[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association will be holding our seminar series in Brisbane Feb 2th, Sydney Feb 28th, Geelong March 1st and Adelaide March 2nd. There will also be a Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother workshop on the day before each of these, and also in Perth on March 2nd. We have heard that several people from the Parliamentary Inquiry into breastfeeding will be attending the Adelaide seminar - a great chance to let them know your views! These seminars are for health professionals, parents, and anyone interested in breastfeeding. Great Speakers this year include Diane Spatz (USA) Changing Intitutional culture to really support breastfeeding and Supporting the premature baby to breastfeed Pinky McKay (Bris and Sydney) Milk, sleep and Love Dr Peter Mansfield Educating or advertising does formula advertising influence you? Dr Yvonne Luxford Dental health and the breastfed child Dr Gillian Opie Breastfeeding and illicit drugs and Understanding and using the WHO growth charts To register online and to see the full program please go to http://www.lrc.asn.au/2007/ (please note that due to unforseen technical problems we cannot accept payment online, but you can register and mail or phone through your payment. There are still spaces available for trade displays at most seminars. Barb Glare Counsellor, ABA Warrnambool Group Mum of Zac, 13, Dan, 11, Cassie, 8 and Guan 3 Director, ABA and Mothers Direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mothersdirect.com.au Have you bought your 2007 calendar yet?
[ozmidwifery] Fw: [abachat] Breastfeeding in the Phillipines
Hi, It would be nice to think that this wouldn't happen in Australia - but the situation here is not as different as we would like to think. It's an interesting insight into how far formula companies will go to protect their market. I think the main thing saving Australia is not our laws on the mareting of infant formula (which are lame to say the least) but our lowish population and birthrate. Remember the Parliamentary inquiry submissions are due in by Feb 28th. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/02/02/1169919534128.html Recent Activity a.. 3New Members Visit Your Group Yahoo!7 360° Start a blog Public or private- it's your choice. Y!7 Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo!7 Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . __,_._,___
Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations?
Hi, I have become fairly philosophical about it (I guess I have to for self preservation!) I think that if a woman has grown up, been socialised in this culture and is now an adult, I have to be accepting of the decision she makes. If nothing in her 30 years (or whatever) has taught her to take responsibility for her own decisions, has taught her to trust her own body, or has led her to believe that breastfeeding is something worth doing, nothing I say will probably change her mind, but still, I will speak up for natural birth and breastfeeding. And sometimes something I may say or do might have resonance with a woman and contribute a little to her decision making. Barb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations? To me the way women (society) veiws pregnancy reflects the current trend to rush for medical assistance in any situation. Common colds, neck pain, constipation, insomnia, depression, obesity, you name it. Instead of looking within at underlying emotional issues, considering diet, toxins such as refined foodstuffs, stress, chemicals.whatever, you get my drift, the list is long. Any way instead of resolving the underlying causes or problems there is an increasing tendance to run for a fix-up, a suppression of symptoms. I see too often pregnancy considered by women as a medical problem to be managed. What do some do the minute they think they are pregnantmake an appointment with a doctor for confirmation...and so it begins. Do the doctors tell them that evidence concludes midwives to be the specialists in nornmal maternity care? Yeah right! In society the common assumption is the highest scientifically qualifed person must be the best one for the job. Interesting what you say about having already paid up front and not wanting to loose out financially having already paid an Obs...THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS! I am personally in favour of women changing streams of care whatever their gestation. Just my ramblings Wendy - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:11 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations? Hi Rachael, I sometimes share your frustrations in wondering why on earth women choose OB's to care for them - particularly when they whinge about them so much! However what women are after is continuity of care because they want some feeling of certainty over who is going to be with them when they birth in short it gives them a feeling of security and the other main reason is the perceived quality of the care because an OB is regarded in Australia as the highest qualified of anyone to deal with pregnancy and birth. The other astonishing fact is that OB's don't even need to lift a finger to market themselves... it's all done for them by our medically supportive system. Yesterday I had a reunion with a group who had received mixed care; some by midwives some by private OB's and when they shared their stories and discovered such big differences in the way they had been cared for; the proof is in the pudding after all isn't it? A couple of them were saying I'm definitely going to a birth centre or have midwifery care next time! You might ask well why didn't they learn about this in the preparation classes, well they did, but they often say they are not able to change late in the pregnancy because they have already paid completely up front well in advance to the OB and they worry about getting their money back, they assume they can't, or they cannot get into a midwifery program or a birth centre at a very late stage of pregnancy. The reunion confirms a lot for them as they share their stories, one of the lovely couples yesterday had had a wonderful homebirth with the terrific midwives at St George hospital and the rest of the group were thrilled for them and listened to all the details It was a wonderful 6 hour labour, relaxing in a pool in the lounge room and the midwife just stayed quietly next to me and it was very peaceful... Warm hug Julie Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania NSW 2224. T. (02) 9544 6441 F. (02) 9544 9257 Mobile 0401 2655 30 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.julieclarke.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rachael Austin Sent: Monday, 8 January 2007 10:19 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations? I get so fustrated when I know people who choose subordinate (in my opinion) levels of care. What I mean is, healthy women who choose care under an obstetrician. They get roped into the high
Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health
Hi, In matters such as this I would ring Rodney Whyte, Head pharmacist at the drug information line at Monash Medical centre in Melbourne. You can call him weekdays 9-5 on (03) 95942361. His speciality is drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. He is fabulous. He will talk to the health professional, the mother, her doctor anyone. He is great at helping mothers wade through the minefield of conflicting advice. Barb - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health Hi, Do any of you have stories relating to the use of Lexapro and Lithium (two different women) and birth - particularly homebirths. Would appreciate any feedback re outcomes and neonatal well being. Also how the women manage their medication both pre and post birth. As usual there is a lot of info out thereand a lot of it conflicting, Thanks, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Fw: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
sorry if you get this twice, didn't come through on my computer Barb - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Hi, It seems like evidence based practice stops at breastfeeding! Jayne, I understand what you are saying, and acknowledge that this was the case for you. But there have been very thorough studies, (as I outlined the other day) and studies that have verified the original studies, across affulent and developing studies. The combined pill is also 98% effective. do we warn women against using that? I (cross my heart) have a friend that got pregnant to her husband 2 years after he had a vasectomy. The dr said that some-times the tiny tubes can someimes grow back together. When I have mentioned this to friends, other people have reported of knowing people that this happened to. The minipill is only, what 70% successful. At an ABA meeting not long ago, everyone in the room knew some-one whose pelvis was too small for the baby to be born normally. Stories abounded about gruesome forceps birth, babies that nearly died and *necessary* caesarians. I nearly fainted in shock (before rapidly changing the subject) Before I did change the subject I pointed out that in fact this is not supported by evidence. It is indeed very rare for a woman to have a pelvis so small she can't birth her baby normally. Food for thought, really. Barb - Original Message - From: jayne/jesse To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Being 100% pro breastfeeding Barb, I'd like to go along with your 98%. I have to agree with Janet though. There are very real reasons why the 98% does not apply to all in our culture particularly. Having 100% fully breastfed three babies from periods of 6 months to 11 months, not used bottles or dummies but did indeed co-sleep, sling baby and suckle on demand for the whole periods of time indicated, I became fertile at 4 months pp, 5 months pp and the last one was the shocker.6 weeks pp! I was fully aware of mucous signs before fertility returned and pinpointed them exactly except with the last one, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me and I didn't believe it until it happened. So because of my experiences, I'm reluctant to spout 98% success rates re breastfeeding as contraception I have also heard that maternal fat levels can play a part - higher levels. Mine was actually average to low at the times when fertility returned. There was one thing that I feel triggered fertility returning and that was the point when my babies started to sleep for periods of 4 to 6 hours at a stretch through the night. Regards Jayne - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception I don't think it's risky or tricky, or silly for that matter. I was trying to be thorough in my reply and not make sweeping statements. Recently one of my moderators did some research on achieving fertility again while breastfeeding so she came up with a list which could equally be applied to Kylie's article. Obviously LA works a treat if you look at cultures which pursue child-led weaning but western culture just doesn't and therein can lie the problems for many people. Most people don't understand anything about bf in the first place, as we all know ; ) Here's the list in case you're interested, Kylie. It was for a member with a 2 year old who'd like to ttc but hasn't bled in 2 years and with no signs of bfing slowing. It's a very mixed bag of refs but some great ones : ) * Feeding EBM by bottle (http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:1ilEf4An7dMJ:www.bfmed.org/ace-files/protocol/finalcontraceptionprotocolsent2.pdf+lactational+am enorrhea+fertilityhl=engl=auct=clnkcd=30) * Supplementing feeds (formula or solids) * Increased use of pacifiers * Feeding on schedule instead of on demand * Increased intervals between feeds (4hrs during day, 6hrs at night) * Waiting until bub is 6mths or older * Reduce time at the breast during a feed (shorter feeds, no comfort sucking) * Reduce total time at the breast per day to 65 min or less (McNeilly AS, Glasier AF, Howie PW, Houston MJ, Cook A,Boyle H. Fertility after childbirth: pregnancy associated with breast feeding. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1983 Aug;19(2):167-73., http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/lam.html) * Reduce night time feeds (Heinig MJ, Nommsen-Rivers LA, Peerson JM, Dewey KG. Factors related to duration of postpartum amenorrhoea among USA women with prolonged lactation. J Biosoc Sci. 1994 Oct;26(4):517-27., http://www.medela.com
Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
Hi, I'm being far more bah humbug than I really should be for christmas! Sorry. Jayne, I appreciate your sentiments, and realise we are on the same side. But could we please not use Nazi in relation to passionate supporters of breastfeeding? Most on this list put their heart and soul into birth and breastfeeding. The term nazi offends me to the core. I just can't bear it, and I just don't see the funny side about it. If breastfeeding supporters use it, even in jest, how can we expect others not to? (usually to deride the fantastic work done by breastfeeding counsellors and midwives) What new mother would want to speak to a Nazi? It turns people away from getting sound advice. Off my soapbox now! Barb
Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
Well, We'd ask a lot of questions first! Help her explore why she wanted/needed to become pregnant so soon. How many feeds was the baby having? Had her period returned yet? Any other signs of fertility returning? Usually women are able to cut down feeds so that they can still concieve. But, I guess it depends on the woman. Barb - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception I have recently met a woman who specifically gave up breastfeeding her six month old so she could get pregnant. That seemed like a real shame but she was very keen to get pregnant ASAP. What would ABA's advice be on this one? Helen - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Hi, I don't think Lactational Amenorrhea is as risky or tricky as Janet said. From Breastfeeding Management (Brodribb)In 1988 the World Health Organisation and other interested parties formulated a concensus statement about the conditions under which Lactation provides an effective and safe form of contraception. Known as the Bellagio Concensus, it states that if a woman is fully or nearly fully breastfeeding, is amenorrhoeic and is less than 6 mnths postpartum she is 98% protected from pregnancy. Since that time, studies in Australia, Chile, the Phillippines, Pakistan and the USA have confirmed this concensus, often showing failure rates of lower than the two percent quoted. Thus, this applies in the developed as well as developing countries and in well nourished women. A further conference in Bellagio in 1995 confirmed the original findings and concluded that. Wheras amenorrheoea is an absolute requirement for ensuring a low risk of pregnancy, it might be possible to relax or break the requirement of full or nearly full breastfeeding. It may also be possible to extend the duration of use beyond 6 mnths. Kylie, please don't write an article that makes breastfeeding as a form or contraception seem unreliable, silly or so difficult to comply with that it would be impossible to use. (not that it sounds in any way like you would - but that is the tone often in such articles.) While the 2% are very vocal when they become pregnant, my observances are that Lactational Amenhorrea is extremely reliable. The thing to remember is that once your period is back all bets are off. (if under 6 mnths.) While this whole story demonstrates that the plural of stories is not data I returned to full time work when my son was 6 weeks old, and remained amenhorreac until he was 15mths, whereupon I had one period and then got pregnant with my 2nd. Barb - Original Message - From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey? Absolutely. thanks for that, Janet. Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 From: Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:56:35 +1100 It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is different in her experience of menstruation recommencing. Women who use bfing in conjunction with knowing their own fertile signs are doubly covered and a barrier method now and then if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey? J - Original Message - From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want to state that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth control for the first six months provided the baby was fully breasfed and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were four months
Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
Hi, I don't think Lactational Amenorrhea is as risky or tricky as Janet said. From Breastfeeding Management (Brodribb)In 1988 the World Health Organisation and other interested parties formulated a concensus statement about the conditions under which Lactation provides an effective and safe form of contraception. Known as the Bellagio Concensus, it states that if a woman is fully or nearly fully breastfeeding, is amenorrhoeic and is less than 6 mnths postpartum she is 98% protected from pregnancy. Since that time, studies in Australia, Chile, the Phillippines, Pakistan and the USA have confirmed this concensus, often showing failure rates of lower than the two percent quoted. Thus, this applies in the developed as well as developing countries and in well nourished women. A further conference in Bellagio in 1995 confirmed the original findings and concluded that. Wheras amenorrheoea is an absolute requirement for ensuring a low risk of pregnancy, it might be possible to relax or break the requirement of full or nearly full breastfeeding. It may also be possible to extend the duration of use beyond 6 mnths. Kylie, please don't write an article that makes breastfeeding as a form or contraception seem unreliable, silly or so difficult to comply with that it would be impossible to use. (not that it sounds in any way like you would - but that is the tone often in such articles.) While the 2% are very vocal when they become pregnant, my observances are that Lactational Amenhorrea is extremely reliable. The thing to remember is that once your period is back all bets are off. (if under 6 mnths.) While this whole story demonstrates that the plural of stories is not data I returned to full time work when my son was 6 weeks old, and remained amenhorreac until he was 15mths, whereupon I had one period and then got pregnant with my 2nd. Barb - Original Message - From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey? Absolutely. thanks for that, Janet. Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 From: Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:56:35 +1100 It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is different in her experience of menstruation recommencing. Women who use bfing in conjunction with knowing their own fertile signs are doubly covered and a barrier method now and then if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey? J - Original Message - From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want to state that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth control for the first six months provided the baby was fully breasfed and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly feeds. Or should women just take added precautions if they are not up for any little surprises. thanks in advance Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Are breastfed kids smarter?
