Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC and todays thought

Hi Meaghan, I just wanted to congratulate u on being someone who has the courage to stand in the face of so much objection. I am a homebirth midwife and It is a struggle for these women all the time and hence why a lot of them come to us. I am also the mother of a baby born at home after 2 caesar

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Thanks for the info Dierdre   - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a s

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all,   I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low r

RE: [ozmidwifery] pill for Thai women

PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:10 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Triumphant birth for Caroline (Cas) McCullough!! Yes it is great news about Caroline! I new you could do it! Love and best wishes Dierdre Also have another query. I have

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

om: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all,   I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs

RE: [ozmidwifery] Triumphant birth for Caroline (Cas) McCullough!!

Yes it is great news about Caroline! I new you could do it! Love and best wishes Dierdre Also have another query. I have a sister in law who ventures from Thailand and she has in her broken English been asking me about a pill that women can take to cleanse their woman areas. She says that she ta

[ozmidwifery] VBACs

Hi all,   I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs.  Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation.  If any one works in a “Low risk” centre and VBAC is still an optio

RE: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed

er east of Melbourne.    She can ring me, 97770605.  Maureen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Thursday, 6 January 2005 8:16 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed Hi all,

[ozmidwifery] thanks Pinky

- From: Dierdre Bowman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 1:16 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed   Hi all, I read oz mid often but rarely contribute anything as I just enjoy reading everyone else’s contributions. However, I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed

s in Melbourne?   Kate - Original Message - From: Dierdre Bowman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed   Hi all, I read oz mid often but rarely contribute anything as I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed

- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Thursday, 6 January 2005 7:16 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed   Hi all, I read oz mid often but rarely contribute anything as I just enjoy reading everyone else’s

[ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed

Hi all, I read oz mid often but rarely contribute anything as I just enjoy reading everyone else’s contributions. However, I have a need I am hoping some of you may be able to help with.  I am a hombirth midwife in Brisbane and have in the past few days had a client move to Melbourne as

RE: [ozmidwifery] homebirth midwife needed

Melanie, Are you talking about Mansfield in Brisbane or is this a place in Victoria? Dierdre B.   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of melanie cane Sent: Saturday, 4 December 2004 3:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifer

RE: [ozmidwifery] Breech birth question

I have read your email with interest.  The person who wrote those comments definitely sounds scared, no doubt. I have attended a couple of breech births at home and have read Maggie’s book.  While I agree women need to follow their instincts, I do request a few things.  I believe women nee

Re: [ozmidwifery] lismore mw

How I wish I had taken more notice of these Nsw midwives names earlier.  One of my clients went on holidays and went into labour 2 weeks early. She ended up going to hospital at the last minute because I had no contact for midwives in the coffs harbour area.  I have made note of these people

Re: [ozmidwifery] PTSD

Brisbane has a group that has been established in line with the NZ trauma group. NZ group is I believe is, www.tabs.org.nz and qld is [EMAIL PROTECTED] although the woman leading this group is currently out of action having just had a bub.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thanks

Hi Maureen, I'm Dierdre Bowman and I'm with Maternity Coalition QLD. I was wondering if you could email me off list. My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Dierdre. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] I've had a baby (long)

Jo I must be rude and bad mannered because I often tell people in response to "you must be brave to have a homebirth" that they must be brave to go to hospital.   Woops, never looked at it as being rude, I always felt it was an appropriate way to start the conversation roling about birth. H

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw:(WOW) birth and breastfeeding attitudes

Don't Think it ends when they go to school. If my 13 year old or 11 year old boys want something and I'm on the loo, they still come to the door and want to exchange conversation. I'm convinced it never stops. The word mother means, NO PRIVATE LIFE. Not even the loo. Dierdre. -- This mailing li

Re: [ozmidwifery] Response from Today Show

Funny that thought crossed my mind!! Dierdre.

[ozmidwifery] Response from Today Show

Seems if you leave your letters till later you get better bites.  This was Tracey Grimshaws response to my email. It's a beauty. Dierdre B. - Original Message - From: TCN Today Show To: Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 6:11 PM Subject: RE: Live Caesarean

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

In one hospital in Brisbane, not much is done to inform women before they are about to recieve oxytocics unless they happened to go to antenatal class where they are informed that it is given to help the placenta come away and that's that!!!   However in the favour of some midwives I have bee

Re: [ozmidwifery] babies in recovery room

I just wanted to make a late reply to Cas regarding the babies in recovery. It is my experience that this is not normal practice at least in a couple of hospitals I know of in Brisbane.  Mum gets to see baby maybe for a couple of minutes and then baby is wisked away, usually in it's cot back

[ozmidwifery] C/S

Without being able to say too much we may have a law suit about to happen in Qld by a couple who were insensed to find they had been coerced into a C/S to find there was nothing wrong with their baby. Not only that, the info I have says the father has evidence that the CTG trace was not as b

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

I was one of those women who went on to birth vaginally after 2 previous c/s.  I was told, absolutely not, I would not be able to have a vaginal birth.  If I had not had a supportive midwife with skills that aren't taught in medical or midifery school, skills that come by attending women who

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

Bravo Denise,   My sentiments exactly.  I too have clients that refuse a lot of what you have said, I can't imagine they would fit into this scheme either.   Dierdre B.

