"The Big Birthing Question - To Push Or Not To Push?

What exactly is happening within the body when we try to push out baby...? This is the crux of todays conversation.  We've all seen the movies of a dramatised birth with the expectant mother straining and 'pushing' with every ounce of her being. But what exactly is going on internally? Today I draw on my education, client experiences as well as my own personal experiences, to explore what is actually happening anatomically when we push compared to one other strategy; softening and opening. We touch on 4 key concepts:The Uterus as the primary, involuntary, 'pushing' muscleThe power of the poop!Tuning out of your surroundings, to tune inwards and how your body is birthing babyI also offer a 20% discount to my online self paced pregnancy and birth prep programme: "Strong Beyond The Bump". Made up of 6 modules, each with an exercise and educational birth prep component, plus a BONUS: 4th trimester, post- partum workout! via www.FitFannyAdams.com/BUMP  coupon code "OPEN" to access your 20% discount. And if you are expecting, check out Episode 30: Using Your BRAIN  to leverage the awesome BRAIN acronym to facilitate an empowered decision making process!What was your experience? Will you let me know via sarahjane@fitfannyadams.comAnd please please, do take a moment to leave a review and hit subscribe to make sure you get the latest episodes automatically downloaded.