[ozmidwifery] rh neg discussion
DISCUSSION PLEASE if a mother is rh neg and babe rh pos kliehauer neg and weak anti d present passive from last anti natal ante D does a mother still have to have anti D JAN
[ozmidwifery] contact for maggie
please forward contact for maggie L T CHEERS JAN
Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies
opps was repling to acceta apoligies jan - Original Message - From: Jennifairy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies um, did I miss something? Janet are you replying about the placenta accreta? or the timing of the 1st bath? Im confused! Can you please include more detail on yr posts so I know what you are talking about? cheers Jennifairy Janet Ireland wrote: the woman had 2 bouts of infection both treated with abs iv she is now pregnant and looking forward to no complications jan - Original Message - From: sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies Pardon my ignorance, but what would be the risk of infection? I think as long as the babe's temp is ok and it hasn't been compromised in any way it doesn't really matter. As long as the parents are happy. I certainly wouldn't be bathing the baby if the parents were unable to participate, at any stage after the birth. A bath is a bath, I don't think we need guidelines or a rationale, surely? ( I seem to remember posts about this subject earlier in the year, am I right?) Sally - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmid ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:50 PM Dear fellow list members, What is your practice regarding the timing of the first bath, in a hospital setting? One of my colleagues is re-examining our current practice of delaying the first bath until approx 24hrs, and after babe's temp is confirmed to be normal. We are keen to know the rationale for other midwives' practice, including it's impact on the infant's temperature and risk of infection. Your input would be most appreciated. Nicole Carver. -- 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. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.11/45 - Release Date: 9/07/2005 -- 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.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:placenta accreta
not till late and once engorment gone very limited and she tried and tried no one told her why her lactation was tardy and unsucessful and she was so relieved when i explained to her today jan - Original Message - From: Joy Cocks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 5:36 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re:placenta accreta Re the placenta accreta which was left to come out on it's own. I'm wondering what the effect on lactation was? Did this woman's milk come in do you know, Jan? Cheers, Joy Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[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.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies
the woman had 2 bouts of infection both treated with abs iv she is now pregnant and looking forward to no complications jan - Original Message - From: sally [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 3:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies Pardon my ignorance, but what would be the risk of infection? I think as long as the babe's temp is ok and it hasn't been compromised in any way it doesn't really matter. As long as the parents are happy. I certainly wouldn't be bathing the baby if the parents were unable to participate, at any stage after the birth. A bath is a bath, I don't think we need guidelines or a rationale, surely? ( I seem to remember posts about this subject earlier in the year, am I right?) Sally - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmid ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:50 PM Dear fellow list members, What is your practice regarding the timing of the first bath, in a hospital setting? One of my colleagues is re-examining our current practice of delaying the first bath until approx 24hrs, and after babe's temp is confirmed to be normal. We are keen to know the rationale for other midwives' practice, including it's impact on the infant's temperature and risk of infection. Your input would be most appreciated. Nicole Carver. -- 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] accreta
Love when i have never heard of this has anyone hadexperience with accreta where the placenta is left to come away itself ie in this case 3 mths later , jan
Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal breech birth
and seek u out they do one little girl went to great lengths her parents planned a homebirth the universe greated enormous challenges the mums bp went up protein appeared in the urine the baby turned and remained breech a hospital birth was planned at 40 weeks mums bloods were still normal and bp high and protien high we escaped induction the family went on a picnic the dad entered a competetion racing in a bathtub down the banks of the river he broke his leg 2 days later labour started the support persons ie drivers did not answer phone mw went to family to drive to hospital arrived 30 before footling breech birth alls happy jan - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal breech birth You will KimOne day a little breech baby will seek you out and you'll be fine supporting it's mother.Make sure you all support this student and buy her a copy of Maggie Banks book Breech Birth Woman-Wise so she knows there is another way.JanJan Robinson Independent Midwife PractitionerNational Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.midwiferyeducation.com.auOn 24 Apr, 2005, at 16:19, Kim Stead wrote: Hi againNot sure what happened in theatre as I only heard about it afterwards but it sounded pretty straight forward after the initialpanic and getting to theatre before mum birthed her baby herself. What was really disappointing is the two people involved - a clinical nurse educator and student midwife.I don'tblame the student at all but think someone supposedly experienced enoughto be in a teaching role, should have known better and acted accordingly.. Afterwards the student was very overwhelmed