Is There Any Way I Could Have Harmed Her Or Caused Brain Damage By Not Pushing When I Had The Urge?

Posted on Sun, 2 Aug 2020

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Question : I had my baby on July 23rd. When I reached 10 cm, my doctor wasn’t there. I had to hold her in for about 25 minutes until he got there. Is there any way I could have harmed her or caused brain damage by not pushing when I had the urge?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. No, it would not cause brain damage since labor may last for many hours, even more than 24 hours and last phase may last for hour or 2 so 25 minutes don't have role in baby's health. Brain damage may be caused by skull compression, genetic disorders or respiratory issues, but during the labor baby recieves oxygen through placenta. So I am sure that everything will be fine. Wish you good health. Regards

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