Dear Kathleen, Joy and all, As one of the silent ones, due to the fact that I am usually too busy to comment, but always enjoy reading correspondence, I can't help but respond to this topic of discussion. I work in a hospital environment. In recent days I was directed to put up syntocinon on a young primigravida woman in normal labour at 9 cms at 21.30 hrs, who had progressed from 4cm at 14.00 hrs to birth at 22.30 hrs. I did refuse, as there was no indication for intervention. I was overruled and it was put up anyway (not by me) when the woman had a lip of cervix mind you!! I was reported the following morning and I have since been cleared of any misconduct, but as an experienced midwife, I found this situation very distressing, so I appreciate reading your recent comments. Regards Nola Aicken -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