and the nurse educator repeatedly kept saying, thank god we got her to theatre and saved her!!! I wascompletely speechless about the whole event. What message does this student take away from this situation and how will this affect her future midwifery practice???I've never been fortunate enough to be present at a breech birth butknowing the mechanisms and rules of hands off etc, think that wewould all be capableof supporting mum to birth this baby herself. There is always senior staff on hand but perhaps that is where the problem lays?Just thinking out loud.I prey that I get to see this and vaginal twin birth before I retire.Kim---Original Message---From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Date: 04/24/05 12:54:07 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ENDING GOVERNMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MIDWIVES yes this was very much a planned breech birth. we have a breech-very keen obstetrician and there have been 4 at that hospital this week including 2 breech twins. (this one was actually caught by the MW with him in the room)the mum's attitude too, was such a huge part of it i think. she just thought 'why wouldnt i be able to birth her??' so she birthed her on the birth stool with no troubles :)what happened once in theatre kim? Kim Stead [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Thatsounds wonderful Emily. I 'assume' is was a known/planned breech birth??The last one at our hospital was an undiagnosed multi who wasfully, raced to theatre in order to 'save'mum and babe!! Arhh!! It is certainly a dying art.Kiwi Kim---Original Message---From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Date: 04/24/05 11:42:34 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ENDING GOVERNMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MIDWIVES yepo mine is sent off too Jan.BTW, this morning at 5am i was at a lovely vaginal breech birth and a new little black haired girl came in to the world on the night of the full moon. this was the first breech baby i had seen born - except for videos! - and i was amazed how quick it all was. about 3 hrs 1st stage and 18 mins of pushing. and an 8 pound 5 girl.perfect!Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi Nicole and allI believe I wrote this letter some time ago. I am unsure where it has resurfaced from!!Tony Abbott embarrassed? Who cares.The update on the Medicare safety-net is.It was purely from Obstetricians hiking their fees (70% in 12 months!!) that blew the safety net out. So what does the responsible Howard Government do?Doe they rope in Obstetricians gross increase? NoThey punish the poorest Australians and increase the safety net from $300 to $500.Remember this 70% increase only represents care for 30% of Australian women (as thats how many private Obs care for).Rural women pay as
[ozmidwifery] Re:
- Original Message - From: sharon To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:40 PM hi just caught the program thought it was great. wonderful work in and ideal world it would be great for women to have the option of home birth covered by our medicare system. IF ONLY. congratulations for being so involved.
Re: [ozmidwifery] newbie after some help :)
devine whats on friday? been bed ridden with back should be right by then love jan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 2:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] newbie after some help :) Hi everyone, I've been reading everyones posts with great interest over the last few weeks and I have to say that everyone has such a great amount of knowledge combined it's fantastic and inspirational! I'll take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Holly I'm a first year bmid student at uts in nsw. This is the first year nsw has run the course and I am one of only 29! We all feel very honoured to have been chosen to do this course but overwhelmed and a bit scared!! I have four children who keep me very busy, but a fantastic husband and a very flexible nanny who have been my lifeline in the first four weeks (only 3 years to go! yipee!!) So my question is : I'm doing a critical reflection on an incident i observed in delivery 2 wks ago. I'm after articles etc that are about fear of pain in labour which can lead to ineffective pushing. Also relevant would be articles on how the pain of labour/childbirth can lead to delayed bonding between mother and baby. Pardon me if I use incorrect language in my descriptions (i'm struggling with the politically correct stuff). I'm also interested in knowing if Royal Hospital in Brisbane will look at employing bmids in 3 yrs time? I think someone on here is from that hospital? Thanks for you time and help in advance. ps - I have searched [EMAIL PROTECTED] with limited success -- 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] returned
hi i have returned to line after 6 mths asking for help 1 baby with short tongue no tongue tie indeed no frenulum any one seen before healthy interestested attaches tongue folds back cant tranf milk 2mws for homebirth wodonga wcheproof swanhill 3 midwife in wa for home/hosp birth also natural childbirth advocates who are also obstettricians Mullaloo 6027. More well-known suburbs that Mullaloo is near are "Joondalup these enquires came from former clients cheers jan thankyou
Re: [ozmidwifery] returned
thanks sally i have forwarded to client jan - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:08 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] returned Hi Jan, For the WA woman. Community Midwifery WA would be her best contact. If she wants to have a homebirth with a midwife she can apply for our government funded program. http://www.communitymidwifery.iinet.net.au For lots of information one of our resource centres is in Leederville. There is a library of books and videos to borrow and a midwife to speak with. The woman can just phone the resource centre to speak with a midwife tooMidwifery Natural Childbirth Centre336 Oxford StreetLeederville WA 6007Tuesday Thursday 10 - 2 pmPhone 9242 3330 Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her." -Judy Slome Cohain
Re: Let's hear from you!