Oh, lucky we have formula then. You can pick up any magazine and the advertising blares out at you*help your child reach his full potential* increase her intelligence / whatever. That's not contraversial of course, is it? Where are the journalists with the gutsto look into the unethical marketing of infant formula and the lies they feed parents. (If you are out there you can e-mail me!) Barb - On 18/12/2006, at 8:55 PM, diane wrote: Cant trust a woman to know how she fed her baby Another problem with this study and many others is their reliance on mother's memories of how they fed their infants, often a long time after the fact. Cheers, Di - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:29 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Are breastfed kids smarter? From today's Sunday Herald http://www.smh.com.au/news/parenting/breastfed-kids-smarter/2006/12/15/1165685867351.html Andrea -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. __ NOD32 1924 (20061215) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
[ozmidwifery] ] FW: Philippines gov. lawyer in baby milk case assassinated
- Original Message - From: Julie Smith To: Julie Smith Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 8:48 AM Subject: [abadirectors] FW: Philippines gov. lawyer in baby milk case assassinated From: Patti Rundall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 15 December 2006 4:51 AM To: IBFAN all Subject: Philippines gov. lawyer in baby milk case assassinated Sad news of a killing in the Philippines Baby Milk Action is coordinating an international campaign in support of the Philippines government's regulations on the marketing of baby foods that are under attack in the courts and through high pressure lobbying. ( for background to this story and press coverage see: http://www.babymilkaction.org/press/press8dec06.html) We are disturbed to have received the following news report today in which the assassination of a government lawyer is linked by the Solicitor General to his role in defending the baby food regulations. There are several other cases in which he was involved and it is too early to say the true motivation of the killers. However, the fact that the leading government lawyer believes it could be linked to the 'Milk Code' case shows the fraught conditions under which health campaigners operate in the country (see Baby Milk Action quote below): From Philippines Daily Inquirer 14 December 2006 (download at http://www.babymilkaction.org/press/press9nov06.html MALACAÑANG is offering a P1 million reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the capture of the killers of Assistant Solicitor General Nestor J. Ballocillo. Solicitor General Antonio Eduardo Nachura said that the killing of Ballocillo-as well as his son Benedict-may have something to do with the expropriation of the controversial Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 3 (Naia 3) and the Milk Code case that the elder Ballocillo was handling. President Arroyo ordered the release of a P1 million reward to anyone who could provide reliable information that could shed light on the killing of Ballocillo and his son, said Nachura. The President gave a clear message that she will not condone such a dastardly act. The government will not be cowed into submission by criminal acts like the one committed against the Ballocillos, he added. Ballocillo and his son were shot dead by several suspects last Dec. 6 while walking toward a public transport terminal near their house in Barangay San Antonio, Parañaque City. Nachura, meanwhile, said the OSG would not be deterred from performing its mandate as a government lawyer and as a tribune of the people. The P1 million bounty is in addition to the P200,000 earlier offered by the Southern Police District. I asked the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation to leave no stone unturned in conducting its investigation. Justice must be served, if only to honor the memory of Ballocillo, Nachura said. In linking the Milk Code case to his death, Nachura described Ballocillo as an advocate of breastfeeding. Nestor came out very strongly in these cases since he is an advocate of breastfeeding. Because of his kindness, humility and deep religiosity he even got the tag obispo (bishop). He was a valedictorian in law school. He was my student at the Arellano Law Foundation, Nachura said. Ballocillo, he added, also helped in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars in the Marcos ill-gotten wealth cases. Nachura said Ballocillo also successfully litigated the case against Manila Electric Company where the Supreme Court ordered the power firm to refund overcharged fees to consumers. Ballocillo also handled the international arbitration and expropriation cases involving the Naia terminal 3. The government has taken over the terminal after making an initial payment of P3 billion to the Philippine International Air Transport Corp. consortium which built the facility. ---ends Political assassinations are sadly an all too common occurrence in the Philippines. In September Baby Milk Action interviewed a trade union leader about the assassination of the leader of a long-running strike at a Nestlé factory a year before. She was afraid to return to her office. Patti Rundall OBE, Policy Director, at Baby Milk Action, said: Having just returned from the Philippines, the news of this assasination is really disturbing. Judge Ballcillio was highly respected and seems to have been loved by all who had the priviledge to work with him. Of course nobody knows at this stage which - if any - of the cases being handled by him led to his murder. But clearly the Solicitor General believes there may a link to his advocacy for breastfeeding. We must not forget that infant feeding is a highly politicised issue. Milk is after all a multi-billion pound global business and in the Philippines is the 6th most advertised product with ads in every magazine I picked up. But while
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love
Hi, I'd just like to let you know about the ABA Seminars, Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love to be held Feb 27th (Brisband) Feb 28th (Sydney) March 1st (Geelong) and March 2nd (Adelaide) We have a great line-up of speakers and topics (vaires a bit from state to state) But includes Dr Diane Spatz (USA) Supporting low birthweight babies to breastfeed and More than lipservice - changing institutional culture to REALLY Support Breastfeeding Dr Gillian Opie Understanding and using the WHO growth standards and Ilicit Drugs and breastfeeding Dr Peter Mansfield Education or marketing? Does advertising influence you? Pinky McKay Milk, sleep and love Dr Yvonne Luxford Was the toothfairy breastfed? Dental Health and the breastfed child Alison Osbourne The post-baby conversation CERPs have been applied for. Also, on the day before each seminar we will be running a Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother workshop and will be running one in Perth as well. These have been extremely popular and chock full of counselling techniques, ethical considerations and problem solving strategies. They are limited to 30 - so get in soon To book, go to http://www.lrc.asn.au/2007 If you would like me to e-mail a pdf brochure for your state to share with your collegues you can contact me on [EMAIL PROTECTED] or if you e-mail me your address can put some flyers in the mail Regards, Barb Barb Glare Counsellor, ABA Warrnambool Group Mum of Zac, 13, Dan, 11, Cassie, 8 and Guan 3 Director, ABA and Mothers Direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mothersdirect.com.au Have you bought your 2007 calendar yet?
Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Dodging Bullets Catching Babies'
Hi, It's interesting. I get mixed reports. I know that there was a a big push through Rotary Groups earlier in the year when all the unrest happened, by Nestle. They were donating container loads of formula to East Timor and were asking Rotary to pay for it to be shipped over there! Some other Aust midwives working there have said that formula co's are having an influence and in some places weaning is being influenced by Western ideas Glad to see your experience was positive Barb from Warrnambool - Original Message - From: Margaret Aggar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] 'Dodging Bullets Catching Babies' Dear Barb, I'm not sure what the stats are on breastfeeding are in East Timor, but in the 9 weeks that I was there, I only witnessed breastfeeding and there were no problems - they just do it! One of the Midwives would emerge from the overnight room to do the morning round with the Dr, with her todler attached to the breast, the pharmacist of the clinic always seemed to her have her baby attached also. The Alola Foundation has done a lot to assist in the area of breastfeeding, you can visit their site at www.alolafoundation.org Not sure where you come from Barb, but I will be doing a presentation on my Dili Experience with a focus on breastfeeding at a local Breastfeeding Group, in the Gosford area in March (date to be confirmed) if you or others are interested. Just let me know. Regards, Margaret Margaret Aggar [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24 Eden Grove ERINA NSW 2250 Australia tel: (02) 4365-4037 mobile: 0409821773 Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/579 - Release Date: 7/12/2006 1:31 PM -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry
Dear Julie, We are hoping there will be some legislation around the marketing of infant formula - it's quite out of hand at the moment, and is having a detrimental effect on breastfeeding. At best breastfeeding rates are stagnating, and at worst they are declining - certainly not matching the government's own targets. We are hoping that all governments will take a lead role (as suggested in the media release) in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. When compared to other major health promotion targets, a miniscule amount is spent on breastfeeding, and often with a scattergun approach. We encourage all groups and individuals to make a submission to the parliamentary inquiry Barb - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 9:01 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry Dear Barb, This looks very promising below, what are you hoping will come of it? Warm hug Julie Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania NSW 2224. T. (02) 9544 6441 F. (02) 9544 9257 Mobile 0401 2655 30 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.julieclarke.com.au -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris Bright Sent: Friday, 8 December 2006 6:44 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry # House of Representatives - Email alert service # Issued by: House of Representatives Liaison Projects Office, Wednesday 6 December 2006 Parliament launches new inquiry into breastfeeding Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, Alex Somlyay, today announced a new parliamentary inquiry into the health benefits of breastfeeding. Mr Somlyay said that the Committee will examine how the Australian government can take a lead role to improve the health of the population through support for breastfeeding. There is considerable evidence suggesting the health of the Australian population may be improved by increasing the rate of breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The committee will be looking at the potential effects on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. In 2001, approximately 54 per cent of babies were fully breastfed at 3 months of age or less, compared with around 32 per cent of infants by 6 months of age or less. Rates of breastfeeding vary between different population groups. It is worth noting that there is anecdotal evidence that new mothers are not being closely supported or greatly encouraged to persist with breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The public perception is that breastfeeding is not necessarily accepted as the most desirable way of nourishing young babies or preventing long term health problems. The Committee invites public submissions by 28 February 2007 on: How the Commonwealth government can take a lead role to improve the health of the Australian population through support for breastfeeding, with particular consideration to: · The extent of the health benefits of breastfeeding; · Evaluate the impact of marketing of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding rates and, in particular, in disadvantaged, Indigenous and remote communities; · The potential short and long term impact on the health of Australians of increasing the rate of breastfeeding; · Initiatives to encourage breastfeeding; · Examine the effectiveness of current measures to promote breastfeeding; and · The impact of breastfeeding on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. For media interview with the Chairman: Please contact the Committee Secretary on 02 6277 4145. For a copy of the terms of reference and further information on making a submission: contact the Committee secretariat on (02) 6277 4145 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit the website at www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/haa Issued by: Andrew Dawson, media adviser, Liaison Projects Office, House of Representatives Tel: (02) 6277 2063 wk, 0401 143 724 mob. Have you got About the House magazine yet? Barb Glare Mum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3 Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602 Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association Mothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry
# House of Representatives - Email alert service # Issued by: House of Representatives Liaison Projects Office, Wednesday 6 December 2006 Parliament launches new inquiry into breastfeeding Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, Alex Somlyay, today announced a new parliamentary inquiry into the health benefits of breastfeeding. Mr Somlyay said that the Committee will examine how the Australian government can take a lead role to improve the health of the population through support for breastfeeding. There is considerable evidence suggesting the health of the Australian population may be improved by increasing the rate of breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The committee will be looking at the potential effects on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. In 2001, approximately 54 per cent of babies were fully breastfed at 3 months of age or less, compared with around 32 per cent of infants by 6 months of age or less. Rates of breastfeeding vary between different population groups. It is worth noting that there is anecdotal evidence that new mothers are not being closely supported or greatly encouraged to persist with breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The public perception is that breastfeeding is not necessarily accepted as the most desirable way of nourishing young babies or preventing long term health problems. The Committee invites public submissions by 28 February 2007 on: How the Commonwealth government can take a lead role to improve the health of the Australian population through support for breastfeeding, with particular consideration to: · The extent of the health benefits of breastfeeding; · Evaluate the impact of marketing of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding rates and, in particular, in disadvantaged, Indigenous and remote communities; · The potential short and long term impact on the health of Australians of increasing the rate of breastfeeding; · Initiatives to encourage breastfeeding; · Examine the effectiveness of current measures to promote breastfeeding; and · The impact of breastfeeding on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. For media interview with the Chairman: Please contact the Committee Secretary on 02 6277 4145. For a copy of the terms of reference and further information on making a submission: contact the Committee secretariat on (02) 6277 4145 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit the website at www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/haa Issued by: Andrew Dawson, media adviser, Liaison Projects Office, House of Representatives Tel: (02) 6277 2063 wk, 0401 143 724 mob. Have you got About the House magazine yet? Barb Glare Mum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3 Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602 Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association Mothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Dodging Bullets Catching Babies'
Hi, I'd love to hear more about breastfeeding in East Timor Warm Regards. Barb -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Re: [MCVic] Breastfeeding National Inquiry
Oops, sorry, attached was an unfinished draft of a media release for ABA. I sent it by mistake, and was kinda hoping the list would strip it. Apologies Barb -- # House of Representatives - Email alert service # Issued by: House of Representatives Liaison Projects Office, Wednesday 6 December 2006 Parliament launches new inquiry into breastfeeding Chairman of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing, Alex Somlyay, today announced a new parliamentary inquiry into the health benefits of breastfeeding. Mr Somlyay said that the Committee will examine how the Australian government can take a lead role to improve the health of the population through support for breastfeeding. There is considerable evidence suggesting the health of the Australian population may be improved by increasing the rate of breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The committee will be looking at the potential effects on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. In 2001, approximately 54 per cent of babies were fully breastfed at 3 months of age or less, compared with around 32 per cent of infants by 6 months of age or less. Rates of breastfeeding vary between different population groups. It is worth noting that there is anecdotal evidence that new mothers are not being closely supported or greatly encouraged to persist with breastfeeding, Mr Somlyay said. The public perception is that breastfeeding is not necessarily accepted as the most desirable way of nourishing young babies or preventing long term health problems. The Committee invites public submissions by 28 February 2007 on: How the Commonwealth government can take a lead role to improve the health of the Australian population through support for breastfeeding, with particular consideration to: · The extent of the health benefits of breastfeeding; · Evaluate the impact of marketing of breast milk substitutes on breastfeeding rates and, in particular, in disadvantaged, Indigenous and remote communities; · The potential short and long term impact on the health of Australians of increasing the rate of breastfeeding; · Initiatives to encourage breastfeeding; · Examine the effectiveness of current measures to promote breastfeeding; and · The impact of breastfeeding on the long term sustainability of Australia's health system. For media interview with the Chairman: Please contact the Committee Secretary on 02 6277 4145. For a copy of the terms of reference and further information on making a submission: contact the Committee secretariat on (02) 6277 4145 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit the website at www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/haa Issued by: Andrew Dawson, media adviser, Liaison Projects Office, House of Representatives Tel: (02) 6277 2063 wk, 0401 143 724 mob. Have you got About the House magazine yet? Visit: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/news/ To unsubscribe from the House of Representatives email alert service, please send an email with unsubscribe from email alert service in the header to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Visit Your Group . __,_._,___
Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button.
Hi, No, this is not normal. This is the consequence of feeding a baby an abnormal diet, sadly. When did she stop breastfeeding? Is there any chance of her beginning to breastfeed her baby again, even partially? At this age it is normally possible to begin to breastfeed again. If this is not the case, in the first instance I would ascertain whether or not the formula is being made exactly to directions on the can - it's easy to make mistakes. Then, I would try 30mls of cooled boiled water after feeds. Is there any family history of allergies? Does it seem to hurt the baby to poo? Is the baby getting adequate milk? Barb - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button. Two questions. Have a mum who is formula feeding a 2.5week old and has found that bubs poos have turned hard but not terribly dry. Is this just normal or is it possible a different formula would be better. Also what is the research on things like adding Brown sugar and giving fruit juice? It does not sound evidenced based to me. She has also noticed blood weeping from belly button (cord stump came off a week ago) and whilst there is no redness or temp and baby does not seem sore there she is wondering if this is normal? Have you any answers for us? Cheers Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville
Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button.
Hi, It's a tough situation, for sure. If the baby is otherwise happy and well, I wouldn't be worrying about the poo. True constipation in infants, regardless of the method of feeding, is rare . I know parents do seem to get very worried about the poo. Formula fed poo is not normal, but may not be really problematic at this time. The mother may find it useful to get some counselling from a breastfeeding counsellor soon. On formula she knows the baby is getting fed, there need be no pressure - put the baby to the breast and see what happens. Stick with it, it can be a pleasant bonding time, anyway. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing thing. - even a little bit of breastmilk is a good thing. Did the mother notice any changes in her breasts at all? Any fullness? Any leaking? Any colostrum? 4 days is early to pull the pin on breastfeeding, though understandable given the stressful situation. Water is not necessary for breastfed infants, but formula feeding is not the exact science that the manufacturers would have us believe. Water is a problem if it's contaminated or if it displaces milk feeds, but sometimes formula may be a little too hard to digest for an individual baby, and a little water seems to help. It seems less problematic than juice or brown sugar. Still, I would check the quantities the baby is having, esp if poos are scant. Some 2.5 week old babies can be quite undemanding, esp if they've been jaundiced etc. I would first just wait and see, if the poo is not causing a problem, then no action is probably necessary. Barb - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:30 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button. Thanks Fran and Barb, This mum did not continue to BF past 4 days as after a placenta accretia manual removal and a pph of 1200mls her milk was deemed to have not come in. The stress then of not getting it in compounded the no milk situation. There is still a little concern over any remaining placenta although no signs of it at this stage. She has a script for motilium I believe or max something. Not entirely sure but she has chosen to leave it till stress levels are reduced. We have spoken about the hard poo being formula related and I am not covering up any truths from her, she says she would like to re-establish bf but her actions at this point do not back that up. Baby is being feed on demand and the first thing she did was check to make sure that it was made up correctly. Is it really safe to give babies water as I have read about nasty side effects for those under 4 months? Will find out the other things. Cheers Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris Bright Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 9:58 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button. Hi, No, this is not normal. This is the consequence of feeding a baby an abnormal diet, sadly. When did she stop breastfeeding? Is there any chance of her beginning to breastfeed her baby again, even partially? At this age it is normally possible to begin to breastfeed again. If this is not the case, in the first instance I would ascertain whether or not the formula is being made exactly to directions on the can - it's easy to make mistakes. Then, I would try 30mls of cooled boiled water after feeds. Is there any family history of allergies? Does it seem to hurt the baby to poo? Is the baby getting adequate milk? Barb - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button. Two questions. Have a mum who is formula feeding a 2.5week old and has found that bubs poos have turned hard but not terribly dry. Is this just normal or is it possible a different formula would be better. Also what is the research on things like adding Brown sugar and giving fruit juice? It does not sound evidenced based to me. She has also noticed blood weeping from belly button (cord stump came off a week ago) and whilst there is no redness or temp and baby does not seem sore there she is wondering if this is normal? Have you any answers for us? Cheers Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President
Re: RE: [ozmidwifery] homebirth costs
Hi, I paid about $2200 8 years ago for my home birth. Honestly I can't remember. It was around that - 2 midwives, antenatal and a couple of postnatal visits. Best money I ever spent! As I say, I cant quite remember the money, but I can absolutely remember every detail of that fabulous birth. And, you get paid $4000 to have a child these days. Midwifery care at home? It's a bargain. Barb - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:42 PM Subject: RE: RE: [ozmidwifery] homebirth costs How come there is such a big difference? I mean, that is a really BIG difference!! Midwives have always worked altruistically and undervalued their services. It takes an enormous emotional step for midwives to believe they are worth it. If midwives actually ask for this larger payment, would women still want to have their services? And then again midwives want women to be able to afford their services. Women now have an income from the Government that would pay for the midwife, but many parents see this as a payment to relieve the mortgage, clear debt or buy a big TV. It is more complex than just putting up the fees. MM Approx $2000-$2500 here in SA I think, from what I know anyway. Same in WA. MM
Re: [ozmidwifery] Woman wanting a homebirth in Hamilton
Andrea, Some might have e-mailed already, but I think that's completely "doable" We have great homebirth midwives down here. Contact me offlist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb - Original Message - From: Andrea Bilcliff To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Woman wanting a homebirth in Hamilton Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a midwife who is near or would be willing to travel to Hamilton (SW Vic) for a woman wanting a homebirth for her second baby? Thanks, Andrea Bilcliff
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding help in Mackay
Hi, there is a very active Australian Breastfeeding Association Group in Mackay. Two counsellors are Loretta 49429640 or Sherri 49593359. Australian breastfeeding Association counsellors are extremely well trained in breastfeeding and lactation management. As an added bonus they can link mothers in to a supportive network, which is vital in those early weeks and months (years) of breastfeeding. Although I'm employed now as an LC in an infant feeding support service I learned every skill I have through the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Support is free of charge to any mother/family, but a subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding asssociation is the best investment any mother or health professional could make Barb - Original Message - From: Jo Watson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding help in Mackay Kenacomb ointment on the nipples tiny amount and dab off before expressing (perhaps by hand?) and yes you can give baby EBM with blood in it - as long as she is hep c and hiv neg. Good luck to her! It can be done! Jo On 23/10/2006, at 7:43 AM, diane wrote: Hi I have a friend who birthed last week at the Mater and is having probs with flat/inverted nipples. Very damaged and is AF as of yesterday. Sheis quite motivated to breastfeed. Any one have any suggestions as to who she can see up there? (had already been back in to the hosp and was told under no circumstances to give the baby EBM with blood in it!!). Im still 3 weeks away from moving up there so cant help for now, except on phone! Sounds like maybe a bacterial infection beginning on nipples but no sign of mastitis yet. But nipples are too painful to even express right now, I have discussed pain relief and importance of expressing Just spoke with her and she is going to call the LC at the Mater (Toni?) but I would love to be able to offer her some options in case she cant get help there. Cheers, Di
[ozmidwifery] 60 minutes
Good on you Janet. I thought you came acorss very well. The show on the other hand just disgusts me. Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???
