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Why Walcher’s position (I know, it looks intense)

First - the image is from @the.expert.doula ♥️

Things to know:
This position helps baby engage into the pelvis - which is usually the hang up when “baby won’t come down.” It’s basically using gravity to pull the pelvis open (the inlet/front to back portion of pelvis) so baby can get in there! It can be uncomfortable, so most typically only do it for about 3 contractions.

You essentially scoot all the way down to the end of the bed, I like tucking a rolled up towel under your bum/sacrum a bit, and then let the legs dangle.

Notes ⬇️
This isn’t for pregnancy, nor is it for when baby is low.

You want to use this position with good, laboring, strong contractions that are trying to move baby down — but baby won’t come down.

This isn’t a first choice for engagement - usually it’s more of something to try if other stuff hasn’t worked!

Only a couple contractions in this position - it’s NOT something to maintain for too long.

(For the mamas baby prepping - comment 3PACK and I’ll send you my third trimester guide to for birth planning, prepping, and bag packing)!

Anyone use this or try it? It looks intense, but I HAVE seen this be the move that gets babies to come down and honestly, potentially avoid that cesarean for failure to progress or failure to descend!