Good points -I can definately relate to what you're saying Belinda!
I personally came to cosleeping relatively late in my mothering career but
it developed very gently and instinctivley. I'd never thought of needing
policy guidelines or special apparatus to do what best suited my babes and
our family. When I consider this I feel a million miles away from my days
working in the hospital sytem!!
Having worked in 'the system' none the less I imagine cosleeping is still
raises some fears... good on you Raelene for taking new ideas and research
to your colleaugues. Maybe a policy will make cosleeping a more appealing
option for women who would not consider it otherwise (but hopefully not a
source of irritation to those who will be snuggling up to their babe in the
same bed anyway the second they are home from hospital!!)
Regards,
Kristie
From: "Belinda Pound" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:48:51 +1000
Just general thoughts...not directed personally at you Raelene...
A Few years ago when I had my daughter at mater mothers in Brisbane, some
of
the midwives that cared for us actually encouraged my daughter sleep beside
me. We were having breastfeeding challenges (to say the least) and were
encouraged that the skin to skin/smell close contact etc would be of
benefit
with supply/attachment/bonding etc. We co slept on a double bed; and I was
shown how to place my arm so that if I did try to roll over...I couldn't
thus not rolling onto my baby. I have since had my second child and we
often co sleep. I hate the thought of him being over there in his crib by
himself..I want him to hear my breathing/heartbeat and have my body warmth.
It disturbs me how after carrying your baby for nine month in utero that
establishments find it necessary to separate mother and baby and formulate
policies in view of ??litigation should a baby be smothered by the mother
whilst co sleeping.
Just for interest sake, does anyone know if 'mothers instinct' plays a part
in her not rolling on/smothering her babe when co sleeping?
Cheers Belinda
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George, Raelene
Sent: Monday, 22 January 2007 12:55 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping
Hi everyone,
I need some help! I'm trying to formulate a policy regarding co-sleeping
and
want to offer alternative sleeping arrangements for mothers and babies
whilst in hospital. Does anyone know of a "special" cot that has been
developed that allows the baby to sleep with mum but in a separate cot that
is attached to the main bed. I've seen pictures of babies using a
biliblanket in a cot attached to the bed in this way, but can't find any
information. Can you help.
Regards
Raelene George
Maternity Ward
Kalgoorlie Hospital
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