RE: [ozmidwifery] Question of the week.

[Ken Ward]

I have seen large and small spina bifida's birthed normally. It is important to keep the membrane intact to prevent infection. These babies are usually operated on very quickly. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Thursday, 3 August 2006 10:03 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Question of the week. An interesting question from Midwifery Today E News. I am 21 weeks pregnant with my third child, which has been diagnosed with spina bifida. This is quite a shock since my other two children were homebirths and the specialists said I would require a c-section. I understand the need to deliver in a hospital where the baby can receive immediate medical treatment soon after birth, but does anyone know if there is any evidence that c-section is better than vaginal birth when delivering a child with spina bifida?