Was the pushing stage shorter for your subsequent births?

[Berri]

DS1 pushing time was about 35 mins
DS2 pushing time was noted as 1 minute - he rocketed out so quickly no one caught him, thankfully I was on hands and knees on the bed!

 

[fides]

longer. DS1 flew out in 1 push/contraction; DS2 needed 2, but I think that's b/c I was trying not to push too hard (SPD).

 

[Louise88]

First I pushed for around an hour

Second 1 push waters exploded second push baby few out so literally just a couple mins!

 

[Oddori]

Wow! I had no idea that 2nd baby could come so much quicker. I'm hoping that it holds true for me as I was pushing for about 2 hours & ended up with an episiotomy & tear, then forceps. Really hoping I don't need forceps this time!!

 

[daviess3]

Failed ventouse forceps with 1st!
2nd 4minutes!

 

[Amygdala]

Two hours first time around.
About 2 minutes second time around. Much better!

 

[donnarobinson]

2 hours 1st time 45 mins second was way easier x

 

[dairymomma]

Not for me.

DS-10 minutes and 3 pushes. (13 min and 4 pushes if you count the 'practice push' I had to do after they broke my water so he would fully engage in my pelvis.)

DD-20 minutes and 5 pushes. (I pushed a few times after they broke my water but my cervix wasn't a full 10cm and I had to relax through 3 contractions to let my cervix completely dilate. It was 1 push after that and she came out all at once.)

Hoping this baby doesn't make me wait either.

 

[Dolly84]

I've not got a 2nd yet but my 1st flew out after 3 pushes, so I'm hoping for another "quick" pushing stage next time ;-) this was while I was upright in the birthing pool. I think your position helps a lot. X