Normal Labour and Birth

Upright Position [Storytelling]

Purpose: To learn about the flexibility of the pelvis and the advantages of the upright positions


  • 15-30 minutes
  • Safe Delivery App, a pelvis
  • Video subchapter “Support”

Ask participants to get up and walk around. Have them stop at least two people and exchange experiences with the upright position during the first stage:

Have you tried it as a health worker?
What are your experiences?
What was difficult?
Did the woman like it?

Wrap up by watching the video subchapter “Support” together and ask participants about the benefits of an upright position during the first stage.