[ozmidwifery] Re: seeking Miriam
Check your email :)
[ozmidwifery] Re: placental gardening
Well since I have absolutely no clue about gardening I planted a lime tree straight on top of my youngest daughter's placenta (14 months after being in the freezer LOL I think I had letting go issues!) and while it didn't die it didn't exactly thrive either for about a year. It's looking really good now (15 months after planting) and I put it in a rather big, tall pot. But letting it decompose a bit first sounds like a good idea! I too am a plant killer - although I prefer to think of it as my tough love regime - any plant that survives in my garden is worthy of my attention and precious water LOL Good luck with it!! Hugs, Larissa -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Re: ANF article
Yes I saw that too (bottom paragraph, middle column on pg 15 for those who want to see) "midwives in private practice have to negotiate their own indemnity cover, with premiums based on obstetric risk and obstetric income rather than midwifery risk and midwifery income" I have no idea if this is currently true anywhere (didn't think so). I do have vague memories at the beginning of the crisis that this was a possibility but the premiums were so extraordinary that it was just not an option. I'm sure others have more insight?? Hugs,Larissa - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:44 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] ANF article I thought so too Larissa, but did they have the insurance situation right? It seems from the article that some midwives have been able to negotiate for indemnity insurance on their own. I did not think that was happening? Nicole.
[ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil
I only know of a couple of private OB's who use it at one of our local private hospitals. Most choose not to use it because of the cost. Hugs,Larissa. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa
[ozmidwifery] ANF article
Those of you who are ANF members and receive the ANJ there is a great article (3 pages!) in this months issue by Fiona Armstrong titled "The fight to care" and it's all about women having the right to choose midwifery care. Well worth a read. Hugs, Larissa
[ozmidwifery] cow colostrum
Well I think I've seen it all now - just perusing ebay when I found that you can buy cow colostrumcapsules online!! The colostrum is harvested in the first 5 milkings after calving and then dried into powder. Not only do we humans have to interfere in our ownbirths we are now down to stealing colostrum from cows! Hugs,Larissa
[ozmidwifery] Re: accreta
Yes - this was the case at the hospital I am doing placement at. The woman's placenta was removed as much as possible but a small bit was left behind (obviously). Around 3 months later the remaining bit came away on it's own - it had calcified and was like a small rock. I don't know if she had any breastfeeding issues - will ask when I go back. The body is just so much cleverer than we are! Hugs, Larissa (3rd year B Mid FUSA) - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] accreta Jan,True accreta that is adhered to the uterine wall cannot be removed and the only choice is to remove the placenta and uterus or leave the placenta in situ. It will shrivel and be reabsorbed by the body or calcify and stay there without a problem. The problem is when it is only partly accreted and there is bleeding behind the seperated part. I have never heard of it copming away three months later but I guess part of it could.Andrea QOn 09/07/2005, at 1:35 PM, Janet Ireland wrote: Love when i have never heard of thishas anyone hadexperience with accreta where the placenta is left to come away itself ie in this case 3 mths later , jan
[ozmidwifery] Re: hypnobirthing
Title: Message Hi Sylvia! There are a few anaesthetists at WCH who run hypno classes but I can't remember names. Hopefully someone from there will know!! I am sure they are open to everyone as I have had a few private clients not birthing at WCH go to them with good results. Good luck! Larissa - Original Message - From: Sylvia Boutsalis To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 10:33 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] hypnobirthing Hi there, A plea fromAdelaide. Can anyone give me details onhypnobirthing practitioners? A pregnant lady has been searching for this and is not finding any information. Thanks Sylvia Boutsalis Childbirth Educator Infant Massage Instructor Adelaide
[ozmidwifery] fw:dopplers
This is from Jennifairy - her email server is not behaving and she can't post it herself! For anyone wanting to purchase a doppler read on: Pamela I have managed to track down a company in the US that will sell us Huntleigh dopplers (with waterproof probe) for $450 US (around $583 Aust) each if I order 5. Postage on these will be around $113 (not each, altogether, so around an extra $20+). These are 'on special' so we need to get these now if we want them. I dont think we will get a better deal at ICM or anywhere here in Australia. The site is here -http://www.cascadedopplers.com/huntleigh_dopplers/huntleigh_fetal_dopplex_fd1/I have been quoted a price from the distributor in Adelaide of $1125 for this same doppler ( that was last year, may have gone up in price by now), so $600 sounds like a good plan!Alternatively, if you want to order your own, they are $475 US + postage (so probly an extra close to $100).Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in doing a bulk order.cheersjennifairy
