I was told not to push with DS1 as I wasn't fully dilated yet and my bearing down was causing the lip of the cervix to come down with the baby's head, which could potentially cause a haemorrhage. For over an hour the midwife massaged the lip of the cervis trying to get it over the head and I was asked to pant to stop me pushing, but eventually I couldn't bear the need to push, so I kicked the poor mw out of the way and bore down, birthing DS1 not 3 minutes later. There were concerns that I'd done some damage but it didn't eventuate, thank god. But that urge to push was humongous and I just couldn't fight it anymore!
I was also told not to push with Charlie as the cord was around his neck twice over (I agree with Shannon that it is nearly impossible not to push in that state) and because they needed to suck the liquid out of his lungs and nose in case he'd ingested meconium.
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