I have seen this occur on a number of occasions and it is usually performed using 'alligator forceps' by an older obstetrician or a new O&G resident who is not confident to do an ARM with an amnihook. It's a bit barbaric in my opinion and totally unnecessary! On the rare occasion when an ARM is really necessary then an amnihook is a much kinder way of doing it!
Leanne.
From: "Isis Caple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Pulling hair from fetal scalp Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:35:01 +1000
Hi ladies,
Can anyone shed some light on this procedure for me please?
A pair of flat bladed (like tweezers) scissors being used to perform an amniotomy with the possibility of fetal scalp hair and skin being 'pulled' at the same time.
A good friend of mine only recently shared this experience with me about her
son's birth (August 2003). Apparently she and her husband were warned that
hair and/or skin may be pulled, if hair was pulled it was a good indication
of the babe being head down. After the procedure was performed, her son's
hair was presented to them on a piece of cardboard.
This was verified by another woman who overheard and shared her similar experience. I have never heard about this procedure, I can't find reference to it in any of my texts, or on the net. I must be looking in the wrong areas.
Thanks- Isis
Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of "Women's Business" Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862
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