RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

My best friend and I were pregnant on separate occasions and both had a pregnancy massage at term by the same wonderful person. We both went into labour 48 hours after the massage, but of course this is at term. Massage is so therapeutic …  I have been massaged throughout my first pregnancy

Re: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

maybe the massage therapist is not aware of ways to prevent maternal supine hypotension?  There are pregnancy massage therapists out there, and one of my friends who is a massage therapist regularly massages pregnant women.   Sam    ---Original Message---   From: Janet Fraser Date: 0

RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

Hi Janet, Just this week I took my very pregnant daughter (38 weeks)into Body Freedom Urban retreat in Sth Melbourne for a pregnancy massage- she’s been there several times –they have a couple of specifically trained pregnancy masseurs. Jaqueline, one of the owners of the retreat is who my

Re: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

I'm hoping to send her in that direction, Jo. Thanks for that experience too! J - Original Message - From: "Jo Bourne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy > hmmm. A professional massage turned my baby from breech t

Re: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

hmmm. A professional massage turned my baby from breech to cephalic (and she stayed that way), which was definitely beneficial! The masseuse I saw was a qualified Rolfer, which requires extensive previous training beforehand, but unfortunately I don't know what style/s that training was in her c

Re: [ozmidwifery] ques on spurious labour vs false labour

Linda Corby wrote: dear wise women, I am having trouble getting information on "spurious labour" for a Grad Dip midwifery assignment question. Any info and references helpful?? Also, is it the same as false labour, or different? thankyou, Linda Corby Just love that language - not! My guess

[ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

Hi all, can anyone recommend a form of massage particularly beneficial in pregnancy? I've been in contact with a massage student who's been told that she must never on any account massage a woman in pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage. Personally I know that's a crock but I'd love to be ab

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth & Sexual Assault

Thanks for your emails everyone! I was going to email some of you personally but been a bit flat out and meeting lots of women this week wanting support which is great. Some feedback on this woman though... I have a feeling the SA is going to play up in the birth in some way. When I arrived to gre

[ozmidwifery] ques on spurious labour vs false labour

dear wise women, I am having trouble getting information on "spurious labour" for a Grad Dip midwifery assignment question. Any info and references helpful?? Also, is it the same as false labour, or different? thankyou, Linda Corby __

[ozmidwifery] References supporting less VE's

Hi I'm sure that we've discussed this over the yrs, just haven't keep the e-mails. Need some ref's to support NOT performing 'regular' (eg. 4/24) VE's, especially in early labour. Thanks in advance. Cheryl -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

(Re: [ozmidwifery] de midwife course in wa

i also have no disrespect for anyone wanting to do midwifery either way. However i firmly belive that by doing the one year reg nurse course it assists in topping up for want of a better word the mid qualification not to mention that nursing degree goes into more detail some aspects that mid d

Re: [ozmidwifery] Feeling your own cervix

Thanks Vedrana - the joyous birth link is exactly what I was looking for!   Cheers,   Sadie - Original Message - From: Vedrana Valčić To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 7:50 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Feeling your own cervix

Re: [ozmidwifery] Herbal tea for swelling in pregnancy

Another remedy is to partake of at least one meal of FRESH diuretic vegetables each day, • Plenty of celery, cucumber, lettuce and other green leafy types • Drink water only (and at least eight glasses) NO TEA, COFFEE, JUICES • RECLINE for half hour each afternoon in a LATERAL position (left best

RE: [ozmidwifery] Feeling your own cervix

You might want to check these out: http://www.mail-archive.com/ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au/msg21645.html, http://www.joyousbirth.info/articles/cervixlearning.html and http://www.mail-archive.com/ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au/msg21659.html     Vedrana   From: [EMAIL PROT

[ozmidwifery] the doula & the midwife

Hi all, I will be attending my first birth in May as a doula.  I am very excited to say the least. I have heard different stories re the relationships between midwives and doulas, and was hoping the midwives can shed some light on the situation for me. Any tips for the doula-midwife thing to make t

[ozmidwifery] quote of the week.

These are the moments when a woman is only who she is. There is no pretending, and there is no running away. There is only being."— Heather Hilton  

RE: [ozmidwifery] de midwife course in wa

Socialogoly or anthropology would also be good for mid practice. Maureen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jennifairy Sent: Thursday, 13 April 2006 6:33 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] de midwife course in wa

RE: [ozmidwifery] de midwife course in wa

With you all the way on this one Jennifairy... If midwifery is EVER going to come out of the shadow of nursing, and stand up and be counted as a profession in it's own right, we need to stop the one year cross over from nursing to midwifery altogether. No disrespect to all my wonderful nurse/midw

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Birth forum - for people interested in pregnancy, birth and parenting (Macedon Ranges)

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Re: [ozmidwifery] de midwife course in wa

sharon wrote: thats right i have done three year mid and now doing one yar nursing over 2 years while working as a reg midwife so i have a double degree. i belive that it should be 4 years and finish with a double degree. regards sharon Yeah, personal preference again. I did the 3 year BMid

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birthing Music

Ceri & Katrina wrote: Hi everyone I know this is going to be a very individual preference, but just wondering if any of you wonderful people out there can recommend some music for birthing. I have my Enya CD and a couple of others, but am wanting some more. If anyone has a CD or artist they c