tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post8522651348540778470..comments2023-11-02T06:49:24.564-07:00Comments on American Home Birth: Home Birth Guidelines for SafetyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10460197503063601577noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-30098297501522109892015-09-22T19:36:05.809-07:002015-09-22T19:36:05.809-07:00That isn't an easy requirement with the HIPAA ...That isn't an easy requirement with the HIPAA requirements. But a woman could talk to the nurse manager at the transferring hospital to discuss general transfer experiences. Unfortunately, the hostility some midwives face in transfer can make the transition from home to hospital less safe. The midwife is responsible for her part in making the assessment and recommendation to transfer and to facilitate the timely transfer. The EMS is responsible for their response and the receiving hospital is then responsible for how they receive the woman or infant. I have seen a transition in hospitals over the years as they have improved how they respond to a transfer, thus improving health outcomes for families. This is not the case in all parts of the country. Just as a hospital staff member is not responsible for the decisions a midwife made in a complication, a midwife is also not responsible for the lack of response by a doctor or nurse when she transfers. As a student years ago I watched helplessly while an EMS member delayed transfer for a NB because he wanted to put an IV in the baby, something he was never able to do. I've heard of doctors not believing a midwife's report of a prolapsed cord because they didn't feel it. None of this is good for care. Collaboration is a necessary piece of the safety plan for all birthing women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-46364065679160689562014-02-22T09:55:13.920-08:002014-02-22T09:55:13.920-08:00Yes and that is fantastic!! :) :)Yes and that is fantastic!! :) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460197503063601577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-62562299142694933602014-02-22T00:59:44.379-08:002014-02-22T00:59:44.379-08:00I'm glad that here in BC, Canada, all of the a...I'm glad that here in BC, Canada, all of the above are part of our healthcare laws governing homebirth. Thanks for sharing!Faith Tiberendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487999120513775695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-59056817393641143742014-01-30T03:48:45.099-08:002014-01-30T03:48:45.099-08:00Oops, I see it now! Although, homebirth is still s...Oops, I see it now! Although, homebirth is still so risky even it intubation equipment... but it'd make it a little less so with your #3! I just laid flat my views last night on my blog (you and a friend inspired me). A little nerve-wracking. I referred them to your blog on it. :)RaisingCropsAndBabieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897154924425187493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-12114159548286057542014-01-29T18:26:31.622-08:002014-01-29T18:26:31.622-08:00Yes, completely agree. If a CNM or CM has current ...Yes, completely agree. If a CNM or CM has current hospital privileges then they should be up to date on all of their training certifications, like neonatal resuscitation. And I also think there should be at least two professionals: one for mother and one for baby. I put that as #3. I wrote another post about equipment that should be minimal at a home birth, I should add a link to it. Thank you for the idea!<br /><br />By the way, I've read your blog before and thank you for being so brave and sharing your story. I have other comments I want to respond to that you have posted here on my blog but it's been a busy couple days with visitors in town. I will get to it! Just wanted to say thanks for reading, commenting and sharing your story as well :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460197503063601577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-71403175957768838302014-01-29T16:57:36.147-08:002014-01-29T16:57:36.147-08:00What about an attendant trained in neonatal resc. ...What about an attendant trained in neonatal resc. and all the equipment for the baby? I know when I had my son all eyes were on him and none on me when he was born and needed worked on. The midwife didn't even know how much I bled... she guessed for the records. There needs to be a professional for mama and for baby.RaisingCropsAndBabieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897154924425187493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-41974588758871060722014-01-27T19:39:08.349-08:002014-01-27T19:39:08.349-08:00That's true! That's a really good idea. I ...That's true! That's a really good idea. I will add that when I get a moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460197503063601577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923885836586206729.post-57595166840329552642014-01-27T18:15:50.916-08:002014-01-27T18:15:50.916-08:00I would also want references to patients that were...I would also want references to patients that were transferred to the hospital. I would want to know how the midwife behaved when faced with that decision -- how much hemming and hawing was involved, whether there was an argument over the decision, etc.<br /><br />Just seeing how the midwife reacts to being backgrounded also would give me some clues as to her fitness to be trusted with my baby's health. I'd think a professional would be totally accommodating and encourage any investigation the parents take on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com