Re: [ozmidwifery] NICE guidlines for C Section published

2004-04-29 Thread Jo Dean Bainbridge
For obvious reasons one cannot
 tell a group of pregnant women that they must give birth vaginally, while
 other women - at random - are told they must have a caesarean.

SEND IT ON TO CROWTHER AND THE ACTOBAC CREW


- Original Message -
From: Larry  Megan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 2:21 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] NICE guidlines for C Section published


 Debbie wrote Interestingly, it says there should be RCT's to compare
 vaginal birth and sections !!!

 I am nearly finished reading Michel Odent's, The Caesarean, and twice he
has
 commented on RCT re this topic. To quote For obvious reasons one cannot
 tell a group of pregnant women that they must give birth vaginally, while
 other women - at random - are told they must have a caesarean.

 Why is the blatantly obvious missed by so many others?

 Megan

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Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and Experience Great conference specials

2004-04-29 Thread JoFromOz



Hi Denise.

I am definitely going to the ABA conference, so will catch 
up with you there. I got in contact with Rochelle (Hi!) and will attend 
one of the Birth Place meetings in Joondalup. I just need to look up to 
see if there is one tomorrow because I have the day off.

Things in JHC are ok - rather hectic though. I went to 
an 'obstetric emergencies' lecture today, and it was good to recap all of the 
manouvers again.

Talk to you soon,

Jo

 Original Message From: Denise HyndTo: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 10:25 
AMSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and Experience 
Greatconference specials  Dear Jo 
How are things in JHC and any luck with Birthplace Northern suburbs 
contact??   If you do not go to the AbA conference come to the 
Perth activity in Forrest Place   Denise Hynd 
- Original Message - From: JoFromOz To: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:33 
AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and 
Experience Great conference specialsThanks 
Barb :)  Looking forward to it.  Jo 
  Original Message  From: barbara glare  chris 
bright To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 
28, 2004 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and 
Experience Great conference specials  Hi  Just turn up. You will 
definately be there. In fact I'll look you up on the website 
in a minute and confirm, but I know you'll be there. You will 
get a receipt on the day  Barb - 
Original Message - From: JoFromOz To: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 10:39 
PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and 
Experience Great conference specials  
 Barbara, I registered for the conference in Perth, but haven't 
heard anything back yet...  Should I just 
turn up, or call someone to confirm first?  
Thanks,  Jo   Original 
Message  From: barbara glare  chris bright To: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:16 
PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and Experience 
Great conference specials  Hi,  If you are going to 
the Australian Breastfeeding Association's Breastfeeding: 
Science and Expereince, come prepared to avail yourself of some 
great conference specials  Subscribe to the 
LRC. All that at your fingertips, including 
subscription to Breastfeeding Review. Currently $142 
SEMINAR SPECIAL $120.00  Hot new posters A3 
Black and White. Same photo as conf brochure . See photo 
at www.lrc.asn.au A3 $4.00 each Slogan - Breastmilk. 
Goodness right to the last drop  Conference CDs 
or printed booklet. Free with your conference registration 
or $8 each otherwise.  Dr Jane Morton's 
Video "A Premie needs his mum" 2 video pack (part A 
and Part B, boxed together, only $99. (normally $132) Great 
accompaniment for breastpump hire in your group. 
 Other great stuffknitted breastsWA Rebecca Cool 
MugsThe new adoptive breastfeeding and relactation 
booklet.Breastfeeding establishment keyrings -only *.50 - a 
must for midwives and up-dated with the "new" breast diagram, 
great breastfeeding artwork. ... Study modules The new 
multi-language breastfeeding information CD  
 Heaps and heaps of great stuff and no postage. 
 If you really, really want something, it might be best to check 
with ABA that it will be there.  
To register for the seminar go to www.lrc.asn.au 
  Barb Glare Mum of Zac, 11, 
Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1 Breastfeeding counsellor ABA 
Warrnambool Group Director, Australian Breastfeeding 
Association e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
www.abavic.asn.au-- 
Babies are Born... Pizzas are delivered.


