The toilet is commonly referred to as the “dilation station” in the labor world!
The reason being is that when we are more relaxed, our cervix can more easily dilate as baby presses down on the cervix with contractions.
So, why does the toilet seem to cause more dilation? Because we have been conditioned to relax on the toilet our entire lives!
If you are feeling tension or having trouble relaxing, try sitting on the toilet during your birth! Let’s explore three of our tips to use the toilet as a labor comfort tool!
3 Tips to Use the Toilet During Labor
The toilet is one of those labor comfort tools we know will likely be available regardless of your birth location. But the props available to support laboring on the toilet may vary.
Here are our three tips to use the toilet during labor:
Use a squatty potty or stool to elevate the feet to help relax the pelvic floor.
Change positions on the toilet to expose your back for your partner to apply comfort measures.
Turn off the lights to set the labor mood in the bathroom!
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