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Lowering yourself from hands-and-knees can help ease the physical and emotional intensity of labour. It is also used to take pressure off of the back and may help shift a baby to a more favourable position. You may find it eases back labour.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and GynecologyJoLynn Montgomery PA - Family Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology & JoLynn Montgomery PA - Family Medicine
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