Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations - courses?

Hi Rachael If you are particularly seeking a Cert IV in assessment and training most TAFE colleges around the country offer this course Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Rachael Austin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Frustration

s she thought and goes home to await SOL :) Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: Ken Ward To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:15 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Frustration One tries, but often

Re: [ozmidwifery] Article about natural birth and brain haemorrhage

Pardon my scepticism but what exactly did this "research" prove? With so many variables I am surprised that any conclusions could be drawn! Alesa Haven't they got anything better to research??!! Helen http://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,2001561,00.html One in four natural births

[ozmidwifery] RE: reflux

Not wishing to simplify this discussion but I found this somewhere, years ago and it took my fancy, (don't know if it is a genuine quote, but if it is..) it suggests that colic and its associated parental concerns have been with us for a very long time! "..Peine in the belly is a common diseas

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

yroid function evaluation are suggested Hope this is helpful Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Sue Cookson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental heal

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

lations) Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Sue Cookson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health > Hi, > Do any of you have stories relating to t

[ozmidwifery] Re:

Yes I have heard of this and am glad that you have provided some info on exactly what the training and expected field of work is. Although I acknowledge that women have been caring for each other since we first started to walk on our hind legs, I do not believe that replacing a midwife in th

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback

elief Just my humble opinion on a cold wintry morning:) Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "jo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:39 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback > Most

Re: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

Hi Mary I like this. as you say it is not so much specific to preferred actions but a lovely reminder to all who may be alongside the woman that respectful consideration is a the basic preference:) Many thanks for this Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original

Re: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

Women aren't doing their own Inductions and Caesareans... Very true, but they are all too frequently choosing them   Alesa Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Stephen & Felicity To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunda

Re: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?

7; care -which would routinely include a comp feed if BSL are below 2.5- we work together and offer this option first. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Sue Cookson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 04, 20

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News 8:11 - Postdates Pregnancies (May 24, 2006)

r 'routine' clinical practice. My thoughts Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News 8:11 - Postdates Pre

Re: [ozmidwifery] weight loss

We have a big Asian population from  a wide range of cultures and I've seen so many variations of the chicken and ginger soup used by different Asian cultures that I have no hesitation in recommending it to mothers with a willing mother/auntie in the background who will cook up a batch. It i

[ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News 8:11 - Postdates Pregnancies (May 24, 2006)

Apologies for the long post and even more apologies if this 'FW:' infringes on normal list etiquette,but I am interested in what others think of the topic raised by Debby Gedal-Beer in the 'feedback' section. Personally I beleive this is something that is of interest to the globe which is my ration

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC

This info is certainly not true of the private system, cannot speak for the public system- but it sounds like a tall story - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 12:20 PM Subject: [ozmidwif

Re: [ozmidwifery] any benefit to teaching women self examination?

Hi Julie Really this is just an extension of the  info that is shared when talking about the difference between a 'ripe' and 'unripe' cervix. I encourage women to feel the difference within themselves  ( as an at home activity!!) when we discuss non medical forms of induction, and I for one

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidural video

Hi Joan Not sure if you want this for CBE or student education... however there is a snippet in the "I was in stitches" video which shows part of the process of an epidural- suitable for CBE Alesa - Original Message - From: "McAlpine, Joan (AHS)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, Mar

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: University research.....

Dear Donna I believe that the list you have placed this message one support service which allows Midwives from around the globe (although predominantly here in oz) to unburden and share. As you state this is a stressful environment to work in and many small groups of midwives will support eac

Fw: [ozmidwifery] Worth a try?

Dear List Cleaning up my inbox and came across this one...has anyone tried this technique?? Was it successful?? If so how long does a single application last? Waiting with anticipation:) Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne    Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:36 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] seeking doula

give my number 02 6655 2721 i am just about to begin networking with the birth community here so i can pass on any doula contacts i find, if you don't get any better/ more direct responses.   Cheers Suzi Hoff - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol

[ozmidwifery] seeking doula

Dear List Seeking contact with any doula currently available to work with woman in Bellingen/Coffs Harbour/Dorrigo area Thanks Alesa     Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne

[ozmidwifery] test

test. messages not getting throughis it me???   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne

Re: [ozmidwifery] wasIV Synto for 3rd stage now rectal temps

Please be assured that I am not  killing the messanger here...but really, are you really telling me that at your site all newborn infants are subjected to an invasive process because once upon a time a single baby had a problem? Alesa   - Original Message - From: "sharo

Re: [ozmidwifery] Jewish Birthing

HI Kelly I suggest you ring and talk to the Midwives at Masada Private Hospital, in Balaclava where the majority of their birthing clientele are from the surrounding Jewish population. They have adapted many so called 'hospital routines' to assist their women and will be able to share lots o

Re: [ozmidwifery] St John's Wort

Hi Jo >From the 2002 version (10th Edition)... Lactation RiskCatagory L3= Moderatley safe: There are no controlled studies in breastfeeding women, however the risk of untoward effects to a breastfed infatn is possible; or, controlled studies show only minimal non threatening adverse effects. Drugs

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

ginal Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil Thanks Lisa... do the midwives use it or is it inserted by MO?? And which state are y

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

Which is interesting as compared with two dose of Prostin it is actually cheaper however as described in a different post it is a challenge to insert and we have an OB who is trying to use Midwives to induce labour using this method. We feel (particularly as > 70% of our inductions are s

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

Thanks Lisa... do the midwives use it or is it inserted by MO?? And which state are you in? Cheers Alesa - Original Message - From: Lisa Barrett To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervi

Re: [ozmidwifery] level 2 midwives

for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sp

Re: [ozmidwifery] hep C and homebirth

Title: Bericht Hi Lieve It is a shame that your colleagues feel so strongly against supporting this woman, but in a group practice I understand how sometimes there could be conflict over clients. However I wonder if they would be as negative about accepting someone with Hep B?? All the same

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

Dear Jo The pharmacist is offering ineffective advise. Expressing three hourly as a means of "flushing out" thrush suggests a lack of understanding of the organism. This will not make any difference Jo, except to perhaps maintain your supply if his/her suggestion was also to cease BF on that side o

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rh anti-D

Absolutely Alesa   - Original Message - From: brendamanning To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Rh anti-D The not testing partners thing is probably all to do with litigation, blah, blah blah..

Re: [ozmidwifery] fetal heart monitoring.

We are now using the RANZCOG guidelines, which cite the NICE guidelines as one of the reference sources (just personally I find these guidelines incredibly restrictive for the labouring woman). A update on the guidelines is due out early August. Current version is available online although I

Re: [ozmidwifery] Privacy, comfort and dignity during birth

I vividly remember a young Greek woman many years ago sitting in a corner of the room labouring away totally oblivious to the many conversations in the room. There were  23 'support' people in this room who were really getting in the way and taking absolutely no notice (much to her disgust)

Re: [ozmidwifery] just a thought

And letting go is so vital when we face these slightly unusual situations frequently. Last evening a woman really had no contractions to speak of at all throughout her whole second stage of labour, she didn't even really have any urges to push, but did so on the behest of her accoucheur. Eventually

Re: [ozmidwifery] OT: Amusing BF Cartoon

Many thanks for the laugh, I loved it:) Alesa > > http://www.thecowgoddess.com/archshow.asp?var=148 > > Giggle for the day. > > Jo (RM) > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit to subscribe or unsubscrib

Re: [ozmidwifery] gastric washes

Hi Sue This practice has always astounded me too. Although I will admit to 'doing' a couple over the years- but never ever got any returns so now I refuse to do them if requested and have a discussion with the Paed who requests it or the Midwife who thinks she might just give it a go to clear a muc

[ozmidwifery] re epidural top ups

Dear List Have read this thread with great interest. Not wishing to get into the debate regarding whose skill it is to perform this task I just wanted to share our experience. The move away from an epidural that required top ups in labour to infusion pumps came about when the midwives refused

Re: [ozmidwifery] beautifull pictures

Title: Bericht Many thanks for posting this link Lieve, helps to keep the knowledge on vaginal breech babes  flowing. As the saying goes... "A picture is worth a thousand words" Cheers Alesa     I got these link on the UK midwifery list http://www.birthingway.com/footling_breech.htm

Re: [ozmidwifery] returned

Hi Jan This baby sounds like it has a tongue tie even in the absence of a frenulum. The diagnosis of Tongue tie is not exclusively reliant on a tight frenulum, if the tongue is fused to the muscles at the floor of the mouth causing the symptoms you describe- this too is a tongue tie. A Paedi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Double uterus & cervix

Hi Andrea Have met a few over the years. Met two women last year with this condition, both with different outcomes. Both conceived naturally and the duplication picked up at the 18 week scan, both pregnancies uneventful. One was told that she couldn't/wouldn't labour properly and would proba

[ozmidwifery] newborn bath

Dear List Updating policies at our workplace and seeking any written policies that can be shared on bathing newborns. I doubt if there is any but if anyone is aware of any written papers on this topic this would also be gratefully received Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery Educat

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Healthy children, families, communities

Well done Pinky:) Regards Alesa   Hi Barb - you will be proud of me- I have called John and am being sent teh apllication pack for LC exam and have booked into Maureens course which starts next week -I am on the roller coaster so there is no turning back or slacking off now!   Pi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast reduction site

Thanks Di, havent come across this site before, have just had a quick skim through but it seems like a great resource   Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne There is a great website for women with breast reductions who wish to BF. www.bfar.org   Cheers

Re: [ozmidwifery] feeds in 24 hrs?

ng babes at all whilst in hospital, unless you have some great evidence I can use to challenge that practice:) Looking forward to the continuation of healthy dialogue Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Anne Clarke" <

Re: [ozmidwifery] seizure at birth

"but standards of risk management have altered the playing field." Aint that the truth!!!!! Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Jenny Cameron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, Novemb

[ozmidwifery] Re cold epidurals

We have experienced a few cold epidurals over the past 18 months prior to Prostin. I can hear the collective outrage simmering on that facet of this practice- trust me when I say that every single midwife in my workplace felt exactly the same. However the deed was done so to speak prior to t

Re: [ozmidwifery] 2nd Stage of Labour

Great analogy Sally- I've never thought about it like that but its a perfect description:) Thanks for the tip:) Always learning Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, Oct

Re: [ozmidwifery] GNT and HBAW - and a ramble

Dear Rita Jodie has already responded and provided information on the Core of life program which is actually available in every state and territory in Oz at the moment bar TAS, (although following the recent NACE Conference there with one of the sessions being a Core of Life Presentation thi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness

Dear Fiona  It may  be useful to read a copy of the 'Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement's. It could be  claimed depending on who financed this book that there is a breach of the agreement. Clause 4a states" Manufacturers and importers of infant f

Re: [ozmidwifery] Formula companies and sponsoring child health nurses lunches/conferences

goodies' but they do understand the basis. We are not BFHI (yet) but follow most of the guidelines, maybe this is why we are so aware of the APMAIF guidelines- it isn't always easy for a busy maternity unit with many staff, but I would imagine it could be manageable in a MCHN setting Cheer

Re: [ozmidwifery] "push pal"

While you are at it (printing off and discussion) have an indepth look at the 'epi-no' product as well. More damaging in the long run but the message for the pregnant woman is just as disempowering Cheers Alesa - Original Message - From: "Lynne Staff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTE

[ozmidwifery] Seeking Heather Harris

Dear All Trying to contact Heather Harris IBCLC and traveller extroidinaire:). Would be grateful for connections Many thanks in advance Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

Go Pinky:)   Alesa   - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:37 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday Hi all, I will be on the Today Show on Monday  at 8.10am - debating agaisnt Tizzie Hall sl

