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Teaching Tips: Birth Balls for Squatting in Labor
Emily Wannenburg Emily Wannenburg

Teaching Tips: Birth Balls for Squatting in Labor

Hey Doula-Sis - We talk a lot about Work Smarter, Not Harder and that goes for labor, too. Using a Birth Ball to support your client’s body in a squat is really useful. Did you know that How and When you squat in labor matters? It’s true! Read on to learn more.

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Partner Support: 5 benefits of “Anchoring” during labor
Childbirth Education, Labor & Birth, Doulas Emily Wannenburg Childbirth Education, Labor & Birth, Doulas Emily Wannenburg

Partner Support: 5 benefits of “Anchoring” during labor

Anchoring during labor involves providing physical, emotional, or mental support to help the birthing person stay focused, calm, and grounded. The birth partner plays a crucial role in this process. This blog shares five benefits of anchoring during labor and why doulas should teach this concept to their birth clients.

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