Hi Jackie 'Absolutely not!' is what I would answer the query - it would also be of benefit to get someone to review the section on rituals surrounding the birth of a child who is involved with birth like a midwife. There may be other rituals that are also obsolete.
Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jackie Mawson Sent: Monday, 31 December 2001 11:46 AM To: Ozmidwifery List Subject: Penguin Book of Etiquette Hi all, I received this query today and was about to respond - "Absolutely not!" but thought I would check with you guys first. Please tell me my first response was right. My partner raised the question of "Which country are we talking about" which also seems valid... BB Jackie Mawson. ====================== Dear Jackie, I am scrutinizing first proofs of the above book, which is due for publication in April, and I have a very simple question which I am sure you can answer. Do doctors and midwives still slap babies on the bottom when they are born to get them breathing? I have assumed so, in writing the chapter on the rituals surrounding the birth of a child, but it occurs to me that this old-fashioned practice might be obsolete. I'd very much appreciate hearing from you . Many thanks and best wishes, Marion von Adlerstein ======================= Birthing Beautifully, Jackie Mawson. Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc. Visit our Website at: http://www.birthrites.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 08 9418 8949 Please note I am not a Professional Healthcare Provider, and all opinions given in this email are not to be taken as medical, or legal, advice. Please seek such advice from the relevant professional service. Email me your postal details for a FREE copy of our quarterly magazine, if you live within Australia - Overseas postage costs are above budget, sorry! Too many Gods; so many creeds, Too many paths that wind and wind, When just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs... ---------------------------------- -- 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.
