The Biomechanics of Birth

Move Your Body to Move Your Baby!

In this conversation, I chat with midwife Molly O'Brien about why understanding the biomechanics of birth is so crucial for optimizing positioning and labor for moms.

We also dive into the challenges midwives face within a medicalized birth system and why we need more options for physiological birth. It’s all about shifting the focus back to movement, trusting the body, and making informed decisions.

A few key takeaways?

The freedom to move during labor, the importance of evidence-based birth education, and knowing when to say no to interventions.

Molly and I also talk about how every birth is unique and why midwives should support women’s individual choices. We share thoughts on how music can be a game-changer during labor and the need to create a supportive environment.

Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of the challenges midwives face when advocating for more natural birth options and how crucial it is to give parents the right information. Ultimately, we explore how we can shift the current medical model of care to empower women to make the choices that are best for them.

Enjoy the full episode below: