This doula believes in belly dancing as a way to work through labour pains. It looks like it did the trick. Belly dancing is an age-old way to get through labor. She notes that it is a myth that one has to be on the bed to be monitored and that the monitor can pick up a heartbeat with a woman moving. If you need to hold the piece so it doesn't slip, fine, but it can be done. From the comments, this is half true, however, belly dancing can be done at home, in a hopsital or birthing center so all the power to you!
This doula believes in belly dancing as a way to work through labour pains. It looks like it did the trick. Belly dancing is an age-old way to get through labor. She notes that it is a myth that one has to be on the bed to be monitored and that the monitor can pick up a heartbeat with a woman moving. If you need to hold the piece so it doesn't slip, fine, but it can be done. From the comments, this is half true, however, belly dancing can be done at home, in a hopsital or birthing center so all the power to you!
Keep on moving!
Sarah Goldstein CD(DONA) doula trainer