[ozmidwifery] EPI-NO consumer comments

Hi listers I thought I’d forward on an email that was sent to me recently by a woman from my hospital classes. I thought with the recent discussion about the epi-no product there may be some interest in what a consumer has to say. Warm regards, Julie Dear Julie,   Thank y

Re: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

With both my children I suffered with severe "morning" sickness, 24/7 until about 8-9 weeks.  I found that ginger tablets (I hate ginger) combined with Sea Bands, (worn on the wrists, working on pressure points similar to acupressure, used for sea sickness etc. available from all good chemis

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rant and possible policy change...

Speaking of Breastfeeding. Today I had the most wonderful, memorable tutorial with students in third year. They were giving a presentation on how contemporary OZ women can be helped to BF. One of the students, mother of 4 from Guana (?sp), spoke eloquently about various social and cultural issues

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rant and possible policy change...

Sadly not an unusual scenario in WA and NSW hospitals I have worked in When you know the impact of 1 formula feed on the gut flora it should not happen or maybe a mother will sue a hospital one day?? Denise - Original Message - From: JoFromOz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Dear Joanne and others The launch of NMAP wil be irrelevant unless each and every one of you go to your state and federal politician and tell them you want them to implement it.   Those of you who live in NSW and want the issues and demands to present and discuss with you polies in less than

Re: [ozmidwifery] language

Hi Sue Your program is truly positive, it is unfortunately quite unique. I wish it was otherwise. There are some really dedicated people here in Adelaide plugging away at the 'system'. We live in hope of enlightening others about vbac and caesarean issues. We have one private hospital here

Re: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

Corny as it sounds, I found eating corn around four in the afternoon did wonders for my 24-hour morning sickness. No idea why, but it felt right. Having a tin of savoury biscuits and a jar of marmalade so I could have a little smackerel of something when I woke up was good too -- when I adde

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another VBAC

Dear Debby What a wonderful birth, congratulations.  I am sure you are completely over the moon after your struggle for your right to birth in your choice of environment.  Lets hope you have paved the way for more women to have vbac's in birth centres. Thanks for managing to birth her on the Nat

Re: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

I believe that W&CH did a trial on ginger (still going on?), which proved to be very effective in controlling nausea. A good friend of mine is just going through the worst nausea of all her pregnancies and she has been taking ginger tablets, as she hates ginger. It seemed to be help her enor

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another VBAC

Dear Debby, Thank you for sharing your beautiful birth story with us and many congrats to you and your family.  Let us hope with NMAP, stories like this will be commonplace in the future.  Maybe we will see you next week at King George Square on Sept. 24th. Cheers Joanne. - Original Me

RE: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

Dear Rose, The jasmine is flowering right now and it is taking all my strength to restrain myself from ripping it out by the roots...It was in full bloom at the height of my 'morning sickness'during my second last pregnancy... The smell of it still invokes such vivid memories of endless vomiting.

[ozmidwifery] Rant and possible policy change...

I'm sure you guys will be sick of me by now, but bad stuff just keeps happening when I'm around...   A large baby was born: 4.590kg.  Policy says the baby should have a BSL done because he was 'at risk' due to his size.   BSL came back at 1.7mmol.  Anything under 2.5 is unacceptable, and must

Re: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

Has she tried all the usual peppermint tea or ginger? I think fernergan is also used for nausea Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Modesty

My 5 years working in Muslim countries cemented my desire not to expose women unnecessarily even during examinations and birth. If she throws off that covers that I have put on it is her business but most appreciate the thought. Spoke with a women in the unit the other day about it and she compare

[ozmidwifery] Forceps

My mum only told me in the last few years that I was "delivered" (well pulled out) by forceps. No wonder I'm so cranky about so much and particularly about birth. I can't find the dents yet though!! Jackie

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: FW: National Maternity Action Plan Dear Justine, This is a great response. I am sitting here listening to Radio National as they read out letters from listners. You should send them this in the hope they will read it out. Jackie - Original Message - From: Justine Caines

