Dear Janelle,
Thanks for the offer to send the parent info re group B strep to those who
wish to have it. I would be pleased to have a copy of the pamphlet you give
to women. I would also like to have the birthing ball info. (I agree with
you about the birthing stools). I have a birthing ball in my car, not
blown up yet because I'm not sure if it is another gimmick or really useful.
I am sure that Christine White and Sue McDonald from King Edward Memorial
Hosp. did some 3rd stage studies about 3 years ago,. I think their's was
the study into Syntometrine Vs Syntocinon. Sorry I haven't got the
reference here.
My snail mail address is Post Office Box 188 LEEDERVILLE. W.A 6903
Thanks, Mary murphy.
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From: janelle laws <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 1999 9:25 PM
Subject: GBS protocols, birthing balls, third stage
> Dear List,
> GBS PROTOCOLS
> I am part of the 'Management of Term PROM and GBS' workteam at Mater
> Mothers' Hospital. I would be happy to send copies of the information
> pamphlet we give to parents regarding this subject to anyone who is
> interested. I also have full copies of all the literature used as
research
> in the development of this policy. The list is quite extensive but I can
> send or fax copies of the reference list if anyone would like these. The
> references themselves are too large a number to send. Let me know what
else
> you want and I will endeavor to get them. Please tell me your snail mail
> address so I can forward it to you.
>
> BIRTHING BALLS
> We use birthing balls at the hospital where I work. I personally find
them
> very comfortable to sit on, and the majority of our ladies who use them
also
> seem to like them. They allow them to have some mobility to move their
> pelvis as they wish whilst being able to sit if they are a bit tired.
They
> can also be used as a movable support while on their knees. In my
> experience, extended time sitting on birth stools can lead to an
oedematous
> peri, but the ball provides support for this area. They can be used in
the
> shower, but are not recommended for use after having narcotics. I have
some
> guidelines for use so once again, let me know and I can send you a copy.
>
> THIRD STAGE
> Some of my colleagues from the Community Midwifery Service at Mater
Mothers'
> Hospital in Brisbane have received funding to undertake a study on
> Physiological vs Active Management of Third Stage. It should be underway
> anytime now. We just need the guidelines etc shared between the CMS team.
> So, there may be nothing in Australia yet, but we are working on it!
>
> Well I think that is about it!
> Regards,
> Janelle Laws
>
>
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