What is a glottis? The glottis is a slit like opening that controls airflow in and out of the respiratory passages. In reptiles, the glottis sits just behind the tongue. This helps them to breathe while they are eating prey. Watch Winston's glottis open and close as he chews on his mallet. | Winston the Tegu

Have you heard of open glottis pushing? How about closed glottis pushing or purple pushing? How we push our babies out can have effects on the recovery from childbirth afterwards but I will say **PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE** *for informational purposes only, always consult your provider* #birthtips #childbirtheducation #childbirth #pregnancyjourney #expectingmom #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverynurse #purplepushing | Mama Nurse Tina

45K views · 456 reactions | Lots of people talk about open glottis pushing or breathing your baby down and out but not nearly as many people practice this childbirth breathing technique! Birth prep is so so important! #givingbirth #birthtips #childbirthpreparation #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverynurse #expectingmom #childbirth | Mama Nurse Tina | Facebook