Cas, Julie and all,
yes, here's a gasp and crossed fingers that all will go well.
Well said Julie. I have also been very disurbed by this situation of women planning
care for themselves in diametrically opposed systems. I too have spoken of high rates
of intervention, ways of intimidation
Hi Lois - many thanks for sending me the article. If it is OK with you I
will use bits of it in antenatal classes (acknowledging you as the
author of course!). Have a wonderful Christmas - thanks again -
Lynne
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those two emails came up with no text on my computer!
Gremlins
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Is
I have
seen two spontaneous uterine ruptures - both primigravidas, one was admitted for
induction the next day, and complained of abdominal pain during the night, and
the other came into hospital with same. No previous uterine ops, curettage
- nothing. That is something doctors don't tell wo
Hi Jan
- I have been trying to get hold of a copy of that for ages! Could you please
let me know where you obtained your copy? Many thanks, Lynne
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Dear List,
I know the following has nothing to do with midwifery
but thought movie buffs would like to know that a
movie produced by an Aussie born woman and her husband
has made it to the Robert Redford film festival.It is
called "The Technical Writer" --- Ann
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This is a very interesting discussion
around rights and rites.
Caroline I am wondering why a normal
healthy pregnant woman who apparently wants a natural birth would choose a
doctor and a private hospital, when those choices imply a medical birth in a
place that has exce
Hi Alphia,
It's from www.midwiferytoday.com
Check it out - lots of great
stuff!
Hugs, Larissa
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Today
Great quote Mar
Great quote Mary,
Where is it from?
At 06:07 PM 12/12/02 +0800, you wrote:
Quote of the
Week
"Prevention is a worthy and good cause. The problem is that her
cousin, intervention, likes to follow only a few paces
behind."
- Mayri Sagady
Alphia Garrety (Ba. Hons.)
PhD. Candidate
School of So
Yes well laws!
I can tell you through a lot of complaint letters and investigations
that ...
A, if you put it on the news or metion it publicly and infer at all
who did it
then you can be done for liable unless you have evidence and I m
Caroline,
My 1st VBAC was as a private patient with an obstetrician in Townsville. If you can't get a compromise before the delivery you can certainly refuse unwanted treatments or interventions during labour. Be prepared however for the possible guilt trip that will be laid on you. They won'
Thank you, Pinky! My problem is I give too much and
charge too little. When I got seriously into the writing back in '96 I wore
myself to a frazzle doing that, Bowen, Kinesiology, Vocal Dance workshops and
Mothering. The Mothering was suffering so I decided to do what I could. As I HAD
to wr
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Rhonda,
I am
appalled at how they treated you. Isn't there a law against intimidating a
labouring woman? I am lucky that I am going to the Mater private which is also
in the same building as the public hospital. So, if they do give me problems we
can just be wheeled down the
Dear Judy
Are you still n the Illawarra
There is a maternity coalition gropu pushing for
more midwfery options including a community Midwfery scheme
They are holding a rally today In Mca Cabe park
Denise
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thanks robyn I am collecting a lot of useful info to "share with the less
informed. jan
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Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 9:10 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: Patients rights and responsibilities
> Jan th
Cas wrote -
Anyway, I am wondering if private
"patients" can be refused treatment if they do not consent to monitoring
or IV lines. After all, what are they going to do, throw a pregnant woman
out on the street?
Hi Cas, I am re
Siou had contributed Sally - I think she is going to be speaking
too.
Regards
Rhonda - email Siou for details she will tell you more as she has all
the details.
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Sally
You can read all about it here..
http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/upcomm.html
or http://www.artofbirthing.com.au
Jane
Sally Westbury <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Did I miss something about an art exhibition??
I know a fantasic artist in geelong and a few others down th
Sally
You can read all about it here..
http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/upcomm.html
or http://www.artofbirthing.com.au
Jane
Sally Westbury <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Did I miss something about an art exhibition??
I know a fantasic artist in geelong and a few others down the co
Maternity Coalition - an art exhibition celebrating
birth - in May at Glen Eira Gallery.
Pinky
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exhibition
Did I
So Aviva,
You could be RICH -my kinesiologist charges
$80 plus GST for a one hour consult -more than my dentist!! Mind you I would
much rather lie there having a gorgeous woman caring for me in
serene surroundings, than any dentist with his fingers in my mouth however
gorgeous he was - it
So how/ do you??? celebrate Christmas? - I got home
from meetings today to a lovely feed of Rice dishes from my Muslim/ Pakistani
neighbour -they dont do Christmas but do have presents for the kids. I
figure it must be their Eades (not sure of spelling -not good of me) They
usually come over
Did I miss something about an art
exhibition??
I know a fantasic
artist in geelong and a few others down the coast who might like to contribute.
Love Sally
Crikey I'm at risk of sounding like a bloody know-it-all here. I qualified
in kinesiology before Bowen. Had such good reaction to Bowen I chucked the
kinesiology out the window for a while. More recently, when I decided to go
back to Active Birth Training, I also decided that whatever works f
Title: Message
I am
new to this group as of today but wanted to comment on this thread. My second
baby is due in April, I am VBAC and we are going to a private hospital in
Brisbane (I can hear the gasps already : ) ). Anyway, I am wondering if private
"patients" can be refused treatment if t
Jolly good idea, Mary. Bowen is brilliant for shifting emotional as well as
physical, etc. which is how I became a Bowen practitioner. I've had a chat over
the phone with the young woman. What a sweetie. I think we're on her way up. Is
seeing someone for fibromyalgia.
All suggestions gratef
good one, Pinky! I'm glad it's not only Jewish people who don't like the
reindeer shtick!
;-)8
aviva
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Hi Aviva,
very nice, thanks - the hostess
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Hi Jo, the Program usually has one position a year for a non-accredited
midwife. At the end of 8 months the midwife is eligible for accreditation
with the ACMI. We would love to offer more places but we have only funding for
one and we have had to fight hard to maintain this. cheers,
MM
Quote of the Week
"Prevention is a worthy and good cause. The problem is that her cousin,
intervention, likes to follow only a few paces behind."
- Mayri
Sagady
Jan this maybe the correct address to look up Public and Private patients
rights and responsibilities
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Dear
This
is an interesting topic and really good educational programme about rights and
responsibilities would be good.
The
word Policy is often used in the hospital system as a means to take control of
women and make the staff feel safe from possible litigation.
A
Policy is not a legally b
Don't know if this is the norm but I had the spinal block inserted
between contractions and had to stop them because of contractions ("Like
stop hurting my back i am trying to cope with a contraction - the last
thing I need now is someone hurting me too.!")
Hi Sally,
Call Bec on (03) 9758 1608
I dont have any other contacts but I spoke to her
re possible sponsors a couple of Days ago.
Pinky
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