RE: [ozmidwifery] agonising pain described by Vic govt

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:40:20 -0700

My GP told me a similar thing when I said I was planning a homebirth. First, he wrote in my notes that I wanted to try for a homebirth. Then he told me that while homebirth has become very trendy these days and lots of women would like to think they can have a homebirth, that I should realise that 10% of women who give birth in the wild die! Luckily he retired the following week before any more women had to hear his ignorant dribble.
 
As for the original paragraph... oh my, it is so wrong on so many levels!!

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser
Sent: Friday, 22 September 2006 6:27 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] agonising pain described by Vic govt

I wonder what idiot wrote that? I'm still stuck on the idea that NCB is "popular" these days. Where is that? Let me go there immediately!
*shaking head*
J
----- Original Message -----
From: diane
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:09 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] agonising pain described by Vic govt

OMG, check this out

Childbirth - pain relief options

  
 

The current popularity of natural childbirth can make some pregnant women believe that using pain-relieving drugs during labour is ‘weak’ or a sign of ‘failure’. However, childbirth is one of the most painful experiences the human body can ever have. Some women are lucky and have relatively short, easy labours, while others experience long, agonising ordeals. If you planned for a natural birth but find the labour pains overwhelming, don’t be reluctant to ask for pain relief. Childbirth isn’t a moral or political judgement of your ‘performance’ - the aim is simply to bring your baby into the world.



 

 
 
 

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