"I don't believe in doulas" - Page 2

[SublimeBirthGirl]

On a related side note, I was just reprimanded by a nurse who accused me of doing a cervical check on a mom who was very calmly at 10 cm. The nurse said there was no way I could have known that a mom so composed was already 10. I just stated the facts about why I suspected she was 10 (feeling pushy, already past transition, had rested for a good amount of time between contractions after transition etc.) and shrugged off the accusation. Not all doctors, but some, have very little respect for the intuitive aspect of being a good doula.

Why would you do that? Give them an excuse to start the pushing clock? I don't see being a good doula as including vaginal exams though I actually don't think vaginal exams should be a part of any labor with very few exceptions.

[bionicsquirrel]

Originally Posted by SublimeBirthGirl

Why would you do that? Give them an excuse to start the pushing clock? I don't see being a good doula as including vaginal exams though I actually don't think vaginal exams should be a part of any labor with very few exceptions.

No, I think you misunderstood. I didn't and don't do vag exams as a doula. She accused me of doing one because she didn't believe me when I said mom was already pushing. This mom was very calm, I wouldn't have known she was complete either if I hadn't been with her for 4 hours already.
I agree though, vag exams are usually not needed.

[NavelgazingMidwife]

Originally Posted by homemademomma

i LOVE your blog! i didnt know you posted over here.

Thankee.

If you look at how few posts I've posted, you'll see it isn't often or much, but I saw some cool things to write about and thought I might yack for a sec. I *really* should be blogging!

Barb

[SublimeBirthGirl]

Originally Posted by bionicsquirrel

No, I think you misunderstood. I didn't and don't do vag exams as a doula. She accused me of doing one because she didn't believe me when I said mom was already pushing. This mom was very calm, I wouldn't have known she was complete either if I hadn't been with her for 4 hours already.
I agree though, vag exams are usually not needed.

OH! Ok, that makes MUCH more sense

[reikitiki]

Originally Posted by NavelgazingMidwife

With respect to Carla, I would be REAL careful about writing letters.
*I* might write something like this.

Dear kind ABC Labor & Delivery staff,.....
Barbara E. Herrera, LM, CPM
San Diego, CA

Wow! great advice!