Now, Shaughn, You'll be writing all that to the Victorian Department of Human Services, won't you? Well said! Barb - Original Message - From: Shaughn Leach To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:26 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Many doctors have been saying for many years that they are not swayed by pharmaceuticals advertising/giveaways/education sponsorhips. If there is not a substantial financial benefit to these companies why do they use these tactics? Because they are in business and wouldnt spend the money if they didnt see a business benefit to them. Not so long ago these companies used to give hospitals the ABM (artificial baby milk) free why? Not because they were philanthropists but because they knew that parents would go out and buy what they saw in the hospital (because that MUST be best) SO they knew this would boost their business market and hence profit. These companies are clever marketers and they know how to put their brand name in front of us education sessions are an important advertising strategy. They are a subtle way to get around the WHO Code principles. Who pays for the education if a manufacturer of artificial baby milk is sponsoring the education? Parents! I believe we, personally, and our employers need to be responsible for our education not manufacturers of artificial baby milk and certainly not parents. Instead of sponsoring education programmes for health professionals why dont they lower the price to parents who have made the choice to artificially feed? Or, why dont they send the money anonymously for the use of education of health professionals involved in infant feeding? Because this is an ADVERTISING tactic (and probably tax deductible). Why not find an independent dietician or other health professional to educate us on the pros and cons of the various brands? Why not ask our hospitals dietician to research these products and give us an education session? I believe that health professionals need to stand up and say NO to being educated by any particular ABM/pharmaceutical manufacturer. Many of us dont believe doctors should be wined, dined and supported in any monetary form by pharmaceutical companies why would we think that educational events are any different? Pharmaceutical companies use various tactics dependent on the market or country they are in and what latitude they are allowed. We can already see the limits being pushed by a particular company with their toddler milk advertising they are beginning to sneak under the radar and we must once again become vigilant! Sponsored education sessions may seem innocent in themselves but we do need to remember that breastmilk lacks the backing money that these companies can afford. This lack is the reason why the WHO Code was initiated in the first place and why there is a need to be vigilant. Shaughn
Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???
Hi, Yes, complain, please! Send it to APMAIF. The money spent on promotion is unbelievable. I was daydreaming about putting an ad in "Australian Doctor" last week. I was thinking of a beautiful breastfeeding baby with the words "Breastfeeding. No false advertsing necesary" Until I found out the rates. $16 500 per page. Unbelievable. And, Kelly, and others thanks for your support of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. All money goes into supporting and promoting breastfeeding. Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:15 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? After today, I am definitely going to complain. As soon as I heard the words uttered to a consumer that its like breastmilk; I just thought that was so wrong and gave the saleswoman daggers. I dont like how they are selling the products and relating it to breastmilk, its misleading. And while the main exercise seems to be promoting toddler formula, they are not shying to chat to those with newborns people were walking away with boxes of the stuff, some 2, 3 even 8 boxes. It breaks my heart that they think this stuff is really what they need to give their babies / toddlers the best. My mind started ticking over all these slogans I would love to see in advertising, inspired by the Suck on This article that was published in Ecologist Magazine in April, but I will bite my tongue. Btw. LOVE the new ABA calendar. Will be sure to get one tomorrow, just divine. Yvette actually brought me over some beautiful ABA posters which now proudly decorate my stand!!! Id love to do more work/promotion with the ABA; I loved the messages on the posters. Just reminded me of how awesome of an organization they are and how wonderful the messages they offer. Keep up the fabulous work guys love it. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Andrea QuanchiSent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 5:04 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Well as a MCHN i was certainly not trained by Wyeth. I paid for it myself at great expense. We did have one session from a company rep talking about formula in the context of those mothers who choose to use formula. It was in relation to how to read the nutritional panel on the tin and what to look for. They were under no illusion when they left that al the women in the room were advocates of breast feeding but I found it quite informative none the less and have found it useful in my role as a MCHN when relieving for the shires when the breast feeding rates are often abismal. Just out of interest the rep that attended was not from wyeth. I am interested to know where this idea that they are sponsoring MCHN's comes from and the inference that MCHN are brainless idiots that cant see through their aadvertising games Andrea On 21/10/2006, at 8:38 AM, jesse/jayne wrote: Really? Is it really happening re Wyeth educating MCH nurses? Aren't there some Vic MCH nurses on this list? I read your email Barb. I complain, and complain, and complaincall hotlines/email, customer service lines, magazines etc. They always have an answer. Nothing changes. Sorry to sound negative. It seems to be as steep a mountain to climb as the whole birth thing. There is a whole network of 'lactavists' out there but I see very little difference (if any??) compared to almost 15 years ago when this was all bought to my attention :( Jayne - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 10:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? While you are at it, you could complain to the Victorian Office of Children about their decision to keep having their Maternal and child health nurses educated by Wyeth. WTF? My jokes about MCHNs being sponsored by formula companies isn't a joke? Where can I learn more, Barb? Janet
Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???
Hi, For a long time the Maternal and Child health nurses conference in Victoria have been sponsored by Wyeth. This year, in my opinion, they made a quantum leap. Wyeth ran the whole thing - took the registrations etc. In early September (after a number of letters) the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Victorian Branch met with the CEO of the DHS and an advisor to the Minister for Children, Sherryl Garbutt. Sadly, we were completely stonewalled. There was not a flicker of the understanding of the situation. We were told that about 500 Maternal and Child health nurses attended - and loved it, and they certainly wouldn't be stopping the practice anytime soon! Though they are tendering it out so other companies (formula companies?) have an opportunity to participate. The people we met with seemed genuinely unable to distinguish between marketing and philanthropy, and didn't believe that their nurses would be swayed by promotions like this. (Though there is plenty of evidence that Doctors and indeed the general public are influenced by these marketing strategies. And apparently everyone loved the lunch! I understand how frustrating it is to feel like you are complaining and nothing is happening. But it does. For Instance, last year the Maternal and Child Health nurses conference run by the Special Interest group of the ANF accepted massive formula co sponsorship in Melbourne. ABA (and other groups) made representation to them on this issue. The sponsorship prospectus for the same conference in Sydney in 2007 clearly explains that formula company sponsorship is not welcome. Bounty bags have become completely WHO code compliant - no formula advertising, no toddler milk advertising, no bottle and teat advertising. Last week the toddler Karicare muck *won* the parentsjury awards for smoke and mirrors advertising. I think a copy of your complaint should always go to your local MP with a request for it to be sent on to Tony Abbott with a please explain. Another place to get support and network in to other people's ideas is on the Australian Breastfeeding Association's forums. If you go to www.breastfeeding.asn.au and follow the links you should be able to find it OK, If people send me their e-mail addresses I can send the program for the Vic Maternal and Child health nurses conference Warm Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: jesse/jayne To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Really? Is it really happening re Wyeth educating MCH nurses? Aren't there some Vic MCH nurses on this list? I read your email Barb. I complain, and complain, and complaincall hotlines/email, customer service lines, magazines etc. They always have an answer. Nothing changes. Sorry to sound negative. It seems to be as steep a mountain to climb as the whole birth thing. There is a whole network of 'lactavists' out there but I see very little difference (if any??) compared to almost 15 years ago when this was all bought to my attention :( Jayne - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 10:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? While you are at it, you could complain to the Victorian Office of Children about their decision to keep having their Maternal and child health nurses educated by Wyeth. WTF? My jokes about MCHNs being sponsored by formula companies isn't a joke? Where can I learn more, Barb? Janet
Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???
Hi, I'd love to see some flyers or a website on that conference. Barb - Original Message - From: Jackie Kitschke To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? I don't know if it still happens now but about 8 years ago a formula company rep used to sponsor a Dom meeting in Adelaide with a lunch at a local cafe.I was told it was okay as he didn't put any signs up at the lunch.I tried to explain that this guy had all of these Dom midwives doing his advertising for him as he gave them dairies, measuring tapes etc, etc. So women would see that when they were visited. For that amount of business generated the formula company's way I said I wouldn't be so cheap and instead of a 10 buck lunch I would want an overseas holiday (just joking but you get my drift). I just don't think some people see or want to see, the big picture and think well we don't get anything for free and isn't this nice. Just recently some flyers came for a seminar on infant sleep and nutrition sponsored bya formula companywith doctors and dieticians of a children's hospital speaking at it. They were left there for midwives and parent ed teachers to attend. They are charging a few dollars which is new. So now you have to pay to spread their word. There is no such thing as a free lunch and there are always strings attached. Jackie - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Hi, For a long time the Maternal and Child health nurses conference in Victoria have been sponsored by Wyeth. This year, in my opinion, they made a quantum leap. Wyeth ran the whole thing - took the registrations etc. In early September (after a number of letters) the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Victorian Branch met with the CEO of the DHS and an advisor to the Minister for Children, Sherryl Garbutt. Sadly, we were completely stonewalled. There was not a flicker of the understanding of the situation. We were told that about 500 Maternal and Child health nurses attended - and loved it, and they certainly wouldn't be stopping the practice anytime soon! Though they are tendering it out so other companies (formula companies?) have an opportunity to participate. The people we met with seemed genuinely unable to distinguish between marketing and philanthropy, and didn't believe that their nurses would be swayed by promotions like this. (Though there is plenty of evidence that Doctors and indeed the general public are influenced by these marketing strategies. And apparently everyone loved the lunch! I understand how frustrating it is to feel like you are complaining and nothing is happening. But it does. For Instance, last year the Maternal and Child Health nurses conference run by the Special Interest group of the ANF accepted massive formula co sponsorship in Melbourne. ABA (and other groups) made representation to them on this issue. The sponsorship prospectus for the same conference in Sydney in 2007 clearly explains that formula company sponsorship is not welcome. Bounty bags have become completely WHO code compliant - no formula advertising, no toddler milk advertising, no bottle and teat advertising. Last week the toddler Karicare muck *won* the parentsjury awards for smoke and mirrors advertising. I think a copy of your complaint should always go to your local MP with a request for it to be sent on to Tony Abbott with a please explain. Another place to get support and network in to other people's ideas is on the Australian Breastfeeding Association's forums. If you go to www.breastfeeding.asn.au and follow the links you should be able to find it OK, If people send me their e-mail addresses I can send the program for the Vic Maternal and Child health nurses conference Warm Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: jesse/jayne To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Really? Is it really happening re Wyeth educating MCH nurses? Aren't there some Vic MCH nurses on this list? I read your email Barb. I complain, and complain, and complaincall hotlines/email, customer service lines, magazines etc. They always have an answer. Nothing changes. Sorry to sound negative. It seems to be as steep
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Calendar
Hi,
Thanks, Jackie,
If anyone is coming to the ALCA conf in Melbourne
next week, come and say hi. I will be at the Australian Breastfeeding
stand - with heaps of calendars available
Barb
- Original Message -
From:
Jackie
Kitschke
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:19
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding
Calendar
Barb,
I completely agree. I have finally looked this up on the
website. What a great selection of photos. I particularly love the older
breastfeeding child looking at the camera as she feeds. That is how my little
girl looks (my breasts hang a bit lower though!) when she has her
"dawn-breaker" feed and any other feed she can get when I sit
down.
I'll be off to ABA soon to get one.
Jackie
- Original Message -
From:
Barbara
Glare Chris Bright
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:24
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding
Calendar
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's 2007
Calendar is now available. May I go so far as to say it's the best
EVER! Gorgeous photos. Perfect for promoting breastfeeding on
any hospital wall. Perfect for your own home. Perfect for
Christmas.
Only $15 plus postage. Purchase from http://www.mothersdirect.com.au/
Regards,
Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10,
Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]
**
Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian
Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!
