DaasYochid :Thanks for defending me,although I generally do not take Popa’s comments seriously (see his latest comment!).However,you misunderstood my words.Clearly,the correct way to do this is mentioned in Rambam and s Shulchan Aruch, with the Bais Din waiting outside the mikvan and taking a quick look as the woman is fully immersed to her neck and, in my experience,also from the backb ,thereby avoiding any mishaps. However, in extraordinary circumstances, Rabbi Lipman suggests a way out,based on the Poskim who are “mattir”.In those “mekoros” mentioned,there are plenty of mattirim and,indeed,there are other Rishonim who are of similar opinion. I doubt that Rabbi Lipman would insist that it should always be done that way and,if you read the article, you’ll see that this is what he meant.
