There are several positions that you can adopt during labour. For both the dilation and during pushing, you should try to find a position that you feel comfortable with. The KNOV (Royal Dutch Organization of Midwives) has developed a number of leaflets in preparation for childbirth. One of these leaflets discusses all postures.
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Examples of ways you can give birth:
If you already know in advance how you plan to give birth, discuss this with us. We advise you not to get too attached to that, because you never know in advance how you will feel at the moment of delivery and what you like then. In principle, you can give birth with us the way you want. If we have a reason why we advise against or recommend a certain attitude, we will also explain this to you.
