Tag Archives: pushing

Avoiding the Stranded Beetle

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Robin

It never really occurred to me how I should give birth as far as positions went.  I suppose before I had my first baby I just assumed it must work in a bed, laying down, because that’s what everyone did … Continue reading →

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Avoid Giving Birth on the Back and Follow the Body?s Urges to Push

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Robin

This one just seems like it is out of the Journal Duh.? I mean seriously folks, how can laying on your back NOT be pushing uphill? Can someone cue the song from Wicked: Defying Gravity?? Oh and can you quit … Continue reading →

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