I have not been over to CB for a long time, but used to post here quite a bit as this section of MN really helped me after my first Birth - which was traumatic however in MW terms because there was no great psychical damage it was called a wonderful text book birth.
I sat in front of a head MW whilst discussing alternative to my requested ELC for my second , her eyes glazed over when I used words like
" emotion, mentally not strong enough" and instead she praised me on my " great birthing hips" talked of " incredible quick first labour" ( it was 6 hours) etc. I felt like I was failing to communicate with her in any effective way and that she was seeing a distorted reality - like a very brainwashed religious person.
I have been on MN for a while now and even while describing my first labour as - calm, with oils , massage etc - I have been told by Mw on here I found it hard as I was not relaxed enough - every excuse even though they were not there. I have seen same accusations leveled at other women who had traumatic labours and were told it was down to them not doing something rather than the obvious basic fact that CB is dangerous.
Sorry am rambling anyway I came across this article and it backed up my fears that there is a brain washed element to some MW training - and I think it should be known by all women who may get pregnant or who are pregnant.
The Times Oct 13th
Earlier this year a public inquiry into the deaths of 19 mothers and babies at Furness General hospital showed that at least 12 lives could have been saved with the right care.
Mrs Parkinson one of a group of that called themselves the "musketeer midwives" was heavily critised in the inquiry report which blamed the avoidable deaths on turf wars between doctors and midwives promoting an agenda of a natural birth at all costs.
Mrs Parkinson was given a bonus and promise she would not be investigated. She took early redundancy in return for not being investigated.
A report showed dysfunctional relationships between staff had led to inadequate care and a lack of respect across disciplines particularly between obstetricians and midwives.
Mrs Parkinson provided model ansas at one babies inquest but a later inquiry found her response was " clearly wrong" and led to a distortion of the process. She is now being investigated.