RE: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

[Julie Clarke]

Hi Katrina Having just read your question this morning I have had a little chuckle as I remember the couple of moments, firstly when he was rubbing her back too enthusiastically during a contraction – she had actually asked for a back rub and he was doing a great job just didn’t think to stop when the next contraction came – he wasn’t watching her face so he didn’t realize – she let out a little growl and he was shocked Then the next time was with the face washer – her face and cheeks were very hot so we had a lovely wet cool washer but I think he squashed her nose or blocked it with the washer and that caused a reaction too. It was very heartwarming though when I saw the look on his face as the lovely midwife helped him to catch his new little baby girl I had the camera and gave a couple of quick clicks so I hope I got that shot for him. He was exceptional afterwards as he supported mum and bub throughout the first breastfeed. He is a totally involved dad. Warm hug Julie   Julie Clarke CBE Independent Childbirth and Parenting Educator HypnoBirthing (R) Practitioner ACE Grad Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer NACE National Journal Editor Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 Telephone  9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 2655 30 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visit Julie's website: www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ceri & Katrina Sent: Wednesday, 30 March 2005 7:59 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning   hi just a question.. Why did the dad get into trouble??? just curious thats all katrina :-) On 30/03/2005, at 6:21 AM, Julie Clarke wrote: Hi I have just come in the door from supporting at another wonderful birth, which was a successful vbac. The woman had made a well informed choice to aim for a vbac and not a repeat cesar, however she experienced the usual normal anxiety of anyone having a vaginal birth compounded with lack of confidence because she didn’t get there last time. Well we worked through those issues slowly and gently, over an hour and a half she pushed her baby into the world – a gorgeous baby girl with a lovely head of dark curly hair. The midwife was lovely, gentle, positive, calm, quiet and unobtrusive. The dad was great and got into trouble a couple of times – I felt sorry for him – he was crestfallen because he was trying to do his best. The woman was so pleased with herself at having achieved what she wanted to achieve a natural active birth with no drugs, no intervention and a fine healthy baby. She didn’t have any colostrum after the cesar and was worried – but after this normal birth we got the baby on and the baby looked very contented and relaxed as I left. And I have come home with another big smile on my face satisfied in the knowledge that when a woman puts her mind to it and no one stands in her way she can do anything can’t she? A great experience to start the day.   Warm hug to all Julie   Julie Clarke CBE Independent Childbirth and Parenting Educator HypnoBirthing (R) Practitioner ACE Grad Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer NACE National Journal Editor Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 Telephone  9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 2655 30 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visit Julie's website: www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au