[ozmidwifery] Re: implanon and breastfeeding
Is there reallya 10% risk of uterine puncture? I've not seen that stat yet ( or did I have my eyes shut? LOL). As for the vasectomy - nothing is fool proof and I personally know 2 people who had failed vasectomies where they magically regrew back together (the body is very clever!). Hugs,Larissa the Mirena was recommended. But my gyn gave me a 10% risk of uterine puncture, which made me decide against it. Oral contraceptives are not an option for me, which is serously narrowing the choices. That vasectomy is looking good! Kate
[ozmidwifery] Re: question
"I would be very interested to hear from student midwives on this - what exactly are you being taught nowadays?" I have always been taught to await the signs of separation before doing anything else -being patient significantly reduces the chanceof problems resulting from "failure to wait" a lesson some of our colleagues seem to forget ;) Cheers, Larissa 3rd yr FUSA
[ozmidwifery] Re:cold epidurals
I just looked after a woman who had one (epidural) booked prior to induction - reason given was that the anaesthetist will be in surgery and it's not convenient for him to come and give you an epidural when you'll need one And the women are paying how much for this service?!?!? The mind boggles. Hugs,Larissa FUSA 2nd yr student -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Re: ICM conference dates?
Hi Tania! It's July 24-28, 2005, check out the website at http://www.midwives2005.com Hugs,Larissa - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 4:23 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ICM conference dates? Does anyone know exactly what dates are for the ICM conference in Brisbane next year? Thanks Tania
[ozmidwifery] Re:sharing an unusual placenta question - ideas please
HI Julie! This sound possibly more like a succenturiate (sp?)lobe than two separate placentas. I'm thinking there is a risk of the vessels breaking and subsequent bleeding and also of retained fragments (cotyledons) as far as I know. I have seen one but it was a c/s so I'm not really 100%. The ultrasound picked it up as the placenta being anterior and then a second ultrasound showed it posterior which created confusion until the placenta came out and we realised that it was anterior and posterior as it was like 2 placentas. Will be interested to see what others think. Hugs,Larissa (2nd yr BMid FUSA) - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:23 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] sharing an unusual placenta question - ideas please Hi all I have been asked an unusual placenta question tonight that I hope you can all help me with The woman is expecting her first baby there are no complications or problems with this pregnancy there has been no bleeding episodes during the pregnancy so far- however the ultrasound has revealed what appears to be 2 placentas joined by a blood vessel. The questions are: Would we expect there to be a greater risk of 3rd stage complications such as excessive bleeding? Could the blood vessel rupture either during the last few weeks of pregnancy or during the labour, birth or 3rd stage? Has anyone ever encountered this type of situation before and if so what was your experience? Would this be a strong case for having the Syntocinon injection given routinely? Is there a greater risk of pph? Warm hug to all, Julie
[ozmidwifery] Re: Vitamin K
Thankyou for such a brilliant post Sue - very thorough and informative. Will be keeping this in my special file of important midwifery stuff :) Hugs, Larissa 2nd yr B Mid FUSA -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Re:Student midwife in Adelaide...
have forwarded your email to her. Hugs, Larissa - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 7:54 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Student midwife in Adelaide... HI all, Can Miriam from Flinders Uni, who was at the Birth Matters meeting last week please contact me off list? I'm not sure if she's on the list, but if there's anyone who knows her (she's a first year BMID student) can they give her my email please? TIA Tania [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ozmidwifery] men and birth
This is a fantastic read!! This articleturns the tables, and looks at howwella mancould performhis procreative function under the same conditions as birthing women. http://pro.wanadoo.fr/tansen/bioethics/fun/orgasmio.htm
[ozmidwifery] Court ordered caesarean
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/7722217.htm
