I see all these videos online with mums squatting during delivery as gravity helps push the baby out. Is that true?? Is squatting the best way to deliver a baby?

Studies have shown that squatting can reduce the length of labour but it must be done correctly at the correct time to be effective. By forcing your upper leg bones to act like levers on your pelvic bones, you can widen your pelvic opening by 20 to 30 percent. The position also increases the amount of oxygen brought to the uterine muscles and baby, helps to dilate the cervix, relieve pain. All of that (plus the obvious gravity component) can help speed up the process, too. But squats can be taxing on your body and that's where supported squats come in. A partner, doula or nurse can help hold you up while you squat, so you can focus on your breathing techniques and save energy that you'll surely need later throughout labour and delivery. http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/preparing-for-labor/squatting-birth/