I too would like to see more women request being treated with respect and
being consulted prior to interventions. Perhaps they don't think this
wouldn't happen in hospital :-)
We encourage our women to complete a birth plan - ( I agree that birth
preferences may be a better term.)
Some fill them out with thought and have obviously researched, some just put
routine things down, such as 'dad to cut cord' 'baby to breast' 'go with the
flow'.
Our dr's now insist on 'discussing' birth plans with the women having had a
few with choices they did not agree with! (read 'talk them around to my way
of thinking') We midwives also discuss these with the women as they bring
them in to clinic and hopefully give them the chance to talk through issues
that may concern them.
On balance I feel it at least encourages women to think about their
preferences and to be aware that they do have the right to make decisions,
few seem to make unreasonable requests, but all too few put much thought
into what may be important to them.
sue
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alesa Koziol" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?
Hi Mary I like this..... as you say it is not so much specific to
preferred
actions but a lovely reminder to all who may be alongside the woman that
respectful consideration is a the basic preference:) Many thanks for this
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 9:32 AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?
I have seen one which doesn't list the individual action desired (or
not)but
talks about quiet ambiance, privacy, being treated respectfully, having
things explained in easily understood language, having a few minutes to
digest the info and discuss it with partner/supporter, etc. Not very
long,
but covering the main points. This works no matter where the woman
births
and reminds midwives of the importance of undisturbed birthing principles
and individual respect.
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