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Not a study but from my own observations and experience -
There seems to be far less trauma after a c/s that is medically
necessitated than one that is "just in case something goes wrong" or "for
unreasonable obstetric reasons"
My first c/s at 27 weeks due to severe Pre Eclampsia was not an issue
for me as I was so ill I was dying and as soon as the baby went into
distress I was able to understand the reason, the medical necessity and
cope with it.
I was severely traumatised by my second c/s as I was well, my baby
was not in distress, I was not clear on why it was needed - if it was at
all.
I was told that the dr had better things to do than wait for me to
deliver, conflicting advise from ob's and midwives and
others. Made it even more traumatic.
The other thing that increases trauma and feelings of failure
are terms like
"she had an incompetant cervix."
"she wasn't coping with labour"
etc...
George got up - have to go. Hope that helps a bit.
I guess if women were treated with a little more respect and had
things explained a little more clearly thent hey would not be so
traumatised.
Regards
Rhonda.
-------Original Message-------
Date: Friday, 21 March
2003 01:02:50 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery]
emotional reactions to cs
Does anyone have any ideas on studies that
have looked at methods to decrease chances of adverse psychological
reactions to cs in the immediate post natal period?
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