The Mason Method for Natural Childbirth

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The human body can only endure 45 units of pain, but at birth a woman can endure up to 57 units of pain, equivalent to 20 fractures at a time.
Never tell a woman she can't. Remember that only she could dance with two hearts and breathe with four lungs.
Only she could carry the weight of two worlds in her belly and give birth to life.
Don't tell her she's not capable, she's capable of everything!
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Great birthing positions to try in a hospital setting.

Ever thought about how giving birth lying down is kinda...counterproductive? The birth canal curves upwards when you lie down, so you're going against gravity. Birthing on your back can make labor last longer because the body has to work much harder to eject the baby. It constricts blood vessels, meaning baby and mother won't receive the optimum levels of blood & oxygen. It also makes you more prone to tearing, and is typically more painful than birthing in an intuitive position. Your pelvis isn’t given the opportunity to open to its fullest capacity, and makes it harder for babies in non-optimal birthing positions to rotate or switch to better positions - which can lead to a need for medical intervention.
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There are a number of positions to give birth in that are better for both mommy and baby. Unfortunately, hospitals sometimes have a habit of telling birthers that they “can’t” deliver a baby in any position besides on their backs. DON’T LISTEN. Request the squat bar. Adjust the bed to your liking. Switch to a side-lying position. Do what feels COMFORTABLE and - most importantly - follow your body’s lead.
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Great visual!

Truth! Solid advice! 👍🏼

With the zipper.

Truth!

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