Jo is right, I too have supported at
several hospitals over nearly 20 years and I am “breath-taken” at
the wonderful attitude of the midwives and doctors at Royal Prince Alfred
Hospital at Camperdown – perhaps this is as a result of tv cameras on
site from time to time – I don’t know why they are just exceptional
with their care and respect. I was in there a couple of months ago with
a woman who was not progressing past 8-9 cms and the midwife contacted the
doctor and my heart sank and I thought “Oh great I wonder what awful
things are going to be said to her now” but I was completely wrong –
the doctor was very kind, gentle, caring, completely empathetic and very
motivated to keep the birth as normal as possible – gave great insights
and suggestions and respected the women’s wishes entirely – I know
it’s sad that I was so surprised by this because I certainly have not
seen it to this extent before – anyway we needed more intervention and
transfer etc and the rest of the midwives and doctors in the delivery suite
where equally and genuinely caring. I was very pleased for the woman that
although her journey did not take her where she wanted to go she was
exceptionally well cared for and I consider this to be an important factor in
reducing the risk of PND for her. Yes I would also encourage women to travel
the distance they need to for such professional care. Waterbirth is an option in the delivery
suite as well as the birth centre – all the staff are trained and
competent with waterbirth it’s not Russian roulette at RPA. Warm hug Julie Julie Clarke Independent Childbirth and Parenting Educator HypnoBirthing (R) Practitioner ACE Grad Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer NACE National Journal Editor Transition into Parenthood Sessions Telephone 9544 6441 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visit Julie's website: www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au From: owner- I’ve supported a few times at I have also supported heaps of women at Why not travel into RPA, it’s in the
inner west, it takes me 50 mins to drive there from the Blue Mtns so depending
where she is it may be doable. If she wants further info on local
resources you are more than welcome to pass on my email address. Good luck. jo From: owner- There is a Birth Centre at |
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