RE: [ozmidwifery] Skin to skin with babe in Operating Theatre and Recovery

[Sharon Dalton]

Hi Anne,

Try Melissa (NUM) Redlands Hosp. 
They were promoting this last year so hopefully are still doing so now. Cheers
Sharon

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Dear All,





 



HAPPY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE

to all my
colleagues.



 





Does anyone work in a hospital that
has a policy that promotes skin to skin in OT and recovery?





 





Would appreciate a copy.





 





With thanks,





Anne Clarke





Brisbane





 

Re: [ozmidwifery] Skin to skin with babe in Operating Theatre and Recovery

[JoFromOz]

Anne Clarke wrote:

  
  
  
  Dear All,
   
  HAPPY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE
  to all my colleagues.
   
  Does anyone work in a hospital that
has a policy that promotes skin to skin in OT and recovery?
   
  Would appreciate a copy.
   
  With thanks,
  Anne Clarke
  Brisbane
   

Yes!  We have introduced this new protocol for all elective LUSCS (not
emergency ones yet - recovery staff think that if it's an emergency,
then the baby shouldn't be in recovery, it should be in SCN).

We have allocated LUSCS days and the Lactation Consultant is called by
the Midwife in OT when the mum is being sutured.  Baby is put into bed
with mum as she is being wheeled into recovery.  LC meets mum and
Midwife in recovery and assists with the first breastfeed. 
Unfortunately baby is wrapped straight away and given to dad in the OT,
and dad and mum both cuddle baby while midwife and paed finish
paperwork, check placenta, etc.  It's more cheek to cheek in OT, but
skin to skin in recovery.

Don't have a copy of policy as I'm on Maternity leave atm, sorry.

Jo (RM)

[ozmidwifery] Skin to skin with babe in Operating Theatre and Recovery

[Anne Clarke]

Dear All,
 
HAPPY 
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE
to all my colleagues.
 
Does anyone work in a hospital that has a policy 
that promotes skin to skin in OT and recovery?
 
Would appreciate a copy.
 
With thanks,
Anne Clarke
Brisbane
 

[ozmidwifery] International Midwives Day

[Sally-Anne Brown]

Apologies for cross postings, 
SA
- Original Message - 
From: Sally-Anne Brown 
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 

Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 7:01 AM
Subject: Happy International Midwives Day !

 
Happy International Midwives Day to 
all midwives
 
 

 
 
 
May your day be filled with much joy, 
appreciation and nourishment and above all,  a wonderful celebration 
of the unity, sacredness and spirit of birth.
 
For those midwives and women celebrating with 
stalls and activities today, please consider printing off some of the 'hands for 
midwives' to enable people to sign today, thank you
 
PS If you need copies sent to you I am happy to 
email them off the list
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Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: CSC 2005: HAVE YOUR SAY

[Denise Hynd]

Dear Sue 
Happy International Midwives Day 2005
 
Thank you for this I have passed it onto the MCWA 
group and will send to all groups who have endorsed Implementing NMAP in WA (as 
below)
 
Hope to see you at the rally today 
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."

Endorsements for ‘Implementing NMAP in WA’.

As of 5th December 2004 the WA Branch of Maternity Coalition has 
received the following WA organisational endorsements of "Implementing NMAP in 
WA" ( in alphabetical order):

  Association of Paedaitric and Child Health Nurses WA Inc. 
  Australian Breastfeeding Association (Western Australian Branch),
  Australian College of Midwives Inc. (Western Australian Branch),
  Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative WA Committee,
  Birth Choices South West WA Inc.,
  Birthplace Support Group Inc.,
  Birthrites, Healing after Caesarean Section. 
  Centre for Research for Women (CRW) Curtin University of Technology 
WA
  College of Lactation Consultants Western Australia 
  Community Midwifery WA
  Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia (CRANA) 
  Health Consumers’ Council of WA,
  Peel Pregnancy Resources & Midwifery Support Group Inc.
  The Family Nurturing Centre Inc 
  The Greens (WA)
  Women’s Electoral Lobby (Incorporated) Western Australia Branch. 


 
— Linda Hes

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Susan 
  Cudlipp 
  To: midwifery list 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:02 
  PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: CSC 2005: HAVE 
  YOUR SAY
  
  Dear List-wives
  I was checking out the health reforms website at 
  work, regarding the proposals for changes to our hospitals here in 
  Perth.  Sorry, I do not have the site address to hand, but there is a 
  section in which to have your say.
  Here is the response I received which I thought 
  some of you may be interested in and able to attend the discussion on Women's 
  and Children's services next Thursday
  Regards, Sue
  "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
  nothing"Edmund Burke
  - Original Message - 
  From: Pearson, Jane 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 2:01 PM
  Subject: CSC 2005: HAVE YOUR SAY
  
  Dear 
  Susan,
   
  
  Thank you for your comments on women's services which will be included in the 
  discussion documents.
   
  Clinical Services Consultation 2005 states that consolidation of obstetric sites does 
  not preclude offering a full range of birthing options to women within the 
  public health sector.
  
  
   
  Please note that the website now has a timetable for 
  the group discussions of specific clinical areas at:
  
   
  http://www.health.wa.gov.au/HRIT/csc/index.cfm
   
  Women's and children's services will be 
  discussed on Thursday May 12th, from 6 to 7.30 pm at PMH, WB McDonald 
  Theatre.
   
  We are appreciative of the input offered by clinicians 
  like yourself. We would also like to 
  encourage you to participate in the 
  group discussions if possible. 
   
  Regards
   
  Jane
   
  
  Jane 
  Pearson
  Project 
  Officer
  Health Reform Implementation 
  Taskforce
   
  Phone : (08) 9489 
  6104
  Fax:  (08) 9489 
  6166
  
  

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[ozmidwifery] HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MIDWIVES DAY!

[Andrea Robertson]

Hello everyone,
I hope that today is a special one for all you midwives - one where you can 
celebrate everything that you do for women and babies and give yourselves a 
pat on the back for your hard work and dedication.  We all appreciate what 
you do and hope that you can take part in some appropriate celebrations.

Here's to midwives - united, strong, essential advocates and carers for 
pregnant and birthing women. We salute you!

Andrea and the Birth International team
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Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Grafton/Maclean

[Sue Cookson]

Hi Justine,
I think this area is often covered by the midwives from Bellingen, or 
even from Byron/Ballina/Lismore.
Grafton's only 2 hours from me and I'm 20 minutes north of Byron.
Bellingen is probably about the same distance south from Grafton.

Hope this helps,
Sue
Dear All
I have not heard of any IPM’s in the Grafton/Maclean area but 
wondering if any of you have.

Any info would be most appreciated.
Justine
/Justine Caines
Secretary
Homebirth Australia
PO Box 105
Merriwa NSW 2329
Ph: (02) 65482248
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[ozmidwifery] Protecting breastfeeding

[Pinky McKay]

Check out this lovely article from the NZ Herald, 
by obstetrician, Alison Barrett -I will get to hear her talk when I speak 
at the same workshop in June, run by midwives (Hamilton NZ). NZ women 
are very lucky - not only do they have a great midwifery system, it sounds as 
tho they also have at least one great obstetrician. 
 
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10123638
 
Pinky,
www.pinky-mychild.com
 
 
 

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks

[Susan Cudlipp]

Very timely - I have just had discussion with a 
physio who we have recently discovered is telling the women in childbirth 
classes that they should be asking for episiotomies!!! (don't even start 
going there - we are well aware of the inappropriateness of physio's doing any 
birth teaching, and are working on it!)  Anyway I took the opportunity to 
update her ideas and will print this off to add fuel to the arguements - 
thanks - will also leave a few copies around for 
our doctors who seem to want us to start doing epis again!  
Sue
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
nothing"Edmund Burke

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Abby and Toby 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  ; natalie dash 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 5:33 
  PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth 
  Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks
  
  Hi,
   
  Thought some people may find this 
  interesting.
   
