RE: [ozmidwifery] hep b @ birth

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RE: [ozmidwifery] hep b @ birth

Lyle, If you go back through the archives of ozmid, I think there was a big discussion on this about 4+ yrs ago or so. Their was an excellent article written by a midwife in ?Qld about the effects of Hep B post birth and it's effect on establishing BF. Can't remember her name, but will try a

RE: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping

Well, I co-slept with the kids (4,6,8) last night on the trampoline with the labrador snuffling underneath whilst we watching the stars come out and the comet on the south skyline as well. They are ratty today, my hips ache like anything, but the 8 yr old is SO happy - that's what memories ar

RE: [ozmidwifery] re co-sleeping

Yes! So true. As a permanent P/T night-duty person, I hear the "don't want to get him/her into a bad habit" far too often. I find by night 2/3 they are so tired, they think that co-sleeping is a possibility and I encourage them fully! Mine still manage to find their way into our bed, and t

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Support people in birthing suites

We are a small rural hospital - approx 130-150 births in the year - and over the last 8 yrs of very part-time work (between having 3 children) we have had siblings, toddlers, parents, friends, in-laws, neighbours and although most women have 1-2 people by choice, I have seen 4+ wandering in and

RE: [ozmidwifery] intact peri

I know that I have certainlly 'advised' women NOT to push at certain times in their labours. Or even though I absolutely cringe at some of the coaching pushing you see on ER and such programs, I have been guilty of it (very rarely). Generally with very tired primeps who are battling exhaustio

Re: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy

Hi, not quite the same either, but I am adopted, have known all my life. Mum (who adopted me) had a very difficult obstetric history obviously but died when I was 23. I know it was a hard time for me through 7 pregnancies (4 of them miscarriages) because I really wanted her to know that I wa

Re: [ozmidwifery] OMG what next?

I'm glad that I didn't put my money into that probably well-intentioned but extremely useless invention. Got the giggles though, was imagining women sending it back and asking for their money back because they didn't lie on their back the entire labour - thanks to their midwife!! And the sizin

[ozmidwifery] References supporting less VE's

Hi I'm sure that we've discussed this over the yrs, just haven't keep the e-mails. Need some ref's to support NOT performing 'regular' (eg. 4/24) VE's, especially in early labour. Thanks in advance. Cheryl -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

RE: [ozmidwifery] Blue patches on neonate

Probably a really silly answer, but they weren't Mongolian spots? Although they are normally over the sacral region. My oldest child had quite prominent Mong spots and quite large, had to educate the local childcare about them - I think they thought I had been thumping him, they looked like t

RE: [ozmidwifery] anniversary

So it's not just me!! My 'baby' turned 3 on the 3/1 and her Dad and I (with two lively boys as well) all piled into bed that morning after she had opened her presents and went through the photo album of that preg and birth. A girlfriend came out to visit that day (who knows me very well thank

Re: [ozmidwifery] rooming in

implemented the rooming in policy our primips are BF better and going home so much more confident. It will be a shame if it goes back. Zoe - Original Message - From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 10:29 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] rooming i

RE: [ozmidwifery] rooming in

Just a query? What are the obst's complaints based on - the same 3 mothers complaints? No doubt they were tired and wanted a bit of rest!! Welcome to motherhood. From: "islips" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: Subject: [ozmidwifery] rooming in Date: Sun, 2

RE: [ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified!

Yes, she can turn up to any public hospital with midwifery services and not be turned away. Tell her to have a copy of antenatal paperwork she has (if she has it!!) and the midwives at the hospital can ring her orginal booking hospital and get any records/pathology faxed over - or at least that

RE: [ozmidwifery] burping/winding

Personally: having BF two children and AF one - one BF'er and the AF'er always needed burping (both boys - still find it quite amusing to burp at the dinner table - Hmmm) and got so colicky and sad without it. The other BF'er (girl - hasn't learnt to burp at the table yet!) co-slept, fed all n

Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

mallnps2.jpg >> www.niagaraparkshow.com.au On 17/10/2005, at 12:44 PM, Cheryl LHK wrote: Do any hospitals have set protocols on number of support people going to OT for LUSCS be they elective or emerg? Just interested. Cheryl -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics

[ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Do any hospitals have set protocols on number of support people going to OT for LUSCS be they elective or emerg? Just interested. Cheryl -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] another induction

Well said Brenda, I know from working as RM/RN in rural hospitals, all of our doctors' will leave town on their holidays (cause you don't get a 'holiday" if you stay in town with all of us knowing where you live!) and the clients know this. And for one of my babies I was one of those "clients

[ozmidwifery] Hiding the scissors!!

