[ozmidwifery] Documentary: Maternity Unit SBS TV
Having a read through the green guide and came across this:Documentary on SBS TV this Thursday 7th Sep. at 8:30.Maternity UnitTaken from SBS web site:STORYLINE AUSTRALIA - MATERNITY UNITThe work of a maternity unit is unpredictable and challenging. Staff must judge when to let nature take its course and when to intervene. From natural labours to emergency caesareans, the medical team must guide the families through this life experience. At Sydney's Canterbury Hospital, about 1500 babies are born each year in the maternity unit. Of the mothers who attend the hospital, nearly 80% of them are born outside Australia. The excitement and uncertainty, the fear and joy is intensified when you are in a new country and have little family support. As they prepare for the birth, the women and their families reveal their hopes and expectations about giving birth and the arrival of their new baby. Everyone hopes for a positive experience, but when things don't go as planned, the team at Canterbury must work together to ensure a happy outcome. (Commissioned by SBS Independent, in English, Mandarin, Arabic and Turkish, English subtitles) CC WS Set those VCR.Cheersbec Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [ozmidwifery] The Purple Line
Mary,the article is called, 'Clinical method for evaluating progress in the first stage of labour' Byrne DL, Edmonds DK. Lancet 1997; Volume 335(Issue 8681): pp-122hope this helps.cheersbec Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 04/09/2006, at 8:26 AM, Mary Murphy wrote:Tania, could I please have a few more details? E.g. author and complete title of article? I am also puzzled by the (8681). I can’t seem to access it with the details you provided. Thanks, MM Tania wrote:For anyone who's interested, the original piece of research was pubished inthe Lancet 1997, 335(8681): 122 entitled Clinical Method for Evaluat
[ozmidwifery] Sonic shock birth trauma
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/sonic-shock-birth-trauma/2006/07/05/1151779013619.html#Sonic boom attacks spread trauma across Gaza Ed O'Loughlin July 6, 2006 DOCTORS in Gaza say a combination of Israeli bombardment, sonic boom attacks and economic warfare is leading to a serious deterioration in public health, with children and pregnant women most vulnerable. At Gaza City's Shifa Hospital, obstetricians say there has been a rise in miscarriages, premature births and stillbirths since the capture of Corporal Gilad Shalit by Palestinian militants on June 25 led to an escalation in conflict. They believe the main cause is Israel's reintroduction of sonic boom attacks in recent days in a campaign to terrify Gaza's 1.4 million people and prevent them from sleeping. At various hours of the day and night the Israeli Air Force has sent its supersonic aircraft over Gaza to break the sound barrier. The sound is akin to that of a large bomb, and it can produce panic attacks, shock and nosebleeds. "The sonic booms, combined with all the other stress, have a bad effect on the health of pregnant women," said Dr Adnan Radi, a senior obstetrician. "The explosions can lead to premature contraction of the uterus and premature delivery of the baby. Whenever there is this booming, the next day we see a rise in the number of premature deliveries and miscarriages." At Shifa doctors say the number of women miscarrying or beginning premature labour has risen from two to four a day to as many as 10. In the past 10 days there have been three stillbirths, compared with one every six months, the doctors said. Israel began to use sonic booms against the people of Gaza last year, and security officials sought to portray the booms as a "non-lethal" and humane weapon designed to persuade the civilians of Gaza to force militants to stop firing missiles at neighbouring Israel and, more recently, to free Corporal Shalit. There was outrage last November when the air force inadvertently set off sonic booms over Israel itself, leading to widespread civilian panic. One Gaza resident, Areesh Bahja, said the booms were distressing for her three children. "They are very tired and very upset and they get sick and vomit very easily," she said. "They have lost a lot of their appetite. When they are watching TV ... and there is a sonic boom they jump up like they are on springs and they grab hold of me." Her five-year-old daughter, Layan, said: "When the sound isn't big, I'm not afraid. But when it's a big one, it scares me and gives me a pain in my head." As she spoke, an Israeli 155-millimetre shell dropped a kilometre or so away, close enough to make the walls of the house ring."That's the sound of a shell," Layan said disdainfully. "I'm not scared of that." Humanitarian aid has been reduced and hospital staff wages unpaid because of the West's decision to join Israel in boycotting the Hamas government in the Palestinian Authority. Last week Israeli aircraft knocked out Gaza's only power plant, disrupting supplies to most of the Strip. "We've had to halt all elective and non-emergency surgery," said the hospital's director of public relations, Dr Jumaa al-Saqqa. "There is also a noticeable increase in gastroenteritis-type symptoms because of poor food and because the power cuts mean that people can't refrigerate their food properly anymore." Copyright © 2006. The Sydney Morning Herald. Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: online journals
Hi Megan,I am at Uni, so I have access through them but the Australian Health Review is free and you have access via there web site:http://www.aushealthreview.com.au/publications/articles/alsohttp://informit.com.au/index.asphas Australasian online journals as a trial but later to purchase, I am not sure of the prices.Journals such as Birth @ http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/toc/bir/33/2will sometime have free articles, you can have the 'table of contents' e-mailed.Another good one is the Cochrane Review @ http://www.mrw.interscience.wiley.com/cochrane/cochrane_clsysrev_crglist_fs.htmlHope these help.Cheers Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED] On 30/06/2006, at 7:48 AM, meg wrote:Thanks Andrea, I was begining to think it was me!megan- Original Message -From: Andrea QuanchiTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 5:32 PMSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: online journalsThis is always an issue unless you 1. are studying and thus have access through the uni. 2. are employed at a hospital Most hospitals have access through the library and a government website but I can never remember what it is. If you work at a hospital check with the IT department or library. 3. ANF members can access AJAN via ANF websiteI am yet to find a way to access some journals even with all of the above ( Birth, Practicing Midwife just two off the top of my head). Andrea QuanchiOn 29/06/2006, at 4:50 PM, meg wrote: - Original Message -From: megTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 4:57 PMSubject: online journalsCan anyone tell me where they access online journals that are able to be downloaded or emailed. I have access to midirs but you can only get articles mailed out and they cost a fair bit. Megan
