Re: How do you all cope when things go a little pear shaped?
Hi FF,
I can only say how that is from the 'other side' as my youngest son was a shoulder dystocia.
It must be a scary thing to be involved in from a midwife's point of view, cos after all you know the implications the mum doesn't. You did what you could do, and that is all we as students can do.
Don't feel bad about being emotional, the first time for all these new and often scary things is the worst, and quite often unexpected too. If I were you I would be more concerned if I didn't feel that way to be honest.
Crying is a good way to relieve all the stress and tension that will have built up, so it is a posivtive response.
Next time you will know what to expect and probably feel less worried and nervous about it.
You did great FF, you should be proud of yourself. xx
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