| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9052930 | Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The proportion of spontaneous pushing by the birthing woman was positively and significantly associated with the proportion of caregiver communication supporting and encouraging spontaneous pushing. Importantly, spontaneous pushing did not significantly lengthen the duration of second-stage labor or total time spent pushing.
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Authors
Carolyn M. Sampselle, Janis M. Miller, Yuwadee Luecha, Kathryn Fischer, Lisabeth Rosten,