The squat usually occurs faster than other types of delivery, as the squat position expands the pelvis more than other positions and relaxes the muscles in the area, making it easier for the baby to exit.
This delivery is only suitable for women who have had a healthy pregnancy and the baby has returned. Another advantage of the squat is that it can be performed under the effect of epidural anesthesia and the presence of an accompanying companion, such as an escort or a doula.
- Pregnant women who wish to have a squat birth should invest in this position during pregnancy.
- So that muscles and hips can adapt and expand gradually.
- To facilitate the work.
The main advantages of squatting are
In addition, the squat position promotes greater expansion of the pelvis, making it easier for the baby to exit.
For this delivery to be successful, it is important that the woman is healthy, has not had pregnancy-related diseases, that her legs are strong enough, and that she has good flexibility so that the position can be easily supported.
In addition, it is recommended that the woman be anesthetized with a type of epidural anesthesia that allows her to move her legs. Know what the epidural is, when it’s indicated, and what the risks are.
The squat position is contracted in situations where the baby is not face down, where the 10 cm dilation of the genital canal is not reached, when the pregnancy is at risk or at high risk, when the baby is very large (more than 4 kg), or in cases where a spine is administered, which blocks the movement of the legs , preventing the woman from taking the crouching position.