RE: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information

[Nicole Carver]

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One of the presentations at ICM was about ventouse. There are known side effects. Minor ones include caput succanadeum which is swelling of the scalp and cephal haematoma which is bruising between the skull bone and its membrane covering. The major one was a sub apponeuretic haemorrhage which I think is inside the skull and so the bleeding is less limited because there is more space, and the baby can lose quite a bit of blood. It can also cause pressure on the brain. The midwife suggested that hourly head circumferences after a ventouse might pick these up early. However, they are very rare. The higher the baby when the ventouse is applied, and the longer the time it is applied seems to be important. The pressure should not be on continuously for more than ten minutes, and the obstetrician should not use it for more than 2-3 contractions. I have had a quick look through the program, but can't find the midwife's name. She also mentioned an australian doctor who has a website with a lot of info about ventouse. I will check my notes and get back to you. Just going out for a bike ride with the family. Nicole. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Megan & Larry Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:37 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information An Osteopath may have some info on it, maybe try through the association, or a local practitioner ? It is probably another of those practices (ventouse) that hasn't been looked into beyond 'saving' babies lives in the birth process. I would think its Osteos and the like that know more about long term impacts.   Megan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Sunday, 31 July 2005 10:45 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information They don't have anything on how it might affect a baby. No one does. J ----- Original Message ----- From: Dean & Jo To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:34 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information have you tried maternity wise? jo -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 10:16 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information Hi all, can anyone direct me to online resources on the use and risks of ventouse? I have the info from ACE but that's about it really. Best, J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first! http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/   Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma Recovery http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.5/58 - Release Date: 7/25/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.5/58 - Release Date: 7/25/2005