I’m not recommending anyone per say, because as we all know, the difference between the philosophies of midwives and private ob’s are often great…however, it is worth looking at Chris Wilkinson and Brian Peat at the Women’s and Childrens, and I know Basil Antonas does vaginal breeches for a second baby…not sure of any others that would put themselves out there with that kind of stuff, there are a couple of Ob’s at Burnside who recommend women to hire birthing pools (there are no baths there in their labour ward) – Karen Chandler and Tracey Bradbury, but I’ve never met either of them. They are both of the opinion that women can ‘wallow’ in labour, but not birth in water…not sure what the midwives that work there think about that.
Not sure if that’s helpful, but a few names are better than none I suppose…something to go on with and start researching…of course, if she wants something better than that she should be looking for a practitioner who regularly attends waterbirths, and is comfortable with her birthing any which way she pleases – perhaps a private midwife?? Many are very comfortable with the idea of an uncomplicated breech, waterbirth, standing, whatever… :-) HTH Tania Xx PS you could always refer her to contact the Birth Matters group (my email or HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) for further information _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly Zantey Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2007 12:00 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breech Ob in S.A. Sorry if this is a double post, didn’t see it come through: “Are there any Obs in Adelaide who are waterbirth and breech birth friendly? My friend is hoping to get into the Midwifery Group Practice at the Womens and Children's in Adelaide. Places are limited though and rather than the public system being the second option she would prefer private care with an Ob. Ultimately her birthing preference would be to have a waterbirth... are there any Obs that are open to accommodating this request? At the same time... are their any Obs in Adelaide that will deliver a breech baby vaginally (says something positive for their philosophy on birth)? Any recommendation/help with this would be greatly appreciated!!” Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, HYPERLINK "http://www.bellybelly.com.au"BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby HYPERLINK "http://www.abpnsconference2007.com.au/"Australian Birth & Post Natal Services Conference 2007 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.14/658 - Release Date: 29/01/2007 2:49 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.14/658 - Release Date: 29/01/2007 2:49 PM
