[Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated and edited each selection in this playlist of the show\u2019s most popular episodes. It's a tailored introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows - which is now in its 9th year!]\n\nWhapio, a midwife and founder of The Matrona, explores the modern management of pushing, and challenges our preconceived notions in the process. She gets into pushing\u2019s effects on the baby, and on the perineum, which receives most of the exertion. And what can you do to be prepared for this stage of the birthing process.\n\nListen to the original episode in full at https://birthful.com/podcast-pushing-stage/\n\nFor new episodes each week, subscribe to and follow Birthful anywhere you listen to podcasts. We're on Instagram @birthfulpodcast, and email podcast@birthful.com.\n\nDownload Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter at Birthful.com! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests!\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands