Oh dear, look at the subliminal message in this photo. The baby bottle feeding and held remotely frm the mother's body, sigh. Doesn't that show the source of the disconnection so rampant in our society
sadly, Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen and Graham To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:46 PM Subject: [C-Aware] (no subject) http://seven.com.au/todaytonight/story/?id=30477 Caesareans and circumcisions REPORTER: Jackie Quist BROADCAST DATE: December 19, 2006 Researchers are looking again at whether circumcision can reduce the spread of AIDS, and whether caesarean section births create extra risks. Two of the most emotive and contentious medical issues affecting most Australian families are caesarean births and whether to circumcise boys. Now experts say new research may change the way we think about both. National spokesperson for the Caesarean Awareness Network, Cas McCulloch, says up to 29 per cent of Australia's childbirths are now caesarean sections. It is an increasing rate that suggests Australia is on the way to having one-in-three babies entering the world in an operating theatre. Of course, some caesareans are a medical necessity. Some are the mother's choice and others are recommended by the treating doctor. "Anecdotally, we hear stories that actually confirm that that is the case," Ms McCulloch said. "We know that litigation plays a really important role in doctors' decisions to prefer caesareans. We also know that a lot of doctors think caesareans are safer." After two natural births, Karen Hindle was told she had placenta previa. There was no option but to have baby Sarah by caesarean. "It worked out really well as far as the child was concerned, but for me, I was very sick for about two/two and a half months", Karen said. ADVERTISEMENT Karen can't understand why anyone would elect to have a caesarean. "I could barely stand for the first six weeks," she said. "I could only stand at five minute intervals and then I was on the couch, or on the bed, for the rest of the time. It would take me a bit to psych myself up for the shower, so it was a bit horrific." Ms McCulloch claimed there were other possible downsides to caesareans. "There's a longer stay in hospital, there's a risk of respiratory distress for the baby, there's a higher risk of breastfeeding complications," she said. "There's a risk that the baby might be cut during the surgery, there's a risk that your other organs might be cut during the surgery, there's a number of risks." Severe bleeding was another risk. Studies now show that one-in-155 women needed a hysterectomy after their first caesarean birth, with the risk rising to one-in-40 after the fourth. If you have a baby boy, there's the issue of circumcision. The trend these days is not to circumcise, but Melbourne University's Dr. Roger Short said the debate needed to be re-examined. "The new evidence that has come through should make everyone turn around and do a complete rethink," he said. This month, the results of a large, two year study conducted in Africa showed circumcised men almost halved their risk of contracting the HIV virus. The suggestion was this age old practice may be the most effective weapon against a scourge that now plagues some Third World countries. Karen and Keith McFarlane were among the 10 per cent of Australian parents who circumcise their sons. The procedure takes only one minute, but does carry a risk of bleeding and infection. In Australia, a child dies every five years from a botched procedure. According to Dr. George Williams from Circumcision Information Australia, it is a practice the country simply cannot justify. "The ethics is, do doctors have the right to alter a penis that is normal, and by surgical means?" Dr Williams said. "I don't think that can be ethically justified." Disclaimer The information on yahoo7.com.au/todaytonight is made available for information purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Also, the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. The Seven Network does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________ 'The C-Aware list exists to promote discussion about caesarean birth and VBAC, and to provide space for all interested parties to take part in this discussion. The contents of emails sent through the C-Aware list are confidential and are for the sole purpose of free and frank discussion of the issues women are confronted with when approaching caesarean, or birth after caesarean. Birthrites holds no responsibility for the content of any emails which pass through the C-Aware list, nor does Birthrites necessarily agree with any views expressed by listmembers in emails through this list.' _______________________________________________ C-aware mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.edsite.com.au/mailman/listinfo/c-aware_edsite.com.au
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