Listen Linda sometimes lithotomy has its place. SOMETIMES. But I can probably count on one hand those reasons. Laying flat on your back to push your baby out and give birth has evidence behind it to show why it’s less desirable for you and for your baby than upright or side lying childbirth positions. So if it feels great to you and it’s working then all the lithotomy power to you. But if it’s not your wishes and there’s not a medically indicated reason you should be free to birth in the positio