Dear Liz, Thank you so much for that good story. Well done!! My daughter is now 26/40, well and confident. I will keep the list posted. Regards, Joy
Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Ekins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, 23 May 2002 16:05 Subject: Re Twins > Greetings, Joy > 2days ago I visited homebirth twins I attended at the end of December and > they're thriving! Mum was firmly of the opinion that she > wanted them born at home, the one scan she had showed separate placentas. > One baby was breech at 35 weeks. Labour started > & progressed quickly at 36 weeks, 2nd midwife unavailable but competent > support couple were present. First little chap(2440g) > came head first, pink, took in the scene then straight to the breast. 25 mins later > his sister(2090g) arrived, complete breech, very > pale, good heart rate, not ready to take a breath. I "bagged" her for perhaps 2 > mins (how reassuring it was to see her chest rise > with each puff) and she was soon pink but needed time to recover. However, > from the expression in her eyes she was very much > with us. After 2 hours she still was not interested in mum's breast so she > commenced 2hrly colostrum feeds by eye dropper. 8 hrs > after birth she took mum's breast in her mouth but no suck so they continued > 2hrly eyedropper feeds. 14 &1/2hrs after her birth she > decided she really did want titty and sucked vigorously mostly on but sometimes > off for the next 6 hours! She really hasn't looked > back since. > Thoughts..........I would have preferred the 2nd midwife to be present (my first > time twins at home) but trusted the mother when I > expressed my small self-doubt. She felt confident in her body and babies and > her support people and reiterated that she really did > want to birth in the familiarity and privacy of her own home. > Driving to the home and during the births I kept coming back to all those superb > midwives and educators who have paved the way > and stressed the importance of maintaining and practicing midwifery skills. I also > thought of all the wee mites who were born and > survived beautifully at home. > Imagine the scenario in hospital. Possible C-section for the 2nd twin, certainly > S.C.U., with heel pricks and gavage feeds ?? > Separation from mum,etc. > I hope your daughter and babies have an optimal birthing - best wishes! > Liz > > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
