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?

It is true that gravity will aid in the delivery of baby when in a squatting (or any upright position). Some advantageous of being in this position for delivery include: - Helps in widening the pelvic outlet - Requires less bearing down effort - Help bring on urge to push - Allows mother freedom to shift her weight for greater comfort - Is a mechanical advantage as upper trunk is pushing down on uterus This position can help ease mothers with discomfort due to orthopedic issues, such as: - Coccydynia (pain at the end of tailbone - Spondylolisthesis (forwards displacement of a vertebra) - Spinal Stenosis However, it is not recommended for woman with certain conditions, such as: - Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (intense pelvic pain resulting from separation of symphysis pubis, a joint in the front part of the pelvic bone structure) - Experienced discongenic pain (pain origination from a damaged vertebral disc) - Sacroiliac dysfunction Speak to your doctor If you are considering this option. You can also refer to this (rather scientific but informative) article on this topic: https://www.scienceandsensibility.org/tag/birth-in-