The latest research supports that birthing upright reduces pain in labor and one study shows it reduces the second phase of labor by 23 minutes. The squatty potty can be used to make squatting or kneeling easier in labor and much less expensive than a birthing stool. Watch the video to see how to use it in your labor. ps. Don’t forget to grab my popular FREE e-Book: The Ultimate List of Tools and Techniques To Cope With Pain In Labor http://www.pregnancyandchildhoodnutritio

I know how exhausting pregnancy can be. Today's new video is: Good Morning Prenatal Yoga For Energy When You Are Feeling Sluggish I use this Lion Face Pose trick to help me wake up every morning! Go ahead and laugh, but it works for me every time ;) xo Jess @ Pregnancy and Postpartum TV