Judy: I worked with women on the de Buy birthing stool when working with a midwife in California. You should see photos of it in any copies of Midwifery Today. It is basically metal pipes that form the base and the seat with a seat cushion over the seat pipes. The beauty of the de Buy over the plastic ones i've seen here is that it is basically open all the way around below the seat so you are not restricted to being in front to catch the baby. You will also see an example in the video Gentle Birth Choices which has a Santa Cruz midiwife's client birthing on one. I don't know if they are available here. I'm not as sold on birth stools as the midwife I was working with in california. I do think they are a bit restrictive and difficult for the woman, herself to receive the baby as it is being born. Also, I think, you spend a lot of time with your hands poised as the baby can come flying out. Have seen a dutch video where they suspended a large drape/towel from the seat to catch the baby, I guess. Still I think they are a great option. Yelana (CA midwife) would arrive at a birth wearing the de Buy stool, birth bag in one hand and oxygen in the other... quite a sight.
marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 10:02 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Stool Our unit is considering getting a birth stool and we would appreciate informtion on the styles available, where to get them from and the pro's and con's of their use. I am aware of the one available on the acegraphics site and have used one of those for many good births but would love to know what else is on the market. Thanks Judy ********************************************************************** This e-mail, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential and for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This confidentiality is not waived or lost if you receive it and you are not the intended recipient(s), or if it is transmitted/ received in error. Any unauthorised use, alteration, disclosure, distribution or review of this e-mail is prohibited. It may be subject to a statutory duty of confidentiality if it relates to health service matters. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or if you have received this e-mail in error, you are asked to immediately notify the sender by telephone or by return e-mail. You should also delete this e-mail message and destroy any hard copies produced. ********************************************************************** -- 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.
