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Birth planning
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Most women with Pelvic Instability can have a successful vaginal
delivery. In some exceptional, severe cases caesarean section may be
an option. Discuss your needs with your obstetrician, midwife and
physiotherapist. For more information on labour and birth positions
look at the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's
Health, UK in the resources and references sections of this website
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Consider asking more than one person to be part of your birth
support team to enable you to use different positions
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Consider using a TENS machine & other non-pharmacological pain
relief modes
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If
hiring electric recliner organise for it to go the hospital (or use
one there) as may be helpful in labour (especially the type with air
cushions, gives the ability to rock in a very stable supported
position)
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Consider writing a simple birth plan with information about your
condition for the benefit of the staff that will be looking after
you – may include a letter from the physiotherapist
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Discuss with your care-giver options which avoid spreading the legs
and separating the pelvis more than is comfortable (you can measure
this gap when not in labour)
Click
HERE for an example
birth plan used by one of our members
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