Articles about The Pink Kit
NZ Nursing Journal Kai Tiaki Nov. 2002
‘I have been inspired and compelled to share the knowledge of the Pink Kit that I have personally used in preparation for the birth of my second baby.The Pink Kit has taught me that childbirth is a learned skill and by knowing and understanding our body we can take control and progress the birth of our baby.
The Pink Kit is a self-educational package that is in simple language and is easy to use, it consists of a booklet, video and audiotape to facilitate and validate the learning process.
Part of the Pink Kit is learning about our anatomy and includes mapping your pelvis outlet, this is important as you then learn what positions to use during childbirth that help to keep you open. Other exercises and positions are also detailed and can be performed to assist with such issues as labor not progressing or persistent pain in the same place.
The directed breathing techniques help to keep you focused, relaxed and later on moving through those painful contractions. The Pink Kit also details how to perform internal massage pre-birth, this greatly reduces the risk of tearing.
The Pink Kit does not claim to replace medical intervention, but does provide women and their partners and support people with common knowledge about birth that has been learned from women of different cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds.
The Pink Kit is essential knowledge for women and men wanting to prepare for, progress and assist with childbirth. As health care professionals I believe it is important to share such knowledge so others may benefit.
I quote Benjamin Franklin
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn
Mandy Pagan RCpN, BN
Invercargill, NZ
Articles Written By Common Knowledge Trust for Mother and Baby, May/June 2002 Australia
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