Lois, I seem to remember a photo copied picture we all got at uni in my Midwifery course that showed the foetal skull at 36 weeks, 40 weeks and 43 weeks, with the skull bones being closer and closer together as gestation went on. In the 43 week foetus there wasn't much room for the bones to overlap during birth, but in the 40 week foetus there was. Do you think there is a way of seeing the skull bones (ultrasound?) and using that at term to decide if the baby is really 'post-term' or not?
Just a meandering thought.... Jo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lois Wattis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Any ideas for research and mosiac? > Julianne, I would like to read your paper too. I have a client more that 3 > weeks post dates at present, and agonising about what to do because she does > not want to be induced. Her dates are doubtful, and I think she's just term > now. Nevertheless, the pressure is on by the very supportive ob., and > scarey stories about dangers of post maturity are abounding. Could you > please provide some info based on your 'policy'? Thanks, Lois -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
