@dr.maehughes: Do you have to push in the lithotomy position? 🤔 ❌ You actually do not have to push in the lithotomy position, it is simply the most commonly taught position during childbirth! But evidence continues to show that the lithotomy is not the best position to push in. ➡️ In fact, evidence shows women who push in a lithotomy position are at increased risk for: - forceps/vacuum use - perineal tears - episiotomies - C-section delivery - longer pushing phases (Walker et al. 2012) This is why as a pelvic floor physical therapist, I want to teach you a variety of non-lithotomy pushing positions so that you can have a smoother birth! doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1675-5 #childbirtheducation #laborprep #thirdtrimester #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy

Dr. Mae Hughes, DPT

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