Originally Posted by smwife  I also am a jinx, so when we do have normal SVD's I find it hard to remember what to do! (I spend alot of time in theatre, so at least have become quite adept at scrubbing up and taking the baby, I guess!)
It does get me down though, as I really want to advocate for normality in the future and don't often get to see it! |
smwife, I am absolutely sure that it is not
you that is the jinx!
It is strange how some people seem to have far more than their share of complications. But, as the student I am sure this has nothing to do with you.
I do wonder, however, if some midwives convey their anxieties to the woman, causing the woman to produce high levels of adrenaline, which can slow down the process of labour, lead to interventions .... etc. If this is the case, I would suggest that it could be the mentor you are working with, who is somehow conveying her anxieties. - It's just one of my theories. Nothing proven!
I believe the most effective midwives are those that are quietly confident in their conduct. They are happy to be with the woman, without being obtrusive. They don't engage in deep, meaningful conversations with the woman, whilst she is in advanced labour. They are in tune with her and respond to her needs, as and when they arise. - Sadly you don't often get the chance to do this in busy consultant units.