  Love Abby
   
  
  Subject: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More 
  Risks
  Review: Episiotomies May Bring More RisksBy CARLA 
  K. JOHNSON, Associated Press WriterTue May 3,11:09 PM ETFor years, 
  some doctors believed that an episiotomy, an incision toenlarge the 
  vaginal opening during childbirth, would preventspontaneous tearing that 
  would be harder to repair. They also believedthe procedure would help 
  women avoid incontinence and improve theirsex lives.It turns out 
  those beliefs were myths.A new review of 26 research studies shows 
  that episiotomies are linkedwith a higher risk of injury, more trouble 
  healing and more pain.Episiotomies also had no effect on incontinence, 
  pelvic floor strengthor sexual function. Women who had the procedure 
  waited longer toresume sex after childbirth. And their first post-birth 
  intercoursecaused them more pain."This review puts together in one 
  place all the evidence that we'renot getting the results we want," said 
  Dr. Katherine Hartmann, thestudy's lead author and a researcher at the 
  University of NorthCarolina.The review was published in 
  Wednesday's Journal of the AmericanMedical Association.An 
  episiotomy is usually a small cut — deeper than the width of alarge metal 
  paperclip and about as long, she said. But spontaneoustears often are 
  smaller and don't need stitches.Many women and their doctors already 
  know episiotomies haven't provenbeneficial, Hartmann said, adding that 
  rates are dropping, but notfast enough.She estimated that 1 
  million women each year have unnecessaryepisiotomies, citing studies that 
  indicate they are done in about 30percent of vaginal births.An 
  Associated Press analysis of hospital data found there were 
  616,702episiotomies in 2002, but Hartmann said the procedures 
  areunderestimated in hospital records.Since 1983, the American 
  College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistshas said episiotomies should not 
  be done routinely. Dr. Laura Riley,of ACOG's obstetrical practice 
  committee, said most doctors alreadyknow they should be done only when the 
  baby is in distress."I think the message has been out there a while," 
  she said. Herhospital, Massachusetts General in Boston, only does them in 
  about 8percent of births, she said.However, the numbers vary 
  widely. Women are more likely to get anepisiotomy at some hospitals, 
  Hartmann said. One study from themid-1990s found that episiotomy rates at 
  Philadelphia hospitals variedfrom 20 percent to 73 percent.The 
  Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, which funded thereview, 
  planned to post a summary on its Web site Tuesday afternoon.Pregnant women 
  should discuss it with their doctors or midwives,Hartmann 
  said."Just in time for Mother's Day," Hartmann said. "This is a big 
  giftfor future mothers."Every woman and every 
  baby and every family have the right to Joyous Birth! 
  
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[ozmidwifery] Fw: CSC 2005: HAVE YOUR SAY

[Susan Cudlipp]

Dear List-wives
I was checking out the health reforms website at 
work, regarding the proposals for changes to our hospitals here in Perth.  
Sorry, I do not have the site address to hand, but there is a section in which 
to have your say.
Here is the response I received which I thought 
some of you may be interested in and able to attend the discussion on Women's 
and Children's services next Thursday
Regards, Sue
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
nothing"Edmund Burke
- Original Message - 
From: Pearson, Jane 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 2:01 PM
Subject: CSC 2005: HAVE YOUR SAY

Dear 
Susan,
 

Thank you for your comments on women's services which will be included in the 
discussion documents.
 
Clinical Services Consultation 2005 states that consolidation of obstetric sites does not 
preclude offering a full range of birthing options to women within the public 
health sector.


 
Please note that the website now has a timetable for 
the group discussions of specific clinical areas at:

 
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/HRIT/csc/index.cfm
 
Women's and children's services will be 
discussed on Thursday May 12th, from 6 to 7.30 pm at PMH, WB McDonald 
Theatre.
 
We are appreciative of the input offered by clinicians 
like yourself. We would also like to 
encourage you to participate in the group 
discussions if possible. 
 
Regards
 
Jane
 

Jane 
Pearson
Project 
Officer
Health Reform Implementation 
Taskforce
 
Phone : (08) 9489 
6104
Fax:  (08) 9489 
6166



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[ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Grafton/Maclean

[Justine Caines]

Title: Homebirth in Grafton/Maclean



Dear All

I have not heard of any IPM’s in the Grafton/Maclean area but wondering if any of you have.

Any info would be most appreciated.

Justine

Justine Caines
Secretary
Homebirth Australia
PO Box 105
Merriwa  NSW  2329
Ph: (02) 65482248
E-Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.homebirthaustralia.org

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks

[Alice Morgan]

Hi,
There is actually a huge anount of data out there showing just this. I am 
doing my honours this year on this topic, but taking a look from the women's 
perspective. I'm looking forward to finding out what women themselves have 
to say about there experiences of the procedure and their recoveries.

Alice (doing BMid honours following completing the 3 year BMid)
From: "Abby and Toby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: , 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"natalie dash" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More 
Risks
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 19:33:31 +1000

