MessageIsn't that just so wonderful to hear. It gives us so much hope. I was
present at a breech birth last year with Kelly. It was just awesome and like
you say so much hands off.
My biggest hope is though that these skilled doctors will pass on the skills to
the next generation and fingers crossed that they don't just get sucked back
into the system.
Di Gardner
----- Original Message -----
From: bigpond
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:04 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Breech Ob in S.A.
I work in the private system where we have just recently had a vaginal breech
delivery. She was a known breech presentation ( 2nd baby ) and wanted a vaginal
delivery. Her doctor fully supported her in this decision. She went into
natural labour / no pain relief got up on to the bed a the last minute and
everything was very hands off. We have also had three sets of twins born in the
last month who were vaginal delivery ( 2 primips / 1 multi ) all with the
second twin breech. These women all knew that it was 'possible' to have the
birth they wanted even though they were in the private system. This was with
three different doctors who are all 'skilled' in breech delivery.
cheers
zoe
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Barrett
Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2007 4:58 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breech Ob in S.A.
I think your friend would probably be safer with an elective c/s than
attempting a breech birth in the private system. it is unlikely to be
physiological but will be medically managed which is just not safe.
If she is seriously considering a breech birth it's important that the
practitioner is confident in breech birth and physiological labour. In both
the public and private system the care is undertaken by midwives and the breech
extracted by an Ob, this is not something I would recommend.
Lisa Barrett
----- Original Message -----
From: Kelly Zantey
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:00 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breech Ob in S.A.
Sorry if this is a double post, didn't see it come through:
"Are there any Obs in Adelaide who are waterbirth and breech birth
friendly?
My friend is hoping to get into the Midwifery Group Practice at the
Womens and Children's in Adelaide. Places are limited though and rather than
the public system being the second option she would prefer private care with an
Ob.
Ultimately her birthing preference would be to have a waterbirth... are
there any Obs that are open to accommodating this request? At the same time...
are their any Obs in Adelaide that will deliver a breech baby vaginally (says
something positive for their philosophy on birth)?
Any recommendation/help with this would be greatly appreciated!!"
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
Creator, BellyBelly.com.au
Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
Australian Birth & Post Natal Services Conference 2007