HI, They won't have free rein if we all (mothers and health professionals COMPLAIN) It amazes me that amidst the ocean of media report about healthy eating and obesity, the importance of breastfeeding is ignored, or ridiculed on television as it was on "Sunrise" yesterday morning (and probably will be on 60 minutes on the weekend) or crucified like it was on "Life at One" last week. The media needs to lift it's act, and they will only do so when they get the message from US. Yesterday morning "Sunrise" did an article on David Suzuki, talking about in 1992 more than 1/2 of the world's scientific Nobel Laureats wrote an open letter warning of the damage to the enviromnment. No media outlet in the world ran the story. Then Sunrise spoke about a poll they were running. Breast v. bottle, and the announcer tut-tutting about how breastfeeding was a personal choice and women shouldn't be judgemental of each other. Excuse me! they had just set it up! Breastfeeding is not a choice like wearing your blue top or your red top tonight. And getting information to women and health professionals has nothing at all to do with guilt - the usual excuse used by the media to ( and promoted by the formula companies to ultimately promote their wares) Anyway, as to complaining Write to your member of Parliament asking him to write to/forward on the material you send to Tony Abbott, Minister for Health. This way you kill 2 birds with the one stone. You educate your local MP and Let Tony Abbott know that health professionals and mothers of Australia are NOT HAPPY Also, write to the APMAIF panel, enclosing any brochures etc that you have. Don't worry about whether it is technically a breech of the agreement. If it is enough to offend you as a mother or a health professional, send it in - let them know how you feel! APMAIF SecretariatDepartment of Health and AgeingMail Drop Point 15GPO Box 9848ACT 2601 While you are at it, you could complain to the Victorian Office of Children about their decision to keep having their Maternal and child health nurses educated by Wyeth. You could write to the CEO Gill Callister [EMAIL PROTECTED] And send a copy to Minister Sheryl Garbutt at the same time. Warm Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: jesse/jayne To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! Arethe formula companies really giving infant FORUMULA samples to pregnant women here? Are they breeching the WHO Code so blatantly here? I thought it was fairly well regulated - unlike many other countries. If it does happen at the Expo, you should report them to the ABA for further action. Unfortunately they have free reign with that toddler milk crap in a can/drink dispensing machine whatever. Jayne - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! Writing a complaint letter about inappropriate advertising of artificial baby "milk" might help you channel this rage. I HATE those stalls with a passion. You know that expo is really the Prams'n'Formula Expo, don't you? You'll also see lots of drug companies giving unbiassed (snort) show bags to pregnant women and even better, FORMULA companies giving SAMPLES and show bags to PREGNANT WOMEN. How's that for totally unethical, hey?! J - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:51 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! Im going to be at the Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Childrens Expo in Melbourne starting tomorrow, and who else is my stand next to but . Karicare! I felt so angry the whole time setting up today - I have a really bad feeling they are going to be giving out toddler milk samples, ready to drink on the stand they have one of those drink dispensing machines with the clear plastic tops with a mixer inside it, you know like when you go to those ice-cream shops and they have slushies or juice in them swishing around? GrRRrrRrr! I hope I am wrong but they always hand out samples anyway. The marketing plastered all over the massive stand just infuriates me... for mums who nutrition is important to them! Its firing me up and I am not even there yet!!! I dont want to even look at them tomorrow Kelly Zantey
[ozmidwifery] blood gasses and other policies
HI, Interesting conversation about blood gasses.I frequently get reports from mothers and health professionals that they gave birth in a Baby friendly hospital, or a hospital with clear policies on breastfeeding, but that babies are given infant formula often without their parents consent, or not with their parents INFORMED consent. This always intrigues me greatly. There seem to be no repercussions for staff who go against breastfeeding policies. Reasons I have heard for staff giving babies formula when I've asked midwives why they gave a baby formula include "the other midwife told me the baby was hungry", we didn't want to disturb the mother etc. Mothers tell me they were told that staff didn't want to wake/disturb the mother - they knew she was tired. Told she had no milk. Told the baby was hungry and needed something.And, my personal favourite, "it's OK, at this hospital we give babies the formula that is closest to human milk" Rarely are they told WHY the midwife thinks these things.These are babieswho are well, don't even start me on babies in the nursery where parent's rights seem to go right out the window.Some parents I have spoken to are very upset and angry. I wonder why breastfeeding policy is in a *different* category in most hospitals? Do others find this? Barb
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Calendar
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's 2007 Calendar is now available. May I go so far as to say it's the best EVER! Gorgeous photos. Perfect for promoting breastfeeding on any hospital wall. Perfect for your own home. Perfect for Christmas. Only $15 plus postage. Purchase from http://www.mothersdirect.com.au/ Regards, Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding
Hi, I wonder if some talking through, some info and the importance of skin to skin contact after birth could help here. This may be related to previous sexual abuse, but then again, maybe not. Many survivors of sexual abuse find that breastfeeding can be extremely healing, and a way of reclaiming back their bodies. Men handling my breasts doesn't make me feel ill as such, but I hate the sensation. It gives me the fingernails scraped on the chalkboard feeling. In some cultures (apparently) men are considered imature and unmanly if they want to play with breasts. On theother hand, I have breastfed 4 children beautifully for over 13 years. They can suck, knead and cuddle to their heart's content - I love it! (though nipple twiddling is rather annoying) So there may be many reasons for not liking your breasts being touched and it may help to know other women feel the same and still go on to breastfeed. Barb - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding I've seen this before and it was indeed related to sexual abuse. Fortunately the woman involved was keen that her issues didn't end up impacting negatively on the life of her baby so she went for counselling and was able to work through her stuff enough to bf.How sad that our abusers are able to reach through us to our children like this. J - Original Message - From: Andrea Bilcliff To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:05 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding I'm posting this on behalf of a birth attendant who has contacted me. She will be supporting a womansoon who has for want of a better term, 'breast issues'. The woman really wants to breastfeed but thethought of itmakes her feel ill. She hates it when her partner touches her breasts. The birth attendant is not sure whether this is related toprevious sexual abuse or not. I've never come across this situation before and wondered if others had experience of this and what helped the women? Thanks, Andrea Bilcliff
[ozmidwifery] Launch of The GiftCD melbourne
THE GIFT - MOTHERS MILK BANKMelbourne Launch of 'The Gift - A Woman's Song'.WOMEN ARTISTS LEND THEIR VOICES TO THE AUSTRALIAN MOTHERS MILK BANK.Some of Australia's finest female musicians have donated their voices and their music to 'The Gift - A Woman's Song'. Produced by the Mothers Milk Bank, 'The Gift' is "a journey through friendship, laughter, celebration, sadness, and inspiration". This collaborative CD will raise awareness of the Australian donor Mothers Milk Bank and proceeds from the sale of 'The Gift' will go towards maintaining this vital health initiative. 'The Gift - A Woman's Song' features the music of Deborah Conway, Jo Jo Smith, Kacey Patrick stringmansassy, Katie Noonan Elixir, Kristina Olsen, Lil'Fi, Liz Frencham The Dream Seat, Marcia Howard, Melissa Forbes, Mia Dyson, Missy Higgins, Nadia Sunde, Natalie Griffiths, Rachel Hore, Rose Bygrave, The Waifs, Tiffany Eckhardt, Women In Docs and Zardi. 'The Gift - A Woman's Song' will be launched in Melbourne on Wednesday, October 25th at the Forum Theatre (Corner Russell and Flinders Streets). This very special event will feature many of the Melbourne based artists who generously donated their music to 'The Gift': Lil'Fi, Liz Frencham, Marcia Howard, Tiffany Eckhardt, Jo Jo Smith and Zardi. Special guest Alison Toft, will be performing AUSLAN (sign language). The concert begins at 7.30pm. Doors open at 6.00pm with pre-concert entertainment by Kobya and the Mothers Milk Bank Art Exhibition. This specially convened exhibition will feature the artwork of Shannon Doyle (painting), Elodie Mayberry (drawing), Marea Ryan (photography) and John Weeks (photography). Tickets are $35.00 available from Ticketek on 132 849 or online at www.ticketek.com. All profits from ticket and CD sales, and 30% of all artwork sold, will go towards the Australian donor Mothers Milk Bank.'The Gift - A Woman's Song' will be available for purchase at the Melbourne Launch or from the Mothers Milk Bank booth at the Pregnancy, Babies' and Children's EXPO at the MECC (October 20-22). It is also available from ABC and select record stores (distributed through One Stop Entertainment), the Australian Breastfeeding Association and Mothers Direct, or online from www.mothersmilkbank.com.au. Mothers Milk Bank gratefully acknowledges the support and assistance of the Forum Melbourne, the PBCExpo and the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad
Yes, Weird indeed. Only two? You'd think there'd be hundreds. And how many ways can you say this is stupid, false and misleading? Barb - Original Message - From: Roberta Quinn To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 4:38 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad A good verdict, but I find it interesting that the summary notes: It should be noted that the complainant is the Womens Health Action Trust breastfeeding advocate... Two other almost identical complaints from breastfeeding advocators opposed to the use of infant formulas were subsequently received. Why should that be noted?!!! Silly. From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris BrightSent: Tuesday, 3 October 2006 8:25 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad Hi, The offensive Karicare Formula ad (mother bear - I don't want to give my baby the milk of another species so I gave him Karicare Toddler formula) has been banned in New Zealand. See the ruling at http://203.152.114.11/decisions/06/06290.rtf Currently the "Parents Jury" is running a poll on it. You can vote at http://www.parentsjury.org.au/ You need to register first, (I think it's the top right hand corner) It's worth letting it be know that neither parents nor health professionals apreciate this sort of misleading advertising. Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad
Hi, The offensive Karicare Formula ad (mother bear - I don't want to give my baby the milk of another species so I gave him Karicare Toddler formula) has been banned in New Zealand. See the ruling at http://203.152.114.11/decisions/06/06290.rtf Currently the "Parents Jury" is running a poll on it. You can vote at http://www.parentsjury.org.au/ You need to register first, (I think it's the top right hand corner) It's worth letting it be know that neither parents nor health professionals apreciate this sort of misleading advertising. Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding
Hi, Please don't make up breastfeeding packages from photocopied info etc. As midwives, your time is waaay too precious. The Australian Breastfeeding Association has great information that is so cheap it's sinful. And it's well-researched, up to date, well written etc and beautifully presented. Most hospitals buy in bulk things like "breastfeeding confidence" (a small multi-page and extremely comprehensive booklet) and tip cards - 75c for 25 tip cards. I have heard people say they are going to photocopy those- for the price it's not worth even standing in front of the photocopier The Australian Breastfeeding Association'sshop is www.mothersdirect.com.au There's a good section on handout literature in the "Health Professionals" section. Barb - Original Message - From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding Its Great. I have been soo waiting for this to come out as where I work we have been making up 'breasfeeding packages' with most of this info and fact sheets etc for over a year. It is very time consuming. Now this is out we can just give them the booklet! We also have a breasfeeding discussion sheet that mums fill out on their knowledge and learning needs, a BF risk assessment form (breast exam, any surgery etc) an an antenatal discussion list to attend at visits, that we have developed. Seems to be working well when we have the time to attend to them. Cheers, Di - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding looks great! Pinky - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding HI, Very impressive http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2006/pdf/breastfeeding_booklet.pdf Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding
HI, Very impressive http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2006/pdf/breastfeeding_booklet.pdf Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] WHO code training
A Training Workshop FOR The World Health Organization Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Presenters: Annelies Alain, Director International Code Documentation Centre, International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Yeong Joo Kean Legal Advisor, (IBFAN) Annelies Alain was one of the founders of IBFAN in 1979. In 1990 the International Code Documentation Centre was set up with a project office in Penang, Malaysia. ICDC leads IBFANs activities towards the full implementation of the World health Organization Internationla Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. The ICDC has organized many courses on Code implementation for government officials and NGOS in all parts of the world and acts as a reference centre on legislation and regulation of baby food marketing. We are very grateful that Annelies and Yeong are able to spare us some time for this presentation. Date:18th October 2006 Time: 8.45 for 9 am start Finish:12.15 Cost; $5 for ABA/LRC subscribers or $10 To be held at the Ashburton Library meeting room 154 High St. Ashburton Melway ref 60 C9 Registrations:Lactation Resource Centre PO Box 4000 Glen Iris, Vic 3145 Phone (03) 9885 0855 Fax:(03) 9885 0855 Email;[EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy
Hi, Not quite the same, but my mother was 9 months pregnant when she died of a heart attack at the age of 36. The baby she carried died - we lived in the country, and she left 5 children. At 14 I was the eldest. My youngest sister was two at the time and is now pregnant and due in Feb, so brings up many strange feelings. Maybe if you get some replies, this will help me with my sister as well. On another tangent, I spoke with a women about this a while ago. She was a midwife herself. Her mother died during childbirth. She was listening to a presentation on birth and bonding at a conference one day when she suddenly and unexpectedly found herself crying. Although her father had remarried by the time she had conscious memories and she regarded that woman as her mother she realised that you never get over losing your mother, even if you can't remember it consciously. And the grief and loss of being that little baby all alone with no mother was profound even after 40 yrs or so. For me, I never feared birth or labour. But I found one-to-one midwifery care to be vital in this. I had 3 lovely births and 4 long and nurturing breastfeeding experiences and I think it has all been very healing. I know I'm feeling just a tad nervy about my son reaching 14 - the year my experience of being mothered ended - nothing we can't sort out, but just a weird feeling that I'm really moving into unchartered territory. Barb - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:39 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy Hi ozmid wise women, I have just become acquainted with a woman who is pregnant and in a brief conversation she informed me that her mother died during childbirth whilst giving birth to her. I dont know anymore than this for now as the opportunity to ask further questions didnt rise. I cannot help but think about what this might feel like to this pregnant woman and I wondered if anyone else on this list has encountered this situation before and if you could share some words of wisdom. My heart really goes out to her and if I get the chance in future conversations I would really like to be able to help her in a sensitive way. Any thoughts? Warm hug Julie
Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Nipple care
Hi, there's a great paper at the Lactation Resource Centre on Breastfeeding and eczema. It's in the "Hot Topics" or "Topics in Breastfeeding" series. You can contact them on (03)9885 0855 Barb - Original Message - From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 6:27 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [ozmidwifery] Nipple care Hi Katy, My first thoughts are: does she know what triggers the eczema? It may be worth looking at an elimination diet to rule out some things. Look at Sue Dengates website . www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/ Also consider the washing powder or fabric of her bra/clothes. Many are treated with chemicals and the washing powders/ softeners/soaps/creams/ deodorants etc are a big combination of soap and chemicals esp fragrance. I use Miracle wash laundry balls instead of powders etcwhich clean by changing the pH of the water and no softeners needed either (also very economical and environmentally friendly)www.laundryball.com.au/ - Original Message - From: Katy O'Neill To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Nipple care Dear all, I would like your help with info to forward on to my niece who suffers from exemia in particular her nipples, whichcrack and bleed.She is not pregnant or feeding, but with my midwives eye, I would like to help her clear things up to protect the future BF potential. My niece was BF till she was 4 and so I feel confident that she will be very pro. I know little of what she has already tried so all info would be great. Thanks in anticipation. Katy.
[ozmidwifery] Mothers Direct
Hi, I would like to introduce you all to the new Mothers Direct website. Although I have no financial interest in the business, I have a huge emotional one, as I am a Director (in an unpaid, volunteer capacity) ofMothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au is the online store of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. We also have 2 actual shops - in Melbourne and Sydney. Our website has been completely remodelled, and we are proud of the excellent choice of products that support breastfeeding and parenting. There's great information, resources, clothing, slings and baby carriers, childrens books etc. All ABA or LRC subscribers get a 10% discount on all products and when you join the Australian Breastfeeding Association you get a free copy of our popular book "Breastfeeding Naturally" Check it all out at www.mothersdirect.com.au Thanks to Andrea for allowing me to bring this to your attention on ozmidwifery. Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Fw: Mothers Direct
Hi, I would like to introduce you all to the new Mothers Direct website. Although I have no financial interest in the business, I have a huge emotional one, as I am a Director (in an unpaid, volunteer capacity) ofMothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au is the online store of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. We also have 2 actual shops - in Melbourne and Sydney. Our website has been completely remodelled, and we are proud of the excellent choice of products that support breastfeeding and parenting. There's great information, resources, clothing, slings and baby carriers, childrens books etc. All ABA or LRC subscribers get a 10% discount on all products and when you join the Australian Breastfeeding Association you get a free copy of our popular book "Breastfeeding Naturally" Check it all out at www.mothersdirect.com.au Thanks to Andrea for allowing me to bring this to your attention on ozmidwifery. Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Hear Pinky podcast
Hi, Hear Pinky McKay podcast at http://www.lrc.asn.au/podcast/podcast.html ABA's first venture into the world of podcast! Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association Positions vacant
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association has some interesting positions available - Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace program and Education Programs through the Lactation Resource Centre. Check it out at www.lrc.asn.au Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Karicare Ad/Parents Jury
Hi, check this out. This ad is one of the most appalling examples of the insidious methods formula companies use to advertise their product. I'd encourage everyone to vote. http://www.parentsjury.org.au/tpj_news.asp?ContainerID=1967Nomination 3: Karicare Toddler Gold Formula Ad description: Claymation bear with toddler bear. She talks about feeding her child Karicare instead of regular cows milk. "Nature's next step."Parents concerns:- "Very false advertising by saying the mother didn't want to introduce the milk of another species so is giving formula instead. It is a cows milk derivative and really high in sugar so very false."- "It vilifies regular cows milk but the product actually contains cows milk."Fact:- Made with whole cows milk powder.- High in added sugar in the form of maltodextrin and dextrose.- World Health Organisation recommends "all babies are exclusively breastfed for at least the first six months of life and together with complementary food, breastfed ideally for up to two years." (The Public Health Association of Australia, 2006) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3
[ozmidwifery] Fw: Karicare Ad/Parents Jury
Hi, check this out. This ad is one of the most appalling examples of the insidious methods formula companies use to advertise their product. I'd encourage everyone to vote. http://www.parentsjury.org.au/tpj_news.asp?ContainerID=1967Nomination 3: Karicare Toddler Gold Formula Ad description: Claymation bear with toddler bear. She talks about feeding her child Karicare instead of regular cows milk. "Nature's next step."Parents concerns:- "Very false advertising by saying the mother didn't want to introduce the milk of another species so is giving formula instead. It is a cows milk derivative and really high in sugar so very false."- "It vilifies regular cows milk but the product actually contains cows milk."Fact:- Made with whole cows milk powder.- High in added sugar in the form of maltodextrin and dextrose.- World Health Organisation recommends "all babies are exclusively breastfed for at least the first six months of life and together with complementary food, breastfed ideally for up to two years." (The Public Health Association of Australia, 2006) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3
