[ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs

2005-09-20 Thread Honey Acharya
I am curious about something (and I know it is fairly rare with homebirth) but for experienced midwives I assume you would stitch tears yourself even if they were3rd or 4th degree, but I don't want to make assumptions so is that the case? Or would you transfer to hospital to have a doc

RE: [ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs

2005-09-20 Thread Tania Smallwood
take on things Tania From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Honey Acharya Sent: Wednesday, 21 September 2005 7:59 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs I am curious about something (and I know it is fairly rare

Re: [ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs

2005-09-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Honey, I feel that 3rd and 4th deg tears are getting out of the ordinary and the woman needs a really good repair to function well afterwards, this puts it in the realms of an OB. As well as that the repairs can be quite painful and it is not unreasonable to offer a proper anaesthetic for it.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs

2005-09-20 Thread brendamanning
experienced than the GPs at suturing peris here. Just my take on it ! - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:29 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tears and repairs I am curious about something