1. Practice Pelvic Tilts

The way you sit can influence baby’s position. A slight forward tilt helps create space at the top of the pelvis, which encourages baby to tuck their chin and rotate head-down. Try this: Sit on an exercise ball while at your desk or watching TV Lean forward slightly instead of reclining on the couch Practice gentle pelvic tilts a few times a day

Certain yoga poses help open the hips, stretch the lower back, and allow baby to move into a better position naturally. One of Ema’s go-tos: Child’s Pose. Try this: Kneel with knees wide Fold forward and rest your chest and arms on a cushion Breathe slowly and stay for 1–2 minutes

Pregnancy Guide Week 32: How to Encourage Optimal Baby Positioning in

WELCOME TO WEEK 32

Let’s Talk Baby Position

This week, Ema shares three techniques that are simple, low-pressure, and supportive no matter where baby is sitting today.

Why Baby’s Position Matters (But Isn’t Everything)

You might hear terms like “head down,” “posterior,” or “breech” and while these can sound medical or stressful, they’re simply reference points. Most babies rotate on their own closer to birth, but if you’d like to support that process, these movements can help.

The way you sit can influence baby’s position. A slight forward tilt helps create space at the top of the pelvis, which encourages baby to tuck their chin and rotate head-down.

Try this:

Sit on an exercise ball while at your desk or watching TV
Lean forward slightly instead of reclining on the couch
Practice gentle pelvic tilts a few times a day

Swimming isn’t just relaxing, it also reduces pressure on your joints and gives your baby room to shift and float. The gentle pressure from water helps nudge them into a more forward-facing position.

Bonus:
Floating belly-down while gently kicking can be especially effective.

Certain yoga poses help open the hips, stretch the lower back, and allow baby to move into a better position naturally.

One of Ema’s go-tos: Child’s Pose.

Try this: