[ozmidwifery] fenugreek
Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson.
Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc
Dear Kristin Can you tell me specifically where I can purchase this potion ? As a 42 year old primip , I need all the help I can get to keep the obstetric demons away from me, as I now don't have a lot choise when it comes to birthing places. I am confident that I will birth well with the help of my husband and great midwife/friend, supporting me but the birth now will probably be a hospital. Feel free to email me off list if you like, on [EMAIL PROTECTED] With Thanks Catherine - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:49 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc Pip, Have you considered a partus-prep herbal tincture formula as well. Usually start at 34/40 at low dose and gradually increase over the weeks until labour. I give it to all keen mums-to-be. Typically I make it a mix of of squaw vine, false unicorn root, raspberry leaves, chaste tree etc etc. The first bottle (from 34-38 weeks) is slightly different from 2nd bottle (38-40+). I put a few extra herbs in the 2nd bottle that are better to use closer to term. Combination of actions include uterine tonics, uterine astringents, hormonal support and working towards efficent cxns with minimal pp loss. Good levels of Vit C, Iron, and Zinc also indicated to reduce pph risk too... Cheers, Kristin (Naturopath/Herbalist) -- New Release XBOX 360 Games staring from $39... Find out now! -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] obstetician recommendations needed
Dear Listers Just need a little help choosing an obstetician. And no, I do not actually want one one but let me explain a little of my story. I'm a 41 year old, who has hadPCOS for 15+ years, along with its associated impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinaemia, obesity, long anovulutory cyclesetc etc. My husband , it was discovered when we looked into IVF, has abnormal sperm morphology. We decided against IVF, and so you can imagine the complete surprise to discover that we are 7 weeks pregnant !!! Still not sure how it happened when all medical advice was our only chance was IVF !! But needless to say, we are very happy to have a chance to be parents. So, my dilema is, my very supportive GP,advises obstetric care from 28 weeks, earlier if I "develop gestational diabetes". We live in a small mining town in central Qld, so travel for birth is inevitable and we don't really mind where but I'm not ready to be categorised as geriatric primip and therefore deemedan automatic "elective" caesar by an obstetician who does not believe, as we do, that I can birth as nature intended, all things going well. I've heard good things about Selangor, but we'd love to hear from any and all who can offer any advice. Thanks to All Catherine and Rob Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
