Hi Lieve, To be honest I very much doubt they will have any time to put the monitor on me as I'll probably get into the shower straight away... Who knows! But it is nice to know that I can go in there feeling confident I won't be pressured into anything I don't want and continuous monitoring was a big negative factor for me given that it tends to lead to repeat C-Sects. They will use the doppler for the intermittent monitoring...although I would prefer a stethoscope. My doctor is using a Pinard during antenatal visits at my request.
Best wishes for your VBAC lady. See if you can get her to subscribe to the HBAC group on Yahoo... She will find it encouraging! Cheers, Cas. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Lieve Huybrechts Sent: Tuesday, 21 January 2003 2:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Had a win today Congratulations, questions like yours let things change. You even can ask the midwife to listen with the doppler to the heartbeat in stead off the monitor. Intermittend listening to the heartbeat has proven to be safe and gives a lot more comfort to you. I will have this month the first mother that I can support as midwife during VBAC in the hospital. In my neighbourhood we are not allowed as independent midwives to support our mothers in the hospital. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
