RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

[Barbara Stokes]

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

Justine, just a note to say I was looking for policies about epidural top-ups.  This does not mean I as a midwife use them unless of extreme need.  We do use deep water though mothers at home don’t have access due to water shortage. My last 2 births have been fantastic outcomes for mums due to my support and belief in creative movement to achieve normal childbirth. We certainly don’t leave policies to the doctors, they need to be evidence based best practice!  This helps us as well! Barbara, Parkes   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justine Caines Sent: Wednesday, 18 May 2005 12:42 PM To: OzMid List Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy   Gee, why should midwives have ANYTHING to do with epidurals?? I thought midwifery was about well women and normal childbirth. Shouldn’t this be left to the Drs! Perhaps if midwives said this we would see a change in practice! Can women in Parkes access deep warm water for pain relief? I am astounded that the majority of women can access Pethidine and an epidural and yet a tiny majority have access to deep water (sorry showers don’t count!) Natural pain relief, that’s the domian of midwifery JC 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