Trish
Thanks for your comments. No I have never worked at Blacktown hospital. I spent some time at westmead in the late 80’s and at Lithgow a couple of years ago.


Caro
There is no need to say sorry. I can understand that to have a strange man taking a good look ‘down there’ can be very unnerving and upsetting. I respect your decision and thank you for your comments.


Bon
Usually when I help with BF I take a no touch approach. I first explain the basics of BF position, attachment, relax, etc, Then I talk about the babies feeding pattern. I will encourage mum to feed giving verbal prompts. Only if this approach does not work do I actually touch the breast and even then I first ask permission. I never never just grab and stick it in the baby’s mouth.


Furitwood
One of the things I work hard on is trust. To you I am a stranger who is going to see the bits of your body that no stranger should ever see. Also I am going to see you at your most vulnerable. Not only do I need to earn your trust but I also need to keep it. I would never consider saying things like ‘I know how you feel’. We all know that I could never know how a woman feels during labour and birth.


Emma
Thanks for your suggestions. I do intend to have a website and I have some testimonials which I will put on the site


Tulip
I do not consider you to be close-minded. I respect you for honestly expressing your feelings and thoughts.

Katkins
I would be happy for you to try a VBAC no matter how many previous C/S you have had.
Hmmmm Perhaps I would be a little concerned if you had 5 previous C/S LOL


Kelly
That’s not a bad idea. I could get a pink/purple car, perhaps a VW Beatle, It looks a little like a pregnant belly if you squint LOL


Kerry
Yes I do remember Bigfoot. Always thought that was a great nickname. I would be honoured to be your MW and would have no problems working in a hospital setting. I don’t think it’s about where the birth takes place. I think it’s about what the woman wants. I would be happy to help you birth in your back yard, at the beach, or in the back seat of your car if that was what you wanted. My only consideration is to make the birth the mot fantastic experience you have ever had and to ensure the health of you and your baby.