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Many women are nervous about the pushing stage and are curious about ways to decrease tearing. In some cases, despite 'doing all of the things,' tears happen. You are not a failure, you didn't do anything wrong, it can just happen sometimes. However, there are a lot of ways to help decrease that risk and we will explore some of those today! This month we will discuss ways to let go of the fear of tearing and promote healthy ways to prepare mentally and physically for the pushing stage of labor. In Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth there are numerous birth stories and a detailed chapter about pushing that have helped many women increase their awareness of how their bodies were created and how to prepare mentally for birth. How will my baby’s head fit through that tiny space? This is probably the most common question pregnant women wonder about and it is a very reasonable thing to ponder! My hope in writing this post this month is to educate you on how the female body was designed for birth and empower you to know you have some extra tools to prepare yourself mentally and physically for your birth! Some people are quick to share their painful birthing experiences and it can make it harder to prepare yourself for your own labor if fear is getting in the way. I heard recently that labor is like fitting a watermelon through a nostril! Firstly, your baby is a little soft, mushy, malleable sweetness- not a large, hard melon! Secondly, your nostril was not designed to stretch like a muscle. Let’s explore how your body was created for birth:
Tips for Decreasing Risk of Tearing:
Lastly, a bit of doula encouragement for surrendering in transition and promoting peace in the pushing stage: Soften, Open, Release, lower your jaw, unclench your teeth, release your tongue from the roof of your mouth, soften your lips, lower your shoulders, take a deep breath, open your palms, lean into it and let go. You got this! Happy Birthing, Mamas! Peace & Blessings, Michaela
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