Childbirth Educator seeks births
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Topic: Childbirth Educator seeks births
Posted By: padthai
Subject: Childbirth Educator seeks births
Date Posted: 12 April 2011 at 4:13pm
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Hi there
Thanks for reading my message! I am in the second year of my two-year Diploma in Childbirth Education course. One of the requirements is being a support in at least three births (preferably with one a home birth). I have been lucky enough to be at two births (one of whom I met on here) and am seeking a third. What happens? Well, I would meet with you (and your partner if applicable) and take it from there. I stress that I am not there to be your LMC/midwife but can do what you want me to do: back massage, pack bag, get drinks, keep your partner awake! etc. I realise this is not everyones cup of tea but on such a huge forum who knows! Please let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks - PT |
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Posted By: shadowfeet
Date Posted: 12 April 2011 at 5:00pm
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Hi, I can't help, but where are you based for others reading this? I hope you find some lovely ladies to follow ------------- 
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Posted By: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Date Posted: 12 April 2011 at 5:39pm
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Hi where in the country are you? Am open to the idea of this and am having a home birth but may not be anywhere near you. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: padthai
Date Posted: 12 April 2011 at 9:44pm
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Hi there
Thanks for your replies... Should have mentioned that I am in Auckland...am happy to travel to 1hr (or more) out. I was in Tauranga for one birth and came back to Auckland for it, so very negotiable!!! Thanks :-) |
Posted By: fallen
Date Posted: 13 April 2011 at 8:16am
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How about c/section births? ------------- |
Posted By: CrazyCass
Date Posted: 13 April 2011 at 3:53pm
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When do you need to do these by? I'm not due till Nov - I'm a big fan of letting people 'have a go' when they're learning (with supervision of course)
I will discuss with DH & the midwife if its not too late... I'll have a hospital birth - but as drug free as I can make it! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: padthai
Date Posted: 14 April 2011 at 2:49pm
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Hi Fallen & Crazycass (and any others!)
C-section births are fine if there is labour involved but not if it is an elective c-section. While I would love to see a c-section birth, people are generally only allowed one support person (although sometimes CBEs can 'get in' as a student, with the LMCs support). Hope that makes sense. November would be fine. I have until December...so have a chat with 'your people' and let me know if you have any questions etc! Many thanks :-) |