Dear Lieve,
There is a wonderful Australian video called "Some Babies Die" It was produced in Sydney in the early nineties and It is available from the library in Mt Barker SA. It mainly follows the journey of one family who give birth to a dear baby who lived only hours. The doctor and midwives involved are awe-inspiring to say the least. They continually bring the little babe in to the mother and family in the days following death and allow them to get to know and say goodbye to him. They also take photos of him and keep them aside if they are wanted later. This may sound strange but they say that these mementos often have huge value later for the parents. The Doctor who started the program had lost several of his own children shortly after birth and he is just lovely to watch, a wonderful gifted man. I will post more details tomorrow so people can track it down as It is truly excellent and has won several awards.
I hope all goes well for this brave family and every body involved. It is always so sad to think of anyone one losing a child and this one is obviously so very loved.
Julie'',
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From: Lieve HuybrechtsSent: Sunday, 1 December 2002 1:37 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] When birth and death come togetherDear list,
I have a mother due in march. During the ultrasound on 22 weeks the gyn
discovered something was wrong with the heart of the baby. The expertise
ultrasound showed that the left side of the heart is not developed. The baby
will die soon after birth when the function of cord and placenta will stop.
We had a lot of talks then and I was happy to support them in their choices
and to give them information.
The parents decided to go on with the pregnancy and to have a homebirth.
They enjoy the baby as long as he has to live. She comes to the birthcentre
every week and talks with the other moms and they are also very supportive
for her.
I was wondering if someone has excperience with a likely situation and can
share it with me.
Warm greetings
Lieve
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