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

Sally I agree thoroughly.    I am very excited to think the NSW government have come far enough to give this ago.  There is no doubt this is a huge step and I commend the midwives involved for their role in facilitating such a service, however, I too have grave concerns about this service.  I

[ozmidwifery] Nicole U. from Logan

Hi Nicole,   I hope you read oz mid over the next day or two. I tried to email u that assignment on the email address you gave me but it keeps telling me that it is not valid.  Could you email me off oz mid on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will forward it on to you. I hope it's not my computer

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

While I think that it is TERRIFIC that homebirth will finally be offered as a choice. I think that the way midwives are compensated for this work is important to look at. The system in NZ is somewhat dodgy where payment is concerned. I would like to see funds made directly available to parent so

Re: [ozmidwifery] Virus

free software to try out. It wouldnt hurt. Dierdre bowman (husband) Francis -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Re:

MY goodness the things people complain about. And it hasn't even happened yet. This has to take the cake of the weirdest complaints in history.   Blessings Dierdre B.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Advise, encouragement, support (long)

Sonia, It is sad that you and many other women can't have their time over again and be cared for by dedicated midwives. I can't believe your words would offend. I can't help but be moved by stories like yours. Stories that should have been different. When will it all stop! When will it all turn aro

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MatCoWA] give me some questions

I would love to see a copy of this broucher on midwives when it's complete if that's possible.   Blessings Dierdre B.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Advise, encouragement, support

It breaks my heart to hear that midwives who obviously have the caring heart you have are being forced from a profession that needs many more like you.  The system makes it impossible to stand up and be heard without running the risk of loosing your job!  However we must join forces and be h

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MatCoWA] give me some questions

Which care provides provides the most affordable care with the best outcomes and least intervention? The Midwife.

Re: [ozmidwifery] effects of contractions on the fetus???

My dear friend, I realize the grieving process takes time and you have so much to be dissapointed about. But I was there and I know that you did all the right things.  You made choices based on the facts and also based on the joint decision making made by you and your husband.  You did the b

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another unec. C-section...

Oh come on , why give them that much choice. I think no anaesthesia would be more appropriate   Dierdre

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypnobirthing

All the talk about hypno birthing is very interesting. My understanding was that only copies of Dick-Reads book childbirth without fear written prior to 1939 were actually written exclusively by him and since then has been modified by many others. I own this book and while I can imagine how someo

Re: [ozmidwifery] high head at term

Sonia, While it is true that as babies get closer to term there is less space for them to turn, it is certainly a possibility. I had a client who carried breech from 33 weeks and remained this way until the day before labour. She presented us with a delightful head down baby. I feel sad writing t

Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA

I'm not sure what everyone else thinks but I must say that while 'an abuser went free' I cant help but think keeping someone's DNA on file is a breach of the civil liberty. To what extent the Govt. or other agencies could go to using that information make the mind boggle. I dont agree with storin

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another unec. C-section...

Jen, That true, CTG's are notorious for high false positive rates, but on top of that Goer says "low blood ph...is a poor predictor of brain damage.. false positives are common". She says  She says page 132.   Blessings Dierdre  

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another unec. C-section...

A golf game?   Dierdre

Re: [ozmidwifery] Another unec. C-section...

Goer talks about Ph testing and she claims that the false positive rate on Ph testing is very high. I have doubts about putting my trust in these measures. I realize that some mums get rescued from a pending cs by ph testing but how many actually get sectioned without true cause? Blessings Dierdr

Re: [ozmidwifery] unnecessary C/S

It only goes to show the best way to recover a bub who is in some trouble is in the mothers uterus.  This safe environment under the right circumstances will improve the health of a baby faster and more efficient than any c.sec.   Blessings Dierdre

Re: [ozmidwifery] caseload

Hi Jen,   While I can't answer your question from a hospital policy point of view. I have to say, it bewilders me why the many things that we know are better for the women are being discarded like they matter not.   I hear so often from women of their dissapointment with not being able to ha

Re: [ozmidwifery] Any ideas for research and mosiac?

