Re: [ozmidwifery] hep B at birth

2006-10-20 Thread Dan & Rachael Austin
Hi Kristin,   The Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) (http://www.avn.org.au/) and Think Twice: Global Vaccine Institue (http://www.thinktwice.com/) are 2 online resources that I am aware of.  The Informed Voice Magazine (formally Informed Choice), may have something in back issues worth loo

RE: [ozmidwifery] cord blood gases

2006-10-20 Thread Shaughn Leach
Mary Here are some:   Ross, M.G. & Gala, R. 2002. Use of umbilical artery base excess: algorithm for the timing of hypoxic injury. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 187:1: 1-9   Thorp, J.A., Dildy, G.A., Yeomans, E.R. et al. 1996 Umbilical cord blood gas analysis at deliver

RE: [ozmidwifery] hep B at birth

2006-10-20 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Kristin, I give parents information about how a baby might get Hep B (really only if mum is a carrier - and the consequences of this are dreadful) and the fact that there is a full course of Hep B vaccines in the normal immunisation schedule. It soon becomes apparent that it will rarely

Re: [ozmidwifery] hep B at birth

2006-10-20 Thread Janet Fraser
I tackle Vit K and Hep B at the same time. I think the govt sites are pretty funny saying you should have the hep B but then saying how you get it. The logic of how it's contracted is usually enough for most people. Precocious bloody newborns ; ) J Hepatitis B and Vitamin K http://www.midwif

RE: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Rene and Tiffany
HI Lisa – Am not at work until next Wednesday – but will try and get hold of the title of the book that was sent down to the ward when we had the lac consultant tut tutting that the bub wasn’t getting the expressed milk – bub is also getting valp levels, platelets and LFT’s done!   Tiff

RE: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Rene and Tiffany
Oh – that’s right -  I am pretty sure Medication and Mothers Milk was the book they sent us!  It said that these meds were L1 (safe) drugs for bubs…? Tiff J   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Grant and Louis

RE: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Shaughn Leach
Maybe the book you are thinking of is: Medications and Mothers’ Milk 2006, 12th Edition by Thomas Hale If you want more information about this book go to www.ibreastfeeding.com and go to the Books section. Hope this helps Shaughn     From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Rene and Tiffany
Thanks Shaugn,   Went to the site – you are right – that IS the book!  For Lisa – it says Olanzapine and valproate are okay for breastfeeding.   Cheer! Tiff       From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Shaughn

Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-20 Thread Jackie Kitschke
Not to mention the "Pick my pretty baby"competitions. Jackie - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare & Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! HI,   They wo

Re: [ozmidwifery] CTG

2006-10-20 Thread Jackie Kitschke
Kelly, My daughter had seizures after she was born (at term at home) and spent 3 days in NICU sedated. It was the longest and darkest weekend of my life (not to mention my husband's, family's and work collegues). She is nearly 3 and a very happy, bright and healthy young girl. She has just h

Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-20 Thread Heartlogic
I was asked to judge a baby contest in the late 70's.  Of course I was horrified at the time, but was compelled because of where I worked etc etc.     I gave all the babies first prize.  :-)   ' They' didn't ask me again.  :-)   Great idea to send those letters Barb.  I keep getting the off

Re: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Lisa Barrett
Thanks Tiff.  I rerang the WCH (this is in Adelaide) and they still gave me the same story.   Going to talk to the head honcho about this on Monday.  I thought it may be related to dose as she is on a large one, but they think not.  Apparently, according the them Olanzapine has very little o

Re: [ozmidwifery] cord blood gases

2006-10-20 Thread Lisa Barrett
None of these references are particularly up to date.  How interesting. Lisa Barrett - Original Message - From: Shaughn Leach To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 6:22 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] cord blood gases Mary

RE: [ozmidwifery] medication question

2006-10-20 Thread Rene and Tiffany
Lisa -  FYI – my patient is on 500mg valproate mane as well as 500 mg valproate and 15mg Olanapine nocte.   J   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Lisa Barrett Sent: Friday, 20 October 2006 10:07 PM To: ozmidwi

Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-20 Thread Sally @ home
Well done Carolyn.   Sally - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! I was asked to judge a baby contest in the late 70's.  Of course I was

[ozmidwifery] Looking for Janet Ireland

2006-10-20 Thread Jan Robinson
Can anyone tell me where Janet Ireland is living now? Also if she has changed her email address? I'd like to contact her Cheers Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221

Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-20 Thread Lynne Staff
This put a huge smile on my face! Of course they should all have first prize A wonderful way to begin the day! 8- (Specs and many chins - me I mean) - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:46

Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-20 Thread jesse/jayne
Really?  Is it really happening re Wyeth educating M&CH nurses?  Aren't there some Vic M&CH nurses on this list?   I read your email Barb.  I complain, and complain, and complaincall hotlines/email, customer service lines, magazines etc.  They always have an answer.  Nothing changes.  So

Re: [ozmidwifery] Looking for Janet Ireland

2006-10-20 Thread jesse/jayne
Jan,   These are the details for Jan off the Maternity Coalition website:   Jan Ireland Seddon 0417 379 175 [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Regards   Jayne   - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-20 Thread Barbara Glare & Chris Bright
Hi,   For a long time the Maternal and Child health nurses conference in Victoria have  been sponsored by Wyeth.  This year, in my opinion, they made a quantum leap.  Wyeth ran the whole thing - took the registrations etc.    In early September (after a number of letters) the Australian Bre

Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-20 Thread Jackie Kitschke
I don't know if it still happens now but about 8 years ago a formula company rep used to sponsor a Dom meeting in Adelaide with a lunch at a local cafe. I was told it was okay as he didn't put any signs up at the lunch. I tried to explain that this guy had all of these Dom midwives doing his

Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-20 Thread Barbara Glare & Chris Bright
Hi,   I'd love to see some flyers or a website on that conference.   Barb - Original Message - From: Jackie Kitschke To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-20 Thread Jackie Kitschke
Barb,  My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you want to contact me off the list. Jackie - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare & Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to