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Locate the two ‘dimples’ of the sacrum with the thumbs. (If the dimples are not visible, place your hands on the top of the mother’s hips and where the thumbs rest will be the approximate position of these dimples.) Make small upward and outward rotating movements with the thumbs in this area. It may feel quite nodular or lumpy so do check if the pressure is comfortable. Often the sensation is quite pleasant for the recipient, although the area may be tender. These movements help to make the sacrum more flexible, meaning it will open more effectively during the birth. It also helps the emptying reflex of the colon.

This massage can also be performed during labour, for 7 minutes at a time, and has been found to help both the mother progress to second stage more quickly, and reduce the length of the second stage.