RE: [ozmidwifery] Recommendations?
Hello Julia, The best person to contact is Jocelyn Toohill, Midwifery Unit Manager of Antenatal and Birthing at Gold Coast Hospital. We have a Birth Centre just beginning and lots of other exciting possibilities in the works. Ph 07 55198325 Regards Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julia Haythornthwaite Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 6:54 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Recommendations? Hi I am a little confused as to how this mailing list thing works, but ... here I am willing to give it a go! Just wondered if there was anyone out there who could help me with a couple of questions I have? I am currently a 3rd-year midwifery student in New Zealand. My family and I have made the big decision to leave New Zealand's shores and live on the Gold Coast in January 2007. I ultimately would love to work in a birthing centre, but I hear the competition is pretty fierce (maybe even more so for a new graduate!), so I was wondering if there are any particular hospitals that anyone could recommend in the Gold Coast/Brisbane area? I have been in correspondence with a contact at Mater Mother's Hospital and have been given good information on the new graduate programme offered there which is great, but haven't heard anything from any of the other hospitals I have contacted (namely Ipswich, Caboolture, Redland and Logan hospitals). Any thoughts/ideas? Thank you. Really looking forward to hearing from you. Julia -- 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] Skin to skin with babe in Operating Theatre and Recovery
Hi Anne, Try Melissa (NUM) Redlands Hosp. They were promoting this last year so hopefully are still doing so now. Cheers Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anne Clarke Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 10:40 AM To: OZMIDWIFERY Subject: [ozmidwifery] Skin to skin with babe in Operating Theatre and Recovery Dear All, HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE to all my colleagues. Does anyone work in a hospital that has a policy that promotes skin to skin in OT and recovery? Would appreciate a copy. With thanks, Anne Clarke Brisbane
RE: [ozmidwifery] group B strep
In addition to Leanne's question re homebirth and Group B Strep, do Birth Centres in Aust (particularly Qld) routinely screen and treat as well. If yes and the women refuse are they denied birth centre care? Cheers Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of leanne wynne Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 1:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] group B strep Hi All, I am interested to hear what those midwives who attend homebirths do in regard to group B strep. Do you screen for it or not? If you know a woman is GBS positive do you give A/Bs to the mother during labour or just observe the baby? Thanks, Leanne. Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 _ Click here for the latest chart ringtones: http://ringtones.com.au/ninemsn/control?page=/ninemsn/main.jsp -- 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] RE: acupuncture in active labour
Hi Fiona , I have seen one woman bring her acupuncturist into hosp with her. He used points to assist her in first stage, then left her to it. She laboured really well and the needles didnt appear to bother her too much or restrict her movement. If my memory serves me right it was her first baby and she had a labour all up of about 4 hours. I think the points he used were more for helping coordinate her irregular contractions rather than pain relief, but she didnt need anything else. From a midwifes point of view it was very successful- beats syntocinon and monitoring! Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fiona Craig Rumble Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
RE: [ozmidwifery] casload practice/VBAC CFM
Thanks Lynne, Yes the GC is getting a birth centre, a huge 2 beds, but of course any BC bed is a step forward for GC women. Cant imagine theyll be advertising outside the hosp for MWs and I resigned 18 months ago before any word was out! Maybe the election, or even mat review, will bring visiting rights for independent midwives. Well Im allowed to dream right? I already had the CFM/uterine rupture research which I know med staff use but at least your info will help us to write a waiver that indicates my friend is well informed of this but chooses not to have CFM unless comp arise, etc etc. If shes lucky a MW who used to work at Selangor will be on, as its unlikely I will be there at the birth. Although maybe if shes heard you are recruiting shell be knocking on your door. Thanks again, Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Staff Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 2:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] casload practice Hi Sharon Aren't you getting a birth centre on the Gold Coast? There's your caseoad! Regarding your friend. We use the Giudelines for Fetal Surveillance put out by RANZCOG, but have adapted it for our unit practice, which is woman-centred. The evidence does suggest that CFM will pick up fetal disress (in some studies, not all) as the first sign of uterine rupture. Women are given the information and they make the choice in consultation with their care providers - and they state that CFM is the best evidence for detecting the above, but that it does have implicationd for