[ozmidwifery] URGENT: COME TO A RALLY TO SUPPORT WOMEN

Title: URGENT:  COME TO A RALLY TO SUPPORT WOMEN Hello All The Maternity Coalition is organising a rally at Darling Harbour, Sydney on Friday at 12noon. Please come with placards, lets be noisy and demand that as women, WE KNOW BEST. All is explained below.  Please contact me on (02) 6247 01

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives & computer databases

Hi Rosalee - your mailings are coming with an attachment - I am not going to open in case it's a you-know-what! - Original Message - From: "Rosalee Shaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] M

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maxolon and Domperidone

Hi Barb, I contacted Rodney and had a chat with him. He was most helpful and I will keep him as a contact for future queries. Thank you very much for your reply and helpful advice. Irene __ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web p

[ozmidwifery] Midwifery advocacy

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Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth

Hi Christine, I would also be interested in your standard of care for waterbirth that you have developed. Is it possible to get a copy of it?? Eliza - Original Message - From: Christine & Tony Holliday To: Midwifery Research ; Birthnews@Capersbookstore. Com. Au ; Ozmi

RE: [ozmidwifery] B Mid in QLD

Title: Message perchance you dream? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jo & Dean BainbridgeSent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 11:58 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery] B Mid in QLD can someone give me some inf

Re: [ozmidwifery] B Mid in QLD

In a message dated 2/10/02 2:12:44 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: can someone give me some info about B Mid in QLD.  I know there was a posting a few weeks ago but my head was full of ncad. cheers Jo Bainbridge founding member CARES SA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 08 8

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD

Dear Joanne, Her clinic is Bayside Breastfeeding Clinic.Her partner is Anne Bovey,a paed.speechie.Ann p.s. do you need a phone no.? --- Mrs joanne m fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Ann > > - Original Message - > From: "Ann green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

[ozmidwifery] B Mid in QLD

can someone give me some info about B Mid in QLD.  I know there was a posting a few weeks ago but my head was full of ncad. cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8388 6918birth with trust, faith & love...

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives & computer databases

I agree with you that we should control the collection of data as this can be very helpful, I would include in this the collection of data that we don't currently need as it can often be useful in the future for research evidence collecting etc. It must however, not replace the descriptive wri

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives & computer databases

you ask why I feel that midwives need to control our own data. For a good example- in the 1920's california redesigned their birth registration form. It allowed the medical officer, or in the abscence of the medical officer one of the parents, to register the birth. That meant births attended b

RE: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD

Karen Adcock is on the Sunny Coast.. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] support needed for mother

Is there anyone who can offer support off list to a mother who is feeling overwhelmed but insists she is not depressed? cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8388 6918birth with trust, faith & love...

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [NMAPAustralia] Senate suppots NMAP!

Dear Oz mid listers I am forwarding a message from Barb Vernon re the support NMAP has from Meg Lees and the Senate. It is fantastic but the senate did Rocking the cradle. NMAP also needs each one of you to put actions to your words of support!! In NSW we need a crowd this Friday in Darling Harbo

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [birthnews] Publicity on Camden in Daily Telegraph today

  - Forwarded by Joanne Westley/Techne-Ventures on 01/10/2002 09:19 AM - [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/10/2002 08:37 AM Please respond to birthnews                 To:        [EMAIL PROTECTED]         cc:        [EMAIL PROTECTED]        

Re: [ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

Hi Jackie, Many women can have big babies and have them easily. The fact that you have had one big baby helps to confirm your pelvis is able to cope. I don't know the circumstances of your previous birth but by now you are probably aware that some of the problems would have been caused by the int

[ozmidwifery] Jan Robinson...(and update on Reuben)

Dear Jan, You are not just hot - you're on fire!! Congratulations on another georgous grandaughter to love and cherish. How precious to have the opportunity to support the other family through this special birth. Don't forget to have some time to yourself as well though - you need to be nourishe

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

I don't have a problem with writing but I wish I only had to write it in one place rather than double and triple documentation. We are using an outdated version of Obicare, we are told it is too expensive to upgrade, and it is menus that don't have exactly what you want, as well as a frustrating

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD

Hi Jo, Karen Adcock is an LC on the sunshine coast.. Leigh - Original Message - From: Mrs joanne m fisher To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Dear ozmidders, A fr

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

ticks never tell the real story anyway. Still today I wont see a woman postnatally without reading through her labour history first - it gives such an important feel for what's going on in her head. It drives me nuts when it reads ' See Obstet summary' or the like. I want a story! Robin -

