Fw: letter to pollies

2001-07-20 Thread Roslyn Donnellan - Fernandez
  - Original Message - From: maureen germein To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 11:25 PM Subject: letter to pollies Hello Roz- here is a copy of the letter we have sent to state and federal pollies (even Senator Harradine, and Bob Brown).  hope it helps! take car

Fw: midwifery insurance

2001-07-20 Thread Roslyn Donnellan - Fernandez
- Original Message - From: Larry & Megan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: '"'Roz Donnellan-Fernandez'"' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 9:32 PM Subject: midwifery insurance > Hi Roz, sent you a copy of my letter to Dean Brown. Phoned today and spoke > to his liasion officer, had

Midwifery Insurance

2001-07-20 Thread Roslyn Donnellan - Fernandez
Dear All   I am forwarding two families lobbying letters re this issue to the list (with their permission). They are both powerful letters, in different ways. One a very personalised view of what is at stake, and the other clearly articulating the big picture politics, for those in need of

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 21/07/01 11:30:44 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I totally agree with David. Don't let this guy become your focus, or you will aim all your anger, frustration and fear at him, instead of funnelling that energy towards fixing the insurance problem.

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Jackie Mawson
> I doubt that its > helpful to focus on individuals who are clearly not supportive. I totally agree with David. Don't let this guy become your focus, or you will aim all your anger, frustration and fear at him, instead of funnelling that energy towards fixing the insurance problem. In focusing o

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
Dear Senator,   Thank you for your reply. I was not aware that Senator Eggleston was previously in the medical profession, although I had my suspicions from the tone of his emails!   The issue of "adequate and accessible medical back-up" is a central one. Midwives are experts in the care of 

Re: Birth Video

2001-07-20 Thread Jan Robinson
Dear Sue Contact Childbirth Eduction Association (CEA) about this. They made a wonderful video about two years ago at KGV Birth Centre. It is the greatest portrayal of a women gently giving birth in her own way with her husband wispering in her ear (the cameras are ABOVE them). The midwife is

Fw: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Chris & Megan Jones
I experienced working with a Dr Eggleston in Port Hedland WA when I was a student nurse. This man was not very popular with midwives. He had an appalling attitude to women. I remember one incidence in particular when he openly defamed a midwife who was managing a women's health centre, which wa

Fw: Morning Sickness Remedies

2001-07-20 Thread Chris & Megan Jones
Dear Karen, I have had some success with the essential oil cardammon. It was recommended to be by a qualified aromatherapist. You just put one drop on a tissue, hanky or piece of lined and when you feel nauseated inhale its aroma. Hope this helps. Good luck Megan Jones - Original Message

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
Thought you might be interested to see the reply I received from Senator Tchen! Andrea. - Original Message - From: Tchen, Tsebin (Senator) To: 'Andrea Bilcliff' Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:43 PM Subject: RE: Independent Midwives Dear Ms Bilcliff, You are probably not aware that Sen

Vicki in Melbourne

2001-07-20 Thread Johnston
Vicki Chan met with a diverse group of committed women (mothers & midwives) last night at my place. We had a very valuable time of sharing from the different perspectives that each of us brought to the gathering. I believe this type of gathering can only strengthen the maternity reform movemen

Re: Strategy meeting re: PI insurance for midwives

2001-07-20 Thread elizabeth mccall
As a multi skilled passionate rural midwife & nurse I am an active member of both the NSWNA & NSWMA. I have just returned from the NSWNA Annual General Conference where I raised the issue of professional indemnity insurance. I was assured that the NSWNA is working closely with the NSWMA/ACMI to ad

RE: Morning Sickness Remedies

2001-07-20 Thread Jane Palmer
Dear Karen Blackmores make a morning sickness formula that contains ginger and Vit B6 - many women find it provides at least some relief. You cann't take Vit B6 for prolonged periods of time though. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit ht

Morning Sickness Remedies

2001-07-20 Thread Karen_Tinkler
Dear List, Can anyone please advise of anything they recommend for morning sickness, I have a friend who has tried ginger, but by this stage can no longer look at anything ginger. Does anyone know of the usefulness of B^ and are there any possible dangers associated with same. All suggestio

childbirth

2001-07-20 Thread Elizabeth McAlpine
Dear Listers,   I have written to the Australian,  RANZCOG and the AMA -  we should all pull together to resolve this issue of professional indemnity insurance.   Elizabeth McAlpine

Fw: childbirth

2001-07-20 Thread Elizabeth McAlpine
  - Original Message - From: Elizabeth McAlpine To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 6:08 PM Subject: childbirth Dear Sir/Madam,   As you no doubt are aware, midwives in Australia have had professional indemnity insurance withdrawn. Thus, the midwifery model of care fo

RE: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread David Simon
I hope that this indemnity issue could yet be seen as an opportunity for bridge-building and closer co-operation/mutual respect/support between the various professionals involved in birthing services. Obstetricians and GP's have (albeit in a less urgent dramatic fashion) been struggling with this

insurance

2001-07-20 Thread Meaghan Moon
Hello oz midders, If you don't mind I'd like to put my two cents worth in on your insurance crisis... We have just experienced this exact phenomena in Canada. Our insurer gave short notice that insurance premiums would increase from $4,000 per year (in line with what GP's pay) t

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:57:33 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hmmm, VERY interesting, Tina. So why isn't he an OB now? Even MORE power and money in Politics... The concept of birth as pathological is like a disease, isn't it? Regards, Lois >> Hi Lois,

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:34:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Senator Alan Egglestons was a GP Obstetrician before entering politics!!! >> Hi MM, Denise and other WA Community midwives and supporters. Alan Eggleston is a Senator representing WA. H

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread Lois Wattis
Hmmm, VERY interesting, Tina. So why isn't he an OB now? Even MORE power and money in Politics... The concept of birth as pathological is like a disease, isn't it? Regards, Lois Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROT

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:34:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << For interest these are his Qualifications listed on the website above for his biographical details. MRCS, LRCP, DOBst, RCOG, DRACOG, FRACOP, >> Oopps, made a mistake in the letters behind his

Re: Independent Midwives - So who is Senator Eggleston???????????

2001-07-20 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 20/07/01 10:06:50 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << LOOKS LIKE THIS PERSON HAS HER/HIS MIND CLOSED SHUT. MM >> Hi all, After reading all of dear Senator Eggleston's responses to this issue, I started to smell a rat. I like MM could see that this man

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Mary Murphy
LOOKS LIKE THIS PERSON HAS HER/HIS MIND CLOSED SHUT. MM - Original Message - From: "Marie Heath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ozmidwifery (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 7:56 PM Subject: Fw: Independent Midwives > and more ! > ---

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Marie Heath
and more ! - Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ - Original Message - From: Sue Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Marie Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 1:14 PM Subject: Fw: Independent Midwi

Fw: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Marie Heath
For information of all - Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ - Original Message - From: Sue Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Marie Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 1:13 PM Subject: Fw: Independe

Re: A quote to share.

2001-07-20 Thread Mary Murphy
Title: A quote to share. Heres to the revolutionaries! MM - Original Message - From: Jackie Mawson To: Ozmidwifery List Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 8:39 AM Subject: A quote to share. A very relevant quote to share:"To be a midwife is inherently political: To choo

Fw: Midwives lose their Professional Indemnity Insurance

2001-07-20 Thread Chris & Megan Jones
Yet again Tina well done. You are an extremely incredible women. Megan Jones - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thur

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
This bounced so I'm sending it again. Sorry if I've confused anyone with my earlier message.   Dear Senator Eggleston,I read with much interest your response to Suzanne Cooper (copied below). I agree entirely, that women have a responsibility to their unborn child to ensure that the services

FORWARDED BY LIST ADMIN FOR Senator.Eggleston@aph.gov.au

2001-07-20 Thread Kim Hunter
[This message has been forwarded to the list by List Admin] At 17:24 20/07/2001, you wrote: >From: "Eggleston, Alan (Senator)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: FW: Returned mail: unknown mailer error 1 >Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 17:23:22 +1000 >-Origi

Re: Independent Midwives

2001-07-20 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
Dear Senator,   Thank you for reply. I accept that 1701 was a typographical error. Nevertheless, I feel that you still fail to recognise the safety of midwifery care. It is not a highly litigious area. An equal partnership is formed between a woman and her independent midwife. The woman is g