their labour, in that it is restrictive and they would be unable to use the tub. We do not have waterproof CFM!?! but do have Aquadops. Most opt for intermittent (1-2-1 midwifery care as well), and some ask for intermittent EFM at times during their labour. CFM used if epidural, mec liq - any concerne at all. Women are not excluded from using the bath for labour/birth. Our VBAC rate is 80% average with excellent outcomes for mother and infant. Low intervention rates for women, high breastfeeding rates, and high satisfaction reported back by women. Hope this helps. Regards, Lynne - Original Message - From: Sharon Dalton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:46 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] casload practice Hi Lynne, I would love to but travel to your end from the Gold Coast is just too far. However could you possibly help me build an argument for a friend who is hoping for a VBAC without constant FM. Maybe a copy of your VBAC policy? We have everything else as far as supportive websites etc.go. I spoke to someone at Birthtalk the other night and she said its not an issue at Selangor, Many thanks Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Staff Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 12:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] casload practice Hello All, Are there any midwives out there interested in working in a caseload practice in a private hospital setting? (Sunshine Coast QLD) Looking forward to hearing from you Lynne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] casload practice
Hi Lynne, I would love to but travel to your end from the Gold Coast is just too far. However could you possibly help me build an argument for a friend who is hoping for a VBAC without constant FM. Maybe a copy of your VBAC policy? We have everything else as far as supportive websites etc.go. I spoke to someone at Birthtalk the other night and she said its not an issue at Selangor, Many thanks Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Staff Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 12:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] casload practice Hello All, Are there any midwives out there interested in working in a caseload practice in a private hospital setting? (Sunshine Coast QLD) Looking forward to hearing from you Lynne
RE: [ozmidwifery] introduction
Hi Kirsten and Tanya (BMid students)The future of midwifery is looking good with students as enthusiastic as yourselves. Best wishes Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirsten Wohlt Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] introduction Hi Tanya! I'm Kirsten, and I am a first year Bachelor of Midwifery student too. I am at Monash University in Victoria. I have about 9 follow throughs so far, 3 who have recently had their babies and 1 due any day now, and have so far found it to be an amazing experience. Even though I am explicit with these women in that I am unable and unqualified to give them any advice, just having me there at their doctors visits and ringing them up seems to make them so comfortable - maybe not happy exactly, but something akin to it. They ask my opinion (which it is very difficult not to give, but so far so good!), and want to tell me what is happening to them and their bodies, without me even having to ask much. I think all pregnant women have a kind of feeling that they are the first in the world to have a baby - I know I felt that way! :) It is a unique experience, and you can't help feeling a peculiar pride and sense that something miraculous is going on for you, that surely hasn't REALLY been experienced by anyone else. So to have someone like you or me showing care and excitement for them and their journey just seems to reinforce to the follow through woman that she really is special and important, and makes them want to open up and share things and bring you into their life. That is so inarticulate, but I am quite happy thinking about it, so my thoughts are getting jumbled!! :) The doctors that I have seen with my follow throughs have been really kind and supportive, and insist on helping me to palpate abdomens and listen to the baby's heart either with their stethoscopes or with the doppler. They explain everything they do really nicely and seem keen to involve me. Maybe I've just been lucky. Midwives in the hospitals have also been very positive and proactive in explaining what they are doing and why. While I can't actually be involved in assisting anyone in the birth beyond being there and bringing ice (!!), the midwives have been keen to show me the placenta or explain how to feel for contractions, bits and pieces like that which are all so important. Our 2nd years who are out in the clinical environment now also report being really well accepted by the teams of midwives they are working with - no negative feedback at all, which I was worried about too. I think we have made a good decision to do this course Tanya. At a time where midwives are in demand, a demand which will hopefully increase if midwifery led care does get the support and promotion it deserves, I think we will be really well placed to make a positive contribution to many families. Especially with the support and unofficial mentoring of groups like this one. Can't listen to them enough :) Sorry that was such a long spiel!! Enjoy, enjoy! Kirsten -- 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.
