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Re: OB-GYN-L digest 295 From: cnmpat@halcyon.com Sat Oct 14 10:37:36 1995 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Robbrenner@aol.com: "uterus didelphys" Previous message: Dean G. Huffman: "Re: Deaf Mute OB/GYN Resident Applicant" I have seen a patient who had an average length for her first labor, and delivered a 7.5# infant after 90 minutes of pushing, with the aid of outlet forceps. Apgars were 8 and 9. The baby is now almost two. The mother has trouble interesting the baby in feeding, so she is quite low on her percentile charts for weight. The feeding problem is the only trouble the mother has with the baby. No other delays of motor or cognitive development are noted. The mother has been told at a nearby medical center that the reason for the baby's feeding disorder is "traumatic birth syndrome" due to the "trauma" of the forceps. It seems to me that this kind of label is very likely to lead to adventures in court, if it can be attached to any baby with any kind of delay or problem. Has anyone heard of this diagnosis? Is it real? How is such a diagnosis made and verified? Any information would be greatly appreciated. BrianF2553@aol.com There are several books out about trauma and delayed reaction to a birth experience. Of course, lots of thoughts about C/S, but also, we talk alot with women about previously traumatic birth experiences. My partner just ordered a book dealing with these issues. I do not know the title and author right now. Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP,CNM South Sound Nurse Midwives 1-800-633-1877 E-mail: cnmpat@halcyon.com Next message: Robbrenner@aol.com: "uterus didelphys" Previous message: Dean G. Huffman: "Re: Deaf Mute OB/GYN Resident Applicant"

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