Women & midwives have used many methods to reduce tearing in childbirth, but I don't believe that we all have to buy Ep-ino. One of the most effective is to get off the birthing bed and either kneel, or support stand, (Michel Odent style) Water birthing helps as does NON-DIRECTED, OPEN GLOTTIS PUSHING in the position of her true choice. . The woman being in touch (literally) with her perineum also helps. Of course, none of these suggestions helps much if the integrity of the woman's tissues is compromised by insufficient nourishment. Just a few suggestions.. cheers, MM
> I don't know about tried and true but a doula-friend told me one of her > clients was using the Epi-no, which is sold through acegraphics: > > http://www.acegraphics.com.au/product/equip/be012.html > > I'm not sure what average women would make of the price at $179.Jodie > > > On Sunday 01 February 2004 21:29, Fabian Mc Houl wrote: > > Hi, my name is Rachel and I am a very new midwifery graduate. I am seeking > > advice from you experienced folk who may be able to give me some tips on > > minimising the risk of tears during birth. I have worked with many > > different people who all have differing views on this matter and was > > wondering if there are any tried and true methods out there. Obviously, > > every woman is different and some will tear regardless, but I would love to > > know that I am doing everything that I possibly can to minimise the risk. > > Thanks, Rachel. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------ > > InterNet Australis > > http://www.australis.com.au/ > > -- > 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.
