Re: [ozmidwifery] OP & ARM

[Jo & Dean Bainbridge]

Anne, I have looked at this topic in the past and am trying to find the studies I used.  There was one thread that was common that an AROM in a OP labour caused fetal distress as the cushioning effect of membranes which allowed baby to rotate was removed and put pressure on bubs head and made rotating harder....I will get back to you on this one.  I have a found a number of articles looking at AROM with increased rates of cs but they don't specify if the baby was OP. Jo Bainbridge founding member CARES SA www.cares-sa.org.au [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 08 8388 6918 birth with trust, faith & love... ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Clarke To: OZMIDWIFERY Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:33 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] OP & ARM Dear All,   I have been trying to find any reference about OP positions in labour and the benefit of NOT doing ARM's.  Unless there is evidence to promote ARM in OP labours.   I have found articles in Midwifery Today and some comments but they did not have any references.    I would appreciate some help with this issue.   With thanks, Anne