Re: [ozmidwifery] And this from the rural doctors!!!

2005-01-18 Thread Jan Robinson
Shame Dr Payne did not add support safe births in midwifery units in the bush. The latest published NSW Midwives Data Collection (2003) clearly shows that the highest rate of normal vaginal birth was among residents of the Greater Western Area (67.6 per cent), and the next highest was Hunte

Re: [ozmidwifery] And this from the rural doctors!!!

2005-01-18 Thread Jen Semple
My goodness, it's amazing isn't it It's actually safer to have your baby in a small hospital, indeed!!! :o) Jen --- Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well well! > > In politics they call them spin doctors! I think > real Drs can spin > anything!!! > > It helps us though > >

Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread Jan Robinson
Have voiced my concern that a pharmacist could set themselves up as a lactation consultant Barb. I'll give them two days to reply to my email and then call their customer service number and complain about the offensive wording again. For those that don't want to access the website but could spare

Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread Emily
Wow! that quote is amazing. i dont know if this has been thought of before - im sure it probably has but has but i have thought for a long time that baby formula should be a prescription only or MW advised only product. it should never be available over the counter in chemists and certainly not in

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery Lead Care

2005-01-18 Thread Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital
I work at Mareeba District Hospital (about 200 births per year) and a model name... well that's harder ... perhaps midwifery based, we cope with what were thrown? Megan>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 18/01/2005 1:35:05 pm >>>Hi MeganWhere is this and what model?Justine

Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread jayne
Amcal have annoyed me in the past with their promotion of baby formula.  They often offer coupons for discount formula through their baby club.  I remember emailing them when I first noticed that but the reply I received clearly showed they didn't give a hoot because as far as they were conc

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast reduction site

2005-01-18 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
I took the time to visit this site this morning and it is wonderful.   marilyn - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 5:35 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast reduction site Thanks Di,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread Pinky McKay
I am blown away by "breast milk is generally considered 'good" amazing !!! pinky www.pinky-mychild.com   - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:20 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Amcal Hi,  

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast reduction site

2005-01-18 Thread Alesa Koziol
Thanks Di, havent come across this site before, have just had a quick skim through but it seems like a great resource   Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne There is a great website for women with breast reductions who wish to BF. www.bfar.org   Cheers

[ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread Barb Glare
Hi,   I ruined my day today by picking up a brochure at an Amcal pharmacy.  I quote   "Feeding ProblemsWhether you are breast or bottle feeding your baby, things don't always go smoothly. Some women have problems with cracked, sore nipples and infection (called mastitis) Some babies can ha

[ozmidwifery] And this from the rural doctors!!!

2005-01-18 Thread Justine Caines
Title: And this from the rural doctors!!! Well well! In politics they call them spin doctors!  I think real Drs can spin anything!!! It helps us though JC Xx MEDIA RELEASE 20 December 2003 031220 SIZE DOESN’T MATTER … IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH IT THAT COUNTS! “The reports appearing in yesterd

[ozmidwifery] Camden in today's SMH

2005-01-18 Thread Justine Caines
Title: Camden in today's SMH From the SMH today re Camden Don’t you love it when we can shoot their argument to holes! Justine Maternity unit fails to deliver By Ruth Pollard, Health Reporter January 18, 2005 Page Tools A dramatic decrease in births at Camden Hospital has prompted another go