RE: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Kylie Carberry
Hi Mary, My fourth child had this problem. It was discovered at my 16 week ultrasound, however, no other anomalies could be found.  I was told by my midwife  my bub would need a renal ultrasound at one week old to check for kidney problems as this was often an indication.  After a very straightforw

Re: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Mary, Two years ago I supported my neighbour as she gave birth. Her baby had been diagnosed with one umbilical artery during pregnancy, and she was naturally rather concerned. The birth went well (some of you may remember my story about the lack of bath plugs in the new labour ward), and she

Re: [ozmidwifery] the ICM and midwifery goods

2005-03-08 Thread Sally-Anne Brown
Hi Jenni and Jan,   Congrats on your launch into independent midwifery Jenni and thanks for this info Jan. I look forward to rejoining the Australian Society of Independent Midwives again soon.    Jenni if you havent found the doppler you want before the ICM - I would be happy to be No 2 of

Re: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Here is another article Mary:   J Matern Fetal Med. 2001 Feb;10(1):59-63. Related Articles, Links Perinatal outcome following fetal single umbilical artery diagnosis.Pierce BT, Dance VD, Wagner RK, Apodaca CC, Nielsen PE, Calhoun BC.Department of O

Re: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Hi Mary: A 2 vessel cord is associated with some syndromes and some kidney anomalies not all of which are problems. Have had one baby with a 2 vessel cord lovely birth centre birth no u/s during pregnancy so no suspicions prior to birth. Another mum did have u/s and 2 vessels cord was picked up al

RE: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Alice Morgan
Hi Mary, I have heard from a sonographer that babies with only one kidney, or with kidney problems often only have one umbilical artery and one umbilical vein. I'm not sure what evidence there is to back this up though (the baby in question did have only the two vessels and one kidney). Alice M

RE: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Sally Westbury
My memory said that there was a higher incidence of other abnormalities.   My research told me this…   http://www.netsvic.org.au/nets/handbook/index.cfm?doc_id=637   http://www.womens-health.co.uk/sua.asp   http://www.thefetus.net/page.php?id=1149     skip to: page content | link

[ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-08 Thread Mary Murphy
Does anyone have any experience with babies with one umbilical artery & one vein?  I would appreciate stories and research.  thanks, MM

[ozmidwifery] Dopplers

2005-03-08 Thread Mary Murphy
Hi, I have had several types of waterproof dopplers and prefer the Huntleigh as it is more manouverable. Currently I have a doptone (one piece) , streamlined but a bit awkward to get under a big belly underneath the water, and a Huntleigh, (2 pieces) which is much easier. Welcome to the world of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intro

2005-03-08 Thread Andrea Quanchi
Congratulations I have a Huntleigh and have been very happy with it. Bargain them down esp if you can buy a few with other people. I played two reps off till one pulled out and got mine quite a bit lower than the first quoted price. Dont forget also that it can be depreciated on tax over a few