tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13826682.post1362372888477755410..comments2023-06-29T03:39:52.970-07:00Comments on Vancouver Doula (...and Slow Birth): An Undisturbed BirthJacquie Munrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02700829406922054822noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13826682.post-15997510869225029792012-01-19T07:39:50.808-08:002012-01-19T07:39:50.808-08:00"I cast my eyes down in respect, until I am a..."I cast my eyes down in respect, until I am addressed." beautiful.<br /><br />and yes, it can be hard to achieve especially when the interference comes from within... or from the nattering midwife! ha ha ha...<br /><br />KristaKrista Ariashttp://www.mamamuse.com/2011/05/trust-love/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13826682.post-22391572613938908742008-05-21T18:34:00.000-07:002008-05-21T18:34:00.000-07:00The last birth I was at was a little like that. It...The last birth I was at was a little like that. It was one of those births that a doula feels a little useless at (though being a homebirth, my role shifted to "extra pair of hands"). The mama laboured so well and so focused that she completely went away with each contraction. She completely ignored the midwife who said, with each contraction (9cm and more), "do you want me to break your waters? Cuz I can do it and it will speed things up a bit and it won't negatively impact anything." <BR/><BR/>Mama didn't even acknowledge that the midwife had even spoken. It was something mum, dad and me had a good laugh about a few days later. <BR/><BR/>I'm not yet experienced enough to tell a midwife to shush, but boy did she natter! I think she felt as useless for this mom as I did! I, however, had the good sense to leave mum as undisturbed as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com