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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 24 MIN

The Stages of Labour: Stage 2

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by midwife Erica Spessot as they continue their six-part series exploring the stages of labour, right through to your baby’s Birth Day.This episode focuses on the second stage of labour. It explores what Erica describes as the "TV show end", where you will be pushing and finally meeting your baby.Topics covered in this episode include:10cm Dilation of CervixBaby's position and heart rateBirthing persons positionsDuration of second stage and contributing factorsPushingThe urge to open bowels (poo)Maternal ExhaustionWhen intervention may be requiredMeeting baby - getting involvedStay tuned for the next episode, where Rangi and Erica take a deep dive into Stage 3 of Labour (bonding with baby and delivery of placenta).

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by midwife Erica Spessot as they continue their six-part series exploring the stages of labour, right through to your baby’s Birth Day. This episode focuses on the second stage of labour. It explores what Erica describes as the "TV show end", where you will be pushing and finally meeting your baby. Topics covered in this episode include: 10cm Dilation of CervixBaby's position and heart rateBirthing persons positionsDuration of second stage ...

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