[ozmidwifery] What is midwifery?

2005-03-29 Thread Kate &/or Nick
What a question! I am a 2nd year BMid student confronted with an essay which asks just that. We are being told to: "Be innovative. Consult personnel - midwives, women, multidisciplinary colleagues." Which leads me to this list! I'd really love opinions, thoughts and even directions to relevan

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pulling hair from fetal scalp

2005-03-29 Thread Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital
They used to do that when I was having my babies 30 and 32 yrs ago. Used a Kochers clamp. You were in lithotomy with legs tied up so that when you were trying to slide through the head of the bed and the wall to get away from the pain, you couldn't. Very, Very nasty. I would have thought if

RE: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

2005-03-29 Thread Mike & Lindsay Kennedy
Hi. I have just come home from an exciting day as a Student Midwife.  My first Two births  Okay I was only a witness, but it was still pretty exciting stuff. The first lady was a VBAC.  Supposed to be a Cesar on Friday, came in this morning in labour and I think the Obstetrician was so

Re: [ozmidwifery] c/s article- interesting!

2005-03-29 Thread Judy Chapman
The info below was often taken into account when I worked in Saudi Arabia 10 yrs ago. cheers Judy --- Callum & Kirsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > FYI > > Kirsten > > > http://www2.eobgynnews.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?article=aqo05040601c#tqo05040601c01 > > Find local movie times and traile

Re: [ozmidwifery] Graduating Direct Entry Midwives

2005-03-29 Thread priddis6
HI Joanne, Thanks for the info. A bit disheartening I must admit, I was fortunate enough to have my second child at a birth centre in brisbane and just loved the experience. I am hopeful of working there at the end of my degree, and even more hopeful that qld change their position by then! I'v

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Network coffee morning

2005-03-29 Thread Tania Smallwood
Title: Message Hi Sylvia,   It's 95 Glen Osmond Road, the community centre, and if you can't park out the front, go up a bit (away from the city) turn left and left again onto Main road, and there is a little car park out the back.  Looking forward to seeing you there!   Cheers   Tania ---

[ozmidwifery] more beautiful births....

2005-03-29 Thread Tania Smallwood
I am really enjoying Julie's reports of the wonderful births she's been at, and wanted to share the most beautiful experience I had 2 weeks ago, catching one of my best friend's baby, what an honour and a privilege to be so trusted...   My friend has had 2 cesarean sections, after long labour

RE: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Network coffee morning

2005-03-29 Thread Sylvia Boutsalis
Title: Message Hi Tania,   what number on Glen Osmond Rd?  I would like to come.   Sylvia Boutsalis Childbirth Educator Infant Massage Instructor Adelaide -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tania SmallwoodSent: Tuesday, 29

Re: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

2005-03-29 Thread Jan Robinson
Good on you Julie Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 4350 e-mail address: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> website: www.midwiferyeducation.com.au On 30 Mar, 2

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: testing my email again as I am receiving but unable to send - sorry for the humbug

2005-03-29 Thread Mrs Joanne M Fisher
Not sure why, but an attachment came with your email, did you send one?  Also, note at the bottom of this email the out-of-date internal virus datatbase.   Cheers, Joanne. - Original Message - From: Sally-Anne Brown To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, Ma

[ozmidwifery] Graduating Direct Entry Midwives

2005-03-29 Thread Mrs Joanne M Fisher
It was recently stated at the Review of Maternity Services Forum, that the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital will NOT be employing graduating Direct Entry Midwives! There are however, DEM's already employed there currently e.g. from NZ. However, 3 years is a long time and I'm sure by then thin

[ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

2005-03-29 Thread Julie Clarke
Hi I have just come in the door from supporting at another wonderful birth, which was a successful vbac. The woman had made a well informed choice to aim for a vbac and not a repeat cesar, however she experienced the usual normal anxiety of anyone having a vaginal birth compounded with l

Re: [ozmidwifery] Sacred birthing talk and workshop...

2005-03-29 Thread sharon
hi tanya would love some more information about the workshop. regards sharon heath - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:04 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Sacred birthing talk and workshop...

Re: [ozmidwifery] newbie after some help :)

2005-03-29 Thread Janet Ireland
devine whats on friday? been bed ridden with back should be right by then love jan - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 2:45 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] newbie after some help :) > Hi everyone, > > I've been reading everyones posts with great int

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pulling hair from fetal scalp

2005-03-29 Thread david
Hi Isis This was the way amniotomy was performed before the advent of amnihooks and amnigloves (but after the midwives long 5th fingernail!). The instruments used were curved Harrison Cripes forceps and fetal hair indicated that the membranes had been "successfully" ruptured. And yes - the d

RE: [ozmidwifery] presentation to 6yr olds

2005-03-29 Thread Dean & Jo
Take a pelvis! They love that type of thing!!! My 6 yo goes around asking everyone if they were born at home or hospital. He is driving his single female childless teacher crazy! ;o) That's my boy! Jo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chery