Movement during labor, especially early labor, is very important.   Not only can it make you more comfortable in labor—but gravity helps your baby descend, opens your pelvic outlet, and can help your baby engage in your pelvis.  Being upright can also make your contractions more productive.  Continuing to move allows your baby space to move and get into a better position if he/she is not facing the ideal way.  Having freedom of movement can also help you with pain management and make your contractions more tolerable versus staying in the bed for your entire labor.   Moving around is a great distraction and it also allows your muscles to stretch and flex to keep them from getting too tense…