The truth about pushing no one tells you

Published 4 days ago • 1 min read

Why does pushing sometimes take so long? It could be a variety of things!

First, most of us don’t push a baby out very often—maybe just a few times in our entire life! So, when it’s your first time, it can feel confusing to figure out how to push a literal human out of your body.

Second, over 70% of us get an epidural. While it’s an amazing tool for pain relief, it can also decrease sensation and your connection to your body. This isn’t about convincing you not to get one—if that’s your plan, go for it! It’s more about expectation management: when your body feels numb, it can take more time to figure out how to push.

And finally, there’s the conflicting advice. Should you “only gentle push”? Should you “hold your breath”? The truth is—there’s a lot of nuance. What works for one person may not work well for another.

👉 That’s why I want you to have more options in your toolkit. If what your team is coaching doesn’t seem to click, you’ll know how to try something different.

Here are a few of my top tips for stronger, more effective pushes:

And I'll be diving much deeper into the nuance of pushing in our upcoming pushing webinar on Monday, September 15th at 10am EST! The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing after the live!

$30.00

Mechanics of Pushing for Birth: Online Webinar

Join us Monday, Sept 15 at 10AM EST for a 60-minute expert-led webinar + 30-minute Q&A on the mechanics of pushing... Read more

One really unique thing about us here at MamasteFit is that we support BOTH pregnancy and birth as fitness trainers and birth workers. We’ve supported thousands of births in person, so we know the nuance of pushing—there are no blanket statements! We’ll help you learn your options so you can better choose what works best for you.

Hope to see you there!
Gina & Roxanne

155 Allison Page Rd, Suite B., Aberdeen, NC 28315
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