What should I expect when pushing (2nd stage of labour)?

What to expect:

The total amount of time spent pushing depends on whether this is your first baby, the position of the baby, duration of your labour, and effectiveness of pushing. Many people find relief during the pushing stage as they are actively pushing with their contractions instead of trying to breathe through them.

Whether or not you have pain relief/epidural will affect the positions you can use while pushing. Your care team may guide you through pushing, breathing techniques and positions to make pushing more effective.

Koble sessions:

Position, breathing and pushing during labour by Lauren Campbell

It's time to push! by Aidan Black-Allen