Re: [ozmidwifery] Independent midwife numbers

not enough but it would be hard to tell because some are not admitting it and some not wanting to practice without insurance Count me as 1 but the MIPP list is useful for Victoria Andrea Quanchi On 21/04/2005, at 1:28 PM, Sue Cookson wrote: Hi all, Just completeing my assignment - anyone know app

Re: [ozmidwifery] Independent midwife numbers

There are about 14 currently in W.A. cheers, MM how many independently practising midwives there are across Australia? > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Foetal positioning

Hi sue, congrats on lateral thinking and a great birth. I encountered this in a cronically constipated woman and she, on her own initiative, took some castor oil the day before labour. It was a difficult birth, baby had enormous amount of moulding, so I am sure it wouldn't have come out with a fu

Re: [ozmidwifery] Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage

yes but sometimes you have just beaten it to the punch and within a day or so the infection would make her unwell as it invades her system. The bleeding has made her seek attention before the sepsis but the treatment still needs to assume there is infection present as this is the most common ca

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Title: Message Thanks Kate! Will call you soon   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kate &/or Nick Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:25 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE:   It was in the last

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Home Birthing Wangaratta area?

Are there any midwives in the Wangaratta area (or who are willing to travel) for a homebirth? Thanks Andrea Bilcliff  

Re: [ozmidwifery] Justine and TV last night

AaagH Missed it - and I had been l;ooking out for this since it was mentioned here some weeks ago - anyone got the transcript? Sue - Original Message - From: "Denise Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 9:15 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Justine and TV last night

Re: [ozmidwifery] ObGynWorld.com mail a colleague

Vitamin C protects against PROM Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2005; 81: 859-63 Evaluating the effectiveness of a dietary dose of vitamin C in preventing premature rupture of membranes. Taking vitamin C throughout the second half of pregnancy can significantly lower the likelihoo

[ozmidwifery] Independent midwife numbers

Hi all, Just completeing my assignment - anyone know approximately how many independently practising midwives there are across Australia? Thanks, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Foetal positioning

Apologies for coming into this discussion a little late but have been minus computer and on night duty, however last night I had a situation which follows this theme. Primip who I had met 2 nights ago with H/W leak and early/latent labour, OP position. She had gone home and continued to contrac

Re: [ozmidwifery] ObGynWorld.com mail a colleague

Hi Leanne, Could you copy the article into the body of the email please as I don't have access to that site, Thanks, Sue Dear Colleague, I thought this article from ObGynWorld.com might interest you: Vitamin C protects against PROM http://www.ObGynWorld.com/international/news/2005/Week_16/Day_2/V

RE: [ozmidwifery] Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage

We had a lady who had 3 or 4 PPHs. Finally required an embolisation of a vessel around? In? her uterus. Aside from severe tiredness (related to blood loss) she appeared well in between PPHs. I am not sure how unusual this is. Lindsay -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

[ozmidwifery] Justine and TV last night

Well done Justine! What I particularly liked is that they gave you the last word! and those words were well chosen. Denise *** Denise Fisher Health e-Learning http://www.health-e-learning.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This

Re: [ozmidwifery] Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage

Thanks that is a great help Andrea Is it atipical to have no fever, and generally feel 'well' when infection is the cause of 2ndy postpartum haemorrhage? Thanks again Dawn At 08:47 AM 21/04/05 +1000, you wrote: >Dawn, > >I would think that haemorrhage at this stage would nearly always be due

[ozmidwifery] Perth IMD Rally flyer

Dear WA Ozmiders If you want a copy of the flyer for the Maternity Coailtion Rally with graphics you will have to send Mel Gregory, Debbie Slater or my self your request off list MCWA would appreciate everyone's support in promoting, organising and atending this rally on May 5th !! Meantime

[ozmidwifery] ObGynWorld.com mail a colleague

Dear Colleague, I thought this article from ObGynWorld.com might interest you: Vitamin C protects against PROM http://www.ObGynWorld.com/international/news/2005/Week_16/Day_2/Vitamin_C_protects_a.asp ObGynWorld.com is the essential resource in obstetrics and gynecology, offering the latest news

Re: [ozmidwifery] Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage

Dawn, I would think that haemorrhage at this stage would nearly always be due to infection and thus would require antibiotics as the lining of the uterus is eroded by the infection to such a degree that bleeding is occurring and until the infection is gone tissue regeneration will not occur. Y

Re: [ozmidwifery] HOMEBIRTH ON A CURRENT AFFAIR TONIGHT

Title: HOMEBIRTH ON A CURRENT AFFAIR TONIGHT Hi,   I am a 1st BMid student in Vic and foud the segment inspirational, I felt it was very positive and even Andrew seemed to be swayed by your argument... Well done   Melanie - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: [EMAIL

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Title: Message It was in the last 10 mins. I've got it on tape Jo. Give me a call.   Kate - Original Message - From: Dean & Jo To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 10:20 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] RE: Arg!  God I wished

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Title: Message Arg!  God I wished I had seen it!!!  We just had promos for “what is our milk made of?”    -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of B & G Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:51 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [

Re: [ozmidwifery] HOMEBIRTH ON A CURRENT AFFAIR TONIGHT

Wow Justinewell done, what a great interview and you so held your ground. It was a fantastic segment!   Diane                                              

[ozmidwifery] Re:

  - Original Message - From: sharon To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2005 7:40 PM hi just caught the program thought it was great. wonderful work in and ideal world it would be great for women to have the option of home birth c

[ozmidwifery] Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage

Hi All, Would love to hear opinions on appropriate treatment of secondary postparum haemorrhage at around 28 days postpartum. Is routine prescribing of antibiotics appropriate? Are there different ideas around when curettage is appropriate? Is this procedure over used? Does ultrasound predict r

[ozmidwifery] RE:

Title: Message I loved especially the bit about the penis, it made my hubby cringe and then laugh 'she won that point, ouch'. Well done Justine! cheers Barb -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sharonSent: Wednesday, 20 April

Re: [ozmidwifery] HOMEBIRTH ON A CURRENT AFFAIR TONIGHT

I desperately wanted to see this, but was cooking dinner and actually forgot (!) Anyone tape it or know if the traanscript is available online?? I'm on the Central Coast NSW if anyone is close to that... Katrina On 20/04/2005, at 4:51 PM, Justine Caines wrote: Dear All Tonight a beautiful homeb

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hi just caught the program thought it was great. wonderful work in and ideal world it would be great for women to have the option of home birth covered by our medicare system. IF ONLY. congratulations for being so involved.

[ozmidwifery] today tonight

justine your a hero, keep it up Andrea Quanchi -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Sacred space

Hello list There is a lot of talent out there and I wonder if I could tap into it? I have been asked to teach midwives about respecting the sacred space. So many think its their right as an employee to walk in and out of birthing rooms with only a cursory knock before they barge in...drives me ins

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwife Practitioners are midwives with theirown practice

Thanks heaps Jo We hope to have those hands from all over Australia. Hope the Tony and the PM are impressed. Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546