When you’re encouraged to push before your body is ready - it can lead to more interventions, like vacuum assisted births or even unnecessary cesareans. Pushing too early and not allowing yourself the space to “labor down” can disrupt the natural rhythm of birth, increase stress, and can cause trauma or complications that might have been avoided. Birth is a process - not a race. ✨ Check out episode 133 of @mymainebirth Podcast to hear Kia share all about her experience with pushing against the t