How to Push During Child Labor

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Child labor and birth is something that comes naturally to women. Many times the pushing stage during labor is the most difficult part. Although the female body is designed to birth a baby, sometimes they don't always know the most effective way to push. Here are the steps a laboring woman can take to efficiently and effectively push during child labor.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

2 partners

Step1

Wait until your body is ready to push. Once you feel the animal-like urge you will know it is time. Child labor may not be easy, but it definitely comes naturally.

Step2

Lie on your left side with your knees bent. One partner stands behind you and pulls your top leg back and towards the ceiling. The other partner stands in front of you to encourage you through contractions.

Step3

Bury your chin to your chest when you feel a contraction. That way all the energy is focused in one area.

Step4

Push through your bottom as if you are having a bowel movement. While you push, make a deep growling sound.

Step5

Continue pushing until you would like to stop. If the contraction continues, take a deep breath and begin again.

Step6

Pause slightly once you feel a burning sensation in your vagina. This is the baby crowning. A pause will allow it time to stretch and reduce tearing during child labor.

Tips & Warnings

Pain during pushing can be good. It makes you take pause and allows your vagina time to stretch. Work with the pain.
If pushing on your side doesn't work, try squatting or standing
Women with an epidural may not feel the urge to push
Many doctors want women on their backs. This is the worst position for many women to push
Don't worry about urinating or having a bowel movement during contractions. It happens to most women

Comments

JennyHenny said

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on 9/1/2008 I found on my hands and knees was very good - relieved pressure, but not at difficult as squatting!
My only other tip - let your self get a little primal!

meatloafkend said

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on 6/3/2008 I agree that kneeling and squatting are great birthing positions, but side lying good as well. Especially for a woman who has had an epidural or a woman who is just plain pooped, side lying is one of the best options.

WriterGig said

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on 6/3/2008 This is one of the more difficult positions for pushing. Kneeling or squatting open up the pelvis and allows the baby to descend more easily. Gravity helps!