Re: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains

[Michelle Windsor]

I have also known of a woman who had severe after birth pains which she had Pethidine for (after getting through the labour without analgesia).  With her next birth she decided not to have an oxytocic (Syntometrine was used in that hospital routinely) and she noticed a big difference.

 

Cheers

Michelle

Susan Cudlipp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi Lyn

I don't know if this woman had actively managed or physiological 3rd stage with her first 2 but I know of one (now grand) multip whose 2nd birth I attended - she suffered dreadfully with after pains in all hosp births but has had the last couple at home with physiological 3rd stages and told me that the after pains have not been a problem .

 

Sue

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From: lyn lyn

To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 9:02 AM

Subject: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains

Hi all

 

I am seeing a mother G4P3 now at 36 weeks who has asked me if there is anything she can do about after birth pains.  She had severe suffering after her last two and would like to avoid if possible.

 

Can they actually be avoided.  and if so could that mean that there is a risk that her uterus will not contract down strongly and therefore she may bleed heavily.

 

A midwife I know talked about using coosh (not sure if blue or black, i have no experience with either).  Supposed to be an antispasmodic, which may not be ideal if we want a contacted uterus.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you may provide

 

lyn

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