Dear all I gues I havn't contributed becuse Ifeel low re this PI insurance and the global stae of affairs I have cancelled my dreamed of trip to France for midwifery conference [at great $ loss ] not to mention headspace stuff. I joust don't want to leave my family [6 children ]at this uncertain time . Since lossing my insurance although I have never been notified or had a reply from ANF to multilple queries I have given my clients a disclaimer to fill in and each time I do that I feel like midwifrey care is some how dangerous chatting about no fault damage etc makes me sick ie every day . I have attended 6 births this month 3 homebirths and 3 care at home and then transfer to hosp for birth[3 pgs each one at different hosps for about 3-4 hrs prior to birth all have gone very well but a bit of relief creeps over me as I drive home.In a nutshell I am anxious and would be very happy to hear a date for confirmation of insurence. Iwill pick up my socks and contribute twoot wit lol jan - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 9:55 AM Subject: Let's hear from you! Hi Everyone, The list has been very quiet recently and various requests for info have not generated much response. This could be because everyone is just too busy to get involved (which is a pity because we need to support each other as we much as possible), or it could be because people are replying privately. The only way this list works is when we share our ideas - could you please avoid sending messages privately in response to requests made to the list? Also, there is no need to cc the list when sending a private reply - the message will turn up anyway on the list and the intended recipient can read it there. If people have to pay for downloads, the extra messages can cost money Sadie, I don't know how the Rhonda wants you to look at this message got onto the list, but I hope everyone realised that this is just the kind of message that contains a virus or worm. Delete all those messages immediately and don't look at the suggested site! Cheers Andrea - Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.birthinternational.com -- 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: BP duriong pregnancy
I take the reading when I can no longer hear sound .jan - Original Message - From: Julia Monaghan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ozmidwifery (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2001 3:28 PM Subject: BP duriong pregnancy Can anyone help me with a question about estimating BPs? Should an estimation of the diastolic be made using the IV or V Korotkov sound? Enkin et al recommend using V and Sweet and Tiran recommend using IV. What do you use or recommend in your practice? Thanks Julia M -- 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.
bakup mw
wanted mw in leongatha meenyan area for homebirth back up between 15-10-01-10-11- edd 6-11mg. lol jan SC if yor reading this give me a ring
stress
I heard that the book launch was a fabulous night I was at a birth but it wasn't the same The room is warm the fire crackling the woman wide eyed and almost luminous in the half light .Her man is supporting her as she births her baby. She cries out in her native tongue and the midwife kneels at her feet; the baby is born the placenta arrives the family rest and eat This IS A MIRICLE WITTNESSED BY THE MIDWIVES MANY TIMES BUT SOMETHING IS CLOUDING THE JOY. the midwives embrace and say I am so glad every thing went well. is this fear or stress whatever it takes away from at least my practise. Thankyou to all persons working for women' chioces in childbirth .jan ireland
public meeting
any one in Healeville area who would like to attend a meeting re midwifrey campaign please respond with contact and I will pass it on . Lets go for it and activate everyone we can think of all my free time this weekend is dedicated to activating families to increase the magnitude of midwifrey campign ol jan
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3LO 774 re MIDWIVES ETC Jan
Re: Bipolar realities long
Dear Joy and list What did u do in the hospital? was there anything different than at home was the family happier in hospital or was the midwife safer This is the common scenario go to hospital but what forhydration? syntocinon? 2nd opinion ?[why not get it from a mw or p/p from back up hospital?] it is soo frustrating was the woman activly pushing ? I READ A BIRTH PLAN RECENTLY FROM A PLANNED HOME BIRTH WERE THE REASONS FOR GOING TO HOSP WERE CLEARLY listed . They didn't include slow progress but did include if the family/midwife felt it was better even though no intervention was nec is this defensive midwifery? Recently during a labour I thought to myself this women has to birth at home because we can't front up now after all this time do we trans to aviod doing it with egg [TIME NOT PROBLEMS] on our faces] do we like to be well thought of because we miss the collegship of our cloth members?all these questions arise when your at home with no problems except, slow worst of all is it fear and for me i think