I have seen it also and consider it normal. Psychology can play a part. Two women, both friends, in the last year, waited at that point for their rushed midwife to travel 60-90 mins to reach them for the birth. Both started pushing within minutes of her arriving. One at home, one at a rural hospital with another midwife in attendance in case I could not make it. Cheers Judy
--- Mary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think this was a recent discussion? I have seen if often > enough to > recognize it as a normal part of labour. some women need 10 > mins, some 2 > hrs and even longer. It is all about being aware and alert to > the woman and > baby's condition. MM > > > > _____ > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Kristin Beckedahl > Sent: Sunday, 22 October 2006 9:51 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [ozmidwifery] Rest phase before 2nd stage > > > > I know this was recently discussed on the list - but I was > wondering how > long you lovely midwives have seen this occur for within a > natural labour? > > I remember mine lasting about 10mins (enough time to get out > of the car - > not a great place to do transition! - and into BC) > > What is considered too long? 2 hours? What are the 'typical > time limits' - > when would risk factors be considered? > > Thanks, > > Kristin <http://graphics.hotmail.com/i.p.emrose.gif> > > > > > _____ > > Research and compare new cars side by side at carpoint.com.au > <http://g.msn.com/8HMBENAU/2749??PS=47575> > > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to > subscribe or > unsubscribe. > ____________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Upgrade to Internet Explorer 7, optimised for Yahoo!7 http://au.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44716/*http://au.downloads.yahoo.com/internetexplorer/index.php -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
