Uses for your wrap during pregnancy, labor, and birth

Many mothers and midwives report great results when they use rebozos and wraps for pain relief and relaxation during pregnancy and labor.

Additionally, rebozos, wraps, and other long cloths have been used for centuries to aid mother/baby dyads in finding optimal positioning prior to birth. It is thought by many that such enhanced positioning tools can encourage the softening and dilation of a mother's cervix.

Lastly, it is common for mothers to work with their midwives and partners for optimal positioning of their own bodies during pushing, and a rebozo or wrap can provide tremendous support in allowing a woman to rely on her intuition to find the position she will use to bring her baby into the world.

Below, you will find photos of only some of the possible uses of your Wrapsody baby carrier before your baby is born. We hope this printable will allow you to take these ideas with you and share them with your partner and care providers.

Support, relaxation, and pain relief during pregnancy

Relieve the “heaviness” of late pregnancy

Gently “sift” the hips or buttocks

Apply gentle pressure to an achy pelvis

Gently “sift” the belly or provide support for

stretching and relaxation

Learn more about these and other techniques for using your wrap or rebozo during pregnancy by visiting our blog at http://wrapsodybaby.com. All text and images ©2014 Gypsy Mama, LLC

Positioning, relaxation, and pain relief during labor

Hang wrap from partner, sturdy hook or door frame for mother to

stretch and rest

Firmly bind mother's pelvis or belly for

comfort and to help baby engage.

Provide gentle sifting, stretching, or support to

an achy neck and shoulders.

Assist in positioning techniques such as

inversions your midwife or doctor may suggest.

Postpartum comfort and support

Braided wrap for nursing or lumbar

support

Use the wrap to provide abdominal support after a C-section or to hold a hot/cold pack in place.

Binding for diastasisCross carry for post-C-

section

Learn more about these and other techniques for using your wrap or rebozo during pregnancy by visiting our blog at http://wrapsodybaby.com. All text and images ©2014 Gypsy Mama, LLC