Walcher's position is a technique used in labor to open the pelvic brim. It's a great position that can be held through 2-4 contractions for maximum effect. This technique can do wonders for a baby that may be need a bit of assistance rotating and getting into the birth canal.
It is very helpful with a baby that is not coming into the pelvis such as an asynclitic presentation or in the OP (occiput posterior aka sunnyside up position) and may need to be held longer than 4 contractions for maximum effect.
It can easily be done with a woman with an epidural by dropping the feet of the bed and putted a rolled up blanket, sheet or mat under her hips just at the pelvic brim. The woman should feel like she is arching her back.
Click here for some photos and more about Walcher's technique.
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