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June 2007 Newsletter (PDF 239kb)

Pregnancy dating is where the clash of cultures has great impact. Modern, scientific techniques do not give 100% accuracy, yet the consequences of the miscalculations are considerable. Inaccurate dating may be implicated in 50% of inductions, some of these resulting in unnecessary caesarean sections. On the other hand, being told that baby is due “sometime at the end of August” leaves space for intuition, mystery and surprise. Read more ..>>

May 2007 Newsletter (PDF 204kb)

Midwifery news is HOT at the moment; you'd almost think that the service is crumbling as we speak. Read more ..>>

March 07 Newsletter (PDF 145kb)

Pregnancy Dating - Technology has vastly improved many areas of maternity care, not least in that for the first time in our history, women do not have to fear death in childbirth. The removal of that particular shadow is no small thing, and for those of us who live within the circle of technological privilege it is something to celebrate. Read more ..>>

January 07 Newsletter (PDF 154kb)

Pain relief in labour. What we want from pain relief options in labour is not only that it diminishes pain, we want to be able to decide when to start it and when it’s not useful anymore, and when something else is required. Mostly we want to remain clear headed and mobile. Read more ..>>

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