Labor Support: How to do a double hip squeeze

The double hip squeeze is a key tool in your labor support tool box. The double hip squeeze provides counter-pressure on the hips during labor. This can be done during a contraction.

A VERY IMPORTANT note, once the contraction starts, you will want to maintain your position and pressure for the duration of the contraction. Modifications can cause the laboring woman a lot of discomfort. So remember, providing counter-pressure offers pain relief, releasing counter-pressure during a contraction allows pain to come rushing back in.


The double hip squeeze is a doula go to for helping a laboring woman cope with the intensity of contractions. This is just one of many coping techniques that we teach partners in our Positioning and Natural Labor Coping Class.

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