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[1.17] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about what today’s episode is about.
[2.11] Dr Pat talks about at what stage of labour is it time to push
[3.15] Dr Pat talks about passive decent.
[4.28] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about an early pushing approach.
[5.10] Dr Pat talks about the urge to push.
[7.05] Dr Pat talks about what is happening to the baby during the pushing phase.
[7.43] Dr Pat talks about cues that someone is ready to push.
[9.49] Dr Pat talks about coached pushing.
[11.05] Dr Pat talks about spontaneous pushing.
[11.39] Dr Pat talks about people’s preference when it comes to pushing.
[13.29] Dr Pat talks about pushing with an epidural.
[15.00] Dr Pat talks about bowel motions while pushing.
[15.51] Dr Pat talks about different pushing positions.
[17.23] Dr Pat talks about the ring of fire.
[18.38] Dr Pat talks about breathing techniques while pushing.
[19.43] Dr Pat talks about prolonged pushing.
[23.52] Dr Pat talks about the link between prolonged second stage labour and pelvic organ prolapse.
[24.55] Dr Pat gives his first tip for pushing.
[26.14] Dr Pat gives his second tip for pushing.
[27.31] Brigid gives her tip for pushing.
[28.16] Dr Pat gives his third tip for pushing.
[28.45] Dr Pat gives his fourth tip for pushing.
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We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
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