[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love

2007-02-09 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association will be holding our seminar series in Brisbane Feb 2th, Sydney Feb 28th, Geelong March 1st and Adelaide March 2nd. There will also be a Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother workshop on the day before each of these, and also in Perth on March 2nd.

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [abachat] Breastfeeding in the Phillipines

2007-02-03 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, It would be nice to think that this wouldn't happen in Australia - but the situation here is not as different as we would like to think. It's an interesting insight into how far formula companies will go to protect their market. I think the main thing saving Australia is not our laws

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

2007-01-08 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I have become fairly philosophical about it (I guess I have to for self preservation!) I think that if a woman has grown up, been socialised in this culture and is now an adult, I have to be accepting of the decision she makes. If nothing in her 30 years (or whatever) has taught her to

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, In matters such as this I would ring Rodney Whyte, Head pharmacist at the drug information line at Monash Medical centre in Melbourne. You can call him weekdays 9-5 on (03) 95942361. His speciality is drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. He is fabulous. He will talk to the health

Fw: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
sorry if you get this twice, didn't come through on my computer Barb - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception Hi, It seems like evidence

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I'm being far more bah humbug than I really should be for christmas! Sorry. Jayne, I appreciate your sentiments, and realise we are on the same side. But could we please not use Nazi in relation to passionate supporters of breastfeeding? Most on this list put their heart and soul into

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-21 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
breastfeeding her six month old so she could get pregnant. That seemed like a real shame but she was very keen to get pregnant ASAP. What would ABA's advice be on this one? Helen - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I don't think Lactational Amenorrhea is as risky or tricky as Janet said. From Breastfeeding Management (Brodribb)In 1988 the World Health Organisation and other interested parties formulated a concensus statement about the conditions under which Lactation provides an effective and safe

Re: [ozmidwifery] Are breastfed kids smarter?

2006-12-18 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Oh, lucky we have formula then. You can pick up any magazine and the advertising blares out at you*help your child reach his full potential* increase her intelligence / whatever. That's not contraversial of course, is it? Where are the journalists with the gutsto look into the unethical

[ozmidwifery] ] FW: Philippines gov. lawyer in baby milk case assassinated

2006-12-18 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
- Original Message - From: Julie Smith To: Julie Smith Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 8:48 AM Subject: [abadirectors] FW: Philippines gov. lawyer in baby milk case assassinated From: Patti Rundall

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love

2006-12-14 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I'd just like to let you know about the ABA Seminars, Breastfeeding: Milk, Health and Love to be held Feb 27th (Brisband) Feb 28th (Sydney) March 1st (Geelong) and March 2nd (Adelaide) We have a great line-up of speakers and topics (vaires a bit from state to state) But includes Dr Diane

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Dodging Bullets Catching Babies'

2006-12-09 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, It's interesting. I get mixed reports. I know that there was a a big push through Rotary Groups earlier in the year when all the unrest happened, by Nestle. They were donating container loads of formula to East Timor and were asking Rotary to pay for it to be shipped over there! Some

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry

2006-12-09 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Of Barbara Glare Chris Bright Sent: Friday, 8 December 2006 6:44 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry # House of Representatives - Email alert service

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - Parliamentary inquiry

2006-12-07 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
# House of Representatives - Email alert service # Issued by: House of Representatives Liaison Projects Office, Wednesday 6 December 2006 Parliament launches new inquiry into breastfeeding Chairman of the

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Dodging Bullets Catching Babies'

2006-12-07 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I'd love to hear more about breastfeeding in East Timor Warm Regards. Barb -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Re: [MCVic] Breastfeeding National Inquiry

2006-12-06 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Oops, sorry, attached was an unfinished draft of a media release for ABA. I sent it by mistake, and was kinda hoping the list would strip it. Apologies Barb -- #

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button.

2006-11-17 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, No, this is not normal. This is the consequence of feeding a baby an abnormal diet, sadly. When did she stop breastfeeding? Is there any chance of her beginning to breastfeed her baby again, even partially? At this age it is normally possible to begin to breastfeed again. If this is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly button.

