Once your cervix is fully open, your health care provider will ask you to push when you feel the urge. This may occur several times during each contraction.
When a contraction begins, take a relaxing breath - in through your nose or mouth and out through the nose or mouth.
Practice any breathing technique that is comfortable until you feel the urge to push.
When you feel the urge to push:
There are other methods of breathing while you push. Your health care provider may suggest a different one at delivery time. Use the method that works best for you.