Hi Jo, Whilst I was a student midwife, we had little plastic/vinyl 'blocks' that you were able to perform VE's on, each block had a different dilation and you were asked to estimate dilation etc. These were available at anytime to 'test yourself'.
Also on the wards unlike previous info that we have been shown that student doctors are performing them on unconscious clients, we had to approach the mother to request her permission - I had an extremely hard time doing this, as it meant that I was doing one, then the midwife and/or doctor would also perform one, that goes way against my own beliefs. I felt that once is enough. Some mothers were ok and allowed it, but the majority did refuse, and I can't say I blame them either. Hope this answers your question. -- Yours in Childbirth and with the Love of Friendship Rita �����ȣ�V�R��W�M�Ѥ��� Mother of David � 13, Haydie � 11, Alysha � 10 and Baby Tyler 8 months Registered Nurse, Student Midwife (currently in hiatus � due to injury), Aspiring CBE and Doula --------- Original Message -------- From: Jo & Dean Bainbridge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic exams Date: 18/03/03 08:50 > !!!! -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
