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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 22, 2017 23:36:45 GMT
I tried to find an article on the case myshelly was talking about with no luck, so hopefully she comes back with a link. I did find this case where there were definite issues with the standard of care this women received (which is why she won a $16 million verdict). It doesn't say if any of the participants were found criminally liable. Clearly a nurse holding the crown of the baby in the birth canal for 6 minutes for the ridiculous reason of waiting for a doctor is asinine - the woman had 3 prior children, she probably could have caught the baby herself if the nurse was so incompetent (and let's face it, the nurse delivering the baby is not exactly rare in a hospital) I still wouldn't term this birth rape - I think it creates unnecessary conflict when we should be talking about medical intervention without the consent of the patient - when is it necessary? when is it malpractice? www.yahoo.com/beauty/mom-who-sued-hospital-for-traumatic-birth-wins-16-million-173203800.html
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Post by lesserknownpea on Feb 23, 2017 0:13:06 GMT
My nephew was crowning 40 years ago and the nurse shoved her hand hard against his head and said they had to keep him there until the dr got there. He ended up with neurological problems he still deals with.
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Feb 23, 2017 1:10:43 GMT
Like others have said, this is malpractice and assault. Not rape.
The Zavanelli maneuver which is done to push the baby's head back up into the vagina when the shoulders are stuck in order to perform a c-section is not easy to do and not indicated in this situation. I understand the doctor was not present, but that happens. I'd say about 1/3 to 1/2 of the nurses I know are thrilled to do a delivery when the baby comes faster than the physician or midwife and the rest wish just about anyone else was there!
And yes, we hear the "birth rape" term thrown around in certain circles. I do not know anyone personally who is using this word, but I have known women who have reacted to negative birthing situations that, frankly, were not in ANYONE'S control. I should probably have capitalized "control" because that's what it is all about. Control. The perception of control by the medical team and the perception that one can control the outcome or course of labor. Yes, there are some jerks out there in my field- docs, nurses and even midwives and some folks who are well meaning but not the greatest communicators. Also, in all my years of practice I have NEVER seen a patient forcibly examined or held down and I've seen some pretty crazy things!
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