With my second birth i dialated very quickly. The midwife checked me at 7cm and then left the room 3 minutes later my body was pushing all by itself(thats what it felt like i had no control). My DH went and told the midwife and she came running back in saying no no don't push your not ready. I was sooooo scared of tearing or ripping or something but ii just could not stop. When she checked me i was fully dialated and lachlan was born after two pushes. I say go with your instincts. You body will tell you when you are ready cause mine did.

Nikki