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27/01/2026

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How to Push During Labor... A First-Time Mom’s Guide

Mama, when it’s finally time to meet your baby, how you push matters. Pushing the right way can make labor smoother, reduce tears, and protect your energy. Here’s a simple, midwife-approved guide:

1. Don’t Push Too Early
Pushing before you’re fully dilated (10cm) can cause swelling in your cervix and delay delivery.
Wait for the go-ahead from your midwife or doctor.

2. Feel the Urge? Pause First
It’s normal to feel pressure like you want to push before it’s time.
Breathe through the feeling, open your mouth, and gently exhale during contractions.
Call your birth team. They’ll check if it’s time.

3. When It’s Time to Push:
Here’s a safe and effective way to push:

Lie down or take a supported upright position (as advised).

Hold your legs

Tuck your chin to your chest.

Look toward your belly.

Take a deep breath, hold it, and bear down like you’re passing hard stool.

Push during contractions. Rest between.

4. Let Each Push Count
Don’t waste energy screaming or thrashing.
Channel your strength into each contraction.
You’ll be amazed how powerful your body is.

5. Once the Head Comes Out…
The rest of the body often follows with one or two more gentle pushes.
Relief comes quickly and so does the joy!

6. After Delivery:
Your baby will be cleaned and placed on you.
The placenta will be delivered.
The midwife may gently clean the uterus from inside to prevent heavy bleeding. It’s uncomfortable, but essential.
Your body will begin to recover. Your uterus will contract, and the pain will reduce.

Helpful Tips:
Eat light snacks or sip glucose drinks in early labor (if allowed).

Stay calm. Trust your team.

Speak life: Avoid shouting or saying negative things, it drains energy.

Focus on your baby. Each push brings you closer to them.

Dear First-Time Mama:
You’ve never done this before, but your body knows how.

Stay strong, breathe, and push with purpose.
You were made for this.

Midwife Chiamaka
Your sabi midwife… guiding you every push of the way!

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BABY CUES MANY MAMAS OVERLOOK WITHOUT REALIZING

Mama, your little one may not be able to talk yet, but trust me… babies communicate.
And many times, they’re telling you exactly what they need. We just don’t always recognize the signs.

Here are some important baby cues many parents miss:

1. Turning their head away
This is not stubbornness. It usually means “I’m full” or “I need a break.”
Forcing more feeding can make them spit up or become fussy.

2. Sudden jerky arm or leg movements
This can be a startle reflex. It’s normal, but it also means baby needs comfort or feels overstimulated. Swaddling or holding them close often helps.

3. Rubbing their eyes or ears
Many mamas think it’s infection, but most times it’s just a sleepy cue or self-soothing.

4. Clenched fists while feeding
A tight fist often means hunger. As baby starts to get full, their hands relax and open.
It’s one of the simplest ways to know when to pause or stop.

5. Arching their back
This can signal discomfort, maybe gas, reflux, or overstimulation.
Burping, holding upright, or reducing noise and light can help.

6. Staring blankly or looking away during play
This is your baby saying “I’m tired” or “I’ve had enough for now.”
Give them a little break instead of adding more stimulation.

7. Frequent hiccups after feeds
Most times it’s harmless, but it can also mean baby took in air or is feeding too fast.
Slow down the feed or burp more often.

8. Sucking on fingers even after feeding
Not always hunger. It can be a comfort signal or a self-soothing habit.

9. Sudden crying that stops when held
Some babies are not “crying for nothing.” They need closeness, warmth, and reassurance.
You’re not spoiling them by responding. You’re meeting a need.

10. Rapid breathing during sleep
Newborns have irregular breathing patterns. It’s normal unless there are signs like chest pulling in, bluish lips, or grunting.

11. Pulling or tugging the ears
Many mamas assume infection, but most times it means baby is tired or overstimulated.
If there is no fever or unusual discharge, it’s usually just a sleepy cue.

12. Kicking the legs rapidly
This can mean excitement, frustration, or gas discomfort.
Pay attention to what is happening around them to understand which one it is.

13. Opening their mouth and turning toward your chest or hand
This is a classic rooting reflex. It means “I’m hungry.”
It’s one of the earliest and most reliable hunger cues.

Mama, the more you understand these cues, the easier it becomes to respond calmly and confidently.
Your baby is talking in their own language, and you’re learning it beautifully.

I’m here for you, always.
— Midwife Chiamaka

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