RE: [ozmidwifery] Seeking dopplers ...

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
Dear Tania Can you give me some contact details re this doppler or do they have a website? regards, Robyn www.melbmidwifery.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:24 PM To: [E

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pelvic u/s to determine pelvic size and birthing ability???

2002-11-28 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Every thing I 've ever read or heard has invalidated this attitude. I think the only time it might be valid to do regular pelvimetry would be if the woman had a history of starvation/malnutrition in her development or some skeletal abnormality. But barring these outliers cannot see it. I don't kno

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Excellent idea. I am all for it. marilyn - Original Message - From: Robyn Thompson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 7:37 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise OK This is my suggestion.  Long and hard but w

[ozmidwifery] Pelvic u/s to determine pelvic size and birthing ability???

2002-11-28 Thread rem & melissa bruijn
Can anyone help me with this? I have a close friend at the Gold Coast who wants a vbac, and has found a vbac-friendly OB...BUT...he has said he wants her to have an u/s at 34 wks to determine her pelvic size, so she doesn't have to go thru a long labour for nothing!!!!!! I have told her of th

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
OK This is my suggestion.  Long and hard but worth the try.    Why don't we through Ozmidwifery organise an outstanding NATIONAL CONFERENCE with All the interested and supportive groups (lead my Maternity Coalition and NMAP).  Invite the most effective members of Parliament and all the Area

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
Debby This is a wonderful story.  Can you let the Area Health Service (go right to the top first) know of your experience and utter satisfaction.  If there are more women who have had the same or similar experience they could join you.  Let someone high up know how you and your midwife worke

RE: [ozmidwifery] Salaried Vs Contract including PI

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
Thanks Pete Understand and totally agree. I think I would like to stand up in Parliament and tell them all about the wonderful service midwives provide in Australia. Sometime I just want to get up and SCREAM it out loud, but until we are united it will remain somewhat oblivious to the majority. Ro

RE: [ozmidwifery] SalariedVersusContract

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] SalariedVersusContract Jan you have put the case well.   To ripple the waters and move beyond the boundaries of constraint will bring fruitful change.   Midwives need to be strong, united and show real support for each other regardless of where they practice (observe

RE: [ozmidwifery] SEEKING RESPONDENTS

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
I am happy to communicate directly with you either by phone, fax or email regards, Robyn www.melbmidwifery.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alphia Garrety Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmi

RE: [ozmidwifery] Stat. Info.

2002-11-28 Thread Robyn Thompson
Dear Tory It would be useful to have a power point presentation so these gentlemen could have a visual understanding of what you need.  I am sure the midwives in SA will be able to help you set one up, if not get back to me and I maybe able to help.   regards,  Robyn www.melbmidwifery.com.a

Re: [ozmidwifery] SEEKING RESPONDENTS

2002-11-28 Thread Child Birth Information Service
Hi, Do you want someone from 23 years ago ? If so. email Terry at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Alphia Garrety" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 1:37 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] SEEKING RESPONDENTS > Hi Everyone, > > I was won

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 29/11/02 9:51:41 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The reality is we will not get the profession together as a whole I understand many NZ fought and are still not taking the opportunities of the changes there! As one who has been on state and national ACMI

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-28 Thread Laraine Hood
Dear Pinky, THANKYOU.  I was having a miserable start to my day then read your bumper stickers and had a great laugh!  I think the lack of oestrogen applied this morning.  Thanks, Laraine - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, No

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 28/11/02 9:11:56 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So to those of you who are brave enough to accept the responsibility in order to ensure your "mothers" have the best possible delivery I salute you, and to those who do not yet do this then please consider

Re: [ozmidwifery] ttfn

2002-11-28 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message HUG Vicki - have a nice rest.The mothers of the world need you to be energised. Pinky - Original Message - From: Vicki Chan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 29, 2002 1:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ttfn With great reluctance,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-28 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Denise - yep - I dont see any of these titles as quite right for me either -all a bit generic really! Always aspired to being a "lady" when I was a tomboy kid striving to grow up but somehow didnt have the makings - supression of expression/ restraint of exuberance (sitting quietly- knees