2006-11-17 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
-- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare Chris Bright Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 9:58 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Bottle feeding hard poos and blood from belly

Re: RE: [ozmidwifery] homebirth costs

2006-11-17 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I paid about $2200 8 years ago for my home birth. Honestly I can't remember. It was around that - 2 midwives, antenatal and a couple of postnatal visits. Best money I ever spent! As I say, I cant quite remember the money, but I can absolutely remember every detail of that fabulous

Re: [ozmidwifery] Woman wanting a homebirth in Hamilton

2006-10-28 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Andrea, Some might have e-mailed already, but I think that's completely "doable" We have great homebirth midwives down here. Contact me offlist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Barb - Original Message - From: Andrea Bilcliff To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:10

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding help in Mackay

2006-10-23 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, there is a very active Australian Breastfeeding Association Group in Mackay. Two counsellors are Loretta 49429640 or Sherri 49593359. Australian breastfeeding Association counsellors are extremely well trained in breastfeeding and lactation management. As an added bonus they can link

[ozmidwifery] 60 minutes

2006-10-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Good on you Janet. I thought you came acorss very well. The show on the other hand just disgusts me. Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director,

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

2006-10-21 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Now, Shaughn, You'll be writing all that to the Victorian Department of Human Services, won't you? Well said! Barb - Original Message - From: Shaughn Leach To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:26 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]

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

2006-10-21 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Yes, complain, please! Send it to APMAIF. The money spent on promotion is unbelievable. I was daydreaming about putting an ad in "Australian Doctor" last week. I was thinking of a beautiful breastfeeding baby with the words "Breastfeeding. No false advertsing necesary" Until I found

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

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

2006-10-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
attached. Jackie - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH??? Hi, For a long

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Calendar

2006-10-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
feeds. That is how my little girl looks (my breasts hang a bit lower though!) when she has her "dawn-breaker" feed and any other feed she can get when I sit down. I'll be off to ABA soon to get one. Jackie - Original Message - From: Barbara

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

2006-10-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
HI, They won't have free rein if we all (mothers and health professionals COMPLAIN) It amazes me that amidst the ocean of media report about healthy eating and obesity, the importance of breastfeeding is ignored, or ridiculed on television as it was on "Sunrise" yesterday morning (and

[ozmidwifery] blood gasses and other policies

2006-10-14 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
HI, Interesting conversation about blood gasses.I frequently get reports from mothers and health professionals that they gave birth in a Baby friendly hospital, or a hospital with clear policies on breastfeeding, but that babies are given infant formula often without their parents consent,

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Calendar

2006-10-13 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's 2007 Calendar is now available. May I go so far as to say it's the best EVER! Gorgeous photos. Perfect for promoting breastfeeding on any hospital wall. Perfect for your own home. Perfect for Christmas. Only $15 plus postage. Purchase from

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding

2006-10-12 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I wonder if some talking through, some info and the importance of skin to skin contact after birth could help here. This may be related to previous sexual abuse, but then again, maybe not. Many survivors of sexual abuse find that breastfeeding can be extremely healing, and a way of

[ozmidwifery] Launch of The GiftCD melbourne

2006-10-11 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
THE GIFT - MOTHERS MILK BANKMelbourne Launch of 'The Gift - A Woman's Song'.WOMEN ARTISTS LEND THEIR VOICES TO THE AUSTRALIAN MOTHERS MILK BANK.Some of Australia's finest female musicians have donated their voices and their music to 'The Gift - A Woman's Song'. Produced by the Mothers Milk

Re: [ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad

2006-10-03 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Yes, Weird indeed. Only two? You'd think there'd be hundreds. And how many ways can you say this is stupid, false and misleading? Barb - Original Message - From: Roberta Quinn To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 4:38 PM Subject:

[ozmidwifery] Karicare formula Ad

2006-10-02 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The offensive Karicare Formula ad (mother bear - I don't want to give my baby the milk of another species so I gave him Karicare Toddler formula) has been banned in New Zealand. See the ruling at http://203.152.114.11/decisions/06/06290.rtf Currently the "Parents Jury" is running a poll

Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding

2006-09-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
midwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding looks great! Pinky - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:49 AM S

[ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding

2006-09-21 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
HI, Very impressive http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2006/pdf/breastfeeding_booklet.pdf Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding

