RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery/birthing services Gold Coast

[Wayne and Caroline McCullough]

Title: Message



Contact Claire Brassard  on 5546-7383. Claire is an excellent homebirth 
midwife and I am fairly sure she would take on someone with three previous 
caesareans. I don't have it on hand. For birth support in hospital she may want 
to contact Dierdre Bowman on 3388 8960.
 
Cheers,
 
Cas

  
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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carolyn 
  PettitSent: Monday, 2 June 2003 9:43 PMTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] 
  Midwifery/birthing services Gold Coast
  Can anyone on the list provide me with 
  information about birthing services/choices in the Gold Coast Area for a woman 
  who has had 3 previous C/S and wanting a VBAC. 
  Carolyn
   

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth experiences with Mec liquor

[Mary Murphy]

Marilyn, it looks like there are still things we have to learn about the 
subject, regardless of what seems to be factual evidence. I don't really 
feel that I have a proven answer to my original question, altho I value all the 
other information put forward.  cheers, MM 

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes

[Mary Murphy]

The homeopathic remedy is made by Bio Research  ?Thornlands,Thomlands, 
Brisbane. Q. 4164 and called Formula H.  They are also 
very helpful about how to use the remedy best.  They are in the 
Brisbane phone book I think.  cheers, MM 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Lois 
  Wattis 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 9:00 
AM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] genital 
  herpes
  
  Hello Jan, I would suggest you access the 
  Australian Herpes Management Forum via their website http://www.herpes.on.net and view the 
  section "Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection in Pregnancy".  I 
  believe this provides the most objective and recent information on HSVII, 
  compared to the 'policies' of various institutions and colleges 
  etc.
   
  The main question is whether this is a Primary 
  Episode, especially Third Trimester Acquisition, in which case the risk of 
  viral shedding during labour (if within 6 weeks of the lesions 
  appearing) is very high.  However if the 
  primary episode of HSVII lesions occurred some time before the pregnancy and 
  symtomatic recurrence of genital herpes occurs during the pregnancy, then 
  vaginal delivery is appropriate if no lesions are present at delivery.  
  The website provides detailed pharmacological treatment regimes where 
  appropriate for mother and neonate.
   
  There are also some homeopathic preparations 
  which have been found to be very helpful in reducing the incidence of 
  recurrence of HSVII in pregnancy - the name escapes me at present - 
  something with "H" in it - Mary M. will know - can you pls 
  advise, MM?
   
  Reduction of stress factors and using dietary and 
  naturopathic  methods of sustaining optimal immune systems are also 
  essential for the mother during pregnancy.  It CAN be done, and I do 
  know of a homebirth which occurred in WA this year where these strategies 
  were employed and a safe and successful outcome was achieved.  Best 
  wishes, Lois
    
  
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Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:55 
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] genital 
herpes

GH at 36 weeks what would u do anticipating a homebirth 
jan 

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes

[Graham & Helen]

I have known some doctors to recommend acyclovir 
preventatively during the last few weeks of pregnancy, to minimize risk of 
recurrences and maximize the chance of vaginal birth.I think it is 200mgs 
twice a day but you would have to check.
 
Helen Cahill
 
 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  jo perks 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 12:31 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] genital 
  herpes
  
  Try some l-lysine and zinc. I agree with what has 
  been said. Only a problem if its the primary outbreak
   
  Regards
  Jo Perks
  
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From: 
Lois 
Wattis 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:00 
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] genital 
herpes

Hello Jan, I would suggest you access the 
Australian Herpes Management Forum via their website http://www.herpes.on.net and view the 
section "Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection in Pregnancy".  
I believe this provides the most objective and recent information on 
HSVII, compared to the 'policies' of various institutions and colleges 
etc.
 
The main question is whether this is a Primary 
Episode, especially Third Trimester Acquisition, in which case the risk of 
viral shedding during labour (if within 6 weeks of the lesions 
appearing) is very high.  However if 
the primary episode of HSVII lesions occurred some time before the pregnancy 
and symtomatic recurrence of genital herpes occurs during the pregnancy, 
then vaginal delivery is appropriate if no lesions are present at 
delivery.  The website provides detailed pharmacological treatment 
regimes where appropriate for mother and neonate.
 
