15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor

Episode 15: Pushing: Understanding the Second Stage of Labor In this episode, we discuss the second stage of labor: pushing! You may feel afraid or worried about how pushing will go; it's not something we do or witness very often, so there is a lot of unknown with it! In this episode, we discuss: Our personal fears with pushing before we had our first babies! Overcoming the fear of pooping and tearing Ways to minimize tearing Pushing strategies to make your pushes more effective What to expect in your birth location with pushing How to advocate for your pushing preferences Prepare for your birth with us: ⁠⁠Childbirth Education Courses⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Prenatal Fitness Programs⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠website here⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram here⁠⁠⁠, and our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook here⁠⁠⁠! This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey.  ⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