Ep 145: Push It Real Good
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If you’ve watched a movie or TV show where a woman is giving birth, most often, it’s in a hospital, she’s in a semi-reclined position, and she’s typically screaming at someone. But…….your birth doesn’t have to look like that!
This conversation explores the importance of pushing positions during labor and childbirth. Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss the downsides of a single pushing position and emphasize the benefits of using gravity and changing positions. They highlight the importance of listening to your body's natural instincts, the role of comprehensive childbirth education, and the support of a doula in advocating for pushing positions in a hospital setting are also discussed.
The conversation concludes with a focus on upright pushing positions and the benefits of water birth. This conversation explores the importance of movement during labor and the limitations of medical interventions. You'll learn the impact of epidurals on the pushing stage and how to maintain movement.
The conversation also highlights the role of chiropractic care and pelvic floor physical therapy in facilitating efficient pushing. It emphasizes the importance of advocating for one's desired pushing positions and staying curious throughout the birthing process.
Topics covered:
- Different pushing positions
- Why changing positions is beneficial during labor
- How chiropractic care can help with the pushing stage
- What pushing positions can look like with an epidural (also check out Episode 92: all about epidurals )
- How childbirth education courses can help you have an empowered birth experience and learn pushing positions (check out Episode 50: hospital based classes vs independent childbirth ed classes)
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Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.