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Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 8:41
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal breech
birth
That's such a wonderful story Jan!
I've had the pleasure of being at two breech births so far
in my fledgeling career...
My first 'catch' as a real midwife, at home on my own after
my colleague left to be with another woman, out came two feet, the
woman stood up out of the water and birthed her little girl into my
hands. What an amazing induction into the world of trust and the amazing
strength and ability of women.
Then last year, a baby that firmly remained frank breech
after ECV and all the other things you try when encouraging a baby to go head
down. Mum soul searched and came to a peace about her baby's decision,
and then made her own to stay at home as long as possible. Baby girl
born into water, bottom first, have some magnificent photos of this little one
emerging and legs kicking under the water. Interestingly, the bit lots
of fear surrounds, the birth of the head, was quick and problem free, the head
emerged as soon as one shoulder freed itself.
I have been truly blessed.
Tania
