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Image Of A Woman’s Bones Moving During Labour Is Incredible

“Birth is not something to be feared… it is something to be understood!” - by Lucy Bode
  • 18 Oct 2019
Image Of A Woman’s Bones Moving During Labour Is Incredible
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Sometimes, it’s all too easy to focus on what our body can’t do (or what we don’t look like) than appreciate how downright amazing we actually are (imperfections, included.) Take childbirth which, when you consider the logistics of pushing a beach ball out of a not-beach-ball-sized hole, is truly a medical marvel. It begs the question... How do women do it!?

This photo of a real-life labour might help explain things. Originally taken by North Dallas Doula Associates and shared by the Facebook page Tangi Birth Services, it shows a mother in the midst of a contraction. So far, so normal. Until that is, you notice how her bones have moved to make way for the baby.

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"Can you see that bulge on her lower back? That is the rhombus of Michaelis,” the caption reads.

“During the second stage of labour, a combination of bones including your sacrum actually move backwards and in doing so, increases the diameter of your pelvis.”

Btw, this is a totally normal process that’s known as the “opening of the back.” It essentially gives bub more space to turn as they venture their way out the birth canal and into the world.

“In order to facilitate the opening of your back, you should use active birth positions where you are upright and leaning forwards,” the caption continues. “Your body was made to do this! And your body and your baby work together. Birth is not something to be feared… it is something to be understood!”

The post has racked up more than 51,000 shares and 14,000 comments, leaving so many mums feeling empowered by the crazy things their bodies are capable of.

“My husband told me about this! I give birth on my knees and he said the base of my back pushed out. Fascinating to see a photo of it. And ouch! No wonder I found labour worse on my back! I soon flipped over,” one wrote.

“The more I read about childbirth and labour the more new things I learn about our bodies as women. It’s truly an amazing experience. Powerful, exhilarating and I truly feel like the goddess I am to bring life into this world,” added another.

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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