Jenny
I agree with comments about the contemporary debate on the ambiguity of
'normality'. In my experience, you will have to come up with a definition as
from your email, you obviously need their agreement. To this end, it might be
worth considering the WHO definition for normal birth (1999). It is a very
broad definition (too broad!) but may suit your purposes.
Regards
Declan
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>Hello all.
>I have a problem....2 in fact. I have just finshed drafting up some
>guidelines for our Family Birth Rooms. The guidelines have been approved by
>all the appropriate committees but 2 of our Obstetricians will not agree to
>consensus unless there is a clear definition of what is normal re pregnancy,
>labour & birth. I thought I had made it clear but no..... I have attached
>the guidelines for your perusal. I do not believe we need to spell out what
>is normal. I thought that was the basis for midwifery education & practice.
>However, I welcome your thoughts on whether I should provide these 2 with a
>definition of what is normal. I would also welcome strategies for dealing
>with this sort of obstructive behaviour.
>Thanks
>Jenny
>Midwifery Joint Appointment
Declan
Declan Devane,
Doctoral Student,
School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies,
University of Dublin Trinity College,
Trinity Centre for Health Sciences Education,
St. James's Hospital,
Dublin 8.
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