Worked three nights before going on holidays (and to the ICM I hope!) and got four labouring women in that time - which for a small rural hospital is busy, with the rest of the hospital choka-block full with pneumonias/palliatve/and chest pains! Had a multi who had a 3rd degree tear with first

[ozmidwifery] ICM

Just need some more info. Have sent (and paid) the application to attend the ICM in Brisbane in July. But have received no further information regarding the four days, which lectures I can choose from etc, jsut the confirmation e-mail and receipt. Has anyone else recieved more than this, or ar

[ozmidwifery] presentation to 6yr olds

OK, got 'persuaded' to do my bit in my sons Grade 1 class - got to give a little chat about "What I do for the community?" in my role as a rural RN and midwife. Needs to be about 10 mins long. Have some ideas, but looking for some bright ones from you 'creative' people out there. And NO, I d

RE: [ozmidwifery] The Victorian Rural Maternity Initiative.

Mary, Congratulations! (almost like a new birth eh?) Being in another rural hospital a few 100 kms away from you, can empathise with your midwives/RN's - jack of all trades. Enjoy the next 12 months, Cheryl From: "Mary Doyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: "AC

[ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

Not exactly natural birth I know, but can you give me some ideas of what your doctors/obst's order for analgesia days1-2 post LUSCS? Small hospital, and each doctor tends to have his own ideas, and sometimes we end up with all kinds of concoctions!! It doesn't make me very happy when I come on

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Disposable bed pan units

Sue We have a unit in our hospital, which is a small rural hospital therefore used for everything - geriatric, general, surgical nursing, mid - you name it!! We have made the transition pretty easily to it, everything just gets 'mulched'!! The only thing to remember is how many 'products' the

RE: [ozmidwifery] feeds in 24 hrs?

Thanks Maureen for being eminently sensible and reminding us all to use common sense. It annoys me that some midwives are so hard-nosed that the woman is set up for failure almost before they start. Here's for a new start in 2005! Happy Babies Everyone. I'm not working New Years this year, bu

[ozmidwifery] Posterior labours

Went to a Midwifery Intensive's seminar with Andrea, Vivki, Lynne and Maggie earlier this year in Vic... and have mislaid some of my jottings from the day. Vicki was talking to us about different moves (the 'will you marry me' lunge etc) and also they were talking about how some cultures actual

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998

Thanks for the common sense Fiona! Well said. Cheryl From: "Fiona & Craig Rumble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998 Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 09:22:33 +1000 Dear Abby, I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness

Oh Jo, my heart goes out to you!! I sucked on ice, apple ice-blocks, orange juice ice-blocks, anything iced - and I did that until about 16-17 weeks. Very rarely vomited, but felt like it all the time. Cheryl From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTE

[ozmidwifery] Wonderful induction birth!

Just got to gloat to those who are in the know - because hubby certainly doesn't get it! Got to work last night, primep with prostins at term - why is she being induced - because the doctor said! She had no idea what was happening but very trusting. Got up at 0030, twinges; showers, hotpack

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC education

Thanks Lynne for all that passion that you infused us with on the tour about VBAC. Had a woman come in (at night naturally) last week, very informed and positive, as was the doc - progressed slowly but successfully and over two shifts did a wonderful job. Then two nights ago had the most quick

[ozmidwifery] Ann Peacock defends Liz & Tracey

Reading my paper over breakfast, we find a half page spread from Ann Peacock (Herald Sun - Melbourne, p 118) giving full credit to 60 mins and co. And from her personal experience having had a emergency LUSCS for her first child, naturally with the safety of No 2 baby in mind, booked straight i

Re: [ozmidwifery] more baby stuff

Well said Jo, You give me hope that although things will always be busy, I might get more sleep (just more yelling as well??) with a 5, 3 and 1 yr old. And isn't it funny the assumptions people make - because you have 3 BOYS!! We have 2 boys and then the 1 girl (we were convinced 'she' was a '

RE: [ozmidwifery] "good baby" long

Jackie, That was so well written and expressed, and it sounds like you've got it all together!! I know that I have certainlly been guilty of using negative language to describe my baby's at times. I know that the time will pass quickly, but am hanging out for more sleep (after 5.5 yrs of major

RE: [ozmidwifery] midwifery in mildura

Cath, Have a great time up there. Did several placements in 1997/98 up there and l-o-v-e-d it!! Couldn't rave about it enough. Even though other two other regional hospitals are within1.5 hours of us, chose to go up to Mildura because the care, mentoring, information, friendliness to me as a

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwife is a midwife...?

