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    • Midwifery practice
    • Obstetric care

    Background:

    • Reflections on two low-risk primigravida cases.
    • Women questioned the impact of pushing timing on caesarean section rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To reflect on episodes of care involving low-risk primigravida.
    • To analyze the potential influence of advised pushing timing on caesarean section outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a personal reflection triangle: 'What happened... Was it OK... What about next time?'.
    • Informed reflection process using the Gibbs model (1998).

    Main Results:

    • Presents personal reflections on the two care episodes.
    • Highlights women's considerations regarding pushing advice and caesarean sections.

    Conclusions:

    • The paper offers insights into midwifery reflections on birth interventions.
    • Suggests potential improvements in guidance for 'low-risk' primigravida during labor.