Re: [ozmidwifery]So the twins plot thickens

Only 6 Obs in Melbourne- what a load of crock. This man certainly has an entertaining use of statistics. Maybe he only knows of 6 Obs within his sphere. Melbourne is a big place Sharing your frustration   Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message -

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

Hi Denise I work in a private hospital where information regarding normal birth is shared in childbirth education classes. This is often the only time that the women hear about an alternative to active management. All the Obs practice active management unless challenged by their clients. We h

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

es of each condition being screened for, looking at trends, such as area, years, etc. - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks fo

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

Hi Lynne First I've heard of a named but blank card for those who choose to decline how long has this been in practice???Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: "Lynne Staff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] who is really there for women ? long

Yeah for some form of enforcing the accountability of professional practice. Start by linking this to the ACMI professional accountability expectations of at least 40 hours worth of accrued ongoing professional development per year. Until this is enforced by linking to registration, Midwive

Re: [ozmidwifery] Expressing

Hi Cheryl I'm with Barb here. The secret to expressing is not just allowing yourself unrushed time to work with your breast but also in the technology used to assist. Absolutely nothing wrong with hand expressing but there are many much better pumps on the market that the Kanesan pump which a

Re: [ozmidwifery] knitted breasts

Love the boxes Barb I knitted my own several years ago -got the pattern from a friend- again in many non human colours with nipple variations and use them in CBE classes with good effect. They work well to illustrate lots of points about breastfeeding, thoroughly recommend a set or two as a t

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hair Loss

Hi Rhonda From a personal view, I had the same problem while breastfeeding. Was reassured by hairdresser friend that this was common for breastfeeding mothers and not too worry 'cos most of the time the hair growth returns after breastfeeding. This occurred in my case- dont know what the phys

Re: [ozmidwifery] Post - Natal Reunion (Partners)

Hi Julie Great outcome for the fathers in that group, hope that they maintain the contact Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:19 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] IPM

Congratulations Rosemary, I look forward to hearing more about your project in a few short weeks.also looking forward to a much warmer climate for a few days:) Alesa Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Rosemary & Wayne Weckert

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Letter to the editor re "Midwives, no insurance..." article

Great letter Tania, congrats on continuing to spread the word to the 'masses' (grin) Cheers Alesa Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:23 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] KEMH (baby under the light)

le is more powerful than past history. Just a thought Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Debbie Slater" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 6:02 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] KEMH (b

Re: [ozmidwifery] C.section education to do or not to do?

which provides C/S or VBAC specific classes, but would be interested in hearing about any that do Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast cancer in pregnancy

Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Andrea Bilcliff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ozmidwifery Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Capers Birth News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Maternity Coali

Re: [ozmidwifery] risks of 4th c/s and support for artificial feeding

Always interested in furthering my information:) Thanks Jo Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "jo hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery

Re: [ozmidwifery] risks of 4th c/s and support for artificial feeding

lties, have probably had a lot of Midwife assistance with their BF, when they then compare the little time which a Midwife needs to spend assisting a woman in the basics of AF it would be easy to draw the conslusion that the support is not there or reduced. Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinica

Re: [ozmidwifery] 2 day workshop @ Armidale

Hi Maureen Both NACE Vic Branch and the Childbirth Education Department at RWH offer courses for beginner to advanced Childbirth Educators I have contact details for NACE if you are interested, contact me off list Cheers Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Origin

Re: *****SPAM***** Re: [ozmidwifery] "failure to sleep through the night"!!!