[ozmidwifery] WHO code training

2006-09-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
A Training Workshop FOR The World Health Organization Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Presenters: Annelies Alain, Director International Code Documentation Centre, International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Yeong Joo Kean Legal Advisor, (IBFAN) Annelies Alain was one of

Re: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy

2006-09-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Not quite the same, but my mother was 9 months pregnant when she died of a heart attack at the age of 36. The baby she carried died - we lived in the country, and she left 5 children. At 14 I was the eldest. My youngest sister was two at the time and is now pregnant and due in Feb, so

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Nipple care

2006-09-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, there's a great paper at the Lactation Resource Centre on Breastfeeding and eczema. It's in the "Hot Topics" or "Topics in Breastfeeding" series. You can contact them on (03)9885 0855 Barb - Original Message - From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Mothers Direct

2006-09-18 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I would like to introduce you all to the new Mothers Direct website. Although I have no financial interest in the business, I have a huge emotional one, as I am a Director (in an unpaid, volunteer capacity) ofMothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au is the online store of the Australian

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Mothers Direct

2006-09-18 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I would like to introduce you all to the new Mothers Direct website. Although I have no financial interest in the business, I have a huge emotional one, as I am a Director (in an unpaid, volunteer capacity) ofMothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au is the online store of the Australian

[ozmidwifery] Hear Pinky podcast

2006-09-15 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Hear Pinky McKay podcast at http://www.lrc.asn.au/podcast/podcast.html ABA's first venture into the world of podcast! Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 3Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Ph (03)

[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association Positions vacant

2006-09-14 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association has some interesting positions available - Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace program and Education Programs through the Lactation Resource Centre. Check it out at www.lrc.asn.au Barb Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan

[ozmidwifery] Karicare Ad/Parents Jury

2006-09-13 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, check this out. This ad is one of the most appalling examples of the insidious methods formula companies use to advertise their product. I'd encourage everyone to vote. http://www.parentsjury.org.au/tpj_news.asp?ContainerID=1967Nomination 3: Karicare Toddler Gold Formula Ad

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Karicare Ad/Parents Jury

2006-09-13 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, check this out. This ad is one of the most appalling examples of the insidious methods formula companies use to advertise their product. I'd encourage everyone to vote. http://www.parentsjury.org.au/tpj_news.asp?ContainerID=1967Nomination 3: Karicare Toddler Gold Formula Ad

[ozmidwifery] Fw: LRC Chat night Pinky McKay - sleeping like a baby

2006-08-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
The Australian Breastfeeding AssociationPresentsPinky McKay IBCLCSleeping Like A BabyAt: The Lactation Resource CentreAustralian Breastfeeding Association1818-1822 Malvern Rd East MalvernMelway Ref 59 K11Time: 7.00 pmCost: Gold coin donationDate: Wednesday 23rd August* 1 CERP has been

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback

2006-08-09 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Gail said learned response from both mother and baby. Um...May I say.CRAP? Well, yes and no! There's a fab article by Andrea on the Birth International website about breastfeeding. But, given so many births in Australia are screwed up, babies drugged or injured and mothers

[ozmidwifery] World Breastfeeding Week - Breastmilk - nothing else comes close

2006-07-31 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week. I have copied (below) The Australian Breastfeeding Association's press release. You can see other good stuff at the Australian Breastfeeding Association's website at www.breastfeeding.asn.au If you live in Brisbane you may see breastfeeding ads on

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and pregnancy

2006-07-24 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, It would be worthwhile getting your hands on the Australian Breastfeeding Association's "Breastfeeding through pregnancy and Beyond" It's only $5 and available through www.mothersdirect.com.au Many women breastfeed most successfully through pregnancy and beyond. The oxytocin release

Re: [ozmidwifery] ACT Government's Health first website

2006-06-28 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
If you really want to freak yourself out, check out the "raising children network" It's a shocker.And funded by the Commonwealth government to the tune of $4 million.But you can feedback and give them a serve. coming from an ABA culture the "shoulds" and "should nots" always slap me in

Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold !

2006-06-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
I'm definately going, and so is my beautiful assistant and homebirthed daughter, Cassie (8) We are having a bit of a girl weekend. Say hello to us at the Australian Breastfeeding Association/Mothers Direct stand. Barb - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] 24th HBA conf - Tickets nearly sold !