it is. I have been with 3 pg this week they all took days to get to 4cms and then delivered after a few hard wondrful hrs. The first woman was a planned hosp birth and 42 weeks and I advised her to see her ob she did had ctg and u/s and was augmented at 4cm as the AFI was dangerously low out of all 3 her labour was most difficult and I regret my advise All three women had nvds and are all happy My ADVISE IS YOUR DAMMED IF U DO AND DAMMED IF U DON'T But what's new keep up the good work. LOL JAN hrs - Original Message - From: Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery list (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 4:14 PM Subject: RE: Bipolar realities Dear Carolyn There were a couple of reasons why I was not going to read your message. It came as a text attachment, and I am very wary of attachments; and because you said it was long. But because *you* wrote it I felt compelled to open and read. I'm glad I did. Thankyou. In my practice in the past week there has also been an event which has made me reflect seriously about streams of thinking. I have been challenged by the boundaries of normalcy - particularly time. The woman was planning homebirth; and experienced a slow and frustrating (first) labour that seemed to be going nowhere. Having tried all the physical and mental empowerment strategies I know, I suggested to both mother and father that they close their eyes and rest a while, in preparation for transfer to hospital. Stretched out in the bathtub, with soft winter light filtering through the closed louvres, with noone else around, and with me sitting on the floor with my back up against the bathroom wall, the woman's labour took on new energy and in a very short time the unmistakable sounds of pushing were heard. This was about 2pm. Four hours later, once again with infrequent and quite mild contractions, we agreed that hospital was the best place to be. There was a wild storm outside. I would have done anything to stay at home! The woman was not distressed by labour - in fact she appeared tired but totally unstressed as we stood at the desk in the birth unit, and introduced ourselves. In hospital, the doctor, a woman-friendly female GP with experience in homebirth, came into our partnership with new energy and confidence. Her words babies are meant to be pushed, not pulled, were beautiful. It was about 10.30 pm, when the woman gave birth to a very healthy boy. More than 8 hours after I suspected full dilatation! Birth challenges us from many different perspectives. I want to be able to be 'with woman' whether it's at home or hospital, whether I am taking a leading role, as the midwife responsible for the birth, or in a little team of strangers that have been allocated to work in that room. In the situation I have described, I had become puzzled and concerned by the lack of activity. Did I slow it all down even further by taking my client out through that storm? Could I have confidently waited for a couple more hours? What then? ... (I have many unanswered questions.) If anyone is interested in further reading on twin births, there is a wonderful account by Celia Adams and Tim Jacka - Three births in the Birth Story section of my website. www.aitex.com.au/joy.htm Joy Johnston -- 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: Twin policies.LONG
There is 1 option for natural childbirth of twins and that is informed decision making partnership of parents I have cared for such parents with great outcomes so far not at home but in private and public hospitals with all sorts of birth plans that were worked and worked from 20 weeks on and respectfully followed.Policies and proceedures put on hold Drs and midwives who felt they would not be a positive influence were asked to stay away and those who felt they could support parents invited to attend. The second twin has taken from 2 mins to 3 hrs none have been, 'man handled iv bungs have always been in sometimes synto has been used after an agreed time varies 30 mins -2hrs all presentationsof 2nd twin have been checked if time allows. S OME epidural catheters are in [non medicated]most women have agreed to cord cutting and active management of 3rd stage . One memorial birth was MMC were the registar, resus cots all equip[just in case was out side room] and myself and staff midwife supported the space for a beautiful spont twin birth the 2nd being born 40 min after the first the registar was so supportive that when the mw thought the 2nd twin was breech he put up synto as arranged did a ve smiled broadly said head first and left , the 3rd stage took an hr the babies went home from LW very happy parents well supported by the hospital. the secret to sucess the parents met with staff many times and negotiated a birth plan. loljan - Original Message - From: Toni Cannard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: Twin policies. Hi everyone! I have just been told that at one of our Brisbane private hospitals they have a strict policy stating they allow only 10 mins between the birth of the first and second twin. I'm wondering how many other maternity units have a policy such as this? Love, Toni PS Good luck Robin - remember speak the truth and fear no man (or woman) - a favourite quote of mine from Spiritual Midwifery. From: Rhonda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Robin Moon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Twin policies. Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 01:22:36 +1000 Re: Twin policies.Robin, Good Luck! You are not only standing up for what you believe is right but for the many women who will surely suffer without your strength to protect them. Best wishes to you and know that whatever the outcome you have done what is right. You obviously have him worried as if his only come back is to attack you personally then he is not being very professional. Try to point that fact out - if he had enough solid evidence then he would welcome challenge and defend it with facts. Rhonda. - Original Message - From: Robin Moon To: Jan Robinson Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 9:23 PM Subject: Re: Twin policies. Thank you Jan, for that input. Unfortunately, he is still pushing for it to be made policy. I pity the poor women of the North Shore when he becomes a VMO next year. Can I just clarify that this sentence; - 'No offsetting advantages in terms of decreased fetal or neonatal morbidity or mortality were found. implies that whether the 2nd twin was delivered by emergency c/section or by podalic version etc, there was no difference in the(neonatal) outcome?( I dont have my hands on this book until Monday, which is when I am mediating on the issue) This of course is the crux of his argument, that the 2nd twin is always in peril and intervention must be instigated ahead of time to offset it. *sigh*. I wonder where the word 'skill' comes in? Sorry to keep on about this, but I feel so strongly for the women on this issue.His indignant letter of complaint resulting from me challenging his actions contained so much slander about me that I feel it necessary to bring legal representation with me as support for mediation. I just want to be sure of my facts before I face him. Robin - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: Robin Moon Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 2:17 PM Subject: Re: Twin policies. Dear Robin There are no teaching hospitals in Sydney that have such a policy ... Women with multiple pregnancies and no obvious complications should be able to formulate birth plans which request minimal intervention ... (that does not include a trip to theatre for delivery!) Most dizygotic twins births are perfectly staightforward as long as the woman remains upright and is able to assist. From 3rd Ed Guide to effective care in pregnancy and childbirth ... p.146 Virtually no data from controlled trails are available to help determine the choice between vaginal birth and cesarean section for women with multiple pregnancy. A single trial has assessed the effect of cesarean section for delivery when
Re: Birth Matters Volune 5.3
Looking for a homebirth midwife in Cairns looking for a homebirth friendly doctor in Cairns thankyou in anticipation jan - Original Message - From: Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery list (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Gail Pizzi (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 7:28 PM Subject: Birth Matters Volune 5.3 The next issue of Birth Matters, the journal of the Maternity Coalition, has gone to the printer, and I would like to encourage everyone to consider subscribing at this time when we all need, so much, to pull together. The future of childbirth in Australia is at a critical point, and I believe we can work together strategically to bring in the needed changes. This issue focuses on consumers, and the title on the front cover is: Closing the gap: on women's choice, control, continuity of carer and midwives' ability to practice It's a bumper issue. The articles include: Consumer power, by Christine and Damien Toppi Private Health Insurance Funds - Report by Emma Fleay Consumer participation - who controls what you get? By Karen Lane Trusting enough to be out of control, by Jenny Parratt On being a mother - four accounts by women Midwives and women: a with-woman relationship? By Fiona Brooks and Helen Lomax The new midwife, by the B Mid student collective Bachelor of Midwifery in Victoria, by Diane Cutts My experience as a direct entry midwifery student, by Carole Bastian A time of crisis - the gap is closing - editorial Press releases and reports on the PI crisis, by various organisations and individuals ACT branch report MIPP column Letters, and lots more. www.maternitycoalition.org.au You may join/renew membership by sending your contact details with $30 to The secretary, Maternity Coalition PO Box 73 Brunswick South Vic 3055 Group subscription (4 copies of each issue to one address) $100 Bulk orders of 10 or more sent to one address may be ordered at cost price + post. -- 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.
