Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth pictures

[Mary Murphy]

I have no idea what the rationale of leaving the baby underwater is.  When I attended  my first waterbirth in 1987, the parents left the baby under for 6 mins.  I wasn't happy, but the baby was and still is, alright.  It seemed to be a "California" thing to make the transition more "gentle", physiology doesn't support the practice.  The only strp B pamphlets I have are the American ones.  The figures seem massive because of their larger population.  I too would be interested in an Australian one.  MM ----- Original Message ----- From: Ross W Timbs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 9:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth pictures Can anyone enlighten me on the rationale / motivation for holding the baby under the water after it is born?   Also does anyone have any good client information pamphlets on group B strep that they would like to share?   Thanks in advance   Jacky