[ozmidwifery] Fw: LRC Chat night Pinky McKay - sleeping like a baby
The Australian Breastfeeding AssociationPresentsPinky McKay IBCLCSleeping Like A BabyAt: The Lactation Resource CentreAustralian Breastfeeding Association1818-1822 Malvern Rd East MalvernMelway Ref 59 K11Time: 7.00 pmCost: Gold coin donationDate: Wednesday 23rd August* 1 CERP has been applied for this event.Numbers strictly limited. To book, please call the Australian BreastfeedingAssociation on (03) 9885 0855Mothers Direct Shop will be open from 6.30 pmAn edited version of Pinky's talk will be available as a podcast sometimeafter the talk on our website www.breastfeeding.asn.au Lactation Resource CentreAustralian Breastfeeding Association1818-1822 Malvern Road, East Malvern VIC 3145PO Box 4000, Glen Iris VIC 3146 AUSTRALIATel: +61 3 9885 0855, Fax: +61 3 9885 0866Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: Lactation Resource Centre www.lrc.asn.au Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback
Hi, Gail said learned response from both mother and baby. Um...May I say.CRAP? Well, yes and no! There's a fab article by Andrea on the Birth International website about breastfeeding. But, given so many births in Australia are screwed up, babies drugged or injured and mothers injured and frightened and drugged. And without that natural cocktail of euphoric drugs on board. And the fact few of us have ever seen babies being breastfed before we try it with our own, breastfeeding then does become a learned art. Something that is often learnt slowly and painfully. I often sit with mothers (in my paid work I'm a lactation consultant and in my volunteer life I'm a counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Assoc counsellor) At the start it's slow, and painful for both mum and baby, but in most cases it works out. Yet, it's great to see them a few weeks later out at an Australian Breastfeeding Association meeting confidently breastfeeding their baby. I guess to sum up, breastfeeding is instinctual, but if you miss that boat, you get another bite at the cherry - you can learn it as well. Barb - Original Message - From: Gail McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 3:51 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback Hi All. The feedback I've gotten so far seems to mirror what I instinctively believe breastfeeding to be. Pamphlets that are distributed at the hospital advocate breastfeeding as a learned response from both mother and baby. Um...May I say.CRAP? -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] World Breastfeeding Week - Breastmilk - nothing else comes close
Hi, Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week. I have copied (below) The Australian Breastfeeding Association's press release. You can see other good stuff at the Australian Breastfeeding Association's website at www.breastfeeding.asn.au If you live in Brisbane you may see breastfeeding ads on bus shelters - part of a collaborative project between QLD Health and the Australian Breastfeeding Association. In Victoria, Sadly, the next department of human services conference for Maternal and Child Health Nurses will be run by Wyeth! The Victorian Government seems totally oblivious that this is a breech of both the WHO code on the marketing of infant formulas and the APMAIF agreement Have a good week. Barb Breastmilk - Nothing else comes close The Australian Breastfeeding Association joins people in over 120 countries around the world celebrating World Breastfeeding Week from 1-7 August. You can help! People around Australia and the world are reporting harmful marketing of artificial baby milk (infant formula) during World Breastfeeding Week. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is the organisation that runs World Breastfeeding Week. In 2006 they are highlighting that it is 25 years since the start of the 'WHO Code', which is the World Health Organization International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. The Australian Breastfeeding Association is following a similar theme for World Breastfeeding Week, 'Breastmilk - Nothing Else Comes Close'. We want to educate parents, health professionals, government bodies and the public that artificial baby milk (infant formula) is a health risk to infants and that its marketing should be controlled. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council there is considerable evidence to suggest that mothers' infant feeding choices are strongly influenced by advertising. The Association believes information and education about infant feeding should be provided by medical advisors and not by those with commercial interest in women weaning their babies from breastfeeding. Twenty five years ago the World Health Organization recognised that one of the biggest barriers to breastfeeding is persuasive marketing by infant formula manufacturers that gives mothers the impression that infant formula is as good or nearly as good for babies as breastmilk. In response, member nations, including Australia, developed and signed the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, commonly called the 'WHO Code'. What is the WHO Code? It is an international set of rules designed to protect babies, parents and health professionals from harmful marketing of all breastmilk substitutes. More than 70 governments around the world have all or many of the code's provisions as law. Some of the main points of the code include: no advertising of breastmilk substitutes no free samples or free or low cost supplies no promotion of products through healthcare facilities not idealising artificial feeding on labels no contact between infant formula marketers and mothers The code applies to both companies and governments. Although Australia was one of the original signatories of the Code, manufacturers and retailers in Australia continue to market effectively to parents. What are we doing in Australia? At the moment Australia has not implemented the full WHO Code, despite being a signatory to it. In 1992 the Australian government implemented its own code called the 'Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers (MAIF) Agreement', commonly called the MAIF Agreement. However, it is nowhere near as extensive or powerful as the WHO code in what it covers. For instance, it applies only to manufacturers and importers of infant formulas (retailers are excluded) and only covers infant formulas (not other milk products such a follow-on milk for toddlers, or feeding bottles and teats). The MAIF agreement is a voluntary agreement between the Australian Government and the Infant Formula Manufacturers Association of Australia and is not legally binding. Not all infant formula manufacturers have signed on to the MAIF agreement and there is no legal requirement for them to do so. What can I do to help? Join people in 120 countries around the world who will be monitoring harmful marketing of infant formula in World Breastfeeding Week! The Australian Breastfeeding Association would like Australia to implement the WHO code in its entirety. We'd also like for it to be legally binding and for companies to have some meaningful penalty for breaching it. To do this we need to raise awareness of the risks of artificial feeding with the public and health professionals and lobby the government. Starting in World Breastfeeding Week you can help by: Monitoring your area for harmful marketing practices. Visit supermarkets and pharmacies, check magazines and
Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and pregnancy
Hi, It would be worthwhile getting your hands on the Australian Breastfeeding Association's "Breastfeeding through pregnancy and Beyond" It's only $5 and available through www.mothersdirect.com.au Many women breastfeed most successfully through pregnancy and beyond. The oxytocin release associated with breastfeeding can trigger the uterus to contract, but unless her body is ready breastfeeding won't "make" her go into premature labour. Was her first child born prematurely, do you know? Or does she have any other risk factors for premature labour? Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:30 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and pregnancy A friend who is 34 weeks pregnant with her second has been breastfeeding her 2 year old throughout this pregancy and would like to continue. Her toddler is now more interested in the breast as obviously there is more than there has been for a couple of months. This morning during a feed she had strong braxton hicks type contraction within a minute of feeding and up to an hour with 6 big contractions which took her breath away, she couldn't talk through them,and felt like early labour. She wants to know whether she can safely keep breastfeeding or whether she is putting herself at too much risk of going into labour too early. She didn't want to call her hospital midwives yet as she is worried they will just advise her to stop feeding. Thanks in advance Honey 1st year BMid student midwife
Re: [ozmidwifery] ACT Government's Health first website
If you really want to freak yourself out, check out the "raising children network" It's a shocker.And funded by the Commonwealth government to the tune of $4 million.But you can feedback and give them a serve. coming from an ABA culture the "shoulds" and "should nots" always slap me in the face in articles like this.. I think it's so disrespectful to speak to parents like this - as though they are stupid little children. My darling Guan (featured on the cover of this month's Australian Breastfeeding Mag with her sister Cassie) may be the only 3 year old that begs to go to bed. She starts asking at about 7pm as soon as dinner is but I don't "allow" her to go til about 8. The last memory for her is my arms and my breast. Barb - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 9:35 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ACT Government's Health first website http://www.healthfirst.net.au/content/view/959/42/ "Some babies sleep through by age six weeks. Other babies wake once or twice a night until they are a year or more old. Having your sleep disturbed can leave you feeling very tired. Try waking the baby for a feeding at your bedtime if the baby has been asleep 2 to 3 hours. If your baby is waking frequently, share the responsibility of attending to him with your partner. Try not to feed the baby to sleep, as he needs to learn that his cot is for sleeping and how to settle himself off to sleep. A dozing baby should be placed into the cot. Do not get the baby used to being rocked or walked to sleep. The last thing the baby should remember before going to sleep is the cot or bassinet (not the breast, a bottle, or the mother's arms.)" This is taken from a website fully funded by the ACT Government last updated in 2002. You would think that Govt funded websites would be a little more careful with their advice, especially the last sentence! It is laughable/ridiculous and never ceases to amaze me...I know this is one of many websites which givesimilar advice but aren't Government websitesrequired to give balanced/eduated points of view and update their sites regularly? Helen
Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold !
I'm definately going, and so is my beautiful assistant and homebirthed daughter, Cassie (8) We are having a bit of a girl weekend. Say hello to us at the Australian Breastfeeding Association/Mothers Direct stand. Barb - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 9:40 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold ! See you there Jo. MM From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo WatsonSent: Thursday, 22 June 2006 7:33 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold ! I am going! I'm bringing a Midwife friend and my 1yo (who my sister will look after during the days). Can't wait! Jo Watson On 22/06/2006, at 4:24 PM, Susan Cudlipp wrote: Are many Ozmidders going to the conference? Sue
Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold !
No sew on patch. Will add stickers to the inventory! Barb - Original Message - From: Jo Watson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold ! On 22/06/2006, at 8:17 PM, Barbara Glare Chris Bright wrote: I'm definately going, and so is my beautiful assistant and homebirthed daughter, Cassie (8) We are having a bit of a girl weekend. Say hello to us at the Australian Breastfeeding Association/Mothers Direct stand. Barb Ooh, you'd be the person to ask about the ABA sticker I have: "Human Milk for Human Babies"... does that come in a sew-on patch, by any chance? :) Thanks, Jo
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Hi, I always get a giggle (in a wry sort of way) when I hear it said that the 6mnth regulations are *new*. When my eldest, now 13, was a baby, Nursing Mothers, now the Australian Breastfeeding Association, even then said introduce solids at 6mnth, in line with WHO recommendations. I was sadly harrassed into introducing solids when he was 4 mnths old by my Maternal and child health nurse. The next 2 started solids at 6mnths and probably 8mnts, by the time she got organised. We didn't get Guan til she was 10mnths, but she'd had solids since about 4 mths. They all eat are good eaters, though Zac(the eldest)was picky til he was 8 then would eat anything in the kitchen not nailed down. I remember selecting from the breakfast bar in the big Western style hotel in China, wondering what on earth Guan might eat for breakfast. The young waitress with a look on her face that indicated that westerners had no idea told me firmly that "China babies eat congee" Then chopped up a hardboiled egg into the congee (rice porridge) and srinkled a couple of teaspoons of sugar over the lot and mixed it in. Yup, China babies sure love that. BTW, has Essential Baby done anything about the medically unsubstaniated claim that probiotics in formula are of benefit to babies? Barb - Original Message - From: Ken Ward To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 6:13 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early I was curious as to what age solids are introduced. As I said, my eldest 3 had solids from about 3 months or so, and no problems. The youngest at about 9 mths, and all sorts of probs getting her to not only eat, but to try to eat. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Carol FallowsSent: Thursday, 8 June 2006 10:53 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Kelly, In the 1930s babies were not weaned onto solids until they were around eight or nine months and it was a slow process -many were also weaned onto cow's milk at this age. Up until the 1970s it was thought that once a baby had teeth he should be put on the bottle. Weaning onto solids only became a big issue as society became more prosperous after the second world war. It is very interesting to go through some of the old baby books - Spock, early Penelope Leach, Penny Stanway, Christopher Green - it becomes apparent that their attitude to breastfeeding is probably one of the main reasons why babies were not breastfed, why weaning onto solids was introduced far too early and why commercial baby food became 'essential'. On the subject of other cultures, in many Asian countries babies are weaned onto rice foods such as congee which is sieved and mixed with lentil juice, in Africa first food is also rice or maize porridge and in South America it is traditionally corn and potatoes.It seems obvious that babies are weaned onto whatever the staple food is (and quite often it is rice which coincidentally is considered to be the least likely to lead to allergies) . Hope that's helpful Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Kelly, I can'r remember of any studies now, but the book "Rediscovering Birth" by Sheila Kitzinger (I think it was in that one) has interesting information how in different countries we use very different foods to start solids. In Finland the first solids have traditionally been potato and carrot! and banana and brunes.In US it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:28 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Ive come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any studies or resources in regards to solids and early introduction and where I can find them? Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From
Re: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?
Hi, It's not the first time I've heard of it, but was surprised with the comment I do understand both sides- one being the desire of the mother to BF versus the well-being of her babies. Surely those two things are intimately bound. In so many cases (birth, breastfeeding and sleep - to name a few) mother and baby are pitted together, instead of being supported as two parts of a vital whole) Barb -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Yep, that will be fine. Just don't use it holus bolus without permission. And feel free to link to the ABA page Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:34 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Thanks Barb, I wasnt sure if I was able to reference it or not, as I have asked for info before and told I had to pay for it, but if I am able to reference some information that would be great. Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris BrightSent: Wednesday, 7 June 2006 1:18 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early The Australian Breastfeeding Association website www.breastfeeding.asn.au would be a fabulous place to start. And their outstanding booklet"Introducing Solids" Their research is always completely *spot on* Barb - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 11:07 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi all, Maureen Minchin has a couple of books that would be useful on this topic. One is Breastfeeding Matters, 1998, Alma Publications. Alma Publications is Maureen's own business. The address is 14 Acland St, St Kilda or 6 Thear St, East Geelong. Phone 03 95372640. The name of the other escapes me (if you ring Alma Publications you will have no problems getting it) but is entirely to do with food allergy. Maureen became an expert in this field after having a son with dreadful allergies. Part of the problem was an early comp feed given without Maureen's knowledge, much less permission. She only found out because she also worked at the hospital where she gave birth, and one of her colleagues remembered giving him a comp. In those days that was not unusual. Another issue is babies with supposed reflux being given thickeners or even thickened formula despite being a breastfed baby. I came across this in a ten day old baby, who did not have reflux, but the woman's friend gave her the thickener that she had herself. Needless to say, supply was not good, and breastfeeding did not last much longer. :( Nicole. -Original Message-From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au]On Behalf Of Kylie CarberrySent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 10:39 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Kelly, What a great idea...I think a big reason mums introduce them early is because of pressure from well-meaning grandmothers. From my own experiences (with all four of my chidlren) and that of my friends, if the baby is not chubby and has reached three - four months, grandmaspropose that maybe some solids will help with weight gain. It is so hard for a new, and in grandmas eyes naive, mother to ignore this 'wisdom'! Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 From: "Kelly @ BellyBelly" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too earlyDate: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:28:53 +1000 Ive come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any studies or resources in regards to solids and early introduction and where I can find them? Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding calendar
Hi, Time to begin on the 2007 calendar. We welcome submissions of high quality colour or black and white photos * Suitable subjects might include(but are not limited to). * Breastfeeding! * Babies * mothers and babies * Siblings and babies * Dads and babies * Photographs should be of a professional standard, but do not necessarily need to be taken by a professional photographer. Please e-mail photos as jpgs to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or mail to B. Glare 37 Scenic Dr Koroit Please send a copy, as although I try my best I can't take responsibility for lost or damaged photos. Closing date June 30th 2006 Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association stocks a very fabulous and informative short video on tongue tie made by the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne. http://www.lrc.asn.au/users/sales/category6_2.htm With a bit of research, she should be able to get the help she needs. Barb - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 1:46 PM 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]
Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs
Monash Medical centre birth centre - just ask Pinky, whose daughter had a fab waterbirth Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 11:12 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs Sorry if this has double posted but my emails have been playing up. Have a really keen woman wanting a waterbirth in a birth centre or hospital Can anyone tell me of any hospitals in the SW suburbs of Melbourne that allow waterbirths? Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
[ozmidwifery] The World Today - Friday, 28 April , 2006 12:34:00
