Up until this point, your active participation in the birth of your child has been negligible. Though you've undeniably taken the brunt of the abuse in the proceedings, your cervix and uterus(and baby) have done most of the work.But now that dilation is complete, your help is needed to push the baby the remainder of the way through the birth canal and out. This generally takes between half an hour and an hour, but can sometimes be accomplished in ten(or even fewer ) short minutes or in two,three, or even more very long hours.
The contractions of the second stage are usually more regular than the contractions of transition. They are still about sixty to ninety seconds in duration,but sometimes farther apart(usually about two to five minutes) and possibly less painful though sometimes they are more intense.
Let check Physical and emotional feelings that may be noticed
A:Physically
Fatigue, tremendous rectal pressure, very visible contractions, visible rising of the uterus,an increase of bloody show; a tingling, stretching, burning ,or stinging sensation at the vagina as the head crowns.
B:Emotionally
Feeling of pushing starts here,also feeling of excitement due to stretching
RECOMMENDATIONS THAT YOU OUGHT TO TAKE
- Get into a pushing position (which one will depend on hospital policy,your practitioner's predilection,, the bed or chair you are in,and,hopefully, what is most comfortable and effective for you). A semi-sitting position is often the best because it enlists the aid of gravity in the birthing process and may afford you more pushing power. Sometimes, if the pushing isn't moving your baby down the birth canal ,it may be helpful to change positions.
- Give it all you've got. The more efficiently you push, and the more energy you pack into the effort, the more quickly your baby will make the trip through the birth canal.But take recommendations of your practitioner during pushing because you may waste your power unfruitful. Avoid pushing with your upper body,which could result in chest pain after delivery. Also try not to involve your face in the process-straining with your face as you push could leave you with black and blue cheeks and bloodshot eyes.
- Do what comes naturally. Push when you feel the urge,unless otherwise instructed. Take a few deep breaths while the contractions is building. As the contraction peaks, take another and hold it.Follow each urge, rather than trying to hold your breath endlessly and push through an entire contractions.
- Relax your entire body,including your thighs and perineum, as you push. Tenseness works against your pushing efforts.
- Stop pushing when you're instructed to(as you may be,to keep the baby's head from being born too rapidly). Pant or blow instead
- Rest between contractions, with the help of your coach and the attendats.If you are really exhausted, especially when the second stage drags on,your practitioner may suggest that you not push for several contractions so you can rebuild your strength
- Don't become frustrated if you see the baby's head crown,and then disappear again
- Remember to keep an eye on the mirror once there's something to look at.Seeing your baby's head crown may give you the inspiration to push when the pushing gets tough.
#....To be continued
Thank you for you are time
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