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Epidural Positioning Guide
Epidural anesthesia doesn't have to mean flat-on-your-back labor. This guide walks through side-lying release, peanut-ball positions, throne, tucked side-lying, and rotation-friendly positions that keep the pelvis mobile and baby descending even when you can't stand.
EpiduralLabor
What's inside
- Side-lying with peanut ball — three variations
- Throne, tucked, and flying-cowgirl positions in bed
- Rotation strategies for OP or asynclitic babies with an epidural
- How often to switch positions and why
Use it when
- You've had or are planning an epidural
- Labor has stalled and you can't get out of bed
- Baby is OP and you want to keep encouraging rotation
Educational only. This handout supports informed conversations with your care team — it doesn't diagnose or replace clinical care. LlaMamma is not affiliated with ACOG, WHO, or Cochrane; those organizations are cited as evidence sources.
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