Hi Philippa,This does seem to be unusual as even when women have a dense epidural and don't push, if the contractions are fine then they will often push the baby down anyway. Did you try a really deep squat?I've noticed thatdespite many women wanting to be upright,that not many will
Hi Wise Midwives and others,
I have a question. I attended a birth on Monday of a primip
who was fully dilated after 10 hours of mostly 4/10 contractions. Waters broke
15 minutes after VE and then she continued with 4/10. This kept up for about
3.5hrs before Dr felt she should start
Did the woman have an epidural in? MM
From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
[mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au]
On Behalf Of Philippa Scott
Sent: Thursday, 2 November 2006
9:03 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fully
dilated no urge
@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy
Sent: Friday, 3 November 2006
10:40 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fully
dilated no urge to push
Did the woman have an epidural in? MM
From: owner-ozmidwifery