WHEN a baby is born by caesarean, the hands that lift it from the womb to the world usually belong to an obstetrician. But now, there's someone else who can help deliver the baby: the mother.
Called "assisted caesarean", the procedure allows the mother to be the first to hold her child, with her hands guided into the womb by medical staff. In what is believed to be only the third assisted caesarean in Australia in recent years, Perth mother Naomi Chapman, 38, helped deliver her third baby, Thomas, on April 2.
__________________ Anne
Mama to Conner 2/27/04 & Gabrielle 2/6/06 & Delaney 5/12/08
I wouldn't think its any different than catching your own baby. It sounds like she isn't digging around inside trying to find the child. The doctor kind of pulls the baby up.
I like the idea of Dad taking the baby out. That would be cool as long as its cool with Dad.
__________________ Anne
Mama to Conner 2/27/04 & Gabrielle 2/6/06 & Delaney 5/12/08
That is cool...I'd probably do it if given the opportunity. I love watching medical shows whereas Dh gets grossed out...he nearly passed out during the birth of DD cause he didn't expect to see blood...
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Dawn Marie
Mommy to
Hannah - Nov 7/03
Benjamin - Dec 30/05
David - May 4th, 2008
Assisted Caesarean!
