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I am leaving a midwifery position where I have continually witnessed
brutal assaults to labouring, birthing women, no doubt deeply traumatised
by their experience for a long time afterward, likewise their significant
others supporting them during the childbirth experience. Prior to my
resignation I need to make a difference.
Initially I was horrified, complained to other midwives/obstetric
nurses I work with, whom were judgemental, commenting that perhaps I
should seek employment elsewhere. I complained to the unit manager
whom decided I should attend the next obstetric meeting sharing my
concerns with obstetricians involved.(And get shot between the
eyeballs)
As a stand alone midwife, NZ trained, I began informing women what to
expect with vaginal examinations and what not to expect, hence:discomfort,
not excruciating pain. That painful VE are unnecessary.
Feedback from women post VE:
"I felt like I had been raped."
"It felt like my wisdom teeth were being pulled out through my
vagina."
"The pain was so bad I tried to crawl out the top of the bed to get
away."
"My husband will never forgive me for this."
Breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes that this crap is allowed
to continue. My main goal is to make a change for even one
women that I make a connection with, the reason I continued to work
there.
For my professional, personal well being, but mostly for women
I need to take this one step further. I desperately want
these obstetricians to realise that their vaginal examinations are
brutal assaults and not acceptable.
I am prepared to do what ever it takes to stop women
suffering.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
At this point I would prefer to remain anonymous for the time being,
I know you will understand.
THANKS
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