Kristin,
I've only seen a dvd of a homebirth of twins..there was a good gap between
twin 1 and 2. From memory around 40 minutes (but perhaps longer) second twin
was breech and took atleast 15 minutes to be born once her body was out. It
was a waterbirth.
I can't imagine these time's
Kristin
I think it comes down to the carers
comfort in doing internals in other positions. I dont believe that it is
less accurate.
ganesha
From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kristin Beckedahl
Sent: Tuesday,
I had a very similar situation when I was
pregnant first time around and ended up having an iron infusion which worked
beautifully but it turned out that I actually had undiagnosed celiac disease!
Might be worth a thought as it is a condition that is vastly under diagnosed
and is often
Hi Kristen
Yes you can do EFM for twins. Most machines will
record 2 heartbeats, commonly a scalp electrode is placed on twin 1 and
external monitor on twin 2.
How long between twins? In hospital
situations it is usual to see fairly rapid delivery (extraction) of twin 2 after
no. 1 usually
Hi Kristin,
A Hb of 12.9 is perfectly normal, even for a non-pregnant women ... so stop
worrying. In fact the current research suggests that the best perinatal
outcomes occur with a Hb between 95 -110g/L.
The fainting spell was more likely caused by low blood pressure which is
also normal
Thanks to all for your reponses. I shall digest and relay this information 'gently' to the CBE couple I have.
Already (since doing the course) they have changed Obst and also hospitals, plus are also arranging a doula.
You are all right in saying there are no guarantees and it will come down to
FYI
Jo
Jo Hunter
National Convenor
Homebirth Aus
Coordinator Homebirth
Access Sydney
Innate Birth doula and CBE
(02) 47 51 9840
From: Felicity Gibbins
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Sent: Tuesday, 24 October 2006
9:13 AM
To: Felicity Gibbins
Subject: Birth Choices Info
