakocica]

subcribed ! Super informative videos. Im trying for vba2c

[@awerkingmama]

Thank you for being here!!!! I am so proud of you for trying for a VBA2C! When is your due date?

[@kocicakocica]

It will be May

[@joyaltyunisexfashion7211]

Thank you. Please at which week of pregnancy is birthing ball good for use in pregnancy? Can it ever be too early? If used in exercising in early pregnancy, can it possibly cause cervical incompetence?

[@MaZie_Ncube]

Hi how do you know that baby has passed the negative station and has moved to the positive

[@nicolemartin-pz1wl]

What stage of labor do we need to start doing that? I'm only 2 months pregnant

[@Carol-sx6rg]

Your doing such good job 👍👍👍 for me its to late 😉 had both my babys with c section. My 1st didn't come down in the canal. I was fully dialated. I had to stay kn my back with this strip/ band ? On my belly to monitor the baby. After 24 hours of labor i was exhausted. 😢 So after pushing for like a long time i gave in. It really didn't work. And they did a c section. A doula is great i think. My midwife eas not allowed in the hospital to stay with me. That gave me so much stress! It wasnt planned to labor in hospital. Nowadays doula's are more normal and i hope allowed in most hospitals. They are a cery good vocal cord especially ehen your husband is not so talkative ..

[@awerkingmama]

Thank you for your kind words! It is an honor to work with so many mamas and help educate them for their dream birth!

[@harshitajain1519]

Hey how many cm should you consider early labour

[@celesztialbeing]

I was telling the drs I don't want to be flat on my back. They ignored me as I'm in pain and put me flat on my back while I was trying so hard to go on my side.

[@irenegarbo4276]

Wish the camera is placed away farther to show the entire position especially when lying down.

[@nicolegreen2815]

Great advice! I labored fine with baby #3 with no epidural, then I was put on my back to push. That’s when the pain skyrocketed. I will be using these tips this go around with baby #4.

[@awerkingmama]

You got this mama!

[@nicolegreen2815]

@@awerkingmama Baby 4 Arrived 1/14/2024. There was a 10yr gap between my last kid. I was nervous with this labor because I’m 39 now. I watched so many of your videos. This labor I delivered squatting with toes pointed in, I saw in one of your videos, helped open the pelvis and reduced my discomfort! Thank you for making these wonderful videos!

[@crystalanderson7560]

@nicole, so wonderful! So did you have a home birth or a Birthing center?

[@Tay144-fb5qp]

​@@nicolegreen2815 Yes! Thank tge Lord❤ Didnt back labor increases pain.! How long was this labor? Congrats!!

[@nicolegreen2815]

@@crystalanderson7560 Birthing center

[@lezhanaeedge4522]

Came across this video i want to try hands and knees with my first pregnancy should the bed be completely flat or pushed slightly up

[@awerkingmama]

It can go either way. Either have the bed flat and use your hands on have the head of the bed up and rest your head and arms on the top of the bed.

[@marrissarobinson4880]

Question: about how many times a day do you recommend doing these positions? I’m currently 38 wks and 5 days and I’m 2cm dilated but my baby is not engaged according to my midwife.

[@Surprisebaby]

how did it go? was your birth everything you thought it would be?

[@deborahajisafe1400]

Hello. How did you later engage your bby pls?

[@jlaurel91]

Is there a modification that can be done to the deep squat for women who have SPD? I’m trying to get my baby to move further down so I can dilate more and hopefully go into labor but I’m so limited in my movements. I’m also worried about how limited I will be during early/active labor as well and it’s so frustrating because I don’t want to long hard labor or to end up with a C-section!

[@awerkingmama]

If you’re dealing with SPD, I would start with seeing a chiropractor and pelvic floor therapist. I had it and it’s not fun at all.