Re: [ozmidwifery] Salaried Vs Contract including PI

2002-11-28 Thread Denise Hynd
What was it Abe Lincoln said you can convince some of the people some of the time If we wait to convince others, all of the justice of our stand and evidence we will be like my mother winning the lottery!! Our case deserves as much, more that researching social inductions or C/s which is happ

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Denise Hynd
DEAR TINA REGARDING YOUR COMMENT as midwives we must stop declaring ourselves as victims of circumstance and become the architects of our own transformation.NMAP is a way forward here but the profession as a whole needs to demand itnot just the enlighten fewSorry about the ca

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-28 Thread Denise Hynd
  Dear Pinky I enjoyed and then thought about what the title we use for  ourselves means etymologically, overtly and co-vertly. Do I refer to myself as a Woman, lady or girl?? Which do I prefer and why. Possibly neither!Denise - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Denise Hynd
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Re: [ozmidwifery] Stat. Info.

2002-11-28 Thread Denise Hynd
Dear tory Have you read the NMAP document particularly in regard to 1-on1 midwifery care benefits! Consumers want it!! Look at NZ, Netherlands etc compared to Australia Go to www.maternitycoalition.org.au Denise - Original Message - From: Victoria Howell To: Midwifery

[ozmidwifery] epidurals vs midwifery support

2002-11-28 Thread Kirsten Blacker
Hi all Before I left Perth in 2001 there was a trial going on at KEMH comparing early epidural v continuous midwifery support in labour. Had some catchy name which of course COMPLETELY evades me at the moment. Did the results ever get published? A colleague in the UK was asking Kirsten still stuck

[ozmidwifery] ttfn

2002-11-28 Thread Vicki Chan
Title: Message With great reluctance, I am going offline for now (I miss you all already!) I am just so tired at the moment...it's been a big year and being on the computer til 1am and later every night is wearing me down. I need some sleep time and think time about what the next step for me

RE: [ozmidwifery] Salaried Vs Contract including PI

2002-11-28 Thread Malavisi, Pete
Dear Robyn, I agree with you that all midwives should have access to indemnity insurance my reference to "another issue" is more in line that we could be employed today by our various governments and have indemnity cover whereas we all know this is not available privately. We have literally truckl

[ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-28 Thread Pinky McKay
Enjoy ! Pinky  Bumper Stickers for Ladies  BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN IS HERSELF  OH MY GOD, I THINK I'M BECOMING THE MAN I WANTED TO MARRY!  GINGER ROGERS DID EVERYTHING FRED ASTAIRE DID, BUT SHE DID IT  BACKWARDS AND IN HIGH

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Sally Westbury
“as midwives we must stop declaring ourselves as victims of circumstance and become the architects of our own transformation”  Tina Pettigrew   I believe that this is the key for any hope in implementing NMAP.  Until we see how we could be as midwives, autonomous respected professionals,

Re: [ozmidwifery] SEEKING RESPONDENTS

2002-11-28 Thread Jayne
Hi Alphia, I'm a homebirther just out of Melbourne. Could possibly get to Melbourne for an interview or telephone would be okay. My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Jayne - Original Message - From: Alphia Garrety <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November

[ozmidwifery] childcare in hospitals

2002-11-28 Thread Jo & Dean Bainbridge
Judy said: . I am not sure where the administrators learn their job but they do not seem to see that as a useful tool to staff the institutions.   It is because the admins are probably men!  Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8388 6918birth with trust, fa

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-28 Thread Debby M
From a consumer point of view - I was very fortuneate when I had my birth centre birth recently to have a midwife who had no qualms in accepting what I wanted for my delivery despite the fact that it was totally against a number of the hospital's standard policies for VBAC women.  I laboured witho

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: whenever you're ready, little one......

2002-11-28 Thread Sally Westbury
I waited 22 days for Cormac to decide he was ready to be born   Sally