I’ve experienced how transformative the right pushing techniques can be during labor. Today, I want to share 3 tips to push more effectively to ensure a smoother, safer and less painful delivery 👶💪 @PregnancyandPostpartumTV

Thank you @margaretmatheny @MeettheWheelers, @its_lesik for sharing your inspiring births (Go check their channels out!)

1. Wait for the Urge: Delaying active pushing until you naturally feel the urge can make a huge difference. This approach, known as ‘laboring down’, can shorten the amount of time you are in active labor, reducing the time you have to push and stress to your baby 🕒

2. Breath Control: Research shows that open-glottis pushing reduces your risk of perineal TEARS during birth! Holding your breath for 10 seconds while you push as hard as you can (purple pushing or closed-glottis) is an outdated pushing technique. Instead of holding your breath, try a slow and steady exhale and imagine the breath moving down in your body (in a J-shape). You can also use a low-toned "moaning" sound like "ahhhhhh". The air may come out in spurts and it may sound "guttural", but letting some air out will help to protect your perineal tissues during birth. 🌬️

3. Flexible Sacrum Positioning: Choosing a position that doesn’t restrict your sacrum (the large, triangular bone at the base of your spine) can decrease pain, shorten your labor time and improve your comfort and effectiveness when pushing. Flexible positions like squatting or being on all fours can free up your sacrum, which can move up to 18%, allowing more space for your baby to descend.

Let me know, did you use any of these techniques?

Each of these strategies is about working with your body’s natural capabilities to facilitate a smoother birth. Your body is powerful and intuitive!

#LaborAndDelivery #NaturalBirth #PushingTechniques


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Jessica Pumple is a registered dietitian, certified pre & postnatal fitness instructor, and pregnancy & postpartum core exercise specialist. She helps pregnant women stay fit, have healthy babies, and easier labors. She helps new moms with postpartum recovery, to heal and strengthen their core and find more energy!

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