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| 288.1 | Curious! | AKOCOA::BOLAND | | Fri Aug 28 1992 15:04 | 12 |
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Lucy,
I have no information to offer you, just lots of questions.
This is very intriguing!
Can you tell us what exactly is a 'water birth'. I expect it has
something to do with birthing underwater, but I haven't seen the term
before. Where are you located that you have that option?
Curious,
Rose Marie
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| 288.2 | | FREBRD::POEGEL | Garry Poegel | Fri Aug 28 1992 16:15 | 7 |
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I heard that just recently the Peterborough, NH hospital started
performing "water births". It is having the birth in which the baby
comes out under water. It's theorized to be easier on both the mom
and baby.
Garry
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| 288.3 | | SUBURB::TURNERL | | Tue Sep 01 1992 07:36 | 7 |
| It's the basenoter again. I'm actually located in England and I have
the option of giving birth under water at a hospital in Oxford.
This isn't very common over here - that's why I'm after anyone who
might have any info on it.
Lucy
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| 288.4 | | ECADSR::NUPE::hamp | Tokyo 501s: $200 a pair! | Tue Sep 01 1992 10:07 | 4 |
| I believe a previous version of the file discussed this. (V1 or V2?).
Are those versions still available to read?
Hamp
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| 288.5 | PARENTING Versions 1 and 2 | CSC32::DUBOIS | Love | Tue Sep 01 1992 13:28 | 9 |
| <I believe a previous version of the file discussed this. (V1 or V2?).
<Are those versions still available to read?
See notes 9.9 and 9.21 for the location of PARENTING_V1 and to find out that
PARENTING_V2 is *currently* unavailable. However, we have been offered
a home for PARENTING_V2 and when it becomes online we will announce it
in that topic.
Carol duBois, PARENTING co-moderator
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| 288.6 | contact the NCT | MARVIN::MARSH | The dolphins have the answer | Wed Sep 02 1992 04:37 | 27 |
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To the basenoter:
As you planning to give birth in Oxford, I assume you are going to the
John Radcliffe.
I also planned to use the pool there, but ended up having a planned
c-section as my baby was a transverse breech.
Before we discovered Rebecca's funny position, I received a lot of
information about the pool from both the hospital and my NCT teacher
who had pupils who had used it. I suggest you ask around your local NCT
contacts and ask to be put in touch with someone who has used the pool.
As there is only one pool, don't set your hopes too high on getting it.
A friend of mine was all set for a water birth only to find the pool
already in use when she was ready to give birth!!!
As I learnt with my birth plans - leave as many options open as
possible. The John Radcliffe is wonderful, contact me if you want more
information.
regards
Celia
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| 288.7 | Whirpool labor | DEVMKO::CULLEN | | Wed Sep 02 1992 10:46 | 15 |
| Not sure of what happens in a water birth, however I have had the
experience of labor under water. When my daughter Rachel was born I
was asked if I would like to use the Whirlpool bath at the hospital. I
was only 4 cm and my water had not yet broken. Labor pains appear MUCH
less severe under water, and within an hour I was 8 cm. The midwife
broke my water and then I was just about ready to push. I went into the
hospital at 12:00 noon, and delivered at 3:00pm. Definitely the easiest
of the four labor and deliveries I have been through. Always wished I
could stay there for the length of the delivery, but I haven't heard of
anyone in the US who practices water births.
If you have that opportunity, I'd say go for it ... then let us all know
how it went ;)
Donna
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| 288.8 | | ICS::HSCOTT | Lynn Hanley-Scott | Wed Sep 02 1992 11:57 | 5 |
| The previous reply prompts mine - I labored much more quickly standing
in the shower. The water definitely felt good and lessened the
intensity of the contractions.
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| 288.9 | | GOOEY::ROLLMAN | | Fri Sep 04 1992 15:48 | 6 |
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I recently heard of a midwife who gave birth while in water. I think it was
at a hospital in Peterborough, NH. (Heard it from my pediatrician).
