[ozmidwifery] Re: Pregnancy rocker

2004-07-23 Thread ID AC Quanchi
I dont think it needs it be a rocker. Sutton Scott tak about a rocker in the OFP book because they had one but the idea is that it is a seat that supports the knees lower than hips position. I have two ergonomic or kneeling seats that women borrow and use. They find these very comfortable to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Pregnancy rocker

2004-07-23 Thread Tania Smallwood
What do others think about the use of birthing/exercise balls for this purpose? We use them with the women we birth with, and as long as the ball is of a large enough diameter, the knees are lower than the hips, I reckon they would have to be a suitable and cost effective substitute, with the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Pregnancy rocker

2004-07-23 Thread Wendy Taberer
but worked for her...! and that's what counts Wendy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tania Smallwood Sent: 23 July 2004 12:04 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Pregnancy rocker What do others think about the use of birthing