Hi Philippa, Misoprostol has a lot of side effects, just search the web on CYTOTEC (the American name). It is used in areas where refrigeration is not possible. When this is possible Syntocinon and/or Syntometrine are better options. Whatever you decide: good luck. Love Anke
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Philippa Scott Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 6:57 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc Ok I need some more info I guess. I have had some midwives locally say that this is a better option to have at home for an emergency. This is my own birth I am talking about I am not a midwife, I am a doula and will be birthing unassisted due to the non-existence of MIPP up here, I am wanting something on hand for just in case. I have been told Misoprostol is very effective with few side effects. It will be for me a last resort whilst waiting for an ambo if things like shepherds purse and eating placenta do not work (if I have another PPH). Would anyone be able to tell me a bit more about the side effect and why you would/would not recommend it. I am due in a couple of months so want to start getting something organized and a decision made about which way to go. Thank you, Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amanda W Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 4:41 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc We use Misoprostol at the hospital where I work and it is kept in the fridge next to the syntocinon and syntometrine and the prostins etc. Why would you want to use it at your homebirth but. Syntocinon should be just fine. Misoprostol is a fairly heavy drug of choice with a fair few side effects and we only use it for large PPH's Amanda Ward Creative Memories Consultant Ph. (07) 3261 4354 Mob, 0417 009 648 Email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: "Lisa Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au >To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> >Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:18:45 +1030 > >misoprostal isn't licenced here is Australia. I wouldn't be prescribing it >if I were a GP. When I was Working at a private Hospital the Obs kept it >in their own possesion. It isn't licenced to be kept at the hospital as >far as I know. The pharmacy at the hospital wouldn't touch it. It's not >the sort of drug you should have at a homebirth anyway. >Lisa Barrett >----- Original Message ----- From: "Philippa Scott" ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> >Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:55 PM >Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc > > >>I am hoping to get a script for Misoprostal (sp) for my homebirth. Any >>ideas. Should I just ask a GP? What are they liable for if they do >>prescribe >>it. >>Cheers >> >>Philippa Scott >>Birth Buddies - Doula >>Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth >>and >>labour. >>President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robyn Dempsey >>Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 12:10 PM >>To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au >>Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >> >>Yes, the synto is about $100 a box. So what I do, is buy/pay for one box, >>which lasts for the next women ( does that make sense?), I only use Synto >>about once a year! ( and then there are the years you need it 3 times in a >>row!) >> >>Robyn D >>----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifairy" >><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> >>Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:47 AM >>Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc >> >> >>>I have a few births at home coming up and was wondering about synto and >>>other drugs in my kit. How do others purchase them? Do I have to have a >>>script from a doctor? The other issue that I do find difficult is the >>>issue >> >>>of cost for homebirth.Others I have been involved in have been for >>>friends >>>and colleagues. Does anyone have a schedule of payment and cost that they >>>use? I am meeting with a couple on Monday and would love to have a bit >>>more >> >>>idea. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, >>> >>>Thanks Cath >>>> >>>> >>>Had a client recently who I sent to her GP for a script for synt. She got >>>the script, went to the chemist to fill it & found it was going to cost >>>her around $80 to get it - they only sold it in the boxes of five vials. >>>I >> >>>ended up asking around my MIPP friends & managed to find some that way >>>(dint need it anyway so its still in my fridge). >>>If you give me your postal address Im happy to post some to you - my >>>understanding is that its ok to keep it out of the fridge for a time. >>>cheers >>>-- >>> >>>Jennifairy Gillett RM >>> >>>Midwife in Private Practice >>> >>>Women's Health Teaching Associate >>> >>>ITShare volunteer - Santos Project Co-ordinator >>>ITShare SA Inc - http://itshare.org.au/ >>>ITShare SA provides computer systems to individuals & groups, created >>>from >> >>>donated hardware and opensource software >>>-- >>>This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>>Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> >>-- >>This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> >>-- >>This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> > >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. _________________________________________________________________ Advertisement: Fresh jobs daily. 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