My first two I just did a big heave-ho to get it over with and had second degree tears.
This is exactly what happened to me with DD's birth. I just wanted it over and done with so did the big heave-ho!

I am going to be having a student midwife with me so I might talk to her about it and getting her to coach me through and slow me down.

Nelle- so good to hear that with coaching and a hand beside her head, you still managed not to tear.

Thanks for all the advice ladies.