Re: [ozmidwifery] weight loss/ chicken soup
Within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the properties of chicken are warming in nature, and builds energy (chi), with specific affects on the digestion. Improving the digestion improves the energy and blood-building qualities. As breast-milk in TCM is seen as an extension of blood the eating of chicken soup aids breast milk production.Ginger also has warming properties. I hope this is clear as it a quick crash course in TCM. Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED]Student midwife On 26/05/2006, at 1:02 PM, Helen and Graham wrote:I have also heard of fish soup being used by Fijians for increasing milk supply. It would be great if someone could do some research into it Helen- Original Message -From: Alesa KoziolTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSent: Friday, May 26, 2006 12:16 PMSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] weight lossWe have a big Asian population from a wide range of cultures and I've seen so many variations of the chicken and ginger soup used by different Asian cultures that I have no hesitation in recommending it to mothers with a willing mother/auntie in the background who will cook up a batch. It is amazing how effective this is at increasing milk supply Alesa Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne- Original Message -From: Ken WardTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSent: Friday, May 26, 2006 11:41 AMSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] weight lossI had a Chinese woman tell me about her chicken and ginger soup that she swears by for abundant milk supply.(chicken soup can be pretty fatty). The Asians have a reasonable level of fat in their diet, especially when feeding. I mentioned dairy because we are told to stick to the low fat, especially dairy. Sue said the baby is having good, wet nappies, I agree with the supply line in preference to bottles, having used one myself for 4 months. Maureen-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris BrightSent: Thursday, 25 May 2006 8:10 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] weight lossHi, This is getting off the track in of the story.. The role of diet is interesting. I wonder how the Chinese manage - no walls of dairy cabinets in Chinese supermarkets. Re the breastfeeding, it still sounds a bit like not enough milk. I feel a 2 week old breastfed baby should be having plenty of poos. and some weight gain - not loss. Lots of mums, using disposables, have a tough time working our how much wee a baby is having. How much milk was she able to express? Babies often seem to take more by bottle than they would normally need. at 60mls 3 hrly, that would seem to be more than 1/2 of his normal intake in formula. The first rule is certainly *feed the baby* But formula feeding such large amounts won't help build up her milk supply. Is there a plan to increase that? Barb- Original Message -From: Ken WardTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:04 AMSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] weight lossHe's getting enough fluid, so look at mum's diet. Is she getting enough fat and protein? Even if overweight she should be having full fat dairy. I wouldn't be worried about no poo, but the weight loss is worrying. How often is he feeding and for how long? Off hand I'd say he's not getting enough fat.-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Susan CudlippSent: Wednesday, 24 May 2006 11:44 PMTo: midwifery listSubject: [ozmidwifery] weight lossDear wise womenI have been following a client on early discharge whose baby is losing weight. Now about 2 weeks old, I readmitted her on day 5 as bub was lethargic, had not had a bowel movement and had lost weight. She expressed, fed and topped up, bub 'woke up' and put on weight, started opening bowels and generally improved all round, went home again fully breast feeding, seems to have plenty of milk, plenty of wet nappies but again - no poo's, and on last 2 visits had lost weight, 50g then another 40g. Has not regained birth weight yet and does not seem satisfied despite frequent b/f. I will be seeing her again tomorrow and am frankly puzzled by this scenario. She is on medication herself for epilepsy (low dose Tegretol and another that I can't remember) and has been taking Motilium to boost supply.Any suggestions/comments?TIA Sue"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke
Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video
Judy, Can I to please have a copy of the breastfeeding video [EMAIL PROTECTED] thank you Rebecca Gaiewski [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] magnetic underlays babies
Hi Joanne,I did a bit of a search and found this:http://www.forums.naturalparenting.com.au/showthread.php?p=138580#post138580The salesperson advised not to use the underlay with babies, infants, if pregnant and TTC.There is not much data to back up as to why not to use them, but working in shiastu and Japanese acupuncture theory only 1 to 2 magnets are used on the body at one time and for the amount of time depends on the client. All I can think in regards to babies is as the magnets are quite strong and an adult can handle these with a baby whose system is still developing this could be to much.Hope this helpscheers RebeccaBmid student VIC uniOn 29/06/2005, at 10:05 PM, Mrs Joanne M Fisher wrote:Can anyone help me with this inquiry from a friend? Thanks. Cheers, Joanne "Do you know where I may find out whether magnetic underlays should be used where your baby may occasionally be fed in bed and sleep for a hour or two. I have searched the web but cant seem to find much" Rebecca Gaiewski[EMAIL PROTECTED]
