The simple tricks I did to have a six-minute labour – my baby was out in four pushes and no tears
A MUM has revealed the simple tricks she claims she did to have a six-minute labour with no tearing.
Justine Glenn claims her baby came out within four pushes thanks to some easy hacks that anyone can do.
In a video which has racked up over 3,600 likes, she wrote: “Things I done that might have helped me have a six-minute active labour.
“Whether it works or not, it’s worth a try.
“My baby was born no more than four pushes, no tears, no grazes, 6 minutes of active labour.”
However, she did add that she had “5 hours of contractions.”
Justine explained on her @jussyglenn account: “Active labour starts from 4cm, I stayed at 3cm til 5.15pm and my baby was born at 5.21pm.”
Her first tip was to get your steps in before giving birth.
Justine added: “I walked at least 10,000 steps every day.
“If I was at work I did between 16,000 and 18,000 steps a day.”
Tied in with this was going to the gym, and she said she went three times a week.
She added: “Staying active, if you can do so, can really help with labour and recovery.”
Justine also ate three to four full pineapples a week from 36 weeks, and said: “Whether it’s a myth or not, who cares, they are healthy.”
The expecting mum also swore by using an exercise ball and would bounce side to side on her ball for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening from 32 weeks.
Finally, she said that not stressing was key.
She added: “I did not stress. Do not stress over labour or your birth plan etc.
“Every birth is different, it doesn’t follow a step-by-step plan.
“Go with the flow and embrace every minute.”
The NHS states that research into natural methods of starting and reducing the pain of birth – which include herbal supplements, acupuncture, homeopathy, hot baths, castor oil, enemas and having sex – has been limited.
To prevent tears, the NHS advises “massaging the perineum in the last few weeks of pregnancy can reduce the chances of having an episiotomy [cut] during birth.”