Hi Linda I have worked with many primigravidas who have had a high head at term, mainly in the home setting, as those in hospital had intervention. We were all taught that a high head at term meant that the babe's head was not going to fit throught the woman's pelvis, but my, have I seen some miracles happen from those women!
Some of them had to work harder to bring their babes down, others did not. They all were up and active - moving how and where they needed to go, not only in their bodies, but in their heads and their hearts as well. Some of them have had to be very, shall we say, gymnastic(!) when it was time for the baby to get through that last little bit, but the fundamental thing that was there was that they felt they could do it and they had the support of those there. and could do it (labour and birth) in their way. Now a "floating" high head at tern might be another story.... As andrea says, there are as many ways to give birth as there are women in the world ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annalise Wesley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:02 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] high head at term > Hi there everyone, > I have a friend who is a primip with a high head at 40+4 weeks. The > obstetrician is pressuring her to book in for a caesar. She is absolutely > shattered at the thought of this and at the very least wants to attempt > labour, preferably naturally. Any inspriational success stories (of vaginal > primip births with high head at term), or words of wisdom that I could > share with her, would be much appreciated. > Thanks, > Linda > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to > http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
