🧘‍♀️ Positions to Reduce Labor Pain During labor, your body works hard to help your baby move down the birth canal. The right positions can make contractions more manageable, reduce back pain, and help labor progress smoothly. Here are the best positions to reduce labor pain — recommended by doulas, midwives & OBs: ⸻ 🟢 1. Hands & Knees Position Great for: Back labor, intense pressure ✔️ Reduces lower back pain ✔️ Helps baby rotate into the right position ✔️ Opens pelvic space ⸻ 🟢 2. Standing