More from CafeMom: This Viral Balloon ‘Birth’ Video is the Most Accurate Portrayal of Labor Ever
Dr. Diana Ramos, OB/GYN and Co-Chair of the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHC), confirms this, but says there are some exceptions. She tells CafeMom, “…Dancing/walking in early labor may provide relief. But if they if they are in active labor, and have an epidural that does not allow them to be standing, dancing/walking is not possible. Also, if there is a medical complication, such as elevated blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) walking/dancing may not be indicated. I would encourage making a joint decision with their healthcare providers that takes into consideration their specific obstetric needs.”
Clearly, this particular mom had her doctor’s approval.
title: “This Doctor Helping A Mom Dance Through Labor Is The Hero We Need Right Now” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Vicki Bruner”
More from CafeMom: This Viral Balloon ‘Birth’ Video is the Most Accurate Portrayal of Labor Ever
Dr. Diana Ramos, OB/GYN and Co-Chair of the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative (PCHHC), confirms this, but says there are some exceptions. She tells CafeMom, “…Dancing/walking in early labor may provide relief. But if they if they are in active labor, and have an epidural that does not allow them to be standing, dancing/walking is not possible. Also, if there is a medical complication, such as elevated blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) walking/dancing may not be indicated. I would encourage making a joint decision with their healthcare providers that takes into consideration their specific obstetric needs.”
Clearly, this particular mom had her doctor’s approval.
