My most recent birth was with a 20 year old first time mom. She was laboring well, got her epidural, and continued to labor rather quickly. During 2nd stage (pushing), she really hated the intense pressure in her pelvis, and had trouble for a while pushing through it. I asked the nurse to get me some sterile water to make a wet compress for perineal support, and then turned around to grab it. The midwife I worked with that night was holding the mom's leg, and said, "Quick! Turn around!" As I did, the head popped out. Oh well - so much for perineal support, right?
The rest of the birth was rather quick, despite my directions to move the baby out slowly . . . she had some tearing - great practice for me, sad for her. Overall, it was a fun one, though, with a great team of nurses & staff.
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