Re: [ozmidwifery] just a thought - stickers for ICM

[Andrea Robertson]

Hi Andrea Q,

Yes, great idea!  I'll get something organised - perhaps a star that could 
go on the name tags (you are all definitely "gold star" people) or 
something similar - come to the stand when you get there and I will make 
sure that you get a sticker.


It will be fun to see how many of us are there...!

Cheers

Andrea R



At 01:17 PM 1/07/2005, you wrote:

Andrea R
Any chance of some 'oz midwifery' stickers that list members could collect 
from you and put on our name tags at ICM so we can recognise and chat with 
each other


Andrea Q

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RE: [ozmidwifery] umbilical cord

[Ken WArd]

Second hole could have been caused by someone poking their finger in while 
trying to deliver it.. There is no need to rush the placenta out if the cord 
snaps. Provided there are no signs of haemorrhage i.e. bleeding, fundus rising, 
bp falling, pulse quickening.  The placenta will separate and the action of the 
uterus will move it down. The synto will delay this action as the uterus 
contracts and traps it. I never like to give synto before the birth of the 
placenta, if at all, usually only at the mother's request.  
I am surprised you didn't learn about cords snapping, or at least been 
entertained with stories of this happening.   Maureen
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hello,
i was with a birthing woman yesterday and wanted to share this with the list 
and to get everyones feelings on the matter.after waiting for signs of 
seperation of the placenta after the birth and following syntocinon iv i 
commenced controlled cord traction. After a feeling a little resistance i then 
stopped and waited a further few mins. When i re commenced controlled cord 
traction the cord came off in my hand ( much to my horror) this they did not 
teach in uni. as new graduate in a large hospital i asked a senior midwife for 
help so she tried to manually removed the placenta. The Registrar was then 
called and she managed to remove  the placenta from the uterus.  im told this 
is quite common what baffles me is when i examined the placenta there were two 
holes in it not one. the senior midwife could not explain this to me at all and 
was baffled also.
regards  sharon
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[ozmidwifery] just a thought

[Andrea Quanchi]

Andrea R
Any chance of some 'oz midwifery' stickers that list members could 
collect from you and put on our name tags at ICM so we can recognise 
and chat with each other


Andrea Q

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[ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Article - Finally!

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

Hello everyone,

I have finally completed the Birth Attendant / Doula article which so many
of you contributed to, so thank-you very much! I could only fit in two
profiles at at time, and I will add two more each month, so if your story
isn't there, please don't dispair as I will definitely add them. I'm running
very behind as I have a miserable, achey flu and have lost my voice this
week. Thank goodness for the internet!

Anyways, would love any feedback or suggestions, even with wordings or
anything like that. I even thought about doing a similar article for
Midwives if any of you would be interested in having a profile done?

Sorry about the long URL, my developer suggests doing it this way! I hope
you enjoy the article and thanks again to all those who contributed!

http://bellybelly.com.au/articles/birth/answering-an-ancient-call-supporting
-women-in-labour

Best Regards,
 
Kelly Zantey
Director, www.bellybelly.com.au & www.toys4tikes.com.au
Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Australian Little
Tikes Specialists

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Re: [ozmidwifery] magnetic underlays & babies

[Rebecca Gaiewski]

Hi Joanne,I did a bit of a search and found this:http://www.forums.naturalparenting.com.au/showthread.php?p=138580#post138580The salesperson advised not to use the underlay with babies, infants, if pregnant and TTC.There is not much data to back up as to why not to use them, but working in shiastu and Japanese acupuncture theory only 1 to 2 magnets are used on the body at one time and for the amount of time depends on the client. All I can think in regards to babies is as the magnets are quite strong and an adult can handle these with a baby whose system is still developing this could be to much.Hope this helpscheers RebeccaBmid student VIC uniOn 29/06/2005, at 10:05 PM, Mrs Joanne M Fisher wrote:Can anyone help me with this inquiry from a friend? Thanks.  Cheers, Joanne "Do you know where I may find out whether magnetic underlays should be used where your baby may occasionally be fed in bed and sleep for a hour or two.  I have searched the web but cant seem to find much" Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Re: [ozmidwifery] umbilical cord

[Lindsay & Yvette]

I wonder if it started off as a twin pregnancy.

Was there some reason the placenta could not be left to come out on it's 
own?


