[ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Wangaratta
Title: Homebirth in Wangaratta Dear All I have an inquiry through the HBA website for a homebirth in Wangaratta. I know of the modified caseload (my god that term annoys me, a bit like, a little pregnant!!) model there but this request is Specifically for HB. Any midwives down there?? In solidarity Justine Justine Caines Secretary Homebirth Australia PO Box 105 Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph: (02) 65482248 E-Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.homebirthaustralia.org
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar
Hi Barb - have you heard anything from Mark Spektor Re sleep DVD - its all a bit quiet -I might give him a call - I know he has a fair bit happening but its a bit quiet. Id like to get something concrete. Pinky - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 2:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar Breastfeeding. Healthy children, families and communities In 2005, the Australian Breastfeeding Association will hold seminars featuring world class speakers on breastfeeding and parenting Date Wednesday 16 March 2005 Adelaide Thursday 17 March 2005 Sydney Thursday 17 March 2005 Canberra Friday 18 March 2005 - Melbourne Saturday 19 March 2005 - Brisbane Time 9am to 4pm Canberra 5.30pm 9.30pm Program (For full programs go to www.lrc.asn.au ) Dr Wendy Brodribb Breast disease - what is the impact on breastfeeding? Athena Sheehan Exploring infant feeding decisions in the first 6 weeks post birth Professor Karen Simmer Controversies surrounding the protective effects of breastfeeding on obesity allergy Rodney Whyte Drugs and breastfeeding Dr Jeanine Young Sleeping practices and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome: dispelling the myths Dr Martein Snellen Sex and intimacy after childbirth Denise Fisher (Canberra only) Falling in love the chemistry of the first breastfeed Dr Karleen Gribble (Melbourne Only) Adoptive Breastfeeding and Relactation Lil Deverell ( Melbourne only) Learning to Breastfeed Cost $140 or $130 for ABA/LRC subscribers Early Bird $120 or $110 for ABA/LRC subscribers (for payment before 21 January 2005) Registration Register online at www.lrc.asn.au Barb GlareMum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupDirector, Australian Breastfeeding Associatione-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.abavic.asn.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Wangaratta
Title: Homebirth in Wangaratta Hi Justine, I live near Wangaratta. I'll give Liz Fuchsen a call and see if she is still doing homebirths. She was my daughter's midwife when she had her 1st. I'll be in touch again. Cheers, Joy Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLCBRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 22:09 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Wangaratta Dear AllI have an inquiry through the HBA website for a homebirth in Wangaratta.I know of the modified caseload (my god that term annoys me, a bit like, a little pregnant!!) model there but this request is Specifically for HB.Any midwives down there??In solidarityJustineJustine CainesSecretaryHomebirth AustraliaPO Box 105Merriwa NSW 2329Ph: (02) 65482248E-Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.homebirthaustralia.org
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar
Nothing at all. Give him a call and tell him to give me a call Barb - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar Hi Barb - have you heard anything from Mark Spektor Re sleep DVD - its all a bit quiet -I might give him a call - I know he has a fair bit happening but its a bit quiet. Id like to get something concrete. Pinky - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 2:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar Breastfeeding. Healthy children, families and communities In 2005, the Australian Breastfeeding Association will hold seminars featuring world class speakers on breastfeeding and parenting Date Wednesday 16 March 2005 Adelaide Thursday 17 March 2005 Sydney Thursday 17 March 2005 Canberra Friday 18 March 2005 - Melbourne Saturday 19 March 2005 - Brisbane Time 9am to 4pm Canberra 5.30pm 9.30pm Program (For full programs go to www.lrc.asn.au ) Dr Wendy Brodribb Breast disease - what is the impact on breastfeeding? Athena Sheehan Exploring infant feeding decisions in the first 6 weeks post birth Professor Karen Simmer Controversies surrounding the protective effects of breastfeeding on obesity allergy Rodney Whyte Drugs and breastfeeding Dr Jeanine Young Sleeping practices and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome: dispelling the myths Dr Martein Snellen Sex and intimacy after childbirth Denise Fisher (Canberra only) Falling in love the chemistry of the first breastfeed Dr Karleen Gribble (Melbourne Only) Adoptive Breastfeeding and Relactation Lil Deverell ( Melbourne only) Learning to Breastfeed Cost $140 or $130 for ABA/LRC subscribers Early Bird $120 or $110 for ABA/LRC subscribers (for payment before 21 January 2005) Registration Register online at www.lrc.asn.au Barb GlareMum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupDirector, Australian Breastfeeding Associatione-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.abavic.asn.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding a premmie baby (very long) an update