Todays story on ABC at lunchtime. Please circulate to relevant email lists. If you disagree with Kay Gibbons from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, who says ' I don't think there's been a widespread practice of people stopping breastfeeding because they believe their child wasn't growing adequately' let her know of your experience! WHO announces new baby growth charts PRINT FRIENDLY EMAIL STORY The World Today - Friday, 28 April , 2006 12:34:00 Reporter: Alison Caldwell EDMOND ROY: Just how well is your baby doing? Most parents have followed their child's growth as a series of dots on graphs charting what's normal at the infant's age. But now the World Health Organisation has announced new charts, saying the old figures for a child's normal weight were set too high and might even have encouraged obesity. So today the organisation has released new growth charts and in a major break from the past, those figures recognise breastfeeding as the biological norm when it comes to measuring what a healthy baby should weigh. Alison Caldwell reports. ALISON CALDWELL: For over a generation, new parents and doctors thought bouncing bonny babies were the picture of perfect health, but not anymore. Today the World Health Organisation is releasing new baby growth charts. Paediatrician Dr Gillian Opie says they're long overdue. GILLIAN OPIE: The problem that we've had with our growth charts for many years is that we've not had well-developed, well-referenced growth charts. For some years now in Australia we've been using growth charts that were developed in the United States of America, and we know that there's a huge problem with obesity in America. And children there are predominantly formula-fed, and those children tend to be heavier than a normal breastfed baby would be. ALISON CALDWELL: Since 1997, the World Health Organisation has studied 8,000 children from six different countries where breastfeeding, good diets and prevention and control of infection prevailed. The study concluded that the old growth charts pitched target weights too high, in some cases by as much as half a kilo. The old charts were based on calculations using the growth patterns of babies fed for the most part on formula milk. The difference is the new charts establish breastfeeding as the biological norm. Dr Gillian Opie from the Mercy Hospital for Woman in Melbourne says the study will give breastfeeding mothers more confidence. GILLIAN OPIE: Breastfed babies tend to grow about the same or a little bit more than formula-fed babies for the first two to three months of age in terms of their weight, and then breastfed babies start to regulate themselves much better and so they don't actually grow as much. And in fact, if we compared them with a formula-fed baby, we would have said in the past that the breastfed babies were actually not growing appropriately. And we now know that that's not true, that in fact the children that are not growing appropriately are the formula-fed babies. They're actually being, perhaps, overfed. The implication from that has been is that our health professionals, thinking that they were doing the right thing, have been saying to mothers who were breastfeeding their babies that those children have not been getting enough calories. And therefore mothers have been urged to give their babies maybe solids too early, because now we recommend exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age. And mothers therefore, once they start supplementing their breastfed children with other foods, their breast milk supply drops off and that is contributing to our reduction in duration of breastfeeding. KAY GIBBONS: We do know that breastfeeding is moderately protective toward childhood overweight and obesity. But I don't think there's been a widespread practice of people stopping breastfeeding because they believe their child wasn't growing adequately. ALISON CALDWELL: Kay Gibbons is a research fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. She says the new charts will help increase awareness about childhood nutrition. KAY GIBBONS: What it will do is make health professionals more aware of interpreting the charts and perhaps also having those charts as a reference point to refer to or use as a resource if needed. The other important thing, I think, about something like these charts is that they will perhaps be very effective in a research sense: that what we do in practice is one thing, but if we're thinking about research in the area then these charts would obviously be a standard we'd want to look to and they would be very useful in a research context. EDMOND ROY: Kay Gibbons from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, speaking with Alison Caldwell. Yahoo! Groups Links * -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question
Hi, Trudi, Most *bugs* aren't necessarily passed to the baby through the milk - if they are passed to the baby it's through the normal contact mothers have with their babies, regardless of how they are fed. The mother's body begins to make antibodies which are passed through the milk to protect the baby to some extent from what the mum has. It can be tough caring for a baby when you are sick, but even tougher when you are not breastfeeding. So I don't know of any situation where ceasing to breastfeed would be a good option Barb - Original Message - From: Scott Trudi Kluge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Megan.. I usually lurk here but just wanted to tell of my experience... I have had one bout of mastitis with symptoms just as you describe. flu-like fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness. VERY painful reddened breast, quick onset... with the added thick (arghh), blood tinged pale green milk (sorry for graphic description)... I kept feeding my then 10 mth old, expressing and enlisting the help of her older brother who is always very keen to help out when needed I ended up getting AB's because this just seemed a little too severe and the milk was a difficult consistency to express.. I recovered very quickly 1-2 days and the children experienced no adverse effects.. (I didn't show them the milk :-) I know of a woman recently who had a nasty salmonella infection at time of birthing and baby ended up with it too (don't know much about the case but should find out) I don't know if this was whilst inutero or through breastfeeding or by other means, such as, simply contact with infected person. I'm sure you have explored all possible scenarios. :-) You sound like you got hit by the express version of the mastitis bus like me and that these symptoms were due to this event rather than another concurrent illness. Your dear boy might have simply got an upset tummy from your altered milkor he did what kids tend to do from time to time and that is suffer a quick 24 hr virus unrelated to you. I would assume that feeding throughout 'simple' illnesses would be fine with no adverse effects to baby, I haven't heard of any mother / baby separation (aka quarantine) incidences This is a very interesting question and it would be interesting to hear what the LC's recommend in regards to continued breastfeeding with various maternal (local systemic) infections. back to my lurking. Trudi interesting question - Original Message - From: Megan Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:17 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Thanks for the replies so far, I have been breastfeeding for 8 years straight with 4 children. The last 2 children were/are demand fed. No rules! I have never had mastitis until with this child, once a year ago and then just now. I have had a number of blocked ducts over the years, but never has it gone to the next level. I really just want to know if children can become ill from a mother who has mastitis? My little bloke made a full recovery by late morning, so he was only unwell for 24 hrs. Normally he takes a couple days to recover as well. It has just had me intrigued, and I lean towards the comments that 'They' say it can't, but common sense infers that it is possible and/or had both mastitis and some other infection, which your son caught. Any further thoughts, Thanks again Megan -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] BF videos
I like "Mother and Baby the 1st week" (Sue cox/ABA) I use it a lot even if it's not the first week. The baby is newborn. Barb - Original Message - From: Jo Watson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:37 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] BF videos I don't know what it's called, but the one where the freshly newborn baby crawls up the mother's abdomen and attaches itself to the breast without any help is awesome. Made me cry! Hopefully someone else knows the name of it? Jo On 25/04/2006, at 9:59 AM, Kristin Beckedahl wrote: Can anyone recommend a really good BF video..?? I have only seen Follow Me Mum which I liked very much (altho the bub was not newborn?). Are there any other good ones to chase up? Thanks-- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] tamworth
Hi, there's a fabulous Australian Breastfeeding Association Group in Tamworth. she could get no better support on her parenting journey. To find your local group go to http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contact/groups.html And don't forget, everyone who subscribes gets a free copy of "Breastfeeding Naturally" (usually $34.95) A gift subscription would be a fabulous thing Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: Katy O'Neill To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] tamworth Dear Di, I work at Tamworth Base. There are various options, classes broken into 2 parts, the first done on pregnancy etc at around 20 something weeks and the labour/birth at 30 something weeks. BF is covered between.8 weeks in all of a Tuesday or Wednesday night. Refreshers are also available. Antenatal care is a main clinic with mostly Obs etc and not much continuity of care except for those who get picked up by a midwife called Robyn. Or 2 midwifes clinics, an adolescent clinic and an aboriginal clinic. We like to book women in ASAP as there are delays in getting an appointment this is done prior to women attending any clinic. Feel free to ring me for further info. 0267669136 at home. - Original Message - From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:39 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] tamworth Hi wise women, My nomadic step daughter who is now close to 28 weeks is booking in to Tamworth hospital today. Does anyone have any suggestions about the birthing services there, antenatal classes, support groups or any thing of the kind? At least she is close enough for me to get to if she doesnt birth too quickly, only about 3 1/2 hours away! Thanks Di.__ NOD32 1.1468 (20060403) Information __This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.eset.com
Re: [ozmidwifery] brown sugar
Hi, I'd like to have a good look at the situation before doing anything. It's a bit tricky seeing that the baby was born at 28 weeks, and is now 36 weeks. So it's 8 weeks old. I feel that it is more normal for a young fully breastfed baby to have a number of stools per day - at least one. Around 8 weeks or older this could change to one every couple of days or week or more. But, what have the baby's weight gains been like? A cause of lack of stools in a young baby can be not enough milk. I'd like to rule this out before anything else. What are the stools like when the baby does go? What is the baby's behaviour. Is it very irritable and unsettled? How many feeds does it take per day? Is it abnormally settled It's a cultural belief that a sleepy baby is a good baby. Have you seen the Australian Breastfeeding Association's *poo chart*? A fabulous resource. $15 for 100 tear off sheets showing normal baby poos and excellent confidence building tips on breastfeeding You can purchase through the Lactation Resource Centre. They also have an excellent Hot Topic paper on bowel habits in babies. Might be worth having a read. I couldn't find it on the website, but the phone number for the LRC is (03) 55658 602 Barb - Original Message - From: Jennifairy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] brown sugar The Fairbairn Family wrote: more than a week without a bowel movement is not unusual = fully breastfed - but if concerned about constipation - a small amount of orange juice (natural) would prove the point.. - Original Message - *From:* Alan mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* Ozmidwifery mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au *Sent:* Friday, March 31, 2006 5:00 PM *Subject:* [ozmidwifery] brown sugar Can anyone point me to some research re brown sugar use for constipation? I have just started work at a small country hospital. A baby, after being born at 28 weeks has been returned to us. (now 36 weeks). This baby has not had a bowel motion for 7 days. After 3 days the doctor ordered ¼ tsp of brown sugar every second feed. This baby is being fed by EBM only. I told the doctor that it is not unusual for babies who are on breast milk often go for a week without passing a stool and was told “that is rubbish. They should go every couple of days”. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.3/296 - Release Date: 29/03/2006 This is interesting as I have seen a woman baby just this week at home - fully formula fed at Day 3 when I first saw them (on paed's advice, for no apparent reason, but then also had a IOL at 38+2 because her obstetrician 'offered it', citing the story of his niece whose baby died in utero at 40+2), not interested in breast feeding (the mum of course), so of course by day 5 the babe had not had a bowel movement since mec at birth mum had decided to chuck in a 1/4 teaspoon of brown sugar with each feed. I too would like some references or at least some advice from an LC re what info to offer these mums! For what its worth, on the fully breast fed bowel timing thread, my oldest daughter went for about 4 months with a weekly poo (yep, Fridays were 'be ready to catch the immense amount of shit' day). Constantly amazed me where it all came from. Fully breast fed, by the end of that time she literally looked like Michelin Girl - more chins than a chinese phone book, as they say. cheers -- Jennifairy Gillett RM Midwife in Private Practice Women’s Health Teaching Associate ITShare volunteer – Santos Project Co-ordinator ITShare SA Inc - http://itshare.org.au/ ITShare SA provides computer systems to individuals groups, created from donated hardware and opensource software -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Membership Promotion
Hi, Did you know that if you join the Australian Breastfeeding Association or renew your subscriptionbetween March 1st and August 31st 2006 you get a copy of our book "Breastfeeding Naturally" absolutely free? When you tell the families you work with about this offer you are giving them a fabulous gift. Breastfeeding information, support, a network of mothers in their area, access to trained breastfeeding counsellors, discounted breastpump hire...the list could go on. To download a gorgeous membership flyer, go to http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/subs/2006specialoffer.pdf Warm Regards, Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast feeding facilities for staff
Title: Message Hi, the Australian Breastfeeding Association has excellent guidelines on Breastfeeding and wrok and have an excellent accreditation program see details at http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/mfwp.html This works on so many levels. With midwives being an aging population, it's important to be supportive and flexible to encourage midwives with children/breastfeeding back into the workforce. Your facility may also like the accreditation plaque to hang on the wall, and the associated positive PR that comes with being gaining a breastfeeding friendly workplace award. Where I work, my Infant feeding support service room doubles as a room where mothers can feed or pump. We have a couch, changetable, fridge, electric breastpump, and a book to log the use of the room. staff are given a pack when they go on Maternity leave. "Comeback packs" are available from the Australian Breastfeeding Association as well. Andrea, in relation to recent discussions on ozmid, thanks for your indulgence in allowing me to draw attention to the fabulous service of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. We really appreciate it. Barb Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: B G To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 11:35 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breast feeding facilities for staff Hi wise people on this list, this must be the day for people asking for proposal assistance. I am horrified at the lack of breast feeding facilities were I work. It seems we have lactation breaks written into our industrial awards but there has been no consideration to facilities. I want to change that to create a quiet, accessible facility that staff can go to. This would enable them to breast feed their child if the child is present or express if they want to. If anyone has a facility where they work that fits this idea could they tell me how they created the environment, what facilities were essential, not so essential and what didn't work? I hope to contact local community groups for funding of breast pumps and whatever else is needed. Another sad fact is that we are all aging. a midwife who is at end stage renal failure has just started Peritoneal Dialysis. When she is on a late shift she is forced into the small toilet ante room with a chair and IV pole to run in her fluid. takes half hour when she is sitting there. No comforts like TV and good chairs to sit in. There are no 'sick bays' in hospitals so I was sort of thinking incorporating her needs into this area would also be a consideration. If screened appropriately do you think that would cause discomfort to mothers who are nurses or midwives when expressing or breast feeding? Thanks for any assistance people can give me. Cheers Barb
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Making a Difference
Hi, Still (just) time to register for the Australian Breastfeeding Association's 1 day seminar "Breastfeeding Making a Difference" We are still getting a lot of phone enquiries. there's just time to book on the web www.lrc.asn.au before the registrations close (because the caters need to know) Great International and local speakers, including Elizabeth Pantley (no cry sleep solution) Alsion Barrett from NZ (Why Birth matters to Breastfeeding and Xtreme Breastfeeding - feeding the older child) Catherine Watson Genna (Anatomical contributions to infant sucking) Apparently an outstanding presentation. www.lrc.asn.au Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Formula Fraud
For your interest http://www.cbc.ca/national/news/chandra/ Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Australia Day honours for Breastfeeding Advocates
Hi, It's great to see in the Australia Day Honours lists two names that really stood out for me. 'Member (AM) in the General Division.Mrs Natalie Mary PATON, OAM, Moss Vale. For service to the community as founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia, and to the development of policies, protocols, management, support and training methods to assist nursing mothers and their babies.' Joy Heads, a former NSW NMAA counsellor and still very supportive of ABA who was awarded an OAM for "Service to nursing and midwifery as a specialist lactation consultant and to health professional and parent education." Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate/mongolian spots
Hi, Just a bit of a funny story The first time that the paed saw my daughter she was 10mnth old. look, he said, she's got a mongolian spot (the top of her bum) and another one here on her knee. I licked my finger and rubbed. It was dirt... Barb - Original Message - From: brendamanning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate Mongolian spots are not transient ie pass in the first few hours. They fade over months or years. Sounds circulatory to me esp with the achrocyanosis. Sorry no physiology. With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:58 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate Sounds like Mongolian spots to me. You tend to see them more often on babies with dark or olive skin and they eventually fade but it can take a few years. They look like bruises and are usually situated over the lower back or buttocks. Leanne. htmldivPFONT face=Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Sans-serif size=2Leanne Wynne BRMidwife in charge of Women's Business BRMildura Aboriginal Health Servicenbsp; Mob 0418 371862/FONT/P PFONT face=Verdana size=2/FONTnbsp;/P P align=leftnbsp;/P/div/html From: Julie Garratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:38:18 +1030 Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can tell me why a newborn baby, only minutes old can sometimes have blue patches on its torso. I've seen it only once before and it was fairly transient, lasting an hour or so. The baby I caught today was alert and active after a totally drug free birth but had funny blue patches in a quiet symmetrical pattern on its body ( over kidneys ect,) . It was also rather acrocyanosed. Has anyone else seen this? I imagine it has something to do with transition from neonatal circulation but would really appreciate it if someone can explain the physiology of what is happening or even what its called so I can look it up. Looking forward to your wisdom, Julie:) -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Making A Difference/ Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother
Hi, Just a reminder that the early bird registrations for these fabulous seminars and workshops closes tonite, Jan 20th. **Canberra** Twilight seminar featuring Dr Linda Sweet " Supporting Breastfeeding for Parents of Preterm Infants" and "Breast Surgeries and Breastfeeding" and Rebecca Glover "Work with me mum, I was born to breastfeed" and "Hands off helping "hitches and hints" Twilight seminar 5pm - 9.45 pm For more information and to register go to www.lrc.asn.au Brisbane, March 2nd, Sydney March 3rd, Melb March 4th, Adelaide March 6th, Perth March 8th Speakers include Elizabeth Pantley (USA)"The No Cry Sleep Solution" Catherine Watson Genna (USA) "Anatomical contributions to infant sucking skills" Dr Alison Barrett (NZ) "Becoming Mothers -Why birth matters to breastfeeding" and "Xtreme Breastfeeding - feeding the older child" Other great Australian speakers inc Prof Colin Binns, Dr. Lisa Amir, Dr Stephen Graves, Robyn Noble For more information and to register go to www.lrc.asn.au Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
[ozmidwifery] Writing competition - Lives touched by Breastfeeding
Hi, For any writers out there, just letting you know that the Australian Breastfeeding Association is running a writing competition - Lives touched by Breastfeeding. YOu can see details at http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/news/guidelinesconditions.pdf There's still about a month left to get in your entries. Great prizes! And dn't forget the "Breastfeeding: Making a Difference" seminars March 2-7 in most capitals. (Canberra Feb 9th!) Follow the links from www.breastfeeding.asn.au Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Mother friendly hospitals
Hi, I really disagree that baby friendly hospitals are OK for the baby but tough on the mother. And if your baby friendly hospital is tough on the mother, then you should be looking at why - because it shouldn't be that way. The newborn mother and baby are a unit. They both surely need to be cared for as though they were one. I think it's part of the problem of society that mothers and babies are pitted against each other almost from birth. Mothers and babies are both usually happier and calmer when together. If a mother is of the believe that she needs the baby away from her to rest, a common enough belief in our society, maybe all that needs to happen is a little empathy and good explanations from the staff I know you are tired, but what we find is that mothers and babies actually rest better when they rest together. Just like you would explain to a mum that she doesn't need to rush off straight away and have a shower - there'll be time for that later. Her baby needs to smell her familiar smell and get to know his mum (and breastfeed) Surely hospitals can be flexible enough for staff to take the baby for a while if needed - carrying in a sling is great modelling for the mum and keeps baby calm, or dad or grandma can help out. For every mother I hear when I'm assessing baby friendly hopitals who say they would have liked a nursery, I hear many, many more whom the staff told that they must be tired and they would take the baby so the mother could rest - the mothers lay unsleeping and rigid in their beds, worrying if that baby they could hear crying was their baby. Barb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 12:27 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mother friendly hospitals Wouldn't it ? I always say baby - friendly is OK for the baby but often it's really tough on the mothers. We ought to be able to do service to both, compromise being the operative word. The old days of 'lying in convalescing' were good for mothers babies, I agree with the previous post about too much being expected of new mothers. Especially after a C/S which after all is major surgery. Yes, birth is a natural process but never the less it's exhausting, hard, manual mental labour. Women need to recover recuperate to cope with the demands of mothering, feeding running a household. The old 'lying in hospitals ' were not such a bad idea were they ? In fact I've often thought of the need for a private facility offering those services nowadays. Like an extended stay unit where women go post birth for 1 or 2 weeks get fed,nurtured, educated, assisted with feeding, shown postnatal exercises, encouraged to rest, have massages, see naturopaths re healing remedies if needed etc. In fact Wholistic Care !! What do you think ? Idealistic ?? Dean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahhh! mother friendly hospitals...now that would be worth pursuing! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.4/175 - Release Date: 11/18/2005 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: [hbo] Check out Hudson Valley Lactivism
