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Rethinking the Pushing Stage, with Whapio

Birthful

Adriana Lozada

Education, Parenting, Self-improvement, Kids & Family

4.7706 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2019

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

It’s extremely common for pushing stages to be managed, with laboring people reclining on their backs and being told to grab behind their knees and pull them open towards their ears, while tucking their chins, and holding their breath for a count of 10. Is this really the best way? Does it support physiology? And what effect does it have on the baby, and on the perineum that’s receiving the brunt of that exertion? The fabulous Whapio is here to tell us more. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-pushing-stage Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter at Birthful.com/newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests! Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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