Position during labour is important, and can widen your pelvic outlet by 1-2cm. It may not sound like a lot but it is. Squatting not only creates more space, but gravity helps and this picture shows how the pelvis and uterus move forward, relieving back pressure, shortening the depth of the birth canal and second stage. During pregnancy you can build up your strength in your quads by doing simple squatting exercises;
