[ozmidwifery] On the radio/sleep

2003-01-16 Thread barbara glare & chris bright
Hi, I was listening to the local radio today. A lovely midwife (anyone we know) spoke about how, at the hospital she works at, they encourage mothers to sleep with their babies. But then at the end she mentioned a friend of hers sleeps with their 5 year old, and that was taking it a bit far. Th

Re: [ozmidwifery] doula contacts

2003-01-16 Thread Rita Deliverywoman
Thank you Jen, I have already contacted Denise and have sent some emails to Rhea who is from the spiritual midwives in Melbourne. And I have joined the yahoo group of CAPPA too. Just waiting to get off the ground i think. Just wanting to get some ideas on how to increase the awareness of doula's

Re: [ozmidwifery] On the radio/sleep

2003-01-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi barb that response stops em dead! -I was working in a postnatal ward years ago in NZ and a midwife was getting off on how whilst working as a plunket nurse (MCH) she has shown all the tongans and Samoans in Auckland how to make beds out of bottom drawers to get their babies out of their beds -th

Re: [ozmidwifery] place of birth and outcome[long]

2003-01-16 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
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[ozmidwifery] Acupuncturist infor for Adelaide

2003-01-16 Thread Wayne and Caroline McCullough
Hi all, I spoke to my acupuncturist this afternoon about someone qualified in antenatal acupuncture and he recommended the following person: Aaron Slape Acupuncturist The Centre On 7 Compton St Adelaide 08 8231 0105 Thought those of you in SA might like to file this info away for future referen

Re: [ozmidwifery] place of birth and outcome[long]

2003-01-16 Thread Mary Murphy
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Re: [ozmidwifery] On a lighter note re the Politics of Midwifery

2003-01-16 Thread Mary Murphy
This is how I feel too Robyn.  MM You wrote:  I just want to simply say that this ithe reality of politicing, I reiterate we should not base our judgements on fear.  As the midwives and women before us fought for their 'causes' that is history.  We just continue on a united pathway t

[ozmidwifery] info required

2003-01-16 Thread Sally Williams
Does anyone on the list know about the homebirth project at the Womens in Melbourne, could you let me know if you do.   The birth centre at Moorabbin is closing soon according to the grapevine, and Clayton are under pressure to close beds, need some ammo to put forward for trying new cost ef

[ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread HELEN
Has anyone got info on a support group for women who have had a traumatic birth ( & caesarean) and are contemplating a future baby? This mothe lives in Melbourne. She lady has been told her pelvis is too small (one of her measurements is 0.7cm too small), scan done sometime after the first birt

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth Story

2003-01-16 Thread Cheryl LHK
Was pottering around looking at Essential Baby website a few nights ago. A true education let me tell you. I'm really happy with the fact that I have had three births in a hosptial setting with a fantastic supportive GP, no stitches, a total of 20 mins CTG monitering in the whole three labours

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread jireland
please get her to contact me off the list jan ireland - Original Message - From: HELEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 1:54 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support > Has anyone got info on a support group for women who have had a traumatic > birth

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Trudie de keijzer
I would suggest a read of 'Silent Knife' a very good source for gaining confidence with VBAC kind regards trudie http://www.homebirthservices.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Wayne and Caroline McCullough
Hi Helen, I wish this woman lived in Brisbane so she could benefit from going to the Birthtalk support group like I have and from wonderful midwives like Jenny Gamble who are researching post traumatic stress after birth. Nevertheless, see if you can get her to email the girls at [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ozmidwifery] On the radio/sleep

2003-01-16 Thread Aviva Sheb'a
Fed up with being kicked out of bed by two young children, I bought a king-size bed years ago. I agree about sex-life does not have to be restricted to bed and nighttime. Only problem with my sex life has been finding someone to have one with! Not much of interest on offer. It seems all the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Future Birth reminder

2003-01-16 Thread Aviva Sheb'a
Anyone else in Adelaide want to register with me for discount? Aviva - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 4:26 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Future Birth reminder Hi everyone,Just a quick reminder that all of you who want to

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Mary Murphy
A good web site is www.birthrites.org a W.A. based site run by women in the same position. It is very very good. MM -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] info required

2003-01-16 Thread Rita Deliverywoman
Dear Sally, Didn't hear the news about Moorabbin birth centre, it will be a great shame.  I have just assisted with a birth at the William Angliss Family Birth Centre in Ferntree Gully.  I had bad reports regarding there reputation, but with this birth resulting in a water birth, the midwife had

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Rita Deliverywoman
Helen, I live in Leongatha (it's only 11/2 - 2 hours drive from Melbourne) I am prepared to travel, by all means please give her my email or my ph. no. 5662 2906. Currently I am not 'fully' qualified in anything, but have had a lifetime of experience with VBAC, debriefing after 'bad experiences' a

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Debby M
Helen she could also try Birthrites - http://birthrites.edsite.com.au/ There are subgroups in all the major cities where women can talk about their experiences and get info off others who have been through it too. Birthrites helped me to deal with my traumatic csec and to plan for my 1st VBAC.  By

RE: [ozmidwifery] info required

2003-01-16 Thread Lyn Cottee
I’m having my baby, due Aug 2 at the Moorabbin BC. If they were closing soon, surely they wouldn’t take a booking so far in advance? Does anyone else know anything about this? Love Lyn Cottee   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of S

[ozmidwifery] NACE Conference

2003-01-16 Thread barbara glare & chris bright
Hi, Just wanted to put in a plug for the NACE conference in Sydney on Feb 21st-23rd. There are still registrations available. There's a great line-up of speakers including Sheila Kitzinger (and it may well be Sheila's last trip to Australia) Susan Maushart, Julie McCrossin, and Andrea Robertson

[ozmidwifery] Response to criticisms re-use of water during labour/birth at RPA

2003-01-16 Thread Hannah Dahlen
Response to criticisms re-use of water during labour/birth at RPA We need to respond to the criticism that has been levelled against the midwives working in the RPA Delivery Ward regarding the use of water for labour/ birth. We are disappointed that the criticisms made were so public and so one si

[ozmidwifery] Feel good quote

2003-01-16 Thread Alesa Koziol
Nice little feel good quote that I just came across   When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw  the woman who helped me give birth to myself. Alesa   Alesa KoziolMidwifery Clinical EducatorMelbourne

RE: [ozmidwifery] Response to criticisms re-use of water during labour/birth at RPA

2003-01-16 Thread Julie Clarke
Dear RPA Team Many thanks for your email response to the issue - I was wondering about the facts of the situation and appreciate them being clarified. hug Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 F (02) 9544 9257

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Helen, Choices for Childbirth has a branch in Melbourne- their website http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/choices/choices.html & they list Robin Payne as a contact person- phone: 9380 2863 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good luck, Jen - Original Message - From: "HELEN" <[EMAIL PROT