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Old Mar 06, 2013, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackPup View Post
Thanks for all your replies.
Blue inanna - someone else said that ( the hands and knees thing) the other day, will have to try it next time. Sitting is a problem. That's when it's worst cos I have to sit a bit funny to still have enough room to breathe.
My midwife also told me that female elephants will surround the laboring one when it time, and they will help nudge rock her hips side to side!

When sitting, try to spread legs and let belly go forward, should give your lungs a bit more space as well.
Thanks for this!
BlackPup