So when a woman is giving birth to a baby, how does she push? Does she push the same way you wouldl when you take a dump or push with your stomach muscles?
Does she hold her breath while she pushes?
I'm not pregnant or anything, I'm just curious how they push.
2006-12-07 07:03:26 · 10 answers · asked by Snorty 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you push like you're having a bowel movement. you're not going to get very far if you use your stomach muscles. you hold your breath simply because you're pushing so dang hard.
2006-12-07 07:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's pretty much the same pushing muscles, but with the uterus contracting down too to help push. Yes, you are supposed to hold your breath for 10 during the push and then breath in between.
2006-12-07 07:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by redzodd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You push like you're taking a number two. And it is very natural to hold your breath, but the doctor will try to get you to keep breathing
2006-12-07 07:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by ~~kelly~~ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you guys need more fiber in your diets...lol
I pushed using a combination of all my muscles from my stomach & back, to my legs & "bowels". It wasn't the same thing as "taking a dump" (how nice btw).
And it is natural to hold your breath when you are exerting so much force.
2006-12-07 07:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give really big pushes like you are pushing out a big poop. You hold your breath ans push for 10 seconds at a time as many times as you can and then take a rest. And then start all over again.
2006-12-07 07:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have had 2 children you push with your abdominal muscles and uterus muscles, although it does feel similar to taking a poo it is not the same thing, because the baby is coming from different areas lol.You should not hold your breath nor should you scream because it is a waste of energy.
2006-12-07 07:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by quamie21 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You push like your taking a number 2
Usually she holds her breath
2006-12-07 07:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you push like you are going to the bathroom. and you should try not to hold your breath. try to breath out while you are pushing. practice while going to the bathroom. when you hold your breath it is harder just relax and breath out. makeing noise can also help, like moaning...
2006-12-07 08:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by ME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like taking a dump, but your body does it and lets you know how to do it right
2006-12-07 07:36:06 · answer #9 · answered by kristin h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a c-section but from the stories i have heard it is like taking a big poop
2006-12-07 07:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