#1 i pushed for more than 2 hours, and the staff said i would be 'allowed' to go for another hour. My body wasn't ready to push, and the coached pushing did lead to damage that is ongoing.

#2 i barely pushed at all, basically breathed him out. i wasn't clock watching, but i know he was right there for quite awhile, and i was trying to minimise the risk of reinjuring my perenium.

I have read some info about how it can be quite normal and natural for women to have a pause before they and baby are ready to complete birthing. Not all people working in birth realise this though.