In the intervention group, directed open-glottis pushing (with prolonged exhalation) must be explained to the women and professionals as follows: 'After inhaling deeply, the woman will exhale while pulling in her stomach in such a way that she can use the contraction of her abdominal muscles to help the fetus descend ...
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*Question*: What are the techniques of the second stage of labour?
*Answer*: In spontaneous pushing, women are free to follow their own instincts and generally push three to five times per contraction. Delayed pushing involves instructing women to avoid pushing until there is an irresistible urge to push or when the presenting part of the baby has descended to the perineum.
*Question*: Why is open glottis pushing better?
*Answer*: However using an open glottis technique allows the mom to push when she wants to push (working with the uterine contractions), slowly exhale while she is pushing to take some of the pressure off the pelvic floor and therefore potentially cause less pelvic floor dysfunction...
*Question*: What is the glottis during labor?
*Answer*: The glottis is the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and the space between them.