Pushing

During the second stage of labour a common technique is to encourage women to take a deep breath at the beginning of a contraction then hold it and be...

There are two ways to push during labor. Coached (or directed) pushing means that your labor nurse gives you directions about when and how to push. Sp...

Delaying pushing during the second stage of labor — when the cervix is fully dilated at 10 centimeters — is a common practice at many U.S. hospitals, ...

Delaying pushing during the second stage of labor — when the cervix is fully dilated at 10 centimeters — is a common practice at many U.S. hospitals, ...