Hi Lynne
Can you point me to some research that I can use to support the safety of
waterbirth. I have just read the following reference in the SA Women's and
Children's Waterbirth Policy as sent in by Fiona to Ozmid as follows:
"There is no evidence that perinatal mortality and morbidity, including
admissions to
special care nurseries for babies born into a warm water environment, is
significantly
different to babies born out of water (Geissbuehler et al 2004; Gilbert & Tookey
1999)."
but wondered whether you had any other references to call on.
Also wondering if you had thought about publishing Selangor's own findings? It
would be a great contribution to hospitals trying to weigh up the risk benefits
of waterbirth. There still seems to be such fear surrounding the whole issue
in the majority of the hospital system that it would be great to have some
positive local experiences/research to quote.
Thanks in advance.
Helen
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynne Staff
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Hi Mary
At Selangor we - midwives, obstetricians and paediatricians - have
'officially' supported women for waterbirth since Feb 1998. Our rate is 35% of
vaginal births and over 1600 babies have been waterborn since we opened. We
will continue to do so as it has benefits for women, their babies and is safe.
Regards, Lynne
----- Original Message -----
From: Mary Murphy
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't
remember the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who
officially do waterbirth? I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about
institutions. Thanks, MM
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