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When you want to give labour a little nudge forward, sitting on the toilet can do just that! Mommas can relax into a natural squat position, and allow their pelvic muscles can relax and open, and gravity can work at moving baby down. Sitting backwards can also give your partner access to apply counter pressure and will often take some pressure off the sacrum for mommas having back labour. ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #homebirth #themonochromaticlens #theemotionalartist #labour #naturalbirth #birthpositions #bnw_magic #whynothome #birth @birthofamama @thebirthnarrative @homesweethomebirth @humanbirthproject @bcmidwives @indiebirth (at Victoria, British Columbia)

#tbt One year ago today, my water broke! I had gotten glass in my foot (my very swollen foot) and Paul was attempting to get it out, and I was trying to get into a more comfortable position and pop! I thought I peed my pants! I didn't have Jack until the next evening, but this was the beginning! #jackbrennan #homebirth #whynothome #birthwithoutfear