Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

Hoi Kim,   I am a flemish midwife in Belgium and I take the good things that I can use from the Netherlands. I have a homebirth practice since 6 years after being a hospital midwife for nearly 20 years. I live about 30 km from the border with the Netherlands and we speak the same language. T

Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

Hoi Leanne, I think we would get the same reaction in here, but we get the same rection also when they hear we let the cord intact until pulsation stops, because we don't rupture mambranes, we give only vit K on demand of the parents, we don't usualy do vaginal check ups. We are a real danger

Re: [ozmidwifery] Catty midwives

> Apology accepted Abby, and I meant pain in the as a true compliment. Trish Thanks Trish! I hope our paths cross one day. Love Abby -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Catty midwives

Apology accepted Abby, and I meant pain in the as a true compliment. Trish -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] primary accouchuer (aka catching or delivering the baby)

Unfortunately, ACMI Guidelines and now the various Nurses Boards who have adopted them don't see it this way. Previously in Victoria it seemed ok to be the person having the responsibility for oversight of the labour and after care, even if the birth ended in a last minute instrumental birth, an

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: uterine rupture 1998

Hi All, Enkin et al cite the rate of uterine rupture (excluding asymptomatic scar dehiscence) as 0.09 - 0.8% for VBAC. It is worth noting that 2% of elective C/S after previous C/S have asymptomatic scar dehiscence without having laboured. Leanne. From: "axelbys" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [E

Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

Thanks Belinda and Lieve for your replies. I will explain why I asked the question. In Victoria the "3Centres Consensus Guidelines" recommend Penicillin 1.2g IV then 0.6g IV 4 hourly throughout labour for those women who are GBS positive. Over the weekend I was caring for a teenage primip who had

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998

Dear Abby, I think(while not trying to speak for them) what the ladies are trying to say is, sometimes a midwife of whatever background or belief is going to have to do a VE (such as the Galea case showed - a real medical need to know if the cervix is dilated ) and even if it is only once in

[ozmidwifery] Consumer groups in SA

Hello all,   Just a quick reminder that both the Homebirth Network of SA and Birth Matters SA have their respective coffee mornings on next week, Thursday October 14th, from 10-12.  For more information about both, email or call me on 8339 4074 and I'll be happy to pass on the details to you

RE: [ozmidwifery] ve's

Hi Miriam - not about ve's, just hoping you received your birth photo's from me??? All the best Jo x -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Miriam Hannay Sent: Tuesday, 5 October 2004 1:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ve's

Re: [ozmidwifery] Question about Chickenpox

>>I was only about 5 days into my first week of midwifery training (& never had it as a child). Hope all goes well. Regards, Tina H. (Brisbane) Thanks Tina, we went to the docs today and it is not chickenpox. Her few spots on her arms and chest cleared up, she is prone to rashes, and she instead b

Re: [ozmidwifery] Labours commitment to PI insurance (X posted! sorry!)

>>This will be done by Juila Gilliard and it will focused on providing solutions to the lack of PI insurance country wide, not just for the NT.  He sounded sincere and i really think they will deliver for midwives.Kirsten. Darwin.  ~~~start life with a midwife~~~   That's excellent and inspi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Question about Chickenpox

Hi Abby, You should be able to get a blood test to see if you are immune to Chickenpox. I had this done when my daughter developed chicken pox on her 3rd Birthday... I was only about 5 days into my first week of midwifery training (& never had it as a child). Hope all goes well. Regards, Tina H

Re: [ozmidwifery] student placements

Hi Can a midwife who wants to brush up her 'midwifery model skills' join in Louise - Original Message - From: "Birth Centre-MBH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 2:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] student placements Midwifery students, looking f

Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

 Hi Lieve   I would love to hear more about your practices in the Netherlands.  I am sure we could learn a lot!!   Kiwi Kim  ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/10/2004 6:41:06 p.m. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep   Hoi Leanne, We

[ozmidwifery] Labours commitment to PI insurance (X posted! sorry!)

Hi everyone,   I just had a call from the Labour Candidate for Solomon, up here in the NT in reply to a letter i sent regarding Professional indemnity insurance for midwives in the NT.   He ASSURES me that he  has talked to several people regarding the issue, and that labour is COMMITTED (exa

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterinerupture 1998 & canada

I meant "said" not saod!! I am a little stunned by all this. It is not the discussion I had hoped for. While I think education programs of every description must be open to challenge and discussion and debate as well as the services we provide, this went somewhere else. Anyway... I remain stunne

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterinerupture 1998

Wonderfully saod trish. Please don't give up. marilyn - Original Message - From: "Trish David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterinerupture 1998 > Abby, if I didn'

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998

You have both said it all very well i think.   marilyn - Original Message - From: Jen Semple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 6:33 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998 Yes, Ki

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: uterine rupture 1998

>>I believe that you are coming from the right place in your heart, but sometimes we need to take a step back & think about how others may perceive us if we want to be listened to at all. I am speaking as someone who has learnt this lesson & skill recently. Your opinion is valued.Philippa Sc

[ozmidwifery] primary accouchuer (aka catching or delivering the baby)

Can I comment from Jen's earlier email, particularly "ACMI requirement is that we are the primary accouchuer (aka catching or delivering the baby) for 40 non-instrumental births". I am really troubled with this requirement. I understand the idea behind it but shouldn't the birthing woman decide

Re: [ozmidwifery] Catty midwives

Hi Trish, I think we must be completely misunderstanding each other. As for the doula thing...well I think I made myself clear during the whole doula vs midwife conversation. I don't know how you see that what I was saying is in any way an attack on midwives, I am really sorry if it came

Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

Hoi Leanne, We have a good leaflet of the Netherlands that explains very well the problem with GBS. Their recommandations are not to screen routinaly, but just in cases: - premature rupture of membranes - rupture of membranes more than 24 hours before established labor - several urinary tract infe

RE: [ozmidwifery] group B strep

In addition to Leanne's question re homebirth and Group B Strep, do Birth Centres in Aust (particularly Qld) routinely screen and treat as well. If yes and the women refuse are they denied birth centre care? Cheers Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED