The Big Birthing Question - To Push Or Not To Push?
To push or not to push... The big birthing question, explored in todays episode. The concept of 'pushing' out baby is fairly commonplace especially by midwives and in the movies etc. Today I explore the what is happening anatomically and physiologically when we push, versus 'softening and opening'. As ever, please understand that this podcast is not intended as advice, merely a discussion around the topic!
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Show Notes
What exactly is happening within the body when we try to push out baby...? This is the crux of todays conversation.
We've all seen the movies of a dramatised birth with the expectant mother straining and 'pushing' with every ounce of her being. But what exactly is going on internally?
Today I draw on my education, client experiences as well as my own personal experiences, to explore what is actually happening anatomically when we push compared to one other strategy; softening and opening.
We touch on 4 key concepts:
- The Uterus as the primary, involuntary, 'pushing' muscle
- The power of the poop!
- Tuning out of your surroundings, to tune inwards and how your body is birthing baby
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And if you are expecting, check out Episode 30: Using Your BRAIN to leverage the awesome BRAIN acronym to facilitate an empowered decision making process!
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