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A midwife supports a laboring woman in a hospital delivery room as she prepares for the pushing stage.
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When to Start Pushing During Labor: What Guides the Timing

Pushing usually begins in the second stage of labor, when the cervix is fully dilated. Your urge to push and your care team’s assessment help guide the timing.

Sep 27, 20265 min read

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