not from me
Its the middle of the night and i've turned on to look up aclinical problem [potters syndrome]that is keeping me awake and this list tells me Ihave sent just now 4 e-mails 1 from spiritual midwifery another aabout primal theraphy and one about starting up a home business also an e-mail keeps reappearing that Isent days ago re guthrie what's going on . Also there are replies about the guthrie with attachments do not open as i am supicious Iam just going to update my virus check any ideas about whats happening lol jan
Re: Guthrie's at the breast
Title: Re: Guthrie's at the breast As with most things its important to adapt to situation. No rules rather chioces, suggestions and informed decisions however the practitioner obviously has preferences. I admit I usually end up putting the little foot in a bowl of hot water and thenthe mother attaches the baby and I prick its heel. wait for it to resettle then get the sample . of interest I don't collect samples till babe has full breastmilk stool or I have waited till cord or with [ lotus birth placenta] has seperated As to aspirating what a silly idea who holds a baby at the breast the baby attaches or comes off. Ihave had one poor sample that the RCHsaid had coffee spilt on it didn't happen before the post! lol jan - Original Message - From: Jackie Mawson To: Ozmidwifery List Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 10:28 AM Subject: Re: Guthrie's at the breast Just wondering if anybody out there is aware of any information on performing guthries on the babies whilst they are at the breast.It is the best way, as far as Mother and child are concerned. As far as I know, babies are very unlikely to aspirate when they are newborn. It is only when they get older and start talking that aspiration becomes more of a problem Chimpanzees, gorillas, etc, never choke (even as infants) but they also never talk. The tendency for humans to choke has something to do with the ability we have to talk (larger larynx?) and we have a protective mechanism when very small to help avoid this happening thats why small children have tiny, high pitched voices, that develop as they grow.Anyway, I dont think aspiration is an issue. And doing Guthrie's while breastfeeding is just so much less traumatic for mother and baby (I know, I insisted on it for my 3rd child the other 2 I didnt know about it).Birthing Beautifully,Jackie Mawson.Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc.Visit our Website at: http://www.birthrites.orgEmail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Phone: 61 08 9418 8949Please note I am not a Professional Healthcare Provider, and all opinions given in this email are not to be taken as medical, or legal, advice. Please seek such advice from the relevant professional service.Email me your postal details for a FREE copy of our quarterly magazine, if you live within Australia - Overseas postage costs are above budget, sorry!Too many Gods;so many creeds,Too many pathsthat wind andwind,When just the artof being kindIs all the sadworld needs...--
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now 730-830 on 3lo which 77.4 ring in talk back on home birth lol jan
Well done
Alana and Joy you did a great job and as much as u had the oppurtunity spoke up for midwives and families thankyou from one midwife jan
PIH -thanks
dear listers, Some time ago I recieved enormous help from ,"listers" re a client [pg] with PIH with significant proteinuria a SGA baby in a breech position . Monitoring of her pathology and baby became routine and yesterday she was admitted under an obstet for an ECV at 40 weeks she had tried everything excercises acupuncture herbs etc . The ECV failed and the bottom remained mobile over brim estimated weight at 39 weeks on u/s 4lb 11oz .Her BP remained elevated but stable and her proteinuria increased all maternal blood tests and bio-physical profiles on baby remained wonderful, the parents were disappioted as they wanted a home birth but private hospital arrangments were made with some labour care at home prior to transfer. Last night her husband rang me at 0330 hrs to say she was in established labour with membranes ruptured, clear liquor first contraction at 0245 I arrived at 0430 baby was born at 0458 lotus breech birth, the baby is 5lb and has b/f non stop. Agars 7and 9 .We rang the hospital to say the baby was born.and we were staying home .BP after del still up [but not as much as it has been] but I expect it to be down when I visit this afternoon. WHAT A JOURNEY THIS HAS BEEN and thanks for all your help lol jan