Hi, Yes, there is a fabulous organisation like that in Australia. It's volunteers advocate for the right of women in paid employment to continue to breastfeed their babies. They have a fabulous Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace award. You can see it here. http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/mfwp.html They also work to inform the public of their rights to breastfeed anywhere, anytime, and to change public perceptions. They lobby politicians to support breastfeeding and educate them on the benefits of breastfeeding. On top of all this, their volunteers run a 24 hr per day 7 day per week breastfeeding support and counselling service. They produce excellent resources and educational programs for health professionals. They have the most comprehensive library of brestfeeding resources in the world. They have been hard at in for more than 40 years. Sound like the rice ad? You will have guessed through the web addys that it's the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Yes, the Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au Below is a piece that our breastfeeding friendly workplace co-ordinator, Sallywrote for another list this week. I hope it gives you a smile. "Today I attended a forum on childcare organised by Kate Lundy, ALP Senator for the ACT. She had invited Tania Plibersek, Opposition Spokesperson on Child and Youth Affairs to give a run down on where the childcare debate is going and to get feedback from practitioners and parents on issues of concern.I got an opportunity to make a comment and did so from 3 perspectives - first as a newly returned employee saddened by the failure of my govt dept employer to include a childcare centre in its new buildings, secondly as a mother of a child in a community based/parent managed centre concerned at the corporatisation of childcare. Then I put on my third hat - ABA - to mention that as someone who spends her volunteer time working to get workplaces BF friendly, I am keen to see the other half of the equation addressed - breastfeeding friendly childcare. I let the meeting know of ABA's interest in the issue and of our failure to get funding for a pilot program to get a BF Frindly Childcare Accreditation program up and running.As I was making this third point, Tanya Plibersek's baby (well he was big and looked 12 months plus to me - all the better!) was wheeled in by presumably a nanny, and passed to his mum, who pulled up her top and put him on the breast! I was in the middle of saying "allowing women to combine work and breastfeeding", turned to my left, saw what was happening and added..."as Tanya is so ably doing right here...!!" Kate Lundy, who has breastfed her babies at work in Parliament, was beaming, and the whole room just did an "aaah" type thing. It was just gorgeous - and I couldn't have made my point better or more on cue if I had tried!! Kate later spoke to me and was really supportive of the work we do and the ideas, so wants me to follow up with her. Other childcare workers wanted to get more info too, so all up it was a lunch hour well spent. And then as I left Parliament, I got to wave to the king and queen of Sweden. Shame I had to return to the office...!!" - Sally Barb - Original Message - From: Emily To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: [hbo] Check out Hudson Valley Lactivism hi everyone anyone know of any similar groups in australia? i liked their idea of handing out information at public places re breastfeeding laws and rights to increase awareness and acceptance. going in to workplaces to educate workers about rights for breastfeeding/expressing breaks and providing legal support for discrimination sounds great too.. how many australian employers would hire someone known to be breastfeeding who needed breaks every few hours? probably few and i think people would be too scared to ask . ideally i think we need to move towards more baby friendly workplaces where bubs go along with mum to work, like in most places in the world. but it sounds too extreme to even bring up in our current cultural climate of children and work life being so separate do many of you have experience of working witha baby in tow? do the hb mw's take their babies to births at all? love emilyjenndoula [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Run by a homebirthing Momma!!Hi everyone! Below you'll find the complete text ofour letter announcing our fundraiser and arrival ofour new website www.hvlactivism.org. Even if you don'tconsider yourself a "Lactivist" I would encourage youto take a look at the artwork we have available. Thereare some beautiful mom, baby and grandparent picturesthat you certainly don't have to be breastfeeding tolove. And I know I want one for Christmas, you couldalso point your husbands our way for an
Re: [ozmidwifery] group b strep in breastmilk
Hi, I am an LC (not a midwife) at a hospital, but we had a case of a mother with group b strep, but the baby was healthy and full term, showing no symptoms, so given that until we did the test the baby had been having her milk without problems, we sought advice and she continued to feed. What advice has the mother been given? How does she feel about it? If she has a good milk supply, and can keep it up through pumping, even if she can't feed it to her baby there should be no reason that she can't recommence breastfeeding (assuming that she has been told her milk can't be fed to her baby at the moment - and I think most medical advice would be to cease breastfeeding temporarily) Breastfeeding is a hardy process. But it would be an emotional body blow to think that something as fabulous as breastmilk was causing problems for your baby. She would need a lot of encouragement and support. It would be good to suggest she hire a breastpump through the Australian Breastfeeding Association. As well as the pump (which is discounted for members) you get an absolute wealth of great knowledge and genuine empathy and mother to mother support. Vital in the good times, but invaluable in the tough times Barb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Elizabeth and Mark Bryant [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:57 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] group b strep in breastmilk Dear All, I am a long time reader first time writer... I am a student midwife currently working in special care nursery. We have had an 34 week boy with us for some time, quite unwell on and off despite antibiotic cover and cultures negative so far. Mum is keen breastfeeder and has been doing her utmost to get as much breastmilk into him as possible, however after exploring lots of options we cultured her breastmilk and it came back positive for group b strep. Just wondering if anyone had had any experience with this, or knew what the chances of long term breastfeeding were like??? Liz -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Breastpump hire in Sydney
Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that The Australian Breastfeeding Association has opened a new store in Sydney. The address is 4 McMullen Ave, Castle Hill NSW 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Phone 02 8853 4900 Families can hire breastpumps, purchase books, slings and other great stuff. The trained staff who are breastfeeding counsellors do bra fittings. There is great stuff for midwives and Lactation consultants. If you are in the area pop in some-time and say hi to Liz Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep - UPDATE
Hi, If you are interested in Elizabeth Pantley's No Cry Sleep Solution, you can hear her speak at ABA seminars in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from March 2nd-7th 2006. It's going to be fabulous - heaps of other great speakers, too. I'd love to be able to direct you to the website so you can register straight away..but I can't. It's not finished yet. The brochures will be out soon, so I'll keep you informed. For ABA subscribers and LRC subscribers, you will get information in Essence and Breastfeeding Review. The seminars are open to all midwives, mothers, health professionals of all types, esp those with a passion for breastfeeding. Barb - Original Message - From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep - UPDATE Thanks so much to everyone who replied with advice and well wishes. Just thought I'd write a short update on our progress. I have 3 days left of my non-dairy diet ... I haven't really noticed a change in Will's skin, or daytime naps, but the nights have been a little better the last 2 or 3. I have read The No-Cry Sleep Solution and began implementing strategies on Friday. I logged our wakings Thursday night, and they equalled 13... 11 of which I had to actually do something about. The strategy basically involves removing the suck-to-sleep association ever so slowly, so that they get used to not having to suck to sleep, and therefore don't expect to still be sucking on anything when they slightly rouse in the light sleep phase. I have been waiting until he is almost asleep and removing the dummy, so the last thing he remembers before going to sleep is not having anything in his mouth. It has been working for night sleeps - he goes from about 10:30/11:00pm till 3. HEAVEN! He then joins us in our bed, where we sleep fairly well, on and off the breast, until about 7am. He feeds till almost asleep, then pulls off himself and turns his head away. Daytime naps need work, but I need to be patient :) So, things are looking up, and there is no CIO or any other horrible mean or nasty strategies. As Pinky says, Gently With Love. Thanks again people! Love Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Older Children's Sleep
Hi, There's a no cry sleep solution for toddlers. It's avaiable everywhere, but you could get it on the Australian Breastfeeding Association's sales site at www.mothersdirect.com.au For me, Guan 3 still sleeps with us. In fact when she was adopted from China she was in a *great* sleep routine - put to bed at 8pm- got up at 6, so the translated routine said. But after 3 other children that seemed way too weird for me. So we bought her into our bed, and she sleeps like all my children have slept, snuggled between mum and dad in the kingsized bed. And will they ever get out? Well, you could ask Zac, 12 and Dan 10. They'd probably just give you a withering look and deny they ever slept with mum. Barb - Original Message - From: Kate /or Nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 7:44 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Older Children's Sleep Can anyone point me in a direction for 3yo sleep issues? Mine has always been a bad sleeper but she has got worse in the last year (with the transition from a cot?). Between the 2 of them (6yo, but 90% Miss 3), I would consider it a good night if I am up 4 times for 20 mins each time. Bad nights are at least every hour. I'm starting to find that by 6pm I am exhausted and far too crabby - and so are they. Going to bed isn't a problem. Sometimes I go to the crying (last night was 7 times in one hour, plus four other blocks) but mostly it seems to have no effect. At times I don't think she even realises I'm there and I can't get through to her. Others she'll settle, but within 3 minutes, she starts again. Others she'll insist on coming to my room. Sometimes I don't go in, and she will eventually come to me. We have a mattress on the floor right next to me, which is used every night. It usually doesn't alter the wakenings (but it makes my life a bit easier). I have slept in her room, with no effect.While my eldest was away in the school holidays (6 nights), I slept in her room, right next door to Miss 3. The last couple of nights I was only woken briefly 2-3 times a night, but that has happened in the past and wasn't enough for me to think it was anything more than a temporary aberration. It returned to normal with her sister's return - even though I slept on a mattress outside their rooms. Being close to me (and she is a definite Mummy's girl) just doesn't seem to be the solution. The issue is coming to a head because my husband has had an amazing ability to sleep through it. He will sometimes wake at 4 or 5 to find me in tears and has no idea why - usually that I have been up all night and haven't yet been to sleep. However, for the last month, for some reason, it has been waking him. So he is at breaking point and telling me we need to do something. I'm concerned about heading off to a sleep guru because I have no intention of locking her in her room - and that's what it will take to keep her in her room. But it won't stop the crying which I know can go on for hours (and I can't sleep through it). The sleep discussion has focussed on infants - but what about older children? Can anyone give me ideas/point me towards something? Many thanks Kate - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep - UPDATE Hi, If you are interested in Elizabeth Pantley's No Cry Sleep Solution, you can hear her speak at ABA seminars in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from March 2nd-7th 2006. It's going to be fabulous - heaps of other great speakers, too. I'd love to be able to direct you to the website so you can register straight away..but I can't. It's not finished yet. The brochures will be out soon, so I'll keep you informed. For ABA subscribers and LRC subscribers, you will get information in Essence and Breastfeeding Review. The seminars are open to all midwives, mothers, health professionals of all types, esp those with a passion for breastfeeding. Barb - Original Message - From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep - UPDATE Thanks so much to everyone who replied with advice and well wishes. Just thought I'd write a short update on our progress. I have 3 days left of my non-dairy diet ... I haven't really noticed a change in Will's skin, or daytime naps, but the nights have been a little better the last 2 or 3. I have read The No-Cry Sleep Solution and began implementing strategies on Friday. I logged our wakings Thursday night, and they equalled 13... 11 of which I had to actually do something about. The strategy basically involves removing the suck-to-sleep association ever so slowly, so that they get used to not having to suck to sleep, and therefore don't expect to still be sucking
Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation after ART
Hi, I think the answer is.possibly. I tend to agree with Nicole that it's more likely to be birthing interventionist birthing practices which get breastfeeding off to a poor start, followed up by scheduled breastfeeding which makes brestfeeding successfullya near impossibility. After all, women can breastfeed past menopause, without ovaries, breastfeed adopted children without ever having given birth. I wouldn't assume that because a women has to be assisted to get pregnant she won't be able to breastfeed. I recently helped a woman who had given birth to twins @ 34 weeks. They were concieved via IVF and the mother had PCOS. Most of the staff had written her off. And when I first saw her she was so disheartened because of the small drips of milk she was getting, the babies were being comped and she had to go home 3/4 of an hr from the hospital and leave her babies. 8 weeks later she was fully breastfeeding and babies putting on 200 and 300 g per week each. Barb IBCLC - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation after ART Hi Jenny, This is something that I noticed as well when working in a private hospital in Hobart. The general consensus by the midwives there was that if a woman needed help to become pregnant then perhaps there was an underlying cause which would then interfere with lactation. The midwives there said they had noticed this quite often. Cheers MichelleJenny Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all Does anyone have information on the effect on human lactation of assisted reproductive technology? I am noticing a lot of poor lactation among women who have had a baby by ART. A lot of women seem to be on Domperidone these days at the best of times?? Anyone else experiencing these phenomena? It does make sense that if the woman's hormonal milieau is such that reproduction needs hormonal assistance then lactation is likely to also??? Cheers Jenny Jennifer Cameron FRCNA FACMPresident NT branch ACMIPO Box 1465Howard Springs NT 083508 8983 19260419 528 717 Do you Yahoo!?The New Yahoo! Movies: Check out the Latest Trailers, Premiere Photos and full Actor Database.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association
Hi, The version on the website, is in fact the full position description. I've asked them to change the web-page. If you have any further questions, I can help you. Warm Regards Barb - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 7:56 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association Hello, everyone, Please find attached advertisement for an Executive Officer for the ustralian Breastfeeding Association. Applications close on October 28th 2005. If the attachment has been stripped from the message forthe advertisement andposition description, please see our website www.breastfeeding.asn.au Please feel free to forward this circulate this e-mail through your networks. Warm Regards, Barb Glare[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au
[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association
Hello, everyone, Please find attached advertisement for an Executive Officer for the ustralian Breastfeeding Association. Applications close on October 28th 2005. If the attachment has been stripped from the message forthe advertisement andposition description, please see our website www.breastfeeding.asn.au Please feel free to forward this circulate this e-mail through your networks. Warm Regards, Barb Glare[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association www.breastfeeding.asn.au EO ad 1005.doc Description: MS-Word document
Re: [ozmidwifery] baby poo
Hi, If the baby is gaining weight well, feeding wel and is happy and content (to the extent normal for a baby!) does it matter? Stay tuned for the Australian Breastfeeding Association's "poo chart" Baby poo revealed. It is a full colour sheet with information ic photos of nappies on one side and easy to read info about breastfeeding on the other. It's available in tear off sheets (!) pads of 100 @ $15 Barb - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] baby poo Hi all. An enquiry from a mother of a 3 week old baby re the colour of babys poo. Baby has never had yellow breast milk poos. He has always had greeny brown poo, a good one every day, the same consistency of newborn yellow poo, but just never yellow. He breast feeds frequently, seems content after feeds, has lots of wet nappies. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mary M
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding and postnatal depression
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association in conjunction with PANDA are writing a booklet on postnatal depression and breastfeeding. If you have any experiences, personal or professional that you would like to share, please e-mail Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include a statement that you agree to the use of your story or part their of in the Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression booklet Warm Regards Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence
Scarily, I used to be an English teacher. But should make note to self, don't send anything late at night, after brain is switched off :) Barb - Original Message - From: Fiona Rumble To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence It's Navratalova.You also masaquered massacre! Did you know you can have spell check on email. Helps us keep a professional image when sending letters to the press etc? Just a friendly suggestion. Cheers, Regards Fiona Rumble - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence Hi, this is just complete trivia, but a while ago one of the womens mags had an interview with Martina Navratalova (now I'm sure I completely masaquered that, but you know, the tennis player) At 48 she still plays international tennis, but has to go to the toilet btwn every set - no control. That can't be childbirth Barb
[ozmidwifery] Aboriginal Art prints
Hi, Just wanted to let you know about some very special art printsthe Australian Breastfeeding Association is selling at the moment. They are prints of Aboriginal mothers and babies, some breastfeeding and some not. They are a limited edition fundraiser for ABA. Each print has been numbered and signed by the artist, Trypheyna McShane. (There are 100 of each print - 8 differet prints) You can see them at http://www.lrc.asn.au/users/sales/category29_2.htm They are $44 each, unframed, and we can have them matted and framed for a total cost of $125.00 plus postage. Warm Regards, Barb Glare Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence
Hi, this is just complete trivia, but a while ago one of the womens mags had an interview with Martina Navratalova (now I'm sure I completely masaquered that, but you know, the tennis player) At 48 she still plays international tennis, but has to go to the toilet btwn every set - no control. That can't be childbirth Barb
Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video
Hi, I have to add my cute toddler BF story. Last night I was invited to a meeting with a senator. Had to take the contingent - dh working away. Guan, 2.5 pipes up "Titty, mum, I want titty" I had to oblige. After I finished I pulled down my top, and got a "mum, put your bra on properly" She's Chinese, and I'm Anglo. It's always interesting to see people rearranging their faces so as not to notice an adopted child breastfeeding. Barb - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:35 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] BF video I have just been senta hilarious video (2MB). Mum doing a yoga handstand, baby crawling and knows where the good stuff comes from... Need I say more. What a laugh. On a par with one of my bellydance mates who is still BF a 2 yr old. 10 min prior to performance it was a loud "Titta, Mum, Titta" and when side one was finished "Other side Mum, other side". God love 'em. Cheers Judy Do you Yahoo!?Messenger 7.0: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. You could win a holiday to see them!
Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video
Certainly [EMAIL PROTECTED] barb - Original Message - From: Vedrana Valčić To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:59 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] BF video Barb, can I mail you off the list about breastfeeding an adopted child? Vedrana From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris BrightSent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:50 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video Hi, I have to add my cute toddler BF story. Last night I was invited to a meeting with a senator. Had to take the contingent - dh working away. Guan, 2.5 pipes up "Titty, mum, I want titty" I had to oblige. After I finished I pulled down my top, and got a "mum, put your bra on properly" She's Chinese, and I'm Anglo. It's always interesting to see people rearranging their faces so as not to notice an adopted child breastfeeding. Barb - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:35 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] BF video I have just been senta hilarious video (2MB). Mum doing a yoga handstand, baby crawling and knows where the good stuff comes from... Need I say more. What a laugh. On a par with one of my bellydance mates who is still BF a 2 yr old. 10 min prior to performance it was a loud "Titta, Mum, Titta" and when side one was finished "Other side Mum, other side". God love 'em. Cheers Judy Do you Yahoo!?Messenger 7.0: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. You could win a holiday to see them!
