Guardian Doula’s Diary

Episode 31: Coached Pushing: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

July 28, 2025·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Send us Fan Mail “PUSHHHHH! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…” Sound familiar? That’s coached pushing - when you’re told how and when to push during labour. Sometimes it’s helpful… sometimes it’s not… and sometimes, it’s just a hospital trying to beat the clock 🕒 In this episode, I’m breaking down: 👉 What coached pushing actually is 👉 When it can be a game-changer (hello, avoiding forceps 🙌) 👉 When it can backfire — and disconnect you from your body 👉 What to do instead if it does...

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