Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypno birthing

[Denise Hynd]

Mary Here in WA Maybe Gabby could shed some light on understanding the diving reflex for CMP midwives?? Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 4:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypno birthing I wish I knew more in-depth about it.  mm ----- Original Message ----- From: JoFromOz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 1:09 PM Subject: Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypno birthing Regarding the 'rule' about not resubmerging the baby's head if it has been born out of the water... what about the 'diving' reflex - does that not apply to birthing newborns?   For those who don't know the reflex I am refering to is when a baby's face is covered in water it stops breathing, and blood shunts to major organs only.  The lose this reflex after a few months ( I can't remember how many ).   ... or are babies just being born different?   Thanks, Jo   -- Babies are Born... Pizzas are delivered.