Dummy Training!

>> Tuesday, May 18, 2010

I came across this video and was wondering if anyone else finds it a little terrifying.

I am not sure I understand the need for the artificial training. Is it really necessary to build a dummy that gives birth to another dummy? How detached can we possibly become from human experience?

Women across the country, across the world, are giving birth every day in teaching hospitals. I feel that the students gained nothing from this unrealistic example of childbirth experience.

In my opinion, “Noelle the dummy” definitely needed a doula!!

Posted by hannah at 9:51 AM

1 comments:

Rachel,  June 11, 2010 at 2:45 PM  

This is really scary! A dummy can do nothing to teach of the fears, excitement, anticipation and hundereds of other emotions experienced throughout childbirth. I had a student midwife with me throughout my labour and she provided me with constant reassurance and support, while in turn I'm sure she learnt more from me (& Katie!) than Noelle would ever be able to teach!

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