BBL 155: Should You Use Mother-Directed Pushing?

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Do you want to have a gentle, natural birth - with no tearing during the pushing stage?  "Mother-directed pushing" is something talked about a lot in natural birth circles… but does it really work?  How can you push your baby out without tearing?  That's what I cover in today's episode.

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Things I discuss in this episode:

  • Pushing a baby out sounds straightforward - but not all pushing is considered equal
  • Why the way you're told to push at the hospital is a really bad idea
  • Which positions are best for pushing your baby out
  • First-time mom?  Here's what you need to know about pushing
  • How to honor what you need during the pushing stage
  • Should you try to bring your baby up yourself?
  • Perineal massage - what is it… and does it help?
  • How visualization can help you during the pushing stage
  • How to "practice" pushing safely (and why you should)

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Things mentioned in this episode

  • MamaBaby Birthing - my complete pregnancy and childbirth program covers the three pillars of natural birth (the best start baby blueprint, the instinctive birth code, and the birth fear banisher!)… and helps you give your baby the best start.
  • Great Pregnancy - Great Pregnancy, my healthy pregnancy course, is now included in the MamaBaby Birthing program
  • Birthing Better Course - if you're particularly worried about tearing, I recommend the Internal Work in the Birthing Better course
  • Hypnobabies - great visualizations to help you work with your baby during the pushing stage
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