In a case like this, I'd say the best way to help labor progress is to work with position. A baby who is posterior (back of head toward your back) or acynclitic (head tilted off to one side) is likely to stall labor at such a point.

Try getting on your hands and knees with your belly dangling loose and do some pelvic rocking or "tail wagging." Alternate this with equal time spent side-lying and then getting up and swaying your hips. Do a round robin of about 10 minutes to 15 minutes per position, first hands and knees, then side-lying, then up and swaying. Hopefully, if Baby's position is causing the stall, these actions will help reposition Baby.

Be aware, if Baby rotates and drops into a better position, labor could come on quite quickly and strongly. Be ready!"

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