Re: [ozmidwifery] language

Sue Crosby, I know that I have spoken to you before, but I was just wondering if you could contact me personally to discuss your vbac program. cheers Jo Bainbridge founding member CARES SA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 08 8388 6918 birth with trust, faith & love... - Original Message - F

RE: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

Hi, no ideas how to fix severe nausea but it is important to keep up the fluids. I was recommended water with fresh lemon juice and found it easier to keep down than plain water. Hiope this helps, Cheers, Julia M. Does anyone on the list have any more suggestions for a friend who has severe morn

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: births attended by midwives

Is that all? Under 40%? :( Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Dear Justine,   I have just read your posting to Ausfem, you are doing a great job.  I gather from your later comments it wasn't well received.  If we are failing to reach feminists then I am worried.  What were there issues or concerns?   Kathleen   --

Re: [ozmidwifery] "FRIENDS" birth!

She was a Superstar wasnt she? She managed to birth the  breech's head in about , oh, .5 of a second also. They obviously weren't worried about torn tentoriums' etc. What a woman!   Actually, the bit that bothered me the most, was how they took the baby to the resuscitaire STRAIGHT after the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fetal Distress

Since the vena cava is on right the reason for choosing to turn onto the left side is to relieve any vena caval compression.  You were right.   KF   --Kathleen FahyProfessor of MidwiferyHead of School of Nursing and MidwiferyFaculty

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan Hi Justine: I agree you can site it, it is just I think we have to be careful how we do. Reading the case summaries was a freaky experience for me, I don't know why I did it but I down loaded the document when I was staying at Jan's

Ooops reply button hit again [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan and yet another example of hitting the reply without checking the address - it's late at night :-) that's my excuse, sorry folks for cluttering the airwaves, it was meant for Justine :-)    I like Eddison's version of mistakes, the

RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan Hmm, my desire that it would... stir up the nest that is... sadly, I think all the hornets have left. :-)    My idea of a joke.   Actually, I think a lot of things people carry on about are a joke when the serious deep things of l

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another VBAC

CONGRATULATIONS !!!  Well done.  VBAC is a special triumph.  Best wishes to all concerned, Lois   - Original Message - From: Debby M To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 5:25 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Another VBAC

RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Launch of National Maternity Action Plan

Hey...what about this poor kids toe? Owch! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Heartlogic Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 7:18 PM To: Ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Launch of National Maternity Action Plan Hi all, tho

Re: [ozmidwifery] "FRIENDS" birth!

Yes, I saw the "Friends" birth.  I thought it was amazing to see a baby born without an umbilical cord or placenta!  Isn't it just incredible what superstars can do!!  Seriously, why do they bother having a birth scene if they are going to be so ridiculously unrealistic?  And of course she w

[ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

Does anyone on the list have any more suggestions for a friend who has severe morning sickness & is now 9+ weeks pregant? SShe has tried acupuncture & chinese herbs as well as being admitted for IV rehydration & being given Maxalon, Vit B6 & even dexamethasone. I thought I'd consult the list

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan Hey Carolyn, Let me know if I stirred up a hornet’s nest on Ausfem.  I am no longer a subscriber. As for the “In Solidarity” I sincerely mean it, a left over of the union movement, where most didn’t mean it!!! But don’t worry I won’t

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan Hi Marilyn You are right many of the cases the women had significant complications, and you would want to hope that it was women in severe distress that died, rather than healthy ones.  The point the report very clearly makes is the li

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE: language

Hi Carolyn, I too would love a copy of your paper. I frequently go from home birthing to hospital birthing and often note the language difference. It is s important. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]  . Thanks, Laraine - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: [EMA

Re: [ozmidwifery] "FRIENDS" birth!

For whatever reason the births on "Friends" have been intervention free: remember Phoebe had IVF triplets for her brother at term, drug free, all vaginal no problems at all, amazing concept. And yes, I have watched the show when I can, for years.  marilyn  ps better than ER where only drug a

RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: National Maternity Action Plan

Title: FW: National Maternity Action Plan Brilliant Justine! What a woman,   Roll on NMAP!   in solidarity (I REALLY like this sign off!)   Carolyn Hastie -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Justine CainesSent: Monday, 16 Septe