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding The Natural State
Hi, Not long to go until the Australian Breastfeeding Association's International Conference. Already we have more than 500 registrants, but there's roon for plenty more. We also have some space available for trade displays. The prices are extremely reasonable The sponsorship prospectus can be downloaded from www.cdesign.com.au/aba2005.The 3 day Conference program includes many well known and world renownedspeakers - Dr James McKenna, Dr Brian Palmer, Prof Peter Hartmann, Sue Coxand Prof Heather Jeffery, Nancy MoorbacherDay 1 - Natural State - focuses on how babies and breasts are meant to be,their unique anatomical and physiological qualities, and the role we play inensuring they get together for their mutual benefit.Day 2 - Stormy Weather - has the scientification of breastfeeding made itmore difficult than what it is? Have we created conflict between instinctand expert?Day 3 -Cultural Perspectives - explores how cultural variations influencebreastfeeding knowledge and practice.The provisional program has now been uploaded on the website and can beaccessed at www.cdesign.com.au/aba2005.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?
Greg? Yes, I believe he is. From a mum whose 2 yr old is going through that stage. The wiggles video played overand over.and over.and over I've had 12 years of the wiggles. I deserve a leave pass! Barb
[ozmidwifery] Royal Birth
Hi, Now this is something. Taken from Lactnet with the author's permission Just had to send this one and I am positive the mother is breastfeeding somaybe it is on topic after all.I am not a royalist, but I could become one if this keeps up. Yesterday thedaughter of the Norwegian king gave birth to her second child, barely twoyears after her first child was born at the National Hospital, followingapproximately 6 hours of labor during which she used acupuncture for painrelief. I was speaking at a conference in the US that day, and there wasenthusiastic applause from the audience when I told how princesses here havetheir babies.This time, Martha Louise, who is a trained and licensed physiotherapist,chose to give birth at home, thus avoiding the problems of pesky tabloidjournalists swarming the corridors of the maternity ward, trying to disguisethemselves as employees or whatever such people resort to of tricks to bringthe world such vital news as the color and consistency of the first royaldiaper, or how many stitches the royal perineum required. It was also afavor to the other women whose local hospital happens to be the NationalHospital because staff there will not be fielding ridiculous inquiries fromthe press, and will have more time to give them the care they need.Actually, Martha was at her vacation home, referred to as a 'cabin', at anidyllic spot on the shore of the Oslofjord. 'It was a home birth which wentnormally,' was the only information we got, besides the time, weight, lengthand name of the little girl, who is fifth in line for the throne, if westill have one by the time she is of age. :-)Rachel MyrKristiansand, Norway Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 and Guan 2Counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupABA/MD Director[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.mothersdirect.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby
Hi, Is 4kg that big? My last little homebirthed darling was 4kg born. I was *so* proud. I knew she was big, plump and gorgeous by just looking at her. I wanted her weighed straight away so I could brag about how well I'd grown her and birthed her. Thankfully my wise midwives reassured me that she would be just as big in a few days when they weighed her - I didn't have to dirupt the first day by doing that. Love, Barb - Original Message - From: Jenny Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby Hello Belinda Down Syndrome infants are usually smaller than average. If both she her husband are tall a 4kg+ baby would not be considered unusual. AFP is affected by many factors and a woman's weight is one factor. This site might be useful as it states that most elevated maternal AFP levels have no identified cause. http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2org_id=92gsec_id=2016sec_id=2016 item_id=2045 High Risk Obstetrics Print this page Elevated Maternal Serum Alpha Feto Protein Description a.. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein made by the fetal liver. If there is a break in the skin of the fetus due to a birth defect, it is found in very high levels in the amniotic cavity. b.. AFP also crosses the placenta and goes into the mothers blood stream. c.. Women are tested during pregnancy to determine how much AFP is in their blood. d.. The level of AFP in a womans blood increases as pregnancy progresses. e.. To determine if a woman has a normal amount of AFP in her blood, it is important to know the gestational age of the pregnancy. f.. High amounts of AFP in the blood may indicate a birth defect in the fetus which has caused a break in the skin. g.. Several birth defects are associated with increased amounts of AFP in the maternal blood stream: h.. Neural tube defects a.. Neural tube defects are a family of conditions including spina bifida and anencephaly. b.. Spina Bifida occurs when there is an opening in the bony part of the spine, causing the spinal cord to be exposed. a.. The severity of Spina Bifida depends on where the defects is in the spine, and how big it is. They can range from conditions that are very mild with very little effect to very severe conditions all depending on the size and location of an opening in the spine. b.. Small defects low in the spine may have little impact on a childs life. c.. Children with large defects may not be able to walk, or control their bowels and bladder. Some of these children have problems from fluid build up in their brains (hydrocephaly). d.. Surgery is almost always needed to close the opening in the spinal cord. c.. Anencephaly is a lethal condition where the top of the skull did not close over the brain and the brain did not develop. a.. There are no survivors of anencephaly. b.. These fetuses lack most of the brain d.. There is an increased risk of chromosome abnormalities in fetuses with neural tube defects. e.. Other birth defects may also be present with neural tube defects. i.. Gastroschesis is a defect in the skin that covers the abdomen. Bowel comes out of the defect and sits in the amniotic cavity. There are usually no other birth defects found. a.. Fetuses with gastroschesis often have problems with proper growth(IUGR). This may neccessitate delivery of a baby early (preterm). b.. These children need repair of the defect immediately after delivery. c.. In 90% of cases, children survive without any problems. j.. There may be other less common birth defects that may cause elevated maternal AFP. Impact on Pregnancy a.. Elevated maternal serum AFP may cause anxiety in parents. b.. The first step in evaluating elevated maternal serum AFP is an ultrasound c.. The ultrasound will determine if the gestational age of the fetus is correct. d.. The ultrasound will also look for evidence of birth defects. a.. Less than 5% of fetuses will have a birth defect. e.. An amniocentesis is often offered to women to determine if the level of AFP is also increased in the amniotic fluid. a.. If the amniotic fluid AFP is normal, there is very little risk of the birth defects described above. b.. If the amniotic fluid AFP is high, a birth defect is very likely. Further ultrasound evaluation will be performed. f.. Most cases with elevated maternal AFP have no identified cause. g.. These pregnancies are at increased risk for slow growth, still birth, placental
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Healthy children, families, communities
Hi, The Breastfeeding, Healthy children, families, communities is on next week. There are still places available (though not many in sydney - get in quick) It's shaping up to be a great seminar Barb Breastfeeding. Healthy children, families and communities To Register Go to http://www.lrc.asn.au/seminars/index.php Date Wednesday 16 March 2005 Adelaide (4.5 L CERPs, 1 R CERPs) Thursday 17 March 2005 Sydney (4.5 L CERPs, 1 R CERPs) Thursday 17 March 2005 Canberra (1.75 CERPs, 1.5 R CERPs) Friday 18 March 2005 Melbourne (5.24 L CERPs, 0.25 R CERPs) Saturday 19 March 2005 Brisbane (4.5 L CERPs, 1 R CERPs) Time 9am to 4pm Canberra 5.30pm 9.30pm Program (For full programs go to www.lrc.asn.au ) Dr Wendy Brodribb Breast disease - what is the impact on breastfeeding? Athena Sheehan Exploring infant feeding decisions in the first 6 weeks post birth Professor Karen Simmer Controversies surrounding the protective effects of breastfeeding on obesity allergy Rodney Whyte Drugs and breastfeeding Dr Jeanine Young Sleeping practices and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome: dispelling the myths Dr Martein Snellen Sex and intimacy after childbirth Denise Fisher (Canberra only) Falling in love the chemistry of the first breastfeed Dr Karleen Gribble (Melbourne Only) Adoptive Breastfeeding and Relactation Lil Deverell ( Melbourne only) Learning to Breastfeed Cost $140 or $130 for ABA/LRC subscribers Registration Register online at http://www.lrc.asn.au/seminars/index.php
[ozmidwifery] Fw: [ababcnet] Crying could cause brain damage (news.com.au report)
Crying could cause brain damage By Robin Yapp 01 December 2004 LEAVING children to cry without offering any comfort could cause lasting damage to their brains, it was claimed yesterday. British psychologist Professor Margot Sunderland said high rates of depression and emotional problems in teenagers may be the result of ignoring their distress earlier in life. Persistent distress as a child could lead to lasting changes in the brain, including shrinkage of an area that links its emotional and logical sides. Expert opinion has been divided over the years on whether parents, to encourage a regular sleep routine, should leave babies and toddlers to cry until they fall asleep rather than rushing to their side. Professor Sunderland's book, for which she reviewed more than 700 scientific papers, said this was potentially dangerous advice. The blunt truth is that uncomforted distress may cause damage to the child's developing brain, said Professor Sunderland, who is director of training at the Centre for Child Mental Health in London. If you ignore a crying child, tell them to shut up or put them in a room on their own, you can cause serious damage to their brains on a level that can result in severe neurosis and emotional disorders later in life. The dramatic claims are the latest chapter in one of the most hotly debated areas of child care. Some experts, such as child psychologist Dr Penelope Leach, say parents must take the attitude that baby knows best and encourage mothers to follow their maternal instincts to cuddle their child when he or she cries. But Gina Ford, a leading maternity nurse, said parents should stick to schedules for feeding and sleeping in order to help get children into a routine and should resist picking up a crying child during sleep times. Professor Sunderland said brain scans showed that stress early in life could shrink an area of the brain called the corpus callosum. This is a bundle of nerve fibres which connects the brain's right hemisphere, which is associated with emotion, to the left hemisphere, which is associated with logic. Parents should never try to persuade their child out of feeling a certain emotion, she said. It is important to prove to them you are empathising through the time you give them and the language and facial expressions you use. If your child is upset, you will increase rather than reduce their feelings of stress by not taking their upset seriously. Attempting to jolly them out of the mood will result in them internalising their stresses. Debbie Kopel, Prahran/Malvern group, Vic, Training stuff, Ass.s' Adv, T.Sec, etc, Qualified 1986, Hubby Nathan (1981), Mum to Nic(12/1/84), Elise(6/4/1986), Simon(1/3/1990) Mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/VaTolB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ababcnet/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm
Hi, Have you checked the Australian Breastfeeding Association's Lactation Resource centre? Their number is (03) 9885 0855. Also, write up your case studies and send them to the LRC. They have guidelines available. This is helpful to those who come after you. Warm Regards, Barb - Original Message - From: Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm Thanks Sandra. I am surprised that there is no research on this as I have heard it recommended for years and have done so (recommended) myself. However, since it actually was a practice in the 50's and 60's and possibly the 70's as preparation of the breasts for breastfeeding along with nipple massage etc.. there actually seems to be a wealth of articles descrying (sp.) the idea. Just goes to prove it all keeps going around. Of course this isn't antenatal expressing for GDM mum's just antenatal expressing in general. You'd all be suprised at what does come up for antenatal expression but I actually wont go there... check it out yourself!! marilyn - Original Message - From: Sandra J. Eales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm Marilyn There might not be much on expressing antenatally, but there is quite a bit of research on the increased risk of children developing type1 diabetes if they are exposed to cow's milk. In fact I heard just the other night on the news that there is a multi centre study going on - they were trying to recruit pregnant women or babies where one parent was diabetic.. hoping to follow 6000 kids. I don't recall the details of where it was being done though. Sandra - Original Message - From: Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm Way to go Denise, I totally agree. However, am part of a working group for BFHI reaccreditation and was asked to find the evidence. So, I was just wondering if there was some that I had missed. marilyn - Original Message - From: Denise Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm Hi Marilyn I won't swear to it but I don't know that there is any research out there on this practice. However to give newborns their own mother's milk is kinda natural and not really something that we need research to prove is a good thing do we? Wouldn't it be more to the point to ask those who are giving newborns something other than breastmilk to come up with the evidence to prove that what they are doing is not detrimental?? I'd like to see that ... could have them running around in circles for years trying to find anything to support that practice as opposed to giving mother's own colostrum. All you really need proof of is that expressing antenatally won't put a mother into preterm labor, which it won't and I'm sure you'll find plenty out there on that - then ensure that the mothers know how to store and transport their milk safely when the time comes. There's lots more than just giving breastmilk though that can stabilise the newborn's glucose levels quickly and efficiently - starting with undisturbed skin-to-skin on mother's chest from the moment of birthing. I really do implore everyone to think long and hard before scampering around trying to find research articles to prove what is normal and natural while practices using what is detrimental to birthing/breastfeeding/whatever continue without questioning. Please consider looking the perpetrators in the eye and saying First, do no harm! - your practice is not 'normal' - prove to me that it is doing no harm!! Cheers Denise *** Denise Fisher Health e-Learning http://www.health-e-learning.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeedng Calendars
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association's calendars are now available. This year they are in full colour, and look gorgeous. A fabulous way of promoting breastfeeding in your workplace, great gifts and just plain gorgeous to look at. They are only $15 plus $5 for postage (cheaper postage for multiples) You can order them by simply e-mailing me including the quantity and your address. And I'll invoice you. Or you can order via ABA's LRC website www.lrc.asn.au Warm Regards, Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupDirector, Australian Breastfeeding Associatione-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.abavic.asn.au
[ozmidwifery] Counselling the Breastfeeding mother
Counselling Skills: Workshop for Health Professionals The Australian Breastfeeding Association Presents Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother Melbourne November 13th 2004 A full-day workshop for health care professionals who work with the breastfeeding mother. CERPS points have been applied for and certificates of attendance will be provided. Presenters: Sue Littlechild RM,RN, IBCLC, ABA Counsellor, Elizabeth McGuire BSc IBCLC, Kate Mortensen Grad Dip(Counselling), IBCLC, ABA Counsellor, Barb Glare, BA, Dip Ed, IBCLC ABA counsellor Program 8.45 9am Registration 9am Introductions 9.20 am Counselling the Breastfeeding mother 9.50 -- Values Clarification 10.30 Morning Tea 11 am Ethics and Breastfeeding 11.30 - Watch your language what are you really saying? 12.00 - Counselling skills part 1 1pm Lunch 2pm - Counselling skills part 2 2.45 Afternoon tea 3.15 - Know your resources and referral points. 4pm close For more information please download a registration brochure - Melbourne or Sydney, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Lactation Resource Centre (LRC) specialises in providing the community and health care industry with comprehensive and readily useable information and resources on all aspects of lactation. The LRC was established in 1989 and has grown to become one of the most comprehensive collections of breastfeeding information in the world. clip_image002.gif
Re: [ozmidwifery] Gary Ezzo
Dear Lynne, The Australian Breastfeeding Association would have counsellors in that area. You could find some-one local to her by going to http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contact/groups.html and entering the postcode for Orange into the group finder. (scroll down a bit) I hope that helps Warm Regards, Barb Glare Counsellor - Warrnambool Vic ABA Director Mum of Zac, Daniel, Cassie and Guan. - Original Message - From: leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 5:20 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Gary Ezzo Dear All, Is there a lactation consultant in Orange who can help me. My sister-in-law has a 2 week old daughter and she has been having huge problems with cracked nipples, thrush and and an unsettled baby. Today I discovered they have following the advice in Gary Ezzo's book On Becoming Baby Wise. I was horrified!! Of course they think that they have been doing the right thing to let the baby cry for hours ... naturally nobody in the house has been getting any sleep and everyone is on edge!! Can anybody help me? Leanne. Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother workshop
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association will be holding workshops in Melbourne (Nov 13th) and Sydney (Nov 15th) on "Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother". These workshops are designed for Health Professionals working with breastfeeding mothers. These workshops will be limited to 30 in each venue. So get in quick if you are interested. To download a registration form, go to www.lrc.asn.au Warm Regards, Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupDirector, Australian Breastfeeding Associatione-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.abavic.asn.au
[ozmidwifery] MCH and Infant formula
Hi, Last week I had rather an upsetting experience. I was invited to speak at a meeting of local Maternal and Child health nurses about the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines on infant feeding. I did this in my capacity as a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor. I reached the venue at the agreed time, my talk well prepared, overheads done (at considerable personal expense ) to find..no-one there. But the table was covered in Nestle sample bags,formula samplesand empty kit kat wrappers. The nurses were out to lunch..paid for by Nestle. The first people arrived back 1/2 an hour later than I had been asked to attend. My 20 mnth old daughter was also with me, and while she was well-behaved, she had already been "good" for 1/2 an hour. Is this common practice in Maternal and child health in Victoria/Australia. Does Maternal and child health have a code of ethics? Does this still go on in hospitals (I would have thought (hoped) not. Who would be the most appropriate person/group to complain to. I don't believe health professionals should compromise themselves in this way, and it is in complete contravention of the WHO code. Some of the nurses have phoned me personally since then to apologise. I think they could tell I was unimpressed Warm Regards, Barb IBCLC
[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding management
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association are pleased to announce that the new, revised and fabulous edition of "Breastfeeding Management" is now available. To order your copy go to http://www.mothersdirect.com.au/category9_1.htm ABA and LRC subscribers get a 10% discount. Trade enquiries are welcome. Love, Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 11, Daniel 9, Cassie 6 and Guan 1Breastfeeding counsellor ABA Warrnambool GroupDirector, Australian Breastfeeding Associatione-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.abavic.asn.au
