Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: ICE ON SWOLLEN CERVIX !

[Marijke Eastaugh]

I have used ice on the cervix but only a couple of time. first time it helped reduce swelling but there was cpd and LSCS was eventually performed. Second time  anterior lip that wasnt seeming to go down with hands and knees Mum very frustrated The ice was placed inside my glove middle finger, so the midwife gets a very cold digit for sure but the effect was amazing it was as if the swollen part of the cervix just shrank under my fingertips. Having the ice inside your gloves means you get the sensation of very cold too so this is a sensitivity thing I guess. Not common in Oz but I met Canadian midwives and British Midwives who do this. Of course any intervention is best avoided but can be a useful tool at times, make sure you explain to woman what it is you are going to try and get her OK for it. Doesnt take long maybe a count to 60  if that. Cheers all Marijke SA Adelaide Hills