I knew of one recently and the only thing they did for her was to induce her early to relieve the pain. The only good thing I can offer is that people with chronic pain often cope with labour pain really easily - because they're so used to accepting and managing it instead of trying to escape.
Poor thing, some people have such burdens? Robin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 4:57 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Colitis > Can anyone help me with a problem for one of my clients: 28 weeks, 1st > baby, suffering from colitis and getting worse - main symptom seems to be > rectal bleeding, which she says happens 3 times a day. Otherwise very fit > (yoga, gym, power walks daily) and healthy (very diet conscious). From what > I have read, there is not much she can do - drugs are contraindicated and > the pregnancy hormones are probably exacerbating the condition, which will > improve once the baby arrives. Any suggestions most welcome! > > Many thanks, > > Andrea > > ----- > Andrea Robertson > Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education > > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > web: www.birthinternational.com > > > -- > 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.
