A one day course for midwives, and other birth professionals. It examines the biomechanics of the pelvis through labour, the physiology of birth, more effective diagnosis of malposition and techniques to help the pelvis and baby move into better positions for birth. The insights offered are especially powerful in cases of obstructed Labour but are also highly effective in helping most labouring women have a more comfortable and easier birth

Course Content

• Definition of malposition & Statistics & birth outcomes.
• Applying Biomechanics to Birth including, anatomy and & physiology, causes of malposition who is at risk and why and how to recognise it.
• Practical techniques include optimal birth positions, the use of rebozo and positions to help labour progress such as forward leaning inversion, side lying release, abdominal lift, modified Sim’s position, birth balls and peanut balls
• Techniques to improve diagnosis of suboptimal positions
• Other helpful strategies that support physiological birth,
• Empowering midwifery and challenging the status quo
• Research and evidence,
• Communication, and consent & documentation

Find out more here: https://www.optimalbirth.co.uk/index.php