RE: [ozmidwifery] Caroline Flint

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
Follow that link and you will see it is not our beloved Caroline Flint. This one is a much younger, slimmer, slicker version who is a Politician. I have tried the independent midwives link and they couldnt help. I will now try the caroline at birth centreone. Thanks, MM From:

[ozmidwifery] supplements

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
I am not sure if I have previously passed this on. Anyway, here it is again. MM Use of micronutrient combinations in pregnant women BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2006, 6:10 The use of micronutrient combinations with low iron content is associated with less constipation during pregnancy

Re: [ozmidwifery] supplements

2006-05-16 Thread sharon
hi i have heard of a clinical trial that was done on a vitamin supplement call elevit that apparently has enough iron ect for mothers both breastfeeding and pre pregnancy and conception. does anyone else know of this study or is it one that the drug rep likes to speil to us when they come

RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
I dont know of the Elavit trial, but this may support what many people have believed about Fluradix Fluravital. MM hi i have heard of a clinical trial that was done on a vitamin supplement call elevit that apparently has enough iron ect for mothers both breastfeeding and

[ozmidwifery] ELEVIT RESEARCH

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
It is interesting what one finds when one follows the research trail. The results of my search showed that Czeizels research has been focused mainly Folic acid for preventing neural tube defects. He has written lots of papers on folic acid in preconceptual multivitamins. I read 10

RE: [ozmidwifery] ELEVIT RESEARCH

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
I forgot to say that one of his papers stated that there were significantly more multiple births in the women who took multivitamins. It seems to be the same cohort of women. He obviously used them to study lots of different things. Czeizel AE, Metneki J, Dudas I. Related Articles, Links

[ozmidwifery] Stop me!.

2006-05-16 Thread Mary Murphy
Now Im on the thread I cant seem to stop. MM Update of: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD001056. Periconceptional supplementation with folate and/or multivitamins for preventing neural tube defects. Lumley J, Watson L, Watson M, Bower C. Centre for the Study of

[ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread penny burrows
Hi everyone I have some childbirth education clients that are planning a move to Qld - somewhere between Airlie Beach and Cairns. The mum had a previous caesarean as her baby was breech (arghhh!!) and she really wants to land somewhere where she will be supportend to birth vaginally this

Re: [ozmidwifery] high GTT result?

2006-05-16 Thread Alan Linda Trewern
Where I work, the endocrinologist regards anything 7.7 ( at 2hrs) as Gestational Diabetes and the women are then transferred into a diabetic antenatal clinic where they regularly see the diabetic educator midwife who assesses their records of home monitoring of blood glucose levels. A small

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread Janet Fraser
The place everyone will suggest is Selangor which is private. QLD leads Australia's c-sec rate so VBAC is really hard to get up there without travelling. I wish her luck and home birth vibes since that's her safest bet. She may find a doula near where she is but an entirehospital which

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caroline Flint

2006-05-16 Thread Lisa Barrett
Mary if you are still having trouble getting hold of Caroline Flint. Try on the UK mid site. someone there will know. Lisa - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caroline Flint

2006-05-16 Thread Vandenput - Geerdens
The birth centre of which Caroline Flint is the Director has the following email-address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The website of the borth centre is: http://www.birthcentre.com/meet_the_midwives.htm Kind regards, Lisette Geerdens (Belgium) - Original Message - From: Lisa Barrett

[ozmidwifery] perineal massage

2006-05-16 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Hi everyone, In my store we sell an organic oil by Weleda for perineal massage. ( almond oil, wheat germ oil, natural essential oils.) Many women seem to think, that if they simply apply this oil, it will prevent tears. I am planning to add some info on perineal massage on our website and

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread Lynne Staff
Hi Penny - she would be very welcome at Selangor, but Nambour is a little far from Cairns! Regards, Lynne - Original Message - From: penny burrows To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:54 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld? Hi

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread Philippa Scott
Hi, I am in Townsville where we (Birth Buddies) have had a few clients have VBACS and EBACs. The Townsville Hospital (public) is the best bet up here. I have had a VBAC there to and am always pleased to help those planning VBACs. I can be contacted if you like on 47734075 or 0407648349.

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread Nicole Carver
Forgive my ignorance, but what is an EBAC? Thanks,Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Philippa ScottSent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:57 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread diane
Im glad you asked Nicole, thay way more of us will know!! : ) Di - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:55 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld? Forgive my ignorance, but what is

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital
Our Mareeba women who require a VBAC have to go to Cairns Base Hospital and a reasonable number of them achieve the vaginal birth. Would not be tempted to go private though. Cheers Judy [EMAIL PROTECTED] 16/05/2006 8:54:41 pm Hi everyone I have some childbirth education clients that are