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How interesting that we all have
different views on the pool suitable for birthing !
Does this mean MW as a group are
just a contrary bunch ?
Everyone has their own set of
experiences I guess.
I do agree with Anne about the
spas being an infection control nightmare & with Mary about the not
hitting heads on walls when leaning over the sides, plus space to spread knees,
but with the larger inbuilt domestic spas seats & ledges can be very
restful. I too have noticed that the rectangular shape encourages women to lie
down unless you actively promote hands & knees lengthways in tub & then
there's not much room for her partner.
At the homebirths I attend we use
all sorts & they all work well as long as the water is deep enough, warm
enough & roomy enough.Paddling pools are great.
The concept of a bath/pool in the
middle of a room & exposed on 3 sides reminds me of being in a fish bowl,
not somewhere cosy, dark, snug & private to birth in, but open
to view...........yuk !! Unless the room was really small & nesty
(then it'd be an OH&S problem) it's a bit like being on public display
& all for the attendants benefit, not the clients. Remember those
Russian videos of the waterbirths in a transparent tub where the OB "plays" with
the baby under the water & the mother is almost just an onlooker ? I
get really angry every time I see that video even though I know they are
demonstrating a point, I feel he takes over her birth & 'owns her baby' !
Rant over !!
I (can't recall seeing many
mammals birthing in a 'public' arena now that I come to think of it)
!
Brenda
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:09
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: water bath
preferences
Dear Jenny,
Don't get the corner one's get a round one
without spa as the reserviour is a cleaning nightmare.
Ring the Birth Centre on Monday after 1 pm and
talk to Marg Fien as she ordered the one's in the Birth Centre so she can give
you the low down on manufacturers, price etc
Regards
Anne Clarke
Midwife
Birth Centre, Brisbane
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:50
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: water
bath preferences
I was wanting some assistance to find out the
best type of baths for our birthing suites. I am working in rural
queensland and we do have severe water restrictions at present and have been
hearing a lot about smaller corner baths. I would love some ideas on
costs, manufacturers, and benefits from your experience with tubs.. thanks
Jenni
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