Re: Opinion on Labor inerventions?

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They can. It is wirht trying. >
>Is it necessary to have IVF and not be able to eat?......this is not
>general surgery.

By IVF I presume IV fluids. In the correct patient, it can be avoided, but most docs still want an IV acess put in even if fluids are not given. It would be rare to be allowed to eat solid food while in labor, liquids are OK just about anywhere. (Solid food can increase the chance of vomitting in labor - not a pleasant experience).

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>Isn't it better to wait until the baby is in the birth canal to push
>rather than at 10cm? (let the baby work it's way down)

It usually is in the vagina by that time. Pushing a t full dilation helps bring the baby down - it augments the uterine forces. The baby is passive in this stage.

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>What is the best postion for laboring? I heard on your back fights
>against gravity, squatting puts too much pressure on your perineum?
>

The best position is the most comfortable one for the patient.

>Thanks for your professional opinion.

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

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