Re: [ozmidwifery] Lotus placenta

[JoFromOz]

That is horrible, Mary... to be ignorant is one thing, but to act on it in this way is just nasty :(   I wonder if this paed got together with another one to decide to take this action?  This wouldn't surprise me...   Jo   ---- Original Message ---- From: Mary Murphy To: list Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:24 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Lotus placenta > Does anyone have any information about infection in newborns caused > by a Lotus Placenta?  A recent client of another midwife has been > reported to the Dept of Community Services child protection unit > because she is practicing lotus placenta with her newborn.  What a > load of stress to put on a woman because the paediatritions don't > know anything about it.  These are the same paeds who didn't know > that it was possible for babies to be born in the caul.  Any > information gratefully received. ASAP.  MM       -- Babies are Born... Pizzas are delivered.