Re: [ozmidwifery] lotus placenta

[Andrea Bilcliff]

Hi Mary,   In the lotus births I have been at with Rh negative women so far, I haven't had any problems collecting enough blood with a needle & syringe. The pathology services have always been able to perform the tests with the amount I've been able to put in a 4 ml tube.   Hope that helps, Andrea Bilcliff ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 9:55 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] lotus placenta Hello wise women, I need advice about a lotus birth, (not new to me) who is also Rh neg.  I need to get enough blood for group and coombes.  In your experience, is there sufficient blood in the placental vessels after a physiological 3rd stge ?  What is the best way to hndle this?  I have had lots of Lotus Placentae but not with RH neg. women.  Thanks, MM