Re: [ozmidwifery] the Baby Catcher

[Robyn Dempsey]

I've also read 'Baby Catcher'. A wonderful, wonderful book for midwives. I
emailed the author and told her how much I enjoyed the book. She was
delighted, and told me she was doing one more birth ( the woman who lived
next door to her), and then she would 'hang up her pinards'.

A truly insightful book, I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

Robyn Dempsey
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To: 
Sent: 19 May, 2006 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] the Baby Catcher


> I too have read the book, and laughed and cried all the way thorugh. It
> is an awesome read  ;-)
>
> Katrina
>
> On 19/05/2006, at 5:28 PM, Diane Gardner wrote:
>
> > I read it a couple of years ago on a plane back from the US and I
> > couldn't put it down. Yes and I too laughed and cried on the plane. It
> > was great to have something really worthwhile to read while waiting,
> > waiting, waiting in airports.
> >
> > By the end of the book I felt I knew her so well and such an insight
> > into what midwives go through.
> >
> > regards
> > Di Gardner
> >
> >
> > - Original Message - From: "Andrea Quanchi"
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "ozmidwifery" 
> > Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 1:54 PM
> > Subject: [ozmidwifery] the Baby Catcher
> >
> >
> >> I bought myself Peggy Vincent's book the Baby Catcher for IMD and
> >> have just finished reading it.
> >> I laughed, I cried but most of all thought I was reading a book that
> >> could have been about me.
> >>
> >> I would encouraged everyone to read it.
> >> Thanks Andrea for putting it on the list for IMD
> >>
> >> Andrea Quanchi
> >
> >
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[Melissa Singer]

Hi all wise women,
 
I know this is something already widely discussed, 
but at work this morning we were discussing redeveloping our breastfeeding 
policy.  A hot debate occurred in relation to timing of the first 
breastfeed.  In particular if the baby does not show interest in feeding in 
the first few hours, length of time before we start interfering.  6 hours 
was being tossed around before doing BSL's, NGT feeding, gastric lavage 
etc.  I was wondering if anyone had any links or references at hand to 
support allowing the healthy term baby to go longer and to have his first 
breastfeed when he is ready.
 
Thanks 
Melissa

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

[leanne wynne]

Wound infection??
It seems pretty obvious to me tht if you want to avoid the wound infection 
you avoid the wound!!


Leanne.

Leanne Wynne
Midwife in charge of "Women's Business"
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service  Mob 0418 371862





From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: 
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC
Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 10:02:13 +0800

Wouldn't the wound infection be superficial?  I understand that the risk is
following a uterine / deep incision infection. We would all like to hear
experienced midwives opinion, so please, keep the discussion on the list. 
MM




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Re: [ozmidwifery] homebirth conference

[Sally-Anne Brown]

Dear Lyn
 
The conference venue is approximately 20 minutes 
walk from the Mercure and dble rooms start at a special conference rate of $139 
per room per night.  The rooms at the Geelong Conference Centre are now 
limited in numbers but are $97 per room per night including breakfast. 
Both venues are very comfortable.  The accommodation co-ordinator for the 
conference is Diana Stubbs and Diana can be emailed at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
Kind Regards
 
 
Sally-Anne Brown

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  lyn 
  lyn 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  
  Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 6:01 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] homebirth 
  conference
  
  This is a request to the melbourne 
  members
   
  I'm going to the conference and being from Sydney 
  and working with a budget im seeking advice on  
  accommodation.
   
  Where are other staying?  Are both the 
  conference centre and the Mecure comfortable?  The Mecure is slightly 
  cheaper but will I be spending much on taxis getting from there to the 
  conference?   I am working from a budget.
   
  I am getting so excited to see these great women 
  is real life.
   
  Linda.
   
   
   
  
  

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[ozmidwifery] FW: NZ home birth network

[jo]

Articles for your interest.

Jo 



> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 3:20 PM
> Subject: Give birth at home, Britain to urge mothers-to-be
>
>> Had to share this with you all :)
>>
>> "The Independent on Sunday reported yesterday that Tony Blair's  
>> Labour Government is planning a "strategic shift" in childbirth  
>> policy away from hospital delivery and has commissioned research  
>> to support the case for home births and "challenge the assumption  
>> that births should take place in hospitals."
>>
>> If you want to read up on a few articles that were printed in  
>> Britain yesterday follow these links:
>>
>> Leading Article: A Mother's Birthright
>> http://comment.independent.co.uk/leading_articles/article431957.ece
>>
>> Home vs hospital: Where would you rather give birth to your baby?
>> http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article447772.ece
>>
>> Childbirth Revolution: Mummy State
>> http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article448999.ece
>>
>> The NZ Herald also followed the story here:
>>
>> http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10381854
>>
>> What a fantastic shift!


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Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

[Susan Cudlipp]

We've had a few in recent years and the paed has 
simply done the snip on day one, saves delay in establishing feeding!  In 
past years it was felt better to leave it to strech in time but this led to some 
severe TT's not ever establishing feeding well.  My nephew (29yo) was never 
treated (bottle fed by choice) and still talks with a lisp, so I am in favour of 
early treatment when needed.  Seems to cause little pain and takes but a 
moment - seems to me better than struggling with feeds/speech etc.  But I 
do not know of background research to support this - just my 
observation.
Sue
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
nothing"Edmund Burke

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Janet 
  Fraser 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  
  Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:46 
  AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie 
  snip?
  
  Hi all,
  advice for a woman whose 
  first baby had a severe tongue tie that was never diagnosed until way too late 
  by which time bf had just not worked for her at all. She's pg again and 
  looking for support just in case this one has TT as well but has been told she 
  can't have it fixed straight after birth but has to go on a waiting list to 
  get it done. This makes her pretty anxious after last time's hellish 
  experience.
  She's in western Sydney. Any 
  ideas?
  Much 
  appreciated!
  J
  For home birth information 
  go to:Joyous Birth Australian home birth network and forums.http://www.joyousbirth.info/Or 
  email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  
  

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[ozmidwifery] homebirth conference

[lyn lyn]

This is a request to the melbourne 
members
 
I'm going to the conference and being from Sydney 
and working with a budget im seeking advice on  accommodation.
 
Where are other staying?  Are both the 
conference centre and the Mecure comfortable?  The Mecure is slightly 
cheaper but will I be spending much on taxis getting from there to the 
conference?   I am working from a budget.
 
I am getting so excited to see these great women is 
real life.
 
Linda.