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From: Jan Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon May 31, 2004 7:57:54 AM Australia/Sydney
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: C/S at whim
Dear Liz
Your Cesarean section debate became unbalanced when the whimsical (and unfounded) wish of one woman was highlighted without giving women who had natural births the chance to talk about THEIR on-going pelvic floor function. The fact is pelvic floor dysfunction occurs most frequently in western women through deposits of fat in the structure and lack of use!
The pelvic floor is designed to recover perfectly after giving birth naturally - it does not recover so quickly (and sometimes never fully) when traumatised by inappropriate confinements.
Potential benefits of Cesarean section were well highlighted but the substantial risks for both mother and baby were not. Consensus by clinicians and consumers by means of evidence-based clinical guidelines (as recommended by the WHO) and public education programs (rather than medical propaganda) may result in more uniform and appropriate use of this major intervention.
Jan Robinson
8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Australia
Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350 www: midwiferyeducation.com.au
National Coordinator Australian Society of Independently Practising Midwives (ASIM)
Jan Robinson
8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Australia
Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350 www: midwiferyeducation.com.au
National Coordinator Australian Society of Independently Practising Midwives (ASIM)
