In addition, you may reduce your odds of tearing by applying a warm compress to the perineum during
the pushing phase of labor, says Dr. Ross.
It also helps if you lead
the pushing phase of labor.
We will discuss ways to help
the pushing phase of labor go as smoothly as possible.
Not exact matches
Once you reach 10 cm you have the urge to
push and enter a new
phase of labor.
No matter how long the transition
phase takes you, it helps to know that it's the last
phase of labor before you get ready to actually
push out your baby.
In all
phases of labor, before
pushing, it's generally better to be active and upright during contractions.
As she was in the last
phase of labor (
pushing), she began to scream for Tums to relieve the burning.
The
pushing stage, the second
phase of labor, begins once 10 centimeters has been reached.