I find myself asking couples alot if they understood what the Doc just said. And they always so no or Im not sure. I dont think its bedside manner stuff cos Ive witnessed a few really brill Docs being really clear with women and making sure they do understand, I sometimes wonder if its that institutionalised thing again? they just dont realise they are doing it and are really pushed for time? but then so are we and I always find the time to make sure the women I care for know whats going on. Ive already witnessed myself saying 'VE' instead of 'examine you vaginally' to the women, I picked myself up straight away but even so.....

I wrote a reflection all about language in labour and building the womans trust and confidence through verbal and non verbal cues, I'm very intuitive, so not much gets by me anyway but I will be honest and say that Ive agree with you, Ive seen some contact that has left me really dissapointed and embarressed.

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