I think your friend would probably be safer with an elective c/s than attempting a breech birth in the private system. it is unlikely to be physiological but will be medically managed which is just not safe.
If she is seriously considering a breech birth it's important that the practitioner is confident in breech birth and physiological labour. In both the public and private system the care is undertaken by midwives and the breech extracted by an Ob, this is not something I would recommend. Lisa Barrett ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly Zantey To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:00 PM 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, BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Australian Birth & Post Natal Services Conference 2007
