This
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbs.html
is a great site and of course, the question about health, wellness and GBS
screening rears its head in any thinking person's mind. However, we
(working in the 'system') deal with the harsh reality of modern obstetrics
and neonatology and until our culture settles down about the concept of
'risk' and our individual and corporate madness about fear of litigation...
we comply with the dominant 'status quo' and help create many of the
situations we are seeking to 'control'.
We have official 'conversations' about whether women who decline .... (fill
in the blank) should be able to give birth at our unit at all. grrrr
How I yearn for the day when information about Quantum physics and
neuropsychobiophysiology permeates and influences all obstetrics and
neonatology and true informed choice is truly valued and the pressure to
conform that causes resistence patterns or reluctant compliance, with all
the mischief that brings, is avoided.
It is coming, it has to. The day of the factory approach to mothers and
babies is over. Some people haven't caught up yet.
Just to clarify, clearly there are situations where it is very advisable, if
not imperative, that women are screened for various phenomena or have
intervention(s) that is/are indicated by their particular situation. It is
"the 'cookie cutter' one size fits all and if you don't 'comply' then you
are wrong" approach to childbearing that is the issue. Information
(unbiased), exploration of ideas as to what things mean to the individual,
freedom and supported choices are the answer.
warmly, Carolyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "LJG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS
Hi Melanie
Try gentlebirth...
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbs.html
Hi wise women of the list,
I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics
in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some
info about douching during labour, but the info was sketchy to say the
least. I understand the risks of transfer are low and the risk or negative
effects are even lower, but alternatively have witnessed a birth of a GBS
positive mother where AB's were administered and the baby still developed
respiratory distress with several hours of birth and question the validity
of using AB'a at all. Any advice on the matter would be greatly appriciated.
Melanie
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