In labour? GO FOR A WEE!

Did you know it’s really important to go for a wee in labour? Want to know why? 🚽 emptying your bladder prevents it from being full and obstructing baby’s descent through the pelvis, which can slow down labour 🚽 the position seated on the toilet is a really good birthing position, encouraging your pelvic floor to relax and encouraging upright and open positions 🚽 the bathroom equals privacy! Feeling observed and disturbed can slow down labour, and disappearing to the toilet can provide the privacy needed for the release of oxytocin Did you find birthing on the toilet helpful? Share your story below!