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During labor, expectant mothers are often encouraged by nurses to push hard to expel the baby during contractions. This method can help speed up delivery, but it may also lead to adverse effects on their bladder.
This conclusion comes from Dr. Steven Bloom and his colleagues from the Department of Obstetrics at the University of Texas, USA, after comparing the potential risks associated with forced pushing versus natural pushing. A total of 320 expectant mothers were divided into two groups. Group 1 was trained to push for 10 seconds during each contraction, while Group 2 was instructed to push naturally at their discretion. The final results revealed that although the average delivery time for Group 1 was reduced by 13 minutes, there was a slight decrease in bladder capacity, leading to bladder irritation for these mothers later on. In contrast, Group 2 experienced this issue very rarely.
This indicates that encouraging pushing during labor does not offer significant advantages over allowing natural pushing, highlighting the need for careful consideration when employing this technique.
Health and Life (According to American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
