Fantastic. Had I had any idea one could do that 32 yrs ago I may have tried to have the 4 childen I wanted. Instead I stopped after 2 CS. It was just too hard. For that reason I always get a glow of satisfaction when I hear these stories. Cheers Judy
--- "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > getting back to birth - I had a great day today! > I had a woman who lives out of town and has had two previous > cesareans > sections have a beautiful birth at home of a chubby baby girl. > After I had experienced a traumatic birth three months ago of > a woman > who ruptured her uterus suddenly in second stage (in hospital) > and a > traumatized but recovering mother and baby (long story) I had > felt > anxious about birth and found myself second guessing myself > all of the > time. > Taking on this woman challenged me to either be the midwife I > wanted to > be - that is trusting in women and supporting their decisions > when they > have received all of the information, or allow myself to be > engulfed > with fear and worry. > This birth today was special for many reasons and healing for > the mum > who was still emotional about her first two sections and > desperate for a > vaginal birth, but it is I found also healing for me. I > supported her > and cared for her and didn't let myself get caught up in the > potential > fear that was hanging around me from my earlier trauma. > > Thankyou so much to the SAIMA midwives especially Lisa, Tania, > Larissa, > Julie, Milly and Rosie - all of you really, who have > supported me as I > worked through my fears and trauma, the offers of support we > so > appreciated, thankyou Lisa and Rosie for offering to sit > outside the > house just to support me, it was great knowing you would do > that for me > XXXXXXXXXXX > midwives are good to each other > Love Belinda > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or > unsubscribe. > ____________________________________________________ On Yahoo!7 Photos: Unlimited free storage keep all your photos in one place! http://au.photos.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