2006-06-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
, at 8:17 PM, Barbara Glare Chris Bright wrote: I'm definately going, and so is my beautiful assistant and homebirthed daughter, Cassie (8) We are having a bit of a girl weekend. Say hello to us at the Australian Breastfeeding Association/Mothers Direct stand. Barb

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-08 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I always get a giggle (in a wry sort of way) when I hear it said that the 6mnth regulations are *new*. When my eldest, now 13, was a baby, Nursing Mothers, now the Australian Breastfeeding Association, even then said introduce solids at 6mnth, in line with WHO recommendations. I was

Re: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?

2006-06-06 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, It's not the first time I've heard of it, but was surprised with the comment I do understand both sides- one being the desire of the mother to BF versus the well-being of her babies. Surely those two things are intimately bound. In so many cases (birth, breastfeeding and sleep - to name

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-06 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Yep, that will be fine. Just don't use it holus bolus without permission. And feel free to link to the ABA page Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:34 PM Subject: RE:

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding calendar

2006-05-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Time to begin on the 2007 calendar. We welcome submissions of high quality colour or black and white photos * Suitable subjects might include(but are not limited to). * Breastfeeding! * Babies * mothers and babies * Siblings and babies * Dads and babies * Photographs should

Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

2006-05-17 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association stocks a very fabulous and informative short video on tongue tie made by the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne. http://www.lrc.asn.au/users/sales/category6_2.htm With a bit of research, she should be able to get the help she needs. Barb

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs

2006-05-02 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Monash Medical centre birth centre - just ask Pinky, whose daughter had a fab waterbirth Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 11:12 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW

[ozmidwifery] The World Today - Friday, 28 April , 2006 12:34:00

2006-04-28 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Todays story on ABC at lunchtime. Please circulate to relevant email lists. If you disagree with Kay Gibbons from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, who says ' I don't think there's been a widespread practice of people stopping breastfeeding because they believe their child wasn't

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Trudi, Most *bugs* aren't necessarily passed to the baby through the milk - if they are passed to the baby it's through the normal contact mothers have with their babies, regardless of how they are fed. The mother's body begins to make antibodies which are passed through the milk to

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF videos

2006-04-24 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
I like "Mother and Baby the 1st week" (Sue cox/ABA) I use it a lot even if it's not the first week. The baby is newborn. Barb - Original Message - From: Jo Watson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 1:37 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [ozmidwifery] tamworth

2006-04-04 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, there's a fabulous Australian Breastfeeding Association Group in Tamworth. she could get no better support on her parenting journey. To find your local group go to http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contact/groups.html And don't forget, everyone who subscribes gets a free copy of

Re: [ozmidwifery] brown sugar

2006-03-31 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I'd like to have a good look at the situation before doing anything. It's a bit tricky seeing that the baby was born at 28 weeks, and is now 36 weeks. So it's 8 weeks old. I feel that it is more normal for a young fully breastfed baby to have a number of stools per day - at least one.

[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Membership Promotion

2006-03-26 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Did you know that if you join the Australian Breastfeeding Association or renew your subscriptionbetween March 1st and August 31st 2006 you get a copy of our book "Breastfeeding Naturally" absolutely free? When you tell the families you work with about this offer you are giving them a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast feeding facilities for staff

2006-03-10 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Title: Message Hi, the Australian Breastfeeding Association has excellent guidelines on Breastfeeding and wrok and have an excellent accreditation program see details at http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/mfwp.html This works on so many levels. With midwives being an aging population,

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Making a Difference

2006-02-27 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Still (just) time to register for the Australian Breastfeeding Association's 1 day seminar "Breastfeeding Making a Difference" We are still getting a lot of phone enquiries. there's just time to book on the web www.lrc.asn.au before the registrations close (because the caters need to

[ozmidwifery] Formula Fraud

2006-01-31 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
For your interest http://www.cbc.ca/national/news/chandra/ Barb GlareMum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 Guan 2Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic[EMAIL PROTECTED]Ph (03) 5565 8602Director, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationMothers Directwww.mothersdirect.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Australia Day honours for Breastfeeding Advocates

2006-01-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, It's great to see in the Australia Day Honours lists two names that really stood out for me. 'Member (AM) in the General Division.Mrs Natalie Mary PATON, OAM, Moss Vale. For service to the community as founder of the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia, and to the development