Yvette
(not a midwife, just pg with twins & mother of 3)


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Subject: [ozmidwifery] umbilical cord





hello,
i was with a birthing woman yesterday and wanted to share this with the 
list and to get everyones feelings on the matter.after waiting for signs 
of seperation of the placenta after the birth and following syntocinon iv 
i commenced controlled cord traction. After a feeling a little resistance 
i then stopped and waited a further few mins. When i re commenced 
controlled cord traction the cord came off in my hand ( much to my horror) 
this they did not teach in uni. as new graduate in a large hospital i 
asked a senior midwife for help so she tried to manually removed the 
placenta. The Registrar was then called and she managed to remove  the 
placenta from the uterus.  im told this is quite common what baffles me is 
when i examined the placenta there were two holes in it not one. the 
senior midwife could not explain this to me at all and was baffled also.

regards  sharon
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[ozmidwifery] Not so common

[Mary Murphy]

 
  
  American Journal of Obstetrics and
  Gynecology, Volume 192, Issue 6, June 2005, Pages 1801-1802 
  
  Abstract
  | Full
  Text + Links | PDF
  (56 K) 
  
 





Objective

The
purpose of this study was to analyze the data on brachial plexus injury and its
relationship with shoulder dystocia from a tertiary center for a 23-year
period.

Study
design

A review
of the logbooks on labor and delivery and the nursery and the International
Classification of Diseases codes identified all newborn infants with brachial
plexus injury who were delivered at our center.

Results

During
the 23 years (1980-2002), there were 89,978 deliveries, of which there were 85
cases of brachial plexus injury (1/1000 births) with vaginal delivery. The
injury was permanent (≥1 year) in 12% of the cases, and only 2 cases have been
litigated. Newborn infants that weighed ≥4 kg were significantly more common
among those infants who had shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus injury than
those infants without injury (odds ratio, 6.55; 95% CI, 2.30, 18.63). The rate
of permanent brachial plexus injury was similar between the 2 groups.

Conclusion

A case of
brachial plexus injury occurs 1 time in every 1000 births, is permanent in 1 of
every 10,000 deliveries, and is litigated 1 time for every 45,000 deliveries.
The infrequent nature of injury may preclude prevention. 




 

RE: [ozmidwifery] umbilical cord

[Sally Westbury]

Two holes ... like it was Velamentous Insertion of Umbilical Cord. Makes
the most sense to me. Divided into two.. then two holes??

Love Sally

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[ozmidwifery] umbilical cord

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hello,
i was with a birthing woman yesterday and wanted to share this with the list 
and to get everyones feelings on the matter.after waiting for signs of 
seperation of the placenta after the birth and following syntocinon iv i 
commenced controlled cord traction. After a feeling a little resistance i then 
stopped and waited a further few mins. When i re commenced controlled cord 
traction the cord came off in my hand ( much to my horror) this they did not 
teach in uni. as new graduate in a large hospital i asked a senior midwife for 
help so she tried to manually removed the placenta. The Registrar was then 
called and she managed to remove  the placenta from the uterus.  im told this 
is quite common what baffles me is when i examined the placenta there were two 
holes in it not one. the senior midwife could not explain this to me at all and 
was baffled also.
regards  sharon
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[ozmidwifery] UNICEF and FSID issue revised bed sharing leaflet

[Denise Hynd]

 
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Subject: UNICEF and FSID issue revised bed sharing 
leaflet


  
  

 

  


  
29 June 
2005UNICEF and FSID issue revised bed sharing 
leafletThe UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative's leaflet 
for parents on the benefits and risks of bed sharing has been 
re-issued in collaboration with the Foundation for the Study of 
Infant Deaths. 

  The new version of the 
popular leaflet takes into account recent research, while 
acknowledging the realities of life with a new baby.The 
leaflet points out that as adult beds are not designed with infant 
safety in mind, the safest place for a baby to sleep is in a cot by 
the parents' bed. 
  


  However, it also recognises that bed sharing can help with 
breastfeeding and therefore give advice to parents on how to reduce 
the risk of accidents and overheating if they do take their babies 
into bed.Clear information is also given to help parents 
avoid bed sharing when it increases the risk of cot death - if 
either parent is a smoker, for example.The leaflet will 
continue to be provided free of charge via the Baby Welcome 
programme and from the Baby Friendly 
web site.This is a 
news update from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative. To 
unsubscribe or to change your subscription, click 
here. 

   
  

  
 
  
  
 

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