Hate to be synical, but how do we get blood to our head, no gravity happening there. :-) Megan
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 9:43 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Cord clamping and waterbirth I have never heard of this theory. What about all the babies who are born on the bed and the mother holds the baby on her chest before the cord is clamped. I think a lesson in anatomy and physiology is called for. Anyone out there who can explain it in detail? MM _____ The paediatrician who has never attended a waterbirth before is saying that she would have to clamp right away because if the woman is holding the baby on her chest, the blood can flow back through the cord to the placenta increasing her risk of PPH.
