Elizabeth Davis
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“Occasionally, you may have the confusing case of a mother who appears to be in active labor, with contractions coming every five minutes, lasting up to a minute. But after a few hours, contractions taper off, and internal exam reveals her to be only 2 or 3 cm dilated. Women who are strongly athletic or highly intellectual by nature tend to this pattern, based on the inability (at least at this juncture) to let go and cross into the active phase. Uterine inertia often results, with a meal and some sleep the best solution. Labor will soon start up again—and dilation may take place quite quickly.”
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
“Concern with labor’s length began in hospital, where a prompt turnover of beds was of practical and financial concern. Next came practitioner impatience: doctors with overbusy schedules or better things to do than wait around for women to give birth wanted to define how long was too long.”
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
“The mentally oriented woman usually has a detailed birth plan, based on careful research. She goes by the book on diet and exercise but tends to repress her emotions. If asked how she is feeling, she may answer with just a word or two: “Fine” or “I’m okay.” Massage, swimming, or yoga can help the mentally oriented mother find physical and emotional release. Self-contained as she is, it may be difficult to forge a close connection with her until labor.”
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
― Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
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