Hi there Tracey and ozmidders, I looked after a woman (with a private obstetrician) earlier this year who was a 'trial of scar' (horrible word) and at handover the impression we were given was that she wasn't 'doing much' and would end up with a c/s. They allocated her care to me and when I went and spoke with her (and her mother), found a terrified woman who just felt so scared she just couldn't do it. All it took from me was a few words of encouragement and the belief that she could do it and guess what, she did do it!!! She was ecstatic. It seems so simple doesn't it. Sorry I can't remember all the details. Cheers, Joanne.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracey Askew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 3:35 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Long Long labours > Hi all, > I was just wondering, in our current post natal group of first time mums, > during the sessions where we have been talking about birthstories, the > common theme this term has been these really long labours, with very slow > (if any) dilation. Most of them ended with intervention, and disappointment > in their body. Now most of us here understand the physiology of childbirth, > how fear will create an adrenaline rush, which directly works against > labour. What I would love to hear, are any stories where a woman birthing > has experienced a dramatic change as a result of the support she has > received. For example; something said to her that has helped her to release > fear during the process, which has then allowed her body to make a dramatic > turn during her labour. Another example might be a story related to why a > long slow labour has been an important experience for a woman. I would love > to cite some stories to women (the art of storytelling being a VERY power > medium) helping them to understand the unique and wonderful complexities of > the human body, and how it is a wonderful teacher, allowing us to grow and > expand into infinite possibilities. Helping women to see what is possible > will go a long way into their birthing and mothering experiences. > Thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom. > Tracey Anderson Askew > > -- > 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.