[ozmidwifery] Helpful hint

2004-04-29 Thread Mary Murphy




The Art of Midwifery
I have been a midwife since 1979, and in all these years I 
think the best help for a mom with a posterior-positioned baby is to have her 
sit on the toilet backward with her feet flat on the floor. Sometimes I apply 
pressure to her back with my hand or apply heat with a warmed-up rice 
bag.
— Linda Thorpe, CNM, Fort Edward 
NY


Re: [ozmidwifery] Helpful hint

2004-04-29 Thread Sadie



I love these snippets you put on 
here Mary - thanks!

Sadie

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Mary 
  Murphy 
  To: list 
  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 6:48 
  PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Helpful hint
  
  
  The Art of Midwifery
  I have been a midwife since 1979, and in all these years I 
  think the best help for a mom with a posterior-positioned baby is to have her 
  sit on the toilet backward with her feet flat on the floor. Sometimes I apply 
  pressure to her back with my hand or apply heat with a warmed-up rice 
  bag.
  — Linda Thorpe, CNM, Fort Edward 
  NY


Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and Experience Great conference specials

2004-04-29 Thread Denise Hynd



Dear Jo
I will not be at the ABA conference I am involved 
in the Maternity Coalition National Day of Action activity in Forrest 
Pl.
Can you email me off list and I will send you a 
flyer to circulate at JHCThanks Denise

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  JoFromOz 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 2:44 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: 
  Science and Experience Great conference specials
  
  Hi Denise.
  
  I am definitely going to the ABA conference, so will catch 
  up with you there. I got in contact with Rochelle (Hi!) and will attend 
  one of the Birth Place meetings in Joondalup. I just need to look up to 
  see if there is one tomorrow because I have the day off.
  
  Things in JHC are ok - rather hectic though. I went 
  to an 'obstetric emergencies' lecture today, and it was good to recap all of 
  the manouvers again.
  
  Talk to you soon,
  
  Jo
  
   Original Message From: Denise HyndTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 10:25 
  AMSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and Experience 
  Greatconference specials  Dear 
  Jo How are things in JHC and any luck with Birthplace Northern 
  suburbs contact??   If you do not go to the AbA 
  conference come to the Perth activity in Forrest Place  
   Denise Hynd - Original Message - From: 
  JoFromOz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 
  April 29, 2004 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: 
  Science and Experience Great conference specials   
   Thanks Barb :)  Looking forward to it. 
   Jo   Original Message  From: barbara 
  glare  chris bright To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] 
  Breastfeeding: Science and Experience Great conference 
  specials  Hi 
   Just turn up. You will definately be there. In fact 
  I'll look you up on the website in a minute and confirm, but I 
  know you'll be there. You will get a receipt on the 
  day  Barb - Original Message 
  - From: JoFromOz To: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 
  10:39 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and 
  Experience Great conference specials  
   Barbara, I registered for the conference in Perth, but haven't 
  heard anything back yet...  Should I just 
  turn up, or call someone to confirm first?  
  Thanks,  Jo   Original 
  Message  From: barbara glare  chris bright 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 
  8:16 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Science and 
  Experience Great conference specials  Hi,  If you are going to 
  the Australian Breastfeeding Association's Breastfeeding: 
  Science and Expereince, come prepared to avail yourself of 
  some great conference specials  Subscribe to 
  the LRC. All that at your fingertips, including 
  subscription to Breastfeeding Review. Currently $142 
  SEMINAR SPECIAL $120.00  Hot new posters A3 
  Black and White. Same photo as conf brochure . See photo 
  at www.lrc.asn.au A3 $4.00 each Slogan - 
  Breastmilk. Goodness right to the last drop 
   Conference CDs or printed booklet. Free with your 
  conference registration or $8 each otherwise. 
   Dr Jane Morton's Video "A Premie needs his mum" 2 
  video pack (part A and Part B, boxed together, only $99. 
  (normally $132) Great accompaniment for breastpump hire in 
  your group.  Other great stuffknitted 
  breastsWA Rebecca Cool MugsThe new adoptive 
  breastfeeding and relactation booklet.Breastfeeding 
  establishment keyrings -only *.50 - a must for midwives and 
  up-dated with the "new" breast diagram, great breastfeeding 
  artwork. ... Study modules The new multi-language 
  breastfeeding information CD   
  Heaps and heaps of great stuff and no postage. 
   If you really, really want something, it might be best to 
  check with ABA that it will be there. 
   To register for the seminar go to 
  www.lrc.asn.au   Barb 
  Glare Mum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 
  1 Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool 
  Group Director, Australian Breastfeeding 
  Association e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  www.abavic.asn.au-- 
  Babies are Born... Pizzas are 
delivered.


