Re: lifelasting experience

[Lynne Staff]

Dear Wendy - I began an assignment with this in the opening paragraph.....   Fuchs (1983 in Nichols and Humenick, p1, 1988), tells us that of all life choices, none are more important to society, none has more far reaching consequences, none represents a more complete blending of social, biological, and emotional forces, than bringing another life into the world. Similarly, Maynard (?) draws our attention to the fact that while giving birth can be a moment of pure ecstasy and the beginning of a greatly enhanced sense of self-worth, it can also be a shock from which a woman never recovers (in Nichols and Humenick, p 52, 1988).   The reference is Nichiols and Humenick "Childbirth Education: Practice, Research and Theory" Saunders International 1988. There is a second edition out now - but hope you find this useful. Regards, Lynne  ----- Original Message ----- From: PJ_WM_HERMEL To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 9:33 PM Subject: lifelasting experience Hello Does anyone know where to find a quote that childbirth is a lifelasting/life changing experience?  I am using it to  back up my statement for continuity of care which continues for the postnatal period.  Someone mentioned it may be a WHO recommendation - if so, where will I find it?   I might just introduce myself - I am Wendy Hermel, I am preparing a proposal (with Josie Greaves) for our hospital board  to restart our midwifery and obstetric services in Ceduna, SA.  We are both midwives very committed in developing a midwifery model of care with the full support of the management.  We are almost there - thank goodness.  I am  trying to back up a statement so we can follow through our continuum by home visiting in the postnatal period.   Regards Wendy