[@youngxmama2804]

I have REALLY bad SPD as well, im 34 weeks and can barely get out of bed in the morning without my husband helping me. I personally cannot spend 100$ a week on a chiropractor 😅… As for the squat, I would definitely recommend working with a yoga ball!! Yoga ball is our best friend 👍🏻

[@treyevonwilliams5658]

Can the wide squats help if you start at 30weeks?

[@awerkingmama]

Yes they can!

[@elizamagana_]

How do you know when baby is moving stations?

[@awerkingmama]

I have an entire series about this on the channel. Go to the playlists!

[@meganmordecai7321]

Pregnant with my third baby and I've had very traumatic births first baby was on my back legs up didn't help me at all they cut my private parts to get her out and pulled her head second was emergency c section I pray to God I can have a natural water birth mu anxiety is so high the midwives in the UK are terrible and never listen are very rude hopefully I can give birth my way and feel safe thank you for your content I'm learning so much ❤

[@awerkingmama]

I am so glad you are here! I have so much information to help you achieve your dream birth, let's get rid of the trauma! How far along are you? Are you looking for more support during your birth?

[@meganmordecai7321]

I'm 37 weeks now just watching through your videos I'm having a home birth ❤

[@pinkflamingo696]

Had my 20 week scan yesterday and the baby was already engaged in my pelvis. The sonographer encouraged baby out by tipping me backwards on the bed. Should I be worried that baby was already there and should she have left the baby there? Worried that baby was there for good reason and now won't go back in naturally

[@regsabatini]

Hey, you’re halfway there! Baby is going to be moving a lot before the big day, so I wouldn’t worry if they came up. It is a very good sign that he/she is engaging early on! I would just practice all the positions that are good for pregnancy/pre-labor. You’ve got this!

[@lakshmisreekumar1679]

Hi could you please make a video on gbs positive and related topics nor generally covered on google ! Such as water birth with gbs positive, fast labour with gbs positive, when to go into hospital etc.

[@awerkingmama]

These are topics I cover in depth in my Werk Your Birth Program! Are you currently expecting?

[@Salem-cb9kq]

I have the same question too. Did you deliver safe in home

[@letilove1225]

What is gbs positive ?

[@caitlinhanson8631]

​@letilove1225 gbs means group b strep, it's a bacteria that may be in a woman's vagina. when you're pregnant it's protocol to swab for it, the concern is that the baby might get infection from it

[@shesagoddess3592]

Wide squat rock On the toilet Peanut ball lay or rock

[@joannaholden943]

I wish I could labor on the toilet. 😭 My contractions hurt WAY worse when I sit on the toilet. I legit cannot handle contractions while sitting there. I have to wait till after a contraction and then hurry to pee before the next one starts. 😫 I WILL try the squatting and the side lying, tho

[@awerkingmama]

I have heard some clients say that contractions were too painful on the toilet. How far along are you mama?

[@shaniacockerham3563]

I am 39 weeks + 3 days, baby is at a -2 station still I was wondering how long and how often I should do this daily until I go into labor to help encourage her to descend more!?

[@awerkingmama]

You can do these movements daily. Baby will engage when they are ready :)

[@alexandrahollman5777]

Does station mean like how many cm you’re dilated??

[@arivoorhis7651]

@@alexandrahollman5777position of baby inside the belly

[@rosameijering5161]

I would be scared the baby would fall inside the toilet

[@jenny-5093]

Due in 3 days 😟😟🤱🤱

[@esthermighty4807]

Ok

[@androy001]

In my country they dont gice you a choice... u have to push on your back

[@awerkingmama]

this is so not right, I am sorry

[@Fa6mhBj]

You talk so much 😅

[@awerkingmama]

Thankssss :)

[@chanteravogel8856]

It’s an informational video? Kinda the point 🤣

[@Lanurse89]

Loveeeeee the information! Thank you so much🫶🏻 Attempting VBAC, been a little anxious at my 27 weeks so I’m educating myself to release all that🙏🏼

[@awerkingmama]

Mama, you got this! I love that you are educating yourself! What have you been doing to help you prepare for your VBAC?