i agree mary. it often seems like some women have a self fulfilling prophesy about their birth. During my last birthing, the woman had had a three hr labour after a srom. This time all she wanted was an arm so she would have her baby quickly, like last time. Earlier gestation, different baby, and labour, and a longer timeframe, for which she was not mentally prepared. Full effacement and softening of her cervix, slow dilation (changed from 2cm to 4cm over 12 hrs); arm by dr and delivered baby 50 min later
love Bethany -----Original Message----- From: Mary Murphy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 1 November 2003 14:55 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypnobirthing >From a paralell discussion on a/n education on another list ..."Interestingly, this morning I was reading the abstract of an article written by Robbie Davis-Floyd entitled 'Mind Over Body: The Pregnant Professional'.The article was published in the Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology &Health in 1994 vol. 8(3) p. 201-228. 31 middle class women were interviewed about pregnancy, birth, childrearing & career. A predominant theme was the women's views of their body as something to be controlled. They felt out of control during pregnancy & birth. They demand pain relief and are happy with intervention as long as they feel in control about decisions. I wonder - what have women decided before they even attend antenatal classes? What are the beliefs behind what they say they want during class time. Are they aligned? What lies behind the proclamation "I knew this was going to happen!" after a fully dilated labouring woman agrees to a recommended c/s? Is she in tune with what is happening inside her body or had she unknowingly guided the decision?" -- 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.