Re: Re Episiotomy competencies

[Denise Hynd]

Dear Jane I see the research as saying the competency (particularly of a midwife) lies in the ability to avoid a surical procedure/epiotomy/cut ( & to a lesser extent a tear) but I would suspect that your "questioner" does not understand that or that you have thus prooved yourself more than competent!!!   Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: cjknight To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 8:21 PM Subject: Re Episiotomy competencies Dear Listers Can anyone help me with some statistics  regarding how many student midwives complete their education without performing an episiotomy? I was unable to gain that competency during my education and there have been few opportunities to gain competency in my current practice despite being in my current position 7 years. I work in low risk midwifery based in a rural hospital. My practice is being called into question over this matter so it is important that I get hold of some evidence to back up my assertion that this is not an uncommon situation. Thanks Jane