Jeez Pinky, thats what I did wrong..I didnt start early enough!! Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 8:36 AM Subject: *SPAM* Re: [ozmidwife

Re: [ozmidwifery] research @ uni

Valid research questions, although the first one is better worded (IMHO) however, the practice of VE to confirm full dilatation is not universal although if this is the practise that you have witnessed ... As you state there are so many other signs that a Midwife

[ozmidwifery] RE: Maggie B

Dear List Thankyou for all your assistance. I had a chat with Maggie this afternoon. Cheers   Alesa Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne

Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking Maggie Banks

pirit Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking Maggie Banks I am CCC my reply to to you to Maggie Denise Hynd - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 2:12

[ozmidwifery] Seeking Maggie Banks

Dear list I am seeking contact with Maggie Banks, author of  "Breech Birth, Woman-wise" can anyone help I have tried the email address in her book and her web site, so I'm looking for any others   Regards   Alesa   Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne

Re: [ozmidwifery] preparing and supporting child sexual abuse survivors for chilbdrith

Hi Julie CASA is the Centre Against Sexual Assault, a state funded resource here in Vic. They offer all types of counselling and assistance from emergency to long term therapy to victims of sexual assault. There is probably a similiar resource in NSW. Try one of your large public hospitals an

Re: [ozmidwifery] night nappies

Hi Helen I've had several friends with this problem and this is what I remember . -It appears that enuresis is more common in males -Night control of the bladder after urinary tact infections and renal manlformations  have been excluded, will sometimes take up to 16 years

Re: [ozmidwifery] ante natal expressing

nda  Trewern                                                             -Click here for Free Video!!http://www.gohip.com/free_video/ - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

than a Barbie. Pinky - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 9:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie Dear List Son's girlfriend works in a toy store. When I aske

[ozmidwifery] RE: Pregnant dolls

Hi Pinky   I'd forgotten the furore over "Barbie's" wedding ring, Steffi must be a modern woman- she doesnt have one!! Steffi dolls are made by 'Simba Toys GmbH & Co', a company which appear to be based in one of the European countries (possibly Holland) as the instructions(!) come in six di

[ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

Dear List Son's girlfriend works in a toy store. When I asked her about this doll (thought it could be a useful prop for a sibling  antenatal education class) she informed me that Mattel  'Barbie'  competitor 'Steffi Love' has had a similar product on Australian toy shelves for some time. S

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush in the breast handout

Thankx Darren I was having no luck converting the attachmetn to a readable file. Thankx also to Joy- a great information leaflet Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Darren Sunn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMA

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.

usually seen within 72 hours. Hope this helps Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 10:51 AM Subject: [

Re: [ozmidwifery] Moxibustion instructions

hotos!! regards Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 1:52 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Moxibustion instructions > There were so

Re: [ozmidwifery] Research support request

Dear Rhonda Have you given your friend info re Jackie Mawson and the birthrites site?? Alesa   Alesa KoziolMidwifery Clinical EducatorMelbourne - Original Message - From: Rhonda To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 12:20 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

[ozmidwifery] Feel good quote

Nice little feel good quote that I just came across   When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw  the woman who helped me give birth to myself. Alesa   Alesa KoziolMidwifery Clinical EducatorMelbourne

Re: [ozmidwifery] ebm prior ro birth

Thanks for this info Robyn, I have the same 'gut' (pardon the pun) feeling about using this precious resource. Too many babes are being labelled weight loss> 10% and the ensuing pressure on the women to perform is huge. Attempts have been made to address the weigh times and education has occ

[ozmidwifery] ebm prior ro birth

Dear List Soem time ago there was a small discussion on the list re the practice of espressing colostrum prior to birth and using this to prevent neonatal hypoglycaemia. This appeared to be helpful for gestaional, type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Can anyone steer me towards some detailed informatio

Re: [ozmidwifery] POST NATAL HELP

Hi Jan This contact assists women with special needs within their home (although this is not an overnight service): International National Services Melbourne, the contact there is Louise Dunham 1300 854 634. This service is funded through one of the government bodies (cant remember which one

Re: [ozmidwifery] Talipies

And what a potential cost saving. If only I had done something about my oldest childs talipes instead of leaving it alone to correct itself I could have saved many hundreds of dollars off podiatry fees and orthotic appliances! Alesa - Original Message - From: Terry Garnons

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