There are also some homeopathic preparations 
which have been found to be very helpful in reducing the incidence of 
recurrence of HSVII in pregnancy - the name escapes me at present 
- something with "H" in it - Mary M. will know - can you pls 
advise, MM?
 
Reduction of stress factors and using dietary and 
naturopathic  methods of sustaining optimal immune systems are also 
essential for the mother during pregnancy.  It CAN be done, and I 
do know of a homebirth which occurred in WA this year where these 
strategies were employed and a safe and successful outcome was 
achieved.  Best wishes, Lois
  

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  From: 
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  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  ; David Simon ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:55 
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  Subject: [ozmidwifery] genital 
  herpes
  
  GH at 36 weeks what would u do anticipating a 
  homebirth jan 

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes

[jo perks]

Try some l-lysine and zinc. I agree with what has 
been said. Only a problem if its the primary outbreak
 
Regards
Jo Perks

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Lois 
  Wattis 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:00 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] genital 
  herpes
  
  Hello Jan, I would suggest you access the 
  Australian Herpes Management Forum via their website http://www.herpes.on.net and view the 
  section "Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection in Pregnancy".  I 
  believe this provides the most objective and recent information on HSVII, 
  compared to the 'policies' of various institutions and colleges 
  etc.
   
  The main question is whether this is a Primary 
  Episode, especially Third Trimester Acquisition, in which case the risk of 
  viral shedding during labour (if within 6 weeks of the lesions 
  appearing) is very high.  However if the 
  primary episode of HSVII lesions occurred some time before the pregnancy and 
  symtomatic recurrence of genital herpes occurs during the pregnancy, then 
  vaginal delivery is appropriate if no lesions are present at delivery.  
  The website provides detailed pharmacological treatment regimes where 
  appropriate for mother and neonate.
   
  There are also some homeopathic preparations 
  which have been found to be very helpful in reducing the incidence of 
  recurrence of HSVII in pregnancy - the name escapes me at present - 
  something with "H" in it - Mary M. will know - can you pls 
  advise, MM?
   
  Reduction of stress factors and using dietary and 
  naturopathic  methods of sustaining optimal immune systems are also 
  essential for the mother during pregnancy.  It CAN be done, and I do 
  know of a homebirth which occurred in WA this year where these strategies 
  were employed and a safe and successful outcome was achieved.  Best 
  wishes, Lois
    
  
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From: 
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
; David Simon ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:55 
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] genital 
herpes

GH at 36 weeks what would u do anticipating a 
homebirth jan 

Re: [ozmidwifery] KYM VBAC

[Kathy McCarthy-Bushby]

Jo,
Anyone who is doing there masters in midwifery maybe willing to do
qualitative research, that is women's experience of their VBAC, in the
women's own words, would be probably what is needed. Perhaps researching
what happens  and outcomes of those women who chose VBAC rather than just
randomising them into 2 groups! A friend of mine here in tassie is planning
on doing a qualitative study on VBAC (I'm not sure where she is at with it
though). I will let you know more. Those others midwives, doctors and
maternity units who support VBAC how about you let us know how you all
support VBAC women?
At antenatal classes when I am talking about caesarean I take the
opportunity to talk about VBAC as well. Women who have had a primary
caesarean I chat to them about VBAC for next time while they are in hospital
recovering from their caesarean. This way we expose the myth of "once a
caesarean always a caesarean" and we can take the opportunity to fully
inform women of their options for the next birth. Most women say in this
period that they would chose another caesarean again. I let them know that
most women chose a VBAC next time because of the difficulties associated
with recovery and the women know that it will be easier caring for a toddler
and newborn after a vaginal birth. We need to be informing women and their
partners about the myths, realities and expose those truths that are hidden.
We can all make a difference at an individual level, but if we share our
knowledge, then we can all have a wealth of knowledge that will ultimately
benefit the women that we provide care to Australia wide.
kathy
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From: "Jo & Dean Bainbridge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 7:22 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] KYM VBAC


