kelly,
I just wanted to know if, seeing there is only one birthing pool at Monash
( I havent been for a visit with my daughter so havent had an opportunity to
ask questions - she has asked me to be there for the birth), how assertive
does she have to be / what are her chances of actually getting the bath? Or
is it a 'luck of the draw' situation?
Is it better to hire a pool to ensure she has access? She is due late April.
All hints/ info welcome. She lives near Monash so altho I live nearer the
angliss this is her choice - she likes the midwives she has met and feels
comfortable. She was with me when I had my youngest baby (she was 10) so has
no fears re birth but I doubt she realises she may have to say/ ask for what
is really important to her - before she is labouring.
Pinky
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From: "Ken WArd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:12 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky
I believe they are doing water births at the angliss,
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kelly @
BellyBelly
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2006 5:03 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky
Pinky,
I supported a woman having her waterbirth at Monash about 6 months ago -
it
was a great experience for all, midwife was lovely and I know she is still
there - I saw her during an ante-natal visit with another woman. Email me
off list if you want specifics - I didn't get the initial email so I don't
know what has been asked!
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
Director, www.bellybelly.com.au & www.toys4tikes.com.au
Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth & Baby
Australian Little Tikes Specialists
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cate Tischler
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2006 12:14 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Cc: pinky mckay
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky
Hi Pinky,
I birthed at the Monash BC in May 04. I chose to birth there as I wanted
a
waterbirth (and didn't know what I do now about homebirth!). When it
came
the time i was in labour there weren't many bc midwives (7 out of 12 had
quit due to the move, can't blame them) and i could only have a waterbirth
with a bc midwife in attendance between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Of
course
i laboured at night and no longer had the option of waterbirth.
I thought this may have been due to initial teething problems and lack of
bc
staff, but i spoke to a woman just the other day who experienced the same
thing just 3 months ago. She couldn't birth in water because she had a
labour ward midwife looking after her.
Your daughter might want to find out when the bc midwives are actually
available. It can be rather distressing if you're going through the bc
only
to find out that there's no staff available to attend you under that model
of care!
kind regards,
Cate
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