The Sphincter Law

 

It's one of those words, right? Sphincter...moist...kiddos (that one's mine.) One of those words that people hate.

I took another training this past weekend entitled "Successful Strategies for Supporting VBAC" put out by motherwelldoula.com. In it, I heard the term "Sphincter Law" for the first time. I was intrigued, how was this related to childbirth? I googled...fascinating.

To sum up, Sphincter Law dictates that sphincters, such as the cervix and vagina, are easier to coax open when the patient is relaxed, happy, and feeling safe. Thus the importance of birth doulas creating a safe and warm environment for their laboring clients to encourage quicker labor progress.

I do love learning new things, if you do check out https://prenatalyogacenter.com/the-sphincter-law-and-childbirth/