Second Stage of Labor: Does Pushing Too Long Cause Infant Problems?
This article covers whether there are adverse effects related to the duration of pushing and how pushing should actually be defined.
This article covers whether there are adverse effects related to the duration of pushing and how pushing should actually be defined.
Ireena Keeslar, CPM, practices at a freestanding birth center and in homes. She serves on the board for Christian Midwives International and teaches student midwives, offering two-day intensives for basic and advanced skills. She enjoys time with her five grown children, five grandchildren and her husband, Scott. She can be reached at [email protected].
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