Re: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate/mongolian spots

2006-01-23 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Just a bit of a funny story The first time that the paed saw my daughter she was 10mnth old. look, he said, she's got a mongolian spot (the top of her bum) and another one here on her knee. I licked my finger and rubbed. It was dirt... Barb - Original Message - From:

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Making A Difference/ Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother

2006-01-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Just a reminder that the early bird registrations for these fabulous seminars and workshops closes tonite, Jan 20th. **Canberra** Twilight seminar featuring Dr Linda Sweet " Supporting Breastfeeding for Parents of Preterm Infants" and "Breast Surgeries and

[ozmidwifery] Writing competition - Lives touched by Breastfeeding

2006-01-05 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, For any writers out there, just letting you know that the Australian Breastfeeding Association is running a writing competition - Lives touched by Breastfeeding. YOu can see details at http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/news/guidelinesconditions.pdf There's still about a month left to get

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mother friendly hospitals

2005-11-22 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I really disagree that baby friendly hospitals are OK for the baby but tough on the mother. And if your baby friendly hospital is tough on the mother, then you should be looking at why - because it shouldn't be that way. The newborn mother and baby are a unit. They both surely need to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: [hbo] Check out Hudson Valley Lactivism

2005-11-10 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Yes, there is a fabulous organisation like that in Australia. It's volunteers advocate for the right of women in paid employment to continue to breastfeed their babies. They have a fabulous Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace award. You can see it here.

Re: [ozmidwifery] group b strep in breastmilk

2005-11-03 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I am an LC (not a midwife) at a hospital, but we had a case of a mother with group b strep, but the baby was healthy and full term, showing no symptoms, so given that until we did the test the baby had been having her milk without problems, we sought advice and she continued to feed.

[ozmidwifery] Breastpump hire in Sydney

2005-10-30 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that The Australian Breastfeeding Association has opened a new store in Sydney. The address is 4 McMullen Ave, Castle Hill NSW 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Phone 02 8853 4900 Families can hire breastpumps, purchase books, slings and other great stuff. The

Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep - UPDATE

2005-10-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, If you are interested in Elizabeth Pantley's No Cry Sleep Solution, you can hear her speak at ABA seminars in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide from March 2nd-7th 2006. It's going to be fabulous - heaps of other great speakers, too. I'd love to be able to direct you to the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Older Children's Sleep

2005-10-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
. But it won't stop the crying which I know can go on for hours (and I can't sleep through it). The sleep discussion has focussed on infants - but what about older children? Can anyone give me ideas/point me towards something? Many thanks Kate - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lactation after ART

2005-10-24 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I think the answer is.possibly. I tend to agree with Nicole that it's more likely to be birthing interventionist birthing practices which get breastfeeding off to a poor start, followed up by scheduled breastfeeding which makes brestfeeding successfullya near impossibility. After

Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association

2005-10-14 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The version on the website, is in fact the full position description. I've asked them to change the web-page. If you have any further questions, I can help you. Warm Regards Barb - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Australian Breastfeeding Association

2005-10-13 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hello, everyone, Please find attached advertisement for an Executive Officer for the ustralian Breastfeeding Association. Applications close on October 28th 2005. If the attachment has been stripped from the message forthe advertisement andposition description, please see our website

Re: [ozmidwifery] baby poo

2005-09-15 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, If the baby is gaining weight well, feeding wel and is happy and content (to the extent normal for a baby!) does it matter? Stay tuned for the Australian Breastfeeding Association's "poo chart" Baby poo revealed. It is a full colour sheet with information ic photos of nappies on one

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding and postnatal depression

2005-09-11 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association in conjunction with PANDA are writing a booklet on postnatal depression and breastfeeding. If you have any experiences, personal or professional that you would like to share, please e-mail Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include a statement that you

Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence

2005-08-30 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Rumble - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence Hi, this is just complete trivia

[ozmidwifery] Aboriginal Art prints

2005-08-29 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Just wanted to let you know about some very special art printsthe Australian Breastfeeding Association is selling at the moment. They are prints of Aboriginal mothers and babies, some breastfeeding and some not. They are a limited edition fundraiser for ABA. Each print has been

Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence

2005-08-29 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, this is just complete trivia, but a while ago one of the womens mags had an interview with Martina Navratalova (now I'm sure I completely masaquered that, but you know, the tennis player) At 48 she still plays international tennis, but has to go to the toilet btwn every set - no

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, I have to add my cute toddler BF story. Last night I was invited to a meeting with a senator. Had to take the contingent - dh working away. Guan, 2.5 pipes up "Titty, mum, I want titty" I had to oblige. After I finished I pulled down my top, and got a "mum, put your bra on properly"

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Certainly [EMAIL PROTECTED] barb - Original Message - From: Vedrana Valčić To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:59 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] BF video Barb, can I mail you off the list about breastfeeding an

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding The Natural State

2005-08-21 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Not long to go until the Australian Breastfeeding Association's International Conference. Already we have more than 500 registrants, but there's roon for plenty more. We also have some space available for trade displays. The prices are extremely reasonable The sponsorship prospectus

Re: [ozmidwifery] Can anyone answer some questions from an English Student Midwife?

2005-04-15 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Greg? Yes, I believe he is. From a mum whose 2 yr old is going through that stage. The wiggles video played overand over.and over.and over I've had 12 years of the wiggles. I deserve a leave pass! Barb

[ozmidwifery] Royal Birth

2005-04-09 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Now this is something. Taken from Lactnet with the author's permission Just had to send this one and I am positive the mother is breastfeeding somaybe it is on topic after all.I am not a royalist, but I could become one if this keeps up. Yesterday thedaughter of the Norwegian king gave

Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby

2005-03-19 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, Is 4kg that big? My last little homebirthed darling was 4kg born. I was *so* proud. I knew she was big, plump and gorgeous by just looking at her. I wanted her weighed straight away so I could brag about how well I'd grown her and birthed her. Thankfully my wise midwives reassured me that

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Healthy children, families, communities

2005-03-11 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, The Breastfeeding, Healthy children, families, communities is on next week. There are still places available (though not many in sydney - get in quick) It's shaping up to be a great seminar Barb Breastfeeding. Healthy children, families and communities To Register Go to

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [ababcnet] Crying could cause brain damage (news.com.au report)

2004-11-30 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Crying could cause brain damage By Robin Yapp 01 December 2004 LEAVING children to cry without offering any comfort could cause lasting damage to their brains, it was claimed yesterday. British psychologist Professor Margot Sunderland said high rates of depression and emotional

Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm

2004-11-21 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Hi, Have you checked the Australian Breastfeeding Association's Lactation Resource centre? Their number is (03) 9885 0855. Also, write up your case studies and send them to the LRC. They have guidelines available. This is helpful to those who come after you. Warm Regards, Barb - Original

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeedng Calendars

2004-11-15 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association's calendars are now available. This year they are in full colour, and look gorgeous. A fabulous way of promoting breastfeeding in your workplace, great gifts and just plain gorgeous to look at. They are only $15 plus $5 for postage (cheaper

[ozmidwifery] Counselling the Breastfeeding mother

2004-11-05 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Counselling Skills: Workshop for Health Professionals The Australian Breastfeeding Association Presents Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother Melbourne November 13th 2004 A full-day

Re: [ozmidwifery] Gary Ezzo

2004-10-30 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Dear Lynne, The Australian Breastfeeding Association would have counsellors in that area. You could find some-one local to her by going to http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/contact/groups.html and entering the postcode for Orange into the group finder. (scroll down a bit) I hope that helps Warm

[ozmidwifery] Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother workshop

2004-09-23 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association will be holding workshops in Melbourne (Nov 13th) and Sydney (Nov 15th) on "Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother". These workshops are designed for Health Professionals working with breastfeeding mothers. These workshops will be limited to 30 in

[ozmidwifery] MCH and Infant formula

2004-09-02 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Hi, Last week I had rather an upsetting experience. I was invited to speak at a meeting of local Maternal and Child health nurses about the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines on infant feeding. I did this in my capacity as a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor. I

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding management

2004-08-23 Thread barbara glare chris bright
Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association are pleased to announce that the new, revised and fabulous edition of "Breastfeeding Management" is now available. To order your copy go to http://www.mothersdirect.com.au/category9_1.htm ABA and LRC subscribers get a 10% discount. Trade

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