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

I believe the Midistats system was developed with lots of consultation/collaboration with midwives - Andrew Davidson at John Flynn Hospital could give you all the information you need on this. - Original Message - From: "Dr Penelope A Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ozmidwifery" <[EM

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

Yep - those tick and flicks have a lot to answer for..I'd rather write any day. - Original Message - From: "Christine & Tony Holliday" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 3:05 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] computer databases > I feel we need to

[ozmidwifery] Aviva

Title: Message Lovely to meet you, Aviva!  Vicki      -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Aviva Sheb'aSent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 11:10 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Alec's 6mo stats ditto, ditto, ditto and

RE: [ozmidwifery] Replies to posts

Title: Message We have to look after all our midwives!!! Stong, happy, supported midwives.stong, happy, supported women!!! We are with you Robin! Vicki -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Robin MoonSent: Monday, Septemb

Re: [ozmidwifery] Byron Bay

Hi  Joanne email NSW Midwives Assoc on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and they will send you a program - they were very prompt. Regards, Lynne  - Original Message - From: Mrs joanne m fisher To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 8:47 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Byron B

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maxolon and Domperidone

I think Dom all round! - Original Message - From: Aviva Sheb'a To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Maxolon and Domperidone did you say Dom Perignon? Should work a treat. Marvellous drop. Wouldn'

Re: [ozmidwifery] SUNDAY AND MONDAY's GOOD NEWS

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Re: [ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

Hi Jackie, if you think it would help to talk to a midwife in Perth, I am a homebirth midwife who has recently had a few "overdue" clients, including my daughter 19days over. My home phone No is 9440 1310. or email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] regards. Mary Murphy -- This mailing list is sponsored

Re: [ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

Hi Jaqueline, I'm not a midwife, am also a mum of 4 and a consumer of homebirth. I put together a newsletter for Homebirth Access Sydney and have a fantastic birth story written by the father of a baby who was born at (by the hospitals calculations) just over 44 weeks gestation. An incredibly ins

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD

Thanks Ann - Original Message - From: "Ann green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Dear Joanne, Is a L.C. in Brisbane any use?Robyn Noble is in a suburb there.A

Re: [ozmidwifery] SUNDAY AND MONDAY's GOOD NEWS

Dear Jan, What an absolutely fantastic few days you have had. I was so pleased to hear of the safe arrival of Rachel and Scott's little boy. I have passed on the news to the rest of the HAS committee, who are as equally overjoyed by the news. We look forward to hearing more about the birth from R

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Thanks Jan - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation Consultant on the Sunshine Coast, QL

[ozmidwifery] Byron Bay

Dear Ozmidders, Can anyone tell me what the programme will be that is being held at Byron Bay end Oct./early Nov. and how much it is, as so far I've had no luck in finding out.  Thanks heaps. Cheers, Joanne.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maxolon and Domperidone

Dear Irene, I recommend investing in a call to Rodney Whyte, head pharmacist, drug information centre, Monash Medical centre in Melbourne Ph (03) 9594 2361 Where I work maxalon is prescribed very readily. While I'm not medically trained, both drugs work by elevating the prolactin levels. To my

[ozmidwifery] question regarding induction

Thanks for your reply Sally I did try to speak to you once a long time ago, remember? I had to hang up as my baby called... I'll try to ring you again What do you think could be the problem with having a large baby? Would it be the danger of the baby getting "stuck" on the birth canal? And would

RE: [ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

Hi Jacki, I am a homebirth midwife in Fremantle There are many sides to the question of being overdue and being induced. It is fairly well established that being induce often leads to a cascade of intervention that may not be the birth that you are dreaming of. Normal pregnancy is 38 to 42 wee

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives & computer databases

Rosalee, I was interested in this posting as I am doing a degree in IT and education, and I am always trying to figure out how midwives and others can feel that they are in control of the 'tools' that can help with being able to be with women/doing their chosen work whatever this may be. So when

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maxolon and Domperidone

did you say Dom Perignon? Should work a treat. Marvellous drop. Wouldn't bub get drunk too? Forgive me, I'm in a funny mood. aviva - One of the paeds herewants to change from using Maxolon to Domperidone

[ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

Dear Ozmids I have only once introduced myself to the list, for months I have been a silent member and I wish to thank you all for the edifying messages that I have been reading from you. My name is Jaqueline, I am not a midwife, I am a mum of an 18 months old baby and I am very clingy onto him ;)

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives & computer databases

"Any history of midwifery will throw light on the damage done to the profession by its attitude that "some-one-else" could mess with data - some-one like doctors or beaurocrats. " Rosalee, is this a negative or a postive thing you are saying? I'm not sure I comprehend ( although after a long, l