I think there is a pressing need to inculcate the concept of really understanding physiological birth from a practical care and labour support view point. Health professional training does not FOCUS on practical care that works with the physiological process of labour and birth - certainly my experience in South Africa, current training is heavily influenced by training in the medical model at referral / academic hospitals. Midwives seem to view the accompaniment and hands-on comfort measures for the mother as no longer a part of labour care. Certified doulas ONLY work with that model and their care of a mobile, hydrated, well-supported labour and birthing mothers facilitate the physiological process of birth. Research has shown the measurable outcomes of continuous labur support.
Yes, we need to get a really good teaching model together and work at getting it into basic midwifery training for doctors, nurses and midwives. It would also be a good module to put towards a CPD program that has a number of modules on physiological labour and birth.
I applaud your thinking and efforts.
Barbara Hanrahan: Midwifery lecturer Wits University South Africa. [log in to unmask]
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Dear Lesley and Kirstie
Thank you.
I am lecturing on and developing a movement to help shift from medicalisation to humanisation of birth.
I have worked on this idea for many years and am now exploring how to move the approaches forward.
I have spoken on this in many parts of the world and it resonates with many different audiences. I am exploring the possibility of establishing a foundation for the humanisation of birth.
Great that you are doing this
all the best
Lesley
Professor Lesley Page CBE
Visiting Professor in Midwifery KCL
Adjunct professor UTS Australia
Griffith University Australia
Honorary research fellow Oxford Brookes University
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