Brown L

Burns K

Caldeyro-Barcia

Myles M

Nikodem VC

Olds SB

Roemer V

Sleep J

Welford H

Wilson L

 Much debate exists between spontaneous and directed pushing in the second stages of labour. Whilst directed pushing seems common practice in delivery rooms, there is evidence to suggest that this prescriptive technique should be avoided. Conversely, sufficient evidence exists supporting spontaneous pushing – where the woman is allowed to follow her own instincts. Furthermore, spontaneous pushing is advocated as it avoids the adverse effects to the woman and fetus that directed pushing may cause. This final article compares spontaneous and directed pushing, provided maternal and fetal wellbeing is maintained and labour is progressing normally. </jats:p

Amanda Chalk

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Spontaneous versus directed pushing

Spontaneous versus directed pushing

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