RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

[Mary Murphy]

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

I forgot to say that this woman was kneeling upright and leaning on an armchair.  It paints a clearer picture.  It is also the first time I have seen a real-time scan done in a kneeling on the floor position.   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Tuesday, 7 March 2006 9:12 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area   . Re twins in hospital. I recently attended a lovely multip twin birth at our large tertiary hospital.  Twin 1 healthy, twin 2 fatal malformation.  The woman had a very quick labour after 2 previous very long labours at home. She was on a mattress on the floor, leaning on an arm chair.  The staff were very sensitive and facilitated her catching her babies. With a break in between twins a quick scan was done to ascertain position of 2nd twin by senior Ob, and the woman went on to catch baby 2. with the help of the hosp midwife.   It was really lovely and peaceful, sad and joyful all at once.  It can be done, but the mother has to be determined and also flexible, sensitive to the hospital needs and be helped to negotiate them. Give a little to reap a lot.  Cheers, MM,