i recently read where a woman was in labor and the doctor was in surgery and he had the nurses give her this medicine that was supposed to stop the contractions so he could be there for the birth. her water had not broken yet but she was at 8 cm. i was just wondering what other people thought about this, i thought it was unnecessary to stop some natural process like this when the nurses could have delivered the baby. but i just want to see other peoples opinions!! thanks!
2006-11-14 11:10:57 · 10 answers · asked by young_mommy_of_two 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Never heard of such a thing. I had three babies and my regular doctor wasn't there for any of the births. Oh well. I don't think they should of stopped it........unless the woman who was in labor was having complications and needed "that doctor" to deliver.
2006-11-14 11:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are simply so many things that could have prompted them to try to stop or slow down the contractions, it is futile to second-guess the situation. How far along was the pregnancy? Was there a potential problem with the placenta (could it have been covering the birth canal?)? Was there a potential for umbilical cord issues that had been previously seen in ultrasounds? How big was the hospital... was there another qualified doctor present? Was it her first child? If it wasn't her first child, had she had previous complications?
As you can see, without knowing the full medical record of the woman, you have no idea as to the reasons he wanted the labor stopped.
And for the record - his motivations were not financial. My first child was delivered by the nurse - she even had to deal with an umbilical cord wrapped tightly around his neck. She didn't get any sort of bonus, but the doctor got his full pay.
2006-11-14 11:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was no need to stop it, the only time they should have stopped it is if she wasn't far enough along and the baby would have been in danger. If you are over 37 weeks and go into labor there should be no stopping it. I understand them not wanting to let just nurses deliver probably due to policies and your safety and your babies because if something were wrong with the baby or you there would be no doctor but there is no reason another doctor shouldn't have been called.
2006-11-14 11:33:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've worked in the medical field a long time, I favor Labor and Delivery, I can assure you this Doctor did not, and would not risk a law suit or a life by stopping labor, especially with a cervix at 8 cm. There are certain drugs that will stop labor if necessary. (Magnesium therapy) to allow the baby to remain in the womb for as long as possible to help with development, especially with the lungs. You cant always believe what you read, alot of "medical nightmare" stories are made up to get you attention.
2006-11-14 11:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by CMA Teacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the doctor was more concerned about the money he would earn by delivering the baby then about the mother's well being.
2006-11-14 11:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant stop contractions to have peace full labor ask for a shot call Anestassia something like that.
2006-11-14 11:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by la traviesa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that sounds cruel and inhumane. there should've been other doctors at the hospital to deliver the baby anyways.
2006-11-14 11:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is when they are supposed to call another doctor in to take over.
2006-11-14 11:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
labor should never be stopped at that point, there is no reason for it. dangerous to even try IMO
2006-11-14 11:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by Mina222 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would be really upset if they stopped my labor, when the time gets here i will probably care less who delievers as long as they get him outta me
2006-11-14 11:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