The first and cardinal rule is HANDS OFF THE BREECH! Touching and stimulating the baby, even gentle guidence down can stimulate breathing reflexes. Breech babes are very good at navigating their own way down and out. Waterbirth is a great idea too, have the mum squat so that the babe has gravity to help. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GentleBirth Pregnancy and Birth Education Rachael Austin RN, EM, IPN, Adv. CBE Student M&CHN Trainee ABA counselor Midwife in Private Practice Ph: (07) 49 931 213 Fax: (07) 49 931 341 Mob: 0419750 780 Email: [log in to unmask] www.gentlebirth.com.au 2008 - The Year of Homebirth Awareness. Help support and value women. Protect their babies. Tell everyone you know that homebirth exists as a VALID birthing choice! *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome