I can imagine this would create problems due to logistics, because our OBs are so busy already. One yoga student of mine planned her active birth/VBAC with her OB extensively, then when she went a few days past due date he told her that he was sure she'd go into labour the following weekend when he wasn't on call. He told her that he didn't believe the on-call OB would support her desire for an active birth and that she'd be likely to end up with another caesarean, so she was convinced to have an induction by ARM and Synto (as her cervix was already soft).
Luckily, all went well - she had a short labour and gave birth to her baby vaginally. She's very happy with the result and feels quite empowered. But what a sorry situation that is!! Karen in Townsville -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Thursday, 18 August 2005 7:05 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] another induction What is wrong with the Ob asking the "covering ob" to see all his women for one visit? Then the woman would have at least met the doctor who might be on when hers is away. In W.A. Homebirth midwives usually have a backup midwife who both "covers" her but also attends as second midwife at the birth. MM Honey wrote: what about the Private OB's who have every second weekend off (or only work every one in 3 weekends) and their backup OB covers, you go into labour on the weekend turn up and here is an OB you have never met before. -- 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.
