Having a problem not with my knee but the metatarsals where I put pressure on the top of my foot whilst sitting on it, I was give a little , long, thin, slanted stool that I can rest my bum on when in the knee-sitting position. I believe it is like a meditation stool? It takes all the pressure off and I can rest back on it.. Also, I agree with Denise. I have becoime much less hands on and therefore don't have to be in so close to the woman. I believe that Caroline Flint says it all. (I used to think she was a bit "cool" towards the Mum's, but now I see that it is really not ideal to be so "in their faces". I also have become a convert of the Alexander Method and have learned to use my body properly in difficult situations. This has probably been the biggest benefit to me of all. Cheers, Mary Murphy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 1:41 AM Subject: Re: Birthing Stool Policy
> Exactly Tina: I have received several babies with the mom on the birth stool > ( a de By). I only recently noticed my knee acting up after a water birth and > a 40 minute second stage ( which actually was short as the mom was a primip). > I know changing positions and yoga and stretches etc would help. However, in > second stage I seem to get stuck in positions that require my knees to be > bent for at least 30 minutes at a time. I have to get over this. I think at > the moment I need a knee brace as it even gets sore when I bend my knee > during sleep. Oh well, I am sure it will mend with a little rest and > relaxation, it has been a busy year. I hope to get to another 4 births and > then I am on the plane to Sydney on December 16. Regards, marilyn > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
