RE: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

[Dean & Jo]

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

I use this all the time JC when talking about the pain free option being cs.  The drugs needed post operatively are full on. Jo   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justine Caines Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 11:30 AM To: OzMid List Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS   Dear Susan and All I liked your point that women see this as the pain free option. Please I ask you all to put it very clearly that surgery that requires such levels of post-operative pain relief is not pain free!! Women need a chance to have their fears met and supported and to know that this pain can be beautifully managed with very simple techniques (continuous support, deep water immersion etc). I also think we should link it to most women’s attitude during pregnancy.  Most wouldn’t take more than a panadol, or drink a glass of wine, but hey it’s fine to jump into the pethidine, morphine, epidural, general anaesthetic etc. Obviously all these drugs cross the placenta and if the woman breastfeeds contaminate the milk. It is only when women receive this information can we consider they have full and frank information (rather than the ridiculous easy option stuff!) Kind regards Justine Justine Caines National President  Maternity Coalition Inc PO Box 105 MERRIWA  NSW  2329 Ph: (02) 65482248 Fax: (02)65482902 Mob: 0408 210273 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.maternitycoalition.org.au -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.0 - Release Date: 3/2/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.0 - Release Date: 3/2/2005