[ozmidwifery] Re workshops in Brisbane

2004-04-29 Thread Pinky McKay



Hi Brisbane ladies,

I am coming to Brisbane to speak at ABA 
seminar on Tuesday but will be also doing a 2 hour toddler workshop on Monday am 
and a talk at 7pm on Monday night at the Esther Centre, Cnr Peel and merivale 
Sts, South Brisbane.

If anyone would likemore info, please email 
meoffline. Also, if any of you have fliers re your business/ maternity 
coalition etc, I am happy to have them there for parents.

Pinky www.pinky-mychild.com



[ozmidwifery] ?address for AIMS

2004-04-29 Thread Jan Robinson
Can anyone tell me if AIMS Australia still exists?
If so I'd love to have the latest contact address.
Ta 
Jan


Jan Robinson
8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Australia
Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350  www: midwiferyeducation.com.au
National Coordinator Australian Society of Independently Practising Midwives (ASIM)


Re: [ozmidwifery] Helpful hint

2004-04-29 Thread Jan Robinson
Me too Mary. You are a gem!
Can I put this one in the next Communique?
Jan

On Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at 09:53  PM, Sadie wrote:

I love these snippets you put on here Mary - thanks!

Sadie

- Original Message -
From: Mary Murphy
To: list
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 6:48 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Helpful hint

 The Art of MidwiferyThe Art of Midwifery
I have been a midwife since 1979, and in all these years I think the best help for a mom with a posterior-positioned baby is to have her sit on the toilet backward with her feet flat on the floor. Sometimes I apply pressure to her back with my hand or apply heat with a warmed-up rice bag.

 Linda Thorpe, CNM, Fort Edward NY




Jan Robinson
8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Australia
Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350  www: midwiferyeducation.com.au
National Coordinator Australian Society of Independently Practising Midwives (ASIM)



[ozmidwifery] funds for professional development

2004-04-29 Thread Lynda



Hi Laraine

(Think I've finally learned to spell your name 
right!) I am interested in the Maggie Banks workshop, probably December. So just 
putting my bid in if the funding becomes reality.

Let me know what you think of it.

Cheers Lynda

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Laraine 
  Hood 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 2:03 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian 
  research
  
  My onlyquestion isdo we impose what 
  we as midwives want on women? Surely if they want their baby weighed for 
  whatever reason, they have that right. Otherwise it is again limiting women's 
  choice. Ihave heard ofmidwives who refuse to weigh the baby 
  until the next day, do we have that right? Even if their reasons are 
  that they teach the mum to look at their baby and assess its growth etc rather 
  than relying on weighing, but again , do we have that right to say what they 
  can and can't do? No criticism, just thoughts. Cheers, Laraine
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Judy 
Chapman 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 9:30 
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian 
research

Hear, Hear Sadie. I won't weigh the baby before feeding 
unless we have tried and baby is not ready. 
I often joke with the women about them not even knowing what a 
pound is. They want it for the grandparents.
Cheers
Judy
Sadie [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:

  
  

  Very interesting research 
  Mary - however it is quite amazing how many couples want their baby 
  weighed before even considering feeding! 
  And why do people insist on 
  knowing the baby's weight in the old imperial system of pounds?? Even 
  really young couples want to know the weight in 
  pounds!
  Cheers,
  Sadie


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Re: [ozmidwifery] natural birthing options in Adelaide

2004-04-29 Thread simsarch



Unfortunately your friend is out of the catchment area to have 
her baby with the Midwifery group practice at the women's and children's 
hospital, although she can still go to the Wch delivery suite. The is an 
excellent birthing centre at Flinders hospital which would be closer to 
her.
Kathy

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Melissah  
  Scott @ Spilt Art 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 11:06 
  AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] natural birthing 
  options in Adelaide
  
  Hi there everyone! This message was 
  posted on a parenting forum, Ithought Id copy it here to see if anyone could 
  help.
  
