04/23/2026
You can have a beautiful, fast birth…
and still see tension show up in your baby.
And I’m seeing this more and more in the clinic.
As women prepare their bodies well for birth—
we’re seeing quicker labors, even fetal ejection reflex,
and babies entering the world very efficiently.
But here’s what many don’t realize…
That rapid transition from womb → world can sometimes leave baby holding onto tension patterns.
And this isn’t “bad” or something to fear— not at all!
It just means we get to support their body well on the other side.
Right now at 3.5 months, I’m focusing on gentle rotational movement with my baby:
〰️ Knee across body while the opposite leg lengthens
〰️ Reaching across midline
〰️ Toes toward nose
〰️ Encouraging natural rolling patterns
Why?
Because his next milestone is rolling—
and rotation is the foundation for that.
We’re not forcing movement.
We’re creating options in his body.
Less tension → better mobility → smoother developmental transitions
This is the kind of foundational support that carries into how they move long-term.
And it’s something most moms are never taught.
If you want more guidance on supporting your body AND your baby through pregnancy and postpartum, my team and I are hear to help!
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