interesting to me too. my second labour was 45 mins and only about 5 pushes. and since then i have moved 30 mins away from the hosp. although dh swears he can make it in less than 15 ( and is busting for the chance to try!)

from what i understand, and feel free to correct me if im wrong...

when bubs head is out stop pushing and feel to check if the cord is around neck. lift it over the head to untangle bubs if it is.... this is all just theory, believe me I have no idea of how that works in practice.

when bub is out lift it up and hold to your chest for warmth. If placenta delivers before aasistance arrives just wrap it up and leave it. dont cut the cord and keep the baby elevated to a higher position than the placenta.

I just heard a story of a baby delivered in perth on the weekend. she arrived in the front seat of the car, on the side of the road. delivered by dad (no ambulance arrived til later) she was footling breech with legs all tangled up in cord. and she and mother both absolutely fine. father also well but upholstery not so great