[ozmidwifery] Re: Public Indeminity

Title: Re: Public Indeminity Dear Darren et al; Your concern came to me in a round-about way but I could not help myself and reply to you via ozmidwifery as most of the recipients of your message use that list. You should not be concerned as there is ample evidence available in this country.

Re: [ozmidwifery] sharing

On 4/9/02 10:30 AM, Trish David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found this in a delightful little book and thought I would share it with you One of the wonderful things about women, which I don't think many social anthropologists have fully understood, is that we are bonded by shared

[ozmidwifery] lactnet site

Could some one please post the lactnet site for me? I seem to have "lost" it. Thanks, MM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottled water

I think the lack of mineral content in distilled water is the main reason for using it. There are more than enough minerals contained in the formulas. Some hospitals use (or used to) small bottles of sterile water which come from the formula companies specifically for making formula - it is

Re: [ozmidwifery] lactnet site

Lactnet Archives are at:LACTNET Archives http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/lactnet.htmlTo Manage your Subscription, ie go nomail, index, etc, go to:http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/lactnet.html Kirsten - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: list Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: The Doula Craze

In a message dated 9/6/2002 8:50:47 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hope to be able to get back to Brasil to do some more workshops for your nurses on the basics of being "with women". In the meantime, I have written a Diary entry

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: The Doula Craze

Well said Tina. That continuity of care is the key. If we as midwives are not able or willing to work in such a way then I see only a growth in doulas supporting women in birth. Then midwives will loose jet another aspect of their work. So what will we do? We wont be providing the hands

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: The Doula Craze

Sadly I can not help but agree with Tina's closing arguement To turn the tide midwives need to make a conscious shift in their thinking about their willingness and ability to provide midwifery led care….until they do I believe that doula's will only continue to grow in popularity….as

Re: [ozmidwifery] Independant Practice

On 3/9/02 1:47 PM, Alphia Garrety [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Jan, You stated: One major Sydney hospital is now working towards getting funding for homebirths so that the IPMs will be paid as contractors for each birth conducted on behalf of the local Area Health Service. If this

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doulas in Brasil

Hi there Here in South Africa we also see that midwifes dont have time for this helping the mother.They are very few in veery busy ward with a lot of clients birthing.In my area specific I know that doulas will do such a lot but doulas are still very foreign.I recently attended a birth

[ozmidwifery] Doulas and heroes

Hello tchurma... I read Andrea´s article, and I agree with almost everything she says. Anyway, let´s understand the "doula craze" in different situations and contexts. In tecnocratic contexts it is REALLY a blessing, because we still have so much work to be done in the direction of

[ozmidwifery] Vaginal ultrasounds

There is an obstetrician in Perth who routinely performs vaginal ultrasound in his rooms before 12 weeks gest. Is this an accepted practice and what would the reasons be for such a practice? MM

[ozmidwifery] Ultrasounds

"Ultrasound - More Harm Than Good" - One of the best articles about this issue... Marsden Wagner There's no reason to perform ultrasounds as a routine in pre natal care. There's no benefit on this routine procedure, and that has been stablished by the Cochrane Library. There are many

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal ultrasounds

Mary I have noticed that the u/s person who has been and remains the person I refer women to is doingmore and more vaginal u/s when there is a problem ie not a goodveiw etc but always after asking the woman who often declines. But as a routine sounds very unusal practise.jan -

[ozmidwifery] Confused

I have been stirred to re establish links to ozmidwifery after receiving phone calls and many forwarded emails about a statement I was supposed to have made. I have seen my name bandied around with both damming and supportive statements from various subscribers to ozmidwifery. The aim of this

[ozmidwifery] FW: Confused

-Original Message- From: Robyn Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 1:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Confused I have been stirred to re establish links to ozmidwifery after receiving phone calls and many forwarded emails

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hello - Brasil here...

Lynne I wish to complement you in how wellyou have written your "Hello" to Ricardo, I found it refreshing and honest, giving some (midwives)of usstillhope and insiration. Many thanks and take care Cheryl --- Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]