Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Randomised controlled trial

[Marilyn Kleidon]

I so totally agree Jen. And i wonder if the woman in question "chose" to have her first c/s or if she has since rationalised it. I have read that the real % of women choosing c/s for a first birth is around 1 % and usually these women have a hx that stears them in this direction. The other "elective" c/s are either truly medically necessary and are only classed elective because they are scheduled, or the women are scared into "choosing" a c/s (for breech or twins or repeat) rather than an emergency one at 4 am. However, a trial such as the one in question could start a pandemic of women choosing c/s.   On the other hand, while women can choose nose and breast enhancements (and stomach stappleing) few of us can "choose" to nave appendicectomies, gall bladder removals, tonsillectomies, etc., especially NOT at the tax payers expense. Curly huh!!   marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Jen Semple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 11:22 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Randomised controlled trial I know it's a little of topic, but I just wanted to respond to the scentence below...   While I personally can't imagine going back to work 2 YEARS after my babies are born (assuming I have the choice), I think it's really important that we don't judge individuals based on their choices.   One of the hardest things about birth politics for me is the polarisation... doctor vs. midwife, "natural" birth vs. elective caesar/epidural, etc.  It's so sad, cause we all want the same thing.... CHOICE (which women who want one-to-one midwifery care are being denied).   In solidarity (thanks Justine),   Jen (fancy thinking your priority is to go back to work 2 weeks after a baby is born! Gotta wonder what hormones were or were not working there) Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time!