1. Has anyone ever been told not to push just to wait for a doctor (other than an emergency, prevent tearing etc, not just for him being stuck in traffic)Meagan
Yep. I was told not to push for 20 mins while the staff changed over!!

It was the 3rd staff change over during my labour. DD was moving down on her own accord and I screamed she’s coming down I have to push. They all said no NOOO!!! Wait.. Wait for the Dr...

But no matter what they yelled at me, DD was entering the birth canal with or without my help. I was quite scared that she would suffocate.

I kept panting for ages then the midwife walked in and said "Why is she not pushing" AAAHHHHHHGGGGGG!!!! (I could have killed everyone in the room except hubby, I will never forget his worried face he looked scared for me too)

The midwife could see her crown even before I started pushing. I was so darn tired I felt I couldn’t push, but they all yelled at me PUSH.. And DD was born under 2 mins and with only 2 pushes.. Don’t know if that helped or hindered. I was ticked at them but then overcome with joy when I saw my little angel.

Will be interested in reading other stories too.
K