Hi EVERYBODY
I have just registered for my PhD and the topic I am researching is the
practice of feeling for the cord after delivery of the head but before
delivery of the shoulders. This practice is mentioned in some of our
English text books (Myles) and I have and am still witnessing it in
practice, but to date I can find no literature or research to make this
evidenced based practice.
Does anyone know when this procedure was introduced or why? Also why have
we as midwives adapted it, is it linked to ritualistic practice?
Do you know of anyone who practices this procedure or do you do it
yourself? Do the women consent to this practice?
Any help or advice to any aspect of these questions would be greatly
appreciated
Elaine Jefford
Senior Lecturer
Anglia Polytechnic University
Chelmsford England
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