Re: [ozmidwifery] ossification?

[Robyn Dempsey]

Hello Janet   The babies head does not 'ossify'! Just ask any chiropractor.......they are still soft and able to be manipulated for ages. I've never heard such a lot of rubbish. If you think about it, the fontanelles don't close for 6-18months,  to allow for brain growth. I think this Ob, is using his position to disadvantage the woman.   Robyn D ----- Original Message ----- From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: 20 November, 2005 6:53 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ossification? Hi all, Are there actually any studies into when/if it occurs? I've seen an increasing number of women lately being told they *have* to have an ERC at 41 weeks or the baby will be too rigid to mold. Puh-lease! Any good sources I can share about this? TIA J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first! http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/   Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma Recovery http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis