Re: [ozmidwifery] Talipies

[Alesa Koziol]

And what a potential cost saving. If only I had done something about my oldest childs talipes instead of leaving it alone to correct itself I could have saved many hundreds of dollars off podiatry fees and orthotic appliances! Alesa ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Garnons-Williams To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Talipies Robyn: I'm with you on that account.  I've seen a few in my time and with gentle massage and encouragement, most talipies (and all that are positional) correct themselves quite nicely.  And what fun in the process!  Tere ----- Original Message ----- From: Robyn Thompson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 11:45 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Talipies Sandy Do you know what type of talipes?  Generally talipes is positional if the baby has been in a tight spot for a while.  The real assessment is to establish whether the ankle bones are complete and not effected. If these are ok, gentle massage and very gentle stretching of the tight ligaments would be preferable, most times it corrects itself without interference.  Surgery and splinting is usually the outcome for skeletal involvement.  Why don't you talk with the local GP or physio rather than make the long trip to Melbourne.  Andrea Quanci and experience midwife in the area would also be helpful in advising you.   Please email direct if you want Andrea's details.   Robyn robynt@iprimus.com.au www.melbmidwifery.com.au