Hi Megan, I know the case you are talking about - have met R twice. Don't know much about the education but I do think this needs following up in order to prevent this happening to someone else. They might not have such a good outcome - 5 minutes is 5 minutes too many in the case of cord prolapse. As for nationally - I have a relative in QLD who is an AO - have asked her what she is taught. Hopefully she'll get back to me soon. Let me know if I can help, hugs, Larissa
----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry & Megan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 3:48 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] training of Ambo's > hi all > does anyone know who trains the ambulance medico's on birth? > Spoken to a woman who had premature spont rupture of membranes and a > prolapse cord with twins. The ambo officers wanted her to transfer to > hospital on her back. A good 5 minute arguement followed as she tried to > convince them she would be travelling on all fours with bum in the air and > one hand holding in the cord. She won, but it should never have happened. > Later birthed by CS twin boys, all well. > So is there the option of teaching the people who work the ambulances on the > idea of "woman centred care".? Would this be done nationally or within each > state? Thinking it could be good to invite a representative to any > gatherings people have (coffe mornings etc) re women centred care and take > the oppurtunity to educate them. > > Regards > Megan > > > -- > 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.