  Thanks in advance! 
  Melissah
  
  My best friend is pregnant and looking at birthing options - she wanted 
  to go to the Womens  Childrens birthing centre but lives in Belair so was 
  told she was 'out of the catchment area'. Does anyone have any info I can pass 
  on to her for Adelaide ?
  
  
  www.Splitart.com 
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Debbie 
Slater 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; MCMgtCte ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 1:06 
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] NICE guidlines 
for C Section published

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence 
(NICE) in the UK have just published their CS guidelines.

Haven't studied them in detail (it's about 60 
odd pages), but here are summaries of some of the points I picked up (I 
think):


  CS should not be offered before 39 
  weeks; 
  Women should be advised that a homebirth will 
  reduce their risk of a section, but using midwifery-led units doesn't 
  !!! 
  Continous support in labour reduces risk of 
  CS; 
  Induction should not be offered until after 41 
  weeks; 
  Maternal request should not be a reason for a 
  section; 
  Active managment and early amniotomy should 
  not be offered, but a four hour partogram should be used !!; 
  EFM increases the likelihood of a CS; 
  Breech presentation should be offered ECV 
  before a section is offered; 
  Twin pregnancies should try vaginal birth if 
  first twin is cephalic; 
  VBAC should be supported
Interestingly, it says there should be RCT's to 
compare vaginal birth and sections !!!

For the full guidelines - see http://www.nice.org.uk/Cat.asp?pn%20=publiccn=toplevelln=en

Debbie
Perth, 
WA


Re: [ozmidwifery] Helpful hint

2004-04-29 Thread Mary Murphy



Jan, the quote comes from Midwifery Today E News, 6:9 - 28th April 
2004. I am sure that Jan Tritten (Editor) wouldn't mind as long as it is 
attributed. Cheers, MM
Jan 
  wrote" Can I put this one in the next Communique?"
  


Re: [ozmidwifery] natural birthing options in Adelaide

2004-04-29 Thread Pichler



Has your friend tried the birthing unit at Flinders 
Medical Centre, Great place, wonderful staff, don't know about catchment area 
though?
Good Luck, Tracey

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Melissah  
  Scott @ Spilt Art 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 11:06 
  AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] natural birthing 
  options in Adelaide
  
  Hi there everyone! This message was 
  posted on a parenting forum, Ithought Id copy it here to see if anyone could 
  help.
  
  Thanks in advance! 
  Melissah
  
  My best friend is pregnant and looking at birthing options - she wanted 
  to go to the Womens  Childrens birthing centre but lives in Belair so was 
  told she was 'out of the catchment area'. Does anyone have any info I can pass 
  on to her for Adelaide ?
  
  
  www.Splitart.com 
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Debbie 
Slater 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; MCMgtCte ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 1:06 
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] NICE guidlines 
for C Section published

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence 
(NICE) in the UK have just published their CS guidelines.

Haven't studied them in detail (it's about 60 
odd pages), but here are summaries of some of the points I picked up (I 
think):


  CS should not be offered before 39 
  weeks; 
  Women should be advised that a homebirth will 
  reduce their risk of a section, but using midwifery-led units doesn't 
  !!! 
  Continous support in labour reduces risk of 
  CS; 
  Induction should not be offered until after 41 
  weeks; 
  Maternal request should not be a reason for a 
  section; 
  Active managment and early amniotomy should 
  not be offered, but a four hour partogram should be used !!; 
  EFM increases the likelihood of a CS; 
  Breech presentation should be offered ECV 
  before a section is offered; 
  Twin pregnancies should try vaginal birth if 
  first twin is cephalic; 
  VBAC should be supported
Interestingly, it says there should be RCT's to 
compare vaginal birth and sections !!!

For the full guidelines - see http://www.nice.org.uk/Cat.asp?pn%20=publiccn=toplevelln=en

Debbie
Perth, 
WA