Interesting point I would love to know the answer to that one also. Dierdre B. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Jumpy legs

Hi, I think it was Sheena who wrote a while back asking about what to do for restless legs. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, I somehow missed the email asking for more info about the Silicea gel. Yes it is safe in pregnancy. Also it can be bought in a gel which is a bit more expensive and

Re: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters

Tv shows really have an impact. I have already recieved a call from a woman who saw Hot properties, with the woman planning a homebirth.  She rang me desperate, because she had been told by a doctor and two midwives at the RBH in Brisbane that Homebirth was not an available option in Austral

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

Dear Isis, I have cared for a woman who had a dreadful first birth with a large episiotomy.  It took years to heal properly and for a long time she experienced pain on intercourse etc. She went on to birth her 2nd and 3rd babies at home, both without a tear if i remember correctly.  Not only

Re: [ozmidwifery] Jumpy legs

HI Sheena,   Restless legs seems to be getting more common.  But not just in pregnancy. My husband and a friend both suffer with Restless leg syndrome.  Recent it was suggested to my husband to take silicea gel. It's a little expensive but works wonderfully.  You simply swallow a teaspoon fu

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doctors turn against natural births for breech babies-- Courier Mail article

Darren I have been on Holidays and have just read this classic response regarding our most sincere but sincerely wrong Dr. Molloy.  I must tell you I really needed to laugh at that very moment. Thank you.   Dierdre B.

Re: [ozmidwifery] JLY1 outcry!

As part of Birth Action Group and Maternity Coalition Qld. we have gone out of our way to make sure the media never grows cold on birthing and midwifery issues.  Every week we have someone writing in or answering comments to the editor about different articles.  Probably one of the most effe

Re: [ozmidwifery] GP's and OB's selling Elevit Vitamin Supplement

Thanks for that Ping. 

Re: [ozmidwifery] GP's and OB's selling Elevit Vitamin Supplement

What are elevit samples, excuse my ignorance Dierdre B.

Re: [ozmidwifery] melbourne

HI Tracy, I am a midwife working in Brisbane and am a committee member for Maternity Coalition Queensland. As part of some discussions we have been have, it was suggested that educating teenagers while still in school would be a good way of changing opinion from the roots. Is Queensland an a

Re: [ozmidwifery] twilight delivery - or twilight baby?

Thanks for that info Mary. That is really interesting. Sounds dreadfull but things are that great today, just different. Dierdre

Re: [ozmidwifery] twilight delivery - or twilight baby?

Yes, I remember my mother talking about twighlight sleep. Don't know what the drug was but it sort of made women feel almost unconscious but yet still aware they were having a baby. If anyone knows more about the drug I would like to hear about it also. Dierdre

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Isolated birth

Jan, I think you should post this birth plan, I wouldn't mind a look either, thanks Dierdre -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy - when to cut?

I believe that tearing has a lot to do with the condition of a womans tissues. Diet plays a hugh role in this and research shows when all things are considered, ie position, diet, perineal massage about 25% of women will still tear.  There is so much we don't know! For instance was she scare

Re: [ozmidwifery] Are nipple shields increasing rates of bottlefeeding???

We seem to be obsessed with flat nipples these days.  Who said they are not normal or are going to cause problems?  Recently I spoke with Ruth Cantrill. For those of you who don't she has recently done quite a lot of research into breastfeeding and is in charge of the Baby friendly initiativ

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery/birthing services Gold Coast

Alamanda does have maternity but you might want to hunt up some of the statistics before making a choice to birth there! Dierdre

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INJUNCTION to stop Midiwifery Practice.

Hi All,   Tomorrow, thursday at 9.15 am. Brisbane Homebirth community is comming together to support womens rights to chose where and how they give birth.  Some of you will know Claire Brassard, she has attended women in Queensland for several years now and has recently had her files confisc

Re: natural sources vit k

All dark leafy vegetables are good sources of vit k . Sorry can't think of anything else at the moment. Heads boggling . Too many long days. Dierdre -- > From: Gary Woodman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Ozmidwifery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: natural sources vit k > Date: Thursday, Septem

Re: germaine greer

Audio Tapes are avaiable but I guess you will have to contact Homebirth Australia via Sue Cookson. Germaine Greers talk on tape is $20 Dierdre Bowman -- > From: Sally Tracy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: germaine greer > Date: Thursday, Septembe

Re: Conference feedback

food was great and there were some intereting talks. For me , it was a highlight to see a talk for the men. I was most impressed to see the men voicing how it is for them Dierdre Bowman -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Conference feedba

Re: [ADMIN Fwd:] What a privilage to watch

Dear Andrea , Your story is quite inspiring. Nothing like a woman who knows exactly what she needs Dierdre. -- > From: James Robertson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [ADMIN Fwd:] What a privilage to watch > Date: Friday, September 03, 1999 11:04 AM > > [Thi

Re: Fw: Consumers and ACMI attention Irene.

I hope Irene that your letter is a joke because if what you are saying is what you feel then surely you are taking as ostrich approach to consumer involvement in Maternity Services. You will never get it right until you not only have consumer imput but have equal imput at all levels of your train

Re: consuming passions

Dear Sally, Just a quick note of support for your e-mail. It is time midwives stopped seperating themselves from consumers. Midwives wouldn,t be working if they didn't have consumers in the first place. To keep them in the dark is very egotistical (sorry if that's spelt wrong). If midwives wou