Pat
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| 288.10 | Yes, they do them at MCH | MSBCS::JANSON_C | | Fri Apr 09 1993 13:26 | 52 |
| We're having our second baby at Monadnock Community Hospital
in Peterborough, NH (due June 2). They have been doing water
births since April, 1992. As of our childbirth class this past
Wednesday, they had done 33 births underwater.
The instructor talked quite alot about the water births, as everyone
in the class was pretty interested. They have one tub, so depending on
who else is in labor and whether or not they want to use it, it may or
may not be an option. They consider a water birth an option,not a
goal. Their experience has been very positive. There have been no
complications (although one of the doctors told me that he had trouble
with one birth where the baby was quite large and he had to actually
get in the tub with the woman to help in the process -- believe me --
the tub is not big enough for a woman nine months pregnant and a full
grown man :-)).
A few people brought up fears of infection. They said that there is
nothing to point to any increased risk of infection. They clean the
tub with all sorts of chemicals before they allow the next person to
use it.
They showed us a short video on it. It was really amazing. The way it
works is that the Mom catches the baby! She then immediately brings it
out of the water and cradles it. In the video, the baby did not cry,
but immediately looked right up at the Mom. The instructor told us
that has was the universal experience at MCH -- no crying, and baby
looks right at Mom! Everyone in the room was teary during the video.
I'm not sure I'm really describing how this looked to see a newborn so
peaceful and serene and obviously enthralled with it's mother.
The nurses at MCH have gotten quite a bit of information from a
birthing center in California, which also practices water births.
Apparently, there are very few place in the US that do this.
Apparently, the labors are usually less stressful and painful (the
instructor made it plain there is still pain as in any labor and
delivery). They feel that the water itself and the way you are allowed
to have yourself positioned in the tub is ideal for birthing. The
pelvis can open wider and easier, making the whole process smoother.
With my first labor, I used the whirlpool for about an hour and a half
of labor. It really was relaxing, but I got out when I got too wrinkled
:-) With the water births, you can get in and out as you wish, but
they don't let you in the tub until you're 5 cm dialated. They have an
underwater doppler to monitor the heartbeat.
I have some written information if anyone wants it. They are now
offering classes (I think once a month) at the hospital. They are
an hour and a half long and are free. If interested, you can call the
hospital's main number and ask for Parent Education.
Chris
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| 288.11 | I've got a brill book!! | MINNY::GOOD | | Tue May 18 1993 16:25 | 14 |
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Hi Lucy,
I hope you are still interested in water birth. I have a great book at
home called Water Birth but I can't remember the authors name, so I'll
get back to you on that one! Its really brill with all the info that
you would like. It also has addresses of where there are birthing pools
and where you can hire them if you would like the birth at home!
Your partner is encouraged to be there and is also allowed to be in the
pool with you at the birth or to join you after!
Hope all goes well!
jo.
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| 288.12 | Book Details. | MINNY::GOOD | | Sun May 23 1993 13:36 | 44 |
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I have the book here as promised. Here are the details.
The name of the book is 'Water Birth' and it is writen by Janet Balaskas
and Yehudi Gordon. It was published in 1992 by Thorsons (77-85 Fulham
Palace Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8JB). The ISBN is 0 7225 2788 8.
It gives a number of 'useful addresses' including :
The Active Birth Movement
55 Dartmouth Park Rd
London NW5
Tel. 071 267 3006 Fax. 071 267 5368.
For the USA and Canada, it says:
'For a comprehensive resource list of midwives, doctors and birth
centres throughout the USA, Canada and internationally, and also to
obtain the video 'Water Baby' by Karil Daniels, write to :
Karil Daniels
Point of View Productions,
2477 Folsom street,
San Francisco, CA 94110.
Tel. (415) 8210435.'
It goes on to give the following addresses also:
Family Birthing Center
1125 E Arrow Highway
Upland
CA 91786, USA.
(714) 946 7001
Contact Michael Rrosenthal MD.
And:
Water Birth International
PO Box 554
Sanata Barbara
California 93150.
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