Incontinence

1999-09-15 Thread Elizabeth . Burman
There is some evidence to show pelvic floor exercise is an effective treatment for genuine stree urinary incontinence.A recent search of the literature located one systematic review and 4 randomized controlled trials. Berghmans, I.C.M., et al (1998) Conservative Treatment of Stress Urinary

Re: proposed midwifery cuts at LBH

1999-09-15 Thread Heather Gulliver
Hi Paula, What wonderfull words of strength and sadness. I too, on short notice (recovering from minimal sleep during the homebirth conference) attended this 'discussion' meeting re the proposed cuts to women/baby friendly services at LBH. I'd prepared for this (had data, overheads ect in hand)

Re: homebirth conference- some feelings

1999-09-15 Thread HomeMidwifery Association
An experience withlin the HMA is that mothers either grow up with their children and move onto other things; or the mother needs to return to work to support her family. (The very situation which I now face.) It is difficult to remain involved and active when you are working voluntarily and

senate enq

1999-09-15 Thread HomeMidwifery Association
What a day. It looks good for consumers and midwives. Hospital reps were really fumbling. I've got extra time to add to the submission about funding because my Mac would not let me print out my sub; Sen Crowley most understanding. So fire away as if I haven't got enough. I'll be off for a

Re: Independent Midwives hosting ACMI branch meeting

1999-09-15 Thread Martha Kinsman
C wrote: Dear Colleagues, AN INVITATION TO ALL MIDWIVES I have organised a Brisbane branch meeting for the ACMI that will be sponsored by some Independent Midwives. We need as many Midwives Independent or not, as well as student midwives to attend this meeting.This gathering will enable

Re: ordering of tests

1999-09-15 Thread Mary Murphy
Dear Trish, KEMH in Perth has a system in place that seems to be working. Maybe one of the midwives on the list will reply with more information, regards, mary murphy - Original Message - From: Trish David [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 1999 10:54 AM

Re: senate enq

1999-09-15 Thread CATHY AND NIGEL BOCK AND DUNCAN
Well done Marina, I am sure you were eloquent , spiritually enlightening and fantastic. With hope in our hearts and souls NIGEL === From Cathy Bock and Nigel Duncan. at BIRTHING HANDS (Homebirth, ante/post natal care and hospital support) [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0414 886827 or 0414

Re: Senate in Brisbane

1999-09-15 Thread CATHY AND NIGEL BOCK AND DUNCAN
Dear Trish, Wonderful and well done as I declared to Marina, I am sure you were eloquent and spiritually enlightening and wonderful. Praise your personal input and your representation of the ACMI. No not creeping just respect. LOVE NIGEL --- patricia schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello

Re: proposed midwifery cuts at LBH

1999-09-15 Thread CATHY AND NIGEL BOCK AND DUNCAN
Dear Heather and Paula, I share your frustrations, I guess that goes without saying but my respects and love to all who are trying to awaken the conscience of those who are blinded by an absurd reality. LOVE NIGEL --- Heather Gulliver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Paula, What wonderfull words

Re: revolutionary stuff

1999-09-15 Thread CATHY AND NIGEL BOCK AND DUNCAN
Dear Pat , What wonderful and stirring words! As well as my critique I am planning on getting involved from within as all midwives should! Keep up the fantastic work, make the ACMI work nigel --- Pat Brodie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Carol Yep im back on line. Couldn't stay away any

Re: Fire in my belly -help!

1999-09-15 Thread idacq223
Marina, I'm assuming this is you as you didn't sign it. Why is it fear. I am attempting to set up my private practice and am working at it quite hard. My reality is that at the moment my husband and I have committed ourselves to a certain level of income and my work within the system is

Stop blaiming others for your inadequacies

1999-09-15 Thread The sprague's
A a midwife, I find your comments offensive in refering to women midwives promoting normal birth as NAZIS. Where do you get this rubbish from ? Or are you just trying to justify your particular birth? I am pleased that you did have a positive experience but there are many more mothers who

Re: homebirth conference- some feelings

1999-09-15 Thread settams
Dear Kylie, I'd like to respond to your email on a very practical note, and as a member, in the past, of two conference organising committees (one a homebirth conference and one a childbirth educators conference). Conference organisers can only present the sessions which have been offered to

midwives using ventouse

1999-09-15 Thread Rosalee Shaw
Is there any one out there using ventouse ? I have heard that midwives in the UK are using the ventouse, but need more details. also need to know if anyone is using it in Oz. We have proposed that midwives in our unit would use the ventouse for maternal exhaustion and foetal distress, but I

senate inq

1999-09-15 Thread Sally Tracy
The Senate inq. went exceedingly well in Sydney, from the midwives point of view. The notion of horizontal violence would have been on the senators' minds because the final submission they heard for the day was from an obstetrician. a scathing attack on midwives who were deemed to be old and

RE: revolutionary stuff

1999-09-15 Thread HomeMidwifery Association
So local ACMI members, Here is a bunch of mothers who are quite happy to have you around for a cuppa and a chat anytime you want. Blessings, Marina Original Message Follows From: "Johnston" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmidwifery list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: revolutionary stuff