S3 EP7: BIRTH MYTHS - Do you need coaching to push your baby out?
Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 7. This is the fifth episode in a series all about common birth myths, today I wanted to chat to you all about the myth that you need coaching to push your baby out. We discuss spontaneous vs coached pushing, what research and guidelines say, and how to enjoy a smooth second stage of labour. *Please note this podcast is not medical advice Links mentioned in this episode: A randomized trial of coached versus uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor: click here Best practices in second stage labor care: maternal bearing down and positioning: click here A randomized trial of the effects of coached vs uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor on postpartum pelvic floor structure and function: click here Intrapartum care: care for healthy women and babies. NICE guideline: short version: click here Maternal and neonatal outcomes from a comparison of spontaneous and directed pushing in second stage: click here Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for my FREE hypnobirthing masterclasses: click here Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Book a Power Hour: calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02 If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/thedungareedoula