Hi,
Thought some people may find this interesting.
Love Abby
Subject: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks
Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks
By CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press WriterTue May 3,11:09 PM ET
For years, some doctors believed that an episiotomy, an incision to
enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth, would prevent
spontaneous tearing that would be harder to repair. They also believed
the procedure would help women avoid incontinence and improve their
sex lives.
It turns out those beliefs were myths.
A new review of 26 research studies shows that episiotomies are linked
with a higher risk of injury, more trouble healing and more pain.
Episiotomies also had no effect on incontinence, pelvic floor strength
or sexual function. Women who had the procedure waited longer to
resume sex after childbirth. And their first post-birth intercourse
caused them more pain.
"This review puts together in one place all the evidence that we're
not getting the results we want," said Dr. Katherine Hartmann, the
study's lead author and a researcher at the University of North
Carolina.
The review was published in Wednesday's Journal of the American
Medical Association.
An episiotomy is usually a small cut - deeper than the width of a
large metal paperclip and about as long, she said. But spontaneous
tears often are smaller and don't need stitches.
Many women and their doctors already know episiotomies haven't proven
beneficial, Hartmann said, adding that rates are dropping, but not
fast enough.
She estimated that 1 million women each year have unnecessary
episiotomies, citing studies that indicate they are done in about 30
percent of vaginal births.
An Associated Press analysis of hospital data found there were 616,702
episiotomies in 2002, but Hartmann said the procedures are
underestimated in hospital records.
Since 1983, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
has said episiotomies should not be done routinely. Dr. Laura Riley,
of ACOG's obstetrical practice committee, said most doctors already
know they should be done only when the baby is in distress.
"I think the message has been out there a while," she said. Her
hospital, Massachusetts General in Boston, only does them in about 8
percent of births, she said.
However, the numbers vary widely. Women are more likely to get an
episiotomy at some hospitals, Hartmann said. One study from the
mid-1990s found that episiotomy rates at Philadelphia hospitals varied
from 20 percent to 73 percent.
The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, which funded the
review, planned to post a summary on its Web site Tuesday afternoon.
Pregnant women should discuss it with their doctors or midwives,
Hartmann said.
"Just in time for Mother's Day," Hartmann said. "This is a big gift
for future mothers."

Every woman and every baby and every family have the right to Joyous Birth!


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[ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks

[Abby and Toby]

Hi,
 
Thought some people may find this 
interesting.
 
Love Abby
 

Subject: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More 
Risks
Review: Episiotomies May Bring More RisksBy CARLA K. 
JOHNSON, Associated Press WriterTue May 3,11:09 PM ETFor years, some 
doctors believed that an episiotomy, an incision toenlarge the vaginal 
opening during childbirth, would preventspontaneous tearing that would be 
harder to repair. They also believedthe procedure would help women avoid 
incontinence and improve theirsex lives.It turns out those beliefs 
were myths.A new review of 26 research studies shows that episiotomies 
are linkedwith a higher risk of injury, more trouble healing and more 
pain.Episiotomies also had no effect on incontinence, pelvic floor 
strengthor sexual function. Women who had the procedure waited longer 
toresume sex after childbirth. And their first post-birth 
intercoursecaused them more pain."This review puts together in one 
place all the evidence that we'renot getting the results we want," said Dr. 
Katherine Hartmann, thestudy's lead author and a researcher at the 
University of NorthCarolina.The review was published in Wednesday's 
Journal of the AmericanMedical Association.An episiotomy is usually 
a small cut — deeper than the width of alarge metal paperclip and about as 
long, she said. But spontaneoustears often are smaller and don't need 
stitches.Many women and their doctors already know episiotomies haven't 
provenbeneficial, Hartmann said, adding that rates are dropping, but 
notfast enough.She estimated that 1 million women each year have 
unnecessaryepisiotomies, citing studies that indicate they are done in about 
30percent of vaginal births.An Associated Press analysis of hospital 
data found there were 616,702episiotomies in 2002, but Hartmann said the 
procedures areunderestimated in hospital records.Since 1983, the 
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistshas said episiotomies 
should not be done routinely. Dr. Laura Riley,of ACOG's obstetrical practice 
committee, said most doctors alreadyknow they should be done only when the 
baby is in distress."I think the message has been out there a while," 
she said. Herhospital, Massachusetts General in Boston, only does them in 
about 8percent of births, she said.However, the numbers vary widely. 
Women are more likely to get anepisiotomy at some hospitals, Hartmann said. 
One study from themid-1990s found that episiotomy rates at Philadelphia 
hospitals variedfrom 20 percent to 73 percent.The Agency for 
Healthcare Quality and Research, which funded thereview, planned to post a 
summary on its Web site Tuesday afternoon.Pregnant women should discuss it 
with their doctors or midwives,Hartmann said."Just in time for 
Mother's Day," Hartmann said. "This is a big giftfor future 
mothers."Every woman and every baby and every 
family have the right to Joyous Birth! 

Yahoo! Groups Links

  To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/joyousbirth/  

  To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  

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