Andrea, Your insights on metropolitan hospitals is really interesting. Reading this list (and especially this topic) I really am quite happy to work in a little rural hospital (<200 births per annum) on nights because I don't have to deal with the doc/unit managers/ politics etc - and even the

Re: [ozmidwifery] re. sleep article

Thank you Marilyn!! This week I have had a conversation with a girlfriend (midwife) who was absolutely horrified to find that we STILL play musical beds co-sleeping etc. I got the arguement that the kid should be in his/her room from the first night etc. Thankfully we are good mates and can a

RE: [ozmidwifery] sleep issues

Oh Cas, my thoughts are with you - and now I realize how GOOD my hubby is. Thank goodness we have a spare room, and basically we play musical beds through the night and as long as the baby doesn't end up in bed with one of the brothers - we survive! I nearly always get up to Kate (except when

RE: [ozmidwifery] Our co-sleeping experience

Helen, Co-sleeping is either the bane or the joy of our lives with three kids under six I find.I enjoy the cuddles and closeness with them all, but presently do the co-sleeping for part of the night. We always been pretty strict with early bedtimes and in their own bed to settle (or somet

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent: Need Info on Eating In Labour Policies

That's very logical. Mind you, at our little hospital they can eat whenever,and whatever they want. And I know from personal experience that I ate like a horse for the first half of all my labours. Once the 'toe curls' started with the pain though, the hunger aches disappeared! Cheryl From:

RE: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

Abby, Reading my Maggie Myles, she suggests that SBR levels above 250 on a full term baby may require phototherapy and levels above 340 are approximate indications for exchange transfusion in infants above 35 weeks gestation. Personally, I have had three baby's all with joundice. No 1 had a SB

RE: [ozmidwifery] BF after C/Section

Well done!! It makes your day when something like this happens doesn't it? From: "Kirsten Blacker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: "Dulcie Bridges" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] BF after C/Section Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 16:45:03 +0

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

Congratulations Jackie! There are some wonderful memories there of your daughter's birthday, and I hope you are keeping a copy of what you wrote to put in her baby book, so that one day she can look back and see how proud and thrilled Mum was on that wonderful achievement. Cheryl From: "Jack

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

Thanks Maureen - I'm glad that I'm not the only one that has to BF, potty-train, dress kids etc whilst trying to sit on the loo myself. when do they ever leave you in the loo by yourself?? Until all three are at school ?? And I'm really dismayed by the public perception (still) of BF. I must

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: fetal hearts

As a midwife I keep a fairly close eye on FHR and rarely use the CTG for a trace unless I'm REALLY concerned. And in second stage probably every 5 mins or so - using my discretion. I must admit getting a bit antsy about FHR's though, as had a young multi present to hospital early morning in

Re: [ozmidwifery] breech births

Lyn was saying... When I think of the number of Students and Midwives who have never seen vaginal breech birth, I am amazed, and frustrated and angry at the fact that they probably never will, unless they go to out of the way places or countries, or find the few here that will still "allow" women

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pain threshold

> > > I don't know how we can change this perception when so few women > > actually get to experience a totally natural delivery. Even if induced a > > woman still considers her labour "natural" and thus thinks it hurts to > > bejeebus. I think books like the one Sarah Buckley is currently wor

Re: [ozmidwifery] Nathaniel's birth story...Warning Long.

