I got this great email today with this question  and while I was typing up an answer to respond to the question,  I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast episode about this.  So that’s what I decided to do. I did send my email with my written response,  but here is an audio response, which I think will be more powerful. Audio is obviously a better way to demonstrate pushing! TOPICS COVERED [00:00:52] It is normal to make or not make noises while pushing [00:01:16] A Few Pushing Options [00:02:09] Breathe Baby Out [00:02:13] Grunting [00:02:33] Roaring [00:03:51] Swearing [00:04:06] Calling on Heavenly Help [00:04:26] Lower Noises are Better [00:05:26] Holding your Breath and Bearing Down [00:06:42] Be Flexible [00:07:03] Low is Open and Down [00:07:10] I hope you enjoyed these real life examples HELPFUL LINKS Direct link to this episode show notes: https://enjoybirth.com/what-are-the-best-noises-to-make-while-pushing/ 2 You Tube Videos on Pushing Mother Directed Pushing at Home Mother Directed Pushing at the Hospital Get The Top 3 Tips to Enjoy Birth Book and free access to my online childbirth class Get Hypnobabies Products here (use coupon code HYPNO1528 for a discount) Positive Birth Videos Podcast Episodes Follow me on Instagram @enjoybirth