> Kathy wrote:  "It seems to me that women success rate of VBAC increase
with
> the
> woman's determination, partners and midwifery support."
> Oh if only we could have some research proof for this!  WE know it is true
> but those who are determined to compare vbac with repeat cs and only
factor
> in the medically managed vbacs with little to no support just don't seem
to
> want to look at it.
> I am trying to combat the impending ACTOBAC trial by bringing about some
> awareness of vbac and the support needed.  The more we hear about the
> institutions who do a vbac supportive model of care the better.  The
> hospitals in Adelaide are resistant to separating vbac from the norm...but
> as I keep telling them we are not considered normal anywayso why not
let
> us be separated but in a positive way.  The critics claim that by having
> this sort of vbac focus it is setting women up to fail.  I thought the
focus
> could be a "Welcome BAC" (welcome to Birth After Caesarean and also the
fact
> that she has birthed before and this is a welcome back to the hospital...)
> Therefore the focus is not on a vaginal birth but offers the support most
> women need to get one.  There could be a element of the care that
addresses
> the need for a repeat cs and therefore combat the negativity that can be
> associated with failing (although we know there is no such thing as
failure
> in birthing...)
>
>but I do know that if you keep posting details of what you are
> doing them others on the list will benefit too.
> cheers
> >
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Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes

[Lois Wattis]

Hello Jan, I would suggest you access the 
Australian Herpes Management Forum via their website http://www.herpes.on.net and view the 
section "Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection in Pregnancy".  I 
believe this provides the most objective and recent information on HSVII, 
compared to the 'policies' of various institutions and colleges 
etc.
 
The main question is whether this is a Primary Episode, 
especially Third Trimester Acquisition, in which case the risk of viral shedding 
during labour (if within 6 weeks of the lesions appearing) is very 
high.  However if the primary episode of HSVII 
lesions occurred some time before the pregnancy and symtomatic recurrence of 
genital herpes occurs during the pregnancy, then vaginal delivery is appropriate 
if no lesions are present at delivery.  The website provides detailed 
pharmacological treatment regimes where appropriate for mother and 
neonate.
 
There are also some homeopathic preparations which 
have been found to be very helpful in reducing the incidence of recurrence of 
HSVII in pregnancy - the name escapes me at present - something with 
"H" in it - Mary M. will know - can you pls advise, MM?
 
Reduction of stress factors and using dietary and 
naturopathic  methods of sustaining optimal immune systems are also 
essential for the mother during pregnancy.  It CAN be done, and I do 
know of a homebirth which occurred in WA this year where these strategies 
were employed and a safe and successful outcome was achieved.  Best wishes, 
Lois
  

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
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  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  ; David 
  Simon ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:55 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] genital 
  herpes
  
  GH at 36 weeks what would u do anticipating a 
  homebirth jan 

Re: [ozmidwifery] chicken pox

[JoFromOz]

Jan, this recently happened in the hospital I work 
in.  The woman was 32 weeks pregnant and had been exposed to CPox, with no 
immunity.  She had a shot of immunoglobulins.  Because it is not a 
live vaccine, but what the body produces naturally after exposure or vaccine, it 
is presumed safe for the baby.
 
HTH
 
Jo
--Babies are Born... Pizzas are 
delivered.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery/birthing services Gold Coast

[hplerchbacher]

Just need to locate her card. Chris is her name. 
She does homebirths etc. May be able to help. If you email off the list, I will 
have a hunt for her card. 
 
Ping

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Carolyn 
  Pettit 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:42 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery/birthing 
  services Gold Coast
  
  Can anyone on the list provide me with 
  information about birthing services/choices in the Gold Coast Area for a woman 
  who has had 3 previous C/S and wanting a VBAC. 
  Carolyn
   
   
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[ozmidwifery] genital herpes

[jireland]

GH at 36 weeks what would u do anticipating a 
homebirth jan 

[ozmidwifery] chicken pox

[jireland]

Ihave aclient who is 16 wks pregnant and her son 
has chicken pox we had long chates and she decided to test for abs she has none 
the dr suggested an inj of immunoglobulins which he says are harmless to the 
fetus 
anyone there know any thing? 
jan 

Re: [ozmidwifery] Back again...

[M & T Holroyd]

Dear Cas,

I loved your photos.  You have beautiful children.  Am looking forward to
reading your story soon.. my 11 week old is has decided he is starving.
Thankyou for sharing.

Tina H. in Brisbane.

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