I am SO tired of hearing about moms who "are measuring big"/"have a small pelvis" and so their doc schedules an induction ... 4-5 days before the Fourth of July.
You don't think they have holiday plans, do you?
The worst part - I've heard of at least five moms who this is happening to.
GAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!!
/rant
You don't think they have holiday plans, do you?
The worst part - I've heard of at least five moms who this is happening to.
GAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!!
/rant
- Current Mood:discouraged
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deeeeeep breaths... LOl
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And I just loathe seeing docs either blatantly lie or omit important info. How can that be informed consent?
Biiiiiiig deep breaths. :)
CIMS: Problems & Hazards of Inductuion of Labor This is a FANTASTIC resource and has a whole section on Cytotec
ICAN: Misoprostol (Cytotec) for Labor Induction: A Cautionary Tale
ICAN: Position Statement: Induction of Labor Doesn't mention cytotec, which is covered elsewhere, but a good resource
Inductions: Pitocin & Cytotec
Ina May: A Summary of Articles...About Cytotec
Cytotec Contraindications & Warnings
Cytotec: Safe for Inducing Labor This is by Henci Goer - she is an AWESOME resource. If you haven't read Henci's book "A Thinking Woman's Guide to Better Birth", you should. While she's a bit opinionated, she has some of the best research documentation available for practically EVERY intervention. A must read for all pregnant or TTC mommas!!!
My poor, dear cousin just went down the slippery slope herself recently-- epidural that ended up c-section. Also, I love henci Goer's book! And Ina May, she's my here. <3
It is so sad how little people question ANYthing. I'd like to see all women (& their partners) researching the entire birth process & making *their own decisions*!! It's really not that difficult! But, I'd also like to see people doing this with their food choices. I am equally frustrated that people abuse & consume animals like they do, without doing the research onto how that animal got on their plate. Sigh. The world would be so much better with more questioning & researching on everyone's part.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3251419433163515470 (that's the link for the actual movie, her's the site about:)
OK well nevermind, their site is down. Here's a review: http://www.vegparadise.com/media9.html
But anyway, just let me know if you want me to point you in the direction of some fascinating articles on meat/milk/egg production, or on what cage-free & organic REALLY mean. THIS is the area that *I* have a wealth of knowlege in! HEE HEE.
It's truly amazing how educational the internet can be. When my 1st shortling was born 14 yrs ago, I had NO idea there was any reason in the world to question vaccines or hospital births or episiotomies or ANYthing at all! And my birth experience was FAR from decent. I discovered the internet about 12 mos after my 2nd shortling was born, but AT LEAST by then I had found Mothering magazine which changed my life & gave me some empowerment. By my 3rd kid, I'd become Ms Stay Away From Me, This Is MY birth experience! And keep your tests/vaccines/bottles/needles/etcetcetc away from me & my baby, thanks. :) Y'know?
We are trying to cut back on our meat intake, though. All part of our weight loss goals. Practically the only thing Eden will eat is chicken or fish, but I'm sneaking them in in the form of chicken, salmon, or tuna salads. I'm hoping to eventually get her down to just the salad itself, but it's a vegi battle with her these days.
Now I have heard of, like, the 4 ft asian woman marrying a 6.5 ft linebacker and having trouble birthing a big baby, but such things are soooooooo rare. But why on earth would you schedule an induction rather than trial-of-labor???
It may be their loss, but it's WRONG. That's why I work to see women educated. So many traumas could be diverted if only all women took their care into their own hands - and hearts & heads!
Women arent being educated about these interventions because theres no MONEY in it.... Same with breastfeeding. Who has more money to lobby with, infamil or LLL?
I want to change the system. If I can change some womens minds along the way thats awesome, but if we could just change WHERE and HOW women birth I think things would just fall into place.
What I want tot know is why an OB wouldnt want to educate themselves on anything outside of what they have already learned...Never heard of continued education? >grumble< Men, they think they know everything, how do you change that, lol?..
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How can ignorance be so rampant? Yeah, humans for the last 20,000 weren't evolved enough to birth without hospitals...How the hell did we get here? That poor person is probably in for a traumatic birth. Good for you for having common sense enough to know better than that!
You were irked because deep down, women know how to birth babies. That's what our bodies were designed for, and we do it beautifully if given half the chance!
Aww, thanks - what a compliment!
I know NOTHING about this stuff.
Just keep reading, and you will. That's my goal, anyway. :-}