Hi Miriam I am a middy student also, but have not encountered as much drama as you have. Hang in there. It sounds like you are a wonderful midwife and a awesome support for this woman, baby and her family. Keep up the wonderful attitude of being with woman. Katrina On 09/01/2005, at 4:55 PM, Miriam Hannay wrote: Hi all, your support and advice is great. Yes, this hospital is VERY breastfeeding unfriendly - no lactation consultant on site, one small side room for feeding which is often available, in which case my follow through woman struggles with her daughter behind a screen in the nursery. Staff pop in every two minutes or so to see if she's 'given up' (their words, not mine). I was there the other day when a midwife also said to this very determined, brave and lovely woman 'You can't force her, you know, she will win' to which the woman replied 'i will keep trying until i win'. I am constantly appalled by their atitude, and they make no secret of the fact that they believe my follow through woman's tenacity and 'bloody mindedness' about no dummy, no bottle, demand feeding is all my fault (naughty, boat rocking, pot stirring midwifery student). On my previous advice, this woman asked to be set up with a supply line, to be told they would need to see if they could find one - we are still waiting! Babe is feeding better everyday and while this woman is completely undermined by nursery staff I am always there to say 'you are doing a wonderful job and you are the expert on YOUR daughter and what she needs'. I feel this woman believes and trusts me. I just can't wait for the day they go home and their little one no longer 'belongs' to the hospital. They also asked again to see the paediatrician (he's unavailable apparently) and have only seen a young RMO once since their baby was transferred back to this smaller hospital from the major tertiary centre she was retrieved to initially for RDS. On a bright and positive note, if any woman can breastfeed, this woman can. She is SO determined to reclaim this experience with her child that I believe she's unstoppable. I will also write up this experience in my follow through journal (submitted at uni for assessment) and will speak to my clinical facilitator about this (a bit tricky during summer holidays). I really think the institutional culture of this hospital must change to benefit women and babies - they also wouldn't let me into theatre with her for her CS and were even crabby about me waiting in recovery!! ARGHH! I have also got hold of some great research (thanks for your links everyone) which I have printed out and will give to my follow through woman when I see her tomorrow (I couldn't be any less popular at this hospital so what the hell!) I'll let you know how it all pans out, thanks again, miriam. Dear Miriam This NICU and its staff (or at least those you have encountered) seem to be so uninformed. Where is the informed consent and respect for clients let alone updated research basis to practice. I suggest your university should encourage this hospital to consider the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiatve accreditation process!! Is a lactation consutlant on staff ? Have any staff heard of all the research about skin to skin care and its benefits particualrly for premmies?? There was a book Skin to Skin care; The best you can do for your preterm baby by Susan Gallant (?) but I have given away my copy Try Nils Bergman web site http://www.kangaroomothercare.com/ Andrea stocks Susan Langs book Breastfeeding special babies perhaps the parents could take some information like a book or an article to support their requests and educate the staff!! I would also recommend some gentle diplomatic assertion on the part of yourself, your supervisors and the parents because my expereince is that going along with the staff can undermine their self confidence and perpetuates this unprofessional situation for others as well as your client. Is their a patient advocate in the hospital can you talk with them?? I realise this is difficult ask but find your supports before you attempt it and do what you can please. If no-one challenges these situations to change they will stay there and continue to impact adinfnitum. Denise Hynd Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled. - Linda Hes - Original Message - From: Miriam Hannay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding a premmie baby (very long) Hi all, hope you can help me with advice for a follow through woman (i am a commencing 2nd yr Bmid student)who had her babe by emerg. LSCS at 35 weeks on 22nd December due to PROM + active labour, baby footling breech. Babe was 2490 grams at birth but had pretty bad RDS and spent a week in NICU requiring heaps of oxygen support. All's well now, and
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding a premmie baby (very long) an update
On 09/01/2005, at 4:55 PM, Miriam Hannay wrote: On my previous advice, this woman asked to be set up with a supply line, to be told they would need to see if they could find one - we are still waiting! Couldn't they use a NG tude attached to a syringe for the same effect??? I guess the inclination needs to be there though. Katrina -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] AAIMHI Policy Paper on Controlled Crying
