In the Confident Birthing Childbirth Class, we learn this comfort measure early and repeat it, building layer upon layer of information in several classes, so birth partners can feel not only comfortable in doing it but also clear about their intention while doing it. For some visual recognition, below are some examples of the double hip squeeze (as well as direct pressure) being practiced in class.
Here are just some of the positions you can do the double-hip squeeze in while in labor (or even in late pregnancy since much of the mobility of the pelvis is already felt and may be contributing some discomfort for mom). Try it! She might really appreciate a little relief from all that pregnancy pressure.
standing leaning over...
