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Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 3:58
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Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] intact peri
Hi Paivi,
Where I am working (hospital) at the moment the intact peri rate among
midwives is about 70% on average (from our computer stats). I don't have
any figures but having worked in a birth centre previously, I'd say the intact
rate was higher. This is antedotal but it seems that when women gave
birth in water or in upright positions they have fewer tears.
Cheers
Michelle
Päivi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi all,
I am writing an article on episiotomy. I need
to know what is the % of intact perineum among homemidwifes or birth
centres? This is when the mother is having a natural birth.
Does this change if the mother has an epidural
and is having the baby in a hospital? What I mean is that how much can the
hospital midwife do to save the perineum if the mother has opted for
epidural? Is it still mainly to do with the skills of the midwife? Or is it
a harder job with a medicated mom?
Do you all practise hot compresses, perineal
massage with oil (during birth) / perineal support?
What is the % of intact peri in a
waterbirth?
Many questions... Thank you for any ideas or
comments.
Päivi
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