Thanks for the links, the info I have read has been very insightful an informative. I will print some more off when I get some more printer ink!! :-) Katrina On 17/12/2004, at 7:24 PM, Pinky McKay wrote: Hi all, I have been off line for the past week - looks like an interesting discussion. While I absolutely believe mothers need support and there should be no blame placed/ attacks on each other for choices of parenting style, just as for any other choices - birth, infant feeding etc, as people working with new parents, we do need to encourage INFORMED choice. While there appear to be no studies of the specific effects of controlled crying (this would require longitudinal studies over years) , there are studies into the physiology of infant stress and being left to cry it out is included in this in a number of papers by mental health professionals, including trauma specialist Bruce Perry who discusses how babies cant react to threat with a fight or flight response so react with a freeze response - ie they shut down (this reference is listed in the AIMHI paper). Translated to controlled crying, this is what happens as infants become stressed by being left to cry it out - they arent learning to sleep. There is some compelling evidence that early stress can mess up the cortisol release mechanism in the developing brain, predisposing infants to stress and anxiety disorders THROUGHOUT life. Rather than justifying harsh practices by waiting until there is a body of evidence to prove harm, it is worth considering that there can be a vast difference between no evidence of harm and evidence of no harm. Some babies will inevitably be more at risk than others - one of the saddest emails I have received was from a mother whose one year old slept after a week of controlled crying but also stopped talking and refusing all physical contact from her. A year later he was still not talking and was going to an older sibling for comfort. I have since had experience of another child who reacted by stopping talking. Many babies become extremely clingy and if they start waking again will almost certainly be much more difficult to settle, often staying awake for hours rather than just needing a quick reassurance or breastfeed as had often been the case prior to controlled crying. Mostly, from my personal observations/ emails/ phone calls from distraught , pressured mothers, it seems that sleep training is widely offered as the only/sensible option and mothers who respond to night time needs are feeling very pressured that they are doing things wrong and creating bad habits . I feel it is very simplistic to suggest that controlled crying will solve the problem of tired mothers - we shouldnt be pitting babies needs against mothers but rather seeking ways to support women to ask for help and develop networks for practical support - learning to say no to excessive demands and nurturing oneself are life skills whatever teh age of our kids. Most people are happy to share the joy of a baby in return for a few errands - ie dropping older kids to school, sitting with a baby/ taking it for a walk while mum has a nap . It is also worth noting that there are now at least two mother baby units in Melbourne where mothers are supported without controlled crying at all! - interestingly staff are reporting less maternal stress and babies are developing better sleep patterns as mothers are nurtured - there ARE gentle ways to change things that dont compromise babies needs or mothers instincts to respond. Tomorrows (Friday) Herald Sun will have an article re sleep training -I am sure I will be quoted on my personal views of puppy training for babies and there will also be an interview of the other side. Meanwhile here are a few articles/ papers that can be accessed online - the references at the end of the AIMHI paper also make compelling reading . Pinky www.pinky-mychild.com CONTROLLED CRYING: AAIMHI POSITION PAPER - includes refs. http://www.afcca.com.au/Files/Child%20Crying%20AAIMHI.doc Why love matters - how affection shapes a baby's brain . http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,12084,1262302,00.html Stress in Infancy by Linda Folden Palmer, D.C. http://www.naturalchild.com/guest/linda_folden_palmer2.html Emotional Learning in Infants: A Cross-Cultural Examination Michael Lamport Commons, Ph.D. Harvard Medical School Patrice Marie Miller, Ph.D. Harvard Medical School and Salem State College http://www.naturalchild.com/research/emotional_learning_infants.html - Original Message - From: Graham and Helen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] AAIMHI Policy Paper on Controlled Crying Thanks for posting this Abby - it is a good reference document to have. At the end of the document it states that the references ...are not
[ozmidwifery] Camden Rally
Just a quick note to let you all know that Camden Maternity and it's Birth Centre is once again on the Area Health Service's agenda!!! The women of the community and the Macarthur Branch of the Midwives Assoc. are holding a rally down the main street of Camden this Saturday the 15th Jan. if anyone would like to come along. It is commencing at the AH I building on the main street where we will march to John Street and then up to Macarthur Park where we will have a Sausage Sizzle and speakers. Regards Sonja