Totally agree with you Tina, and the eyes were a bit 'moist' at bits of it. Makes me realize how blessed I am with healthy little wriggling girl also born 3.1.03 with no trauma and brilliant vag birth. Cheryl From: "M & T Holroyd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PR

Re: [ozmidwifery] who is really there for women/mec liq. ? long

Mary, That registrar sounds like he/she is a very clear and forward thinking dr. Wonderful to hear about a good use of technology and a satisfactory outcome. A box of choc's and thank-you is a definite - just to let them know that their good work is appreciated!! Cheryl From: "Mary Murphy"

[ozmidwifery] Expressing

Have we any experiences here on women who have difficulty expressing. I suppose I'm just feeling a bit frustrated (bear with me) and a bit sad as I've finished BF my 9 month daughter as the trauma to my breasts from the biting was just becoming too sore and unsettling - unfortunately she didn't

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: presentation - words of wisdom?

Nola, I think it's possible to have an active birth in the public system, but certainly becoming a rarity, especially I would suggest in the larger regional and metropolitan hospitals. I think for the woman and her support system, several things need to occur: 1. The woman needs to be ' in c

[ozmidwifery] biting baby and breast pain.

Two questons: 1. For all those wonderful women who feed long-term with baby's with teeth - how did you stop them repeatedly biting? Especially when cutting more teeth? 2. Had 3 doses of mastitis with second baby in (L) breast. No mastitis with Kate, she is approaching 8 months, although ge

[ozmidwifery] McLeans Daughters - again

I feel like such a TV addict?? But maternity leave will end all to quickly! They must have a brilliant midwife advising on McLeans Daughters. Last night they had one of the main characters breastfeeding whilst addressing a hostile group of country blokes who wanted to get rid of the community

Re: [ozmidwifery] Extending the breast

Congratulations Pinky an another excellent article. I can just see some of the readers choking on their morning coffee at such 'deviant' behaviour! Cheryl _ ninemsn Extra Storage is now available. No account expiration - no need to

Re: [ozmidwifery] curette and miscarriage

Megan, Having had four miscarriages, and being a positive blood group, nature does cope with these things well. When I had my first mis/c after trying for 18months to even fall pregnant, I was a pretty stressed and ended up seeing an ob/gyn (for my first and hopefully last time ever) who might

Re: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters

Jo, it's not my normal viewing either - but heard that there was going to be birth - and I thought it was handled really well (for the media). She acted out the labour well, it didn't occur in five minutes and looked like hard work - which even for the most wonderful birth, most labours are har

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re co-sleping

It must be co-sleeping week for you Pinky! Your article in Practical Parenting about this very subject was excellent. Just hear the howls of protest from those 'modern mum's' that everything has to be controlled - included where, when and how the baby sleeps... ... a lot of my mum's and baby

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous Story in the Good Weekend

Megan Not exceptionally computer-literate - but if you want a photocopy sent by snail mail - can do. Have the article torn out and sitting in the study. Cheryl From: "Larry & Megan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous S

Re: [ozmidwifery] SMH Good Weekend Article on Saturday Criticising Birth Plans

Wasn't it a doozy?? And the line that got me most amazed was that (talking about 3rd world women) "...and vast numbers of these women and their babies don't survive this natural process." Then going on to talk about if these women had an option, they would all want a medical birth and an epidu

[ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

Dear List Does anyone have any ideas why a perfectly healthy 6+ month old baby (fully breastfed - still is) is suddenly getting badly constipated? Since birth she has regularly gone 48-72 hours between full nappies with no concern from her or Mum; starting solids slowly - pureed fruit and veg

Re: [ozmidwifery] Unusual gift

What a most unique and thoughtful gift. I'm impressed by that Dad. Cheryl From: "Katy O'Neill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Unusual gift Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:43:12 +1000 I work in a hospital system with all the

Re: [ozmidwifery] stepchildren

I have seen the situation where the parents didn't want the children in the labour ward during the actual birth, but within minutes after the bith, the older children were the FIRST visitors and helped dress the baby, hold him,took photos and told the midwife the names they had chosen etc. Cher

Re: [ozmidwifery] Sleep Baby Sleep

And Pinky ... you do a great job in your little bit in the mag. Having been a subscriber for several years now, it both informs and astounds me some of the articles that are written. We are getting back to some common-sense mothering with your advice. They have (for years) been running a pregn

[ozmidwifery] babies at risk?? - TV version

A Current Affair is advertising tonight they have a feature on 50 BABIES AT RISK due to PI problems.Wonder how many obs/gyne will be stirring the pot? _ Hotmail is now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninem

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

Jo Having had two compound births and intact, the main reason was a midwife controlling the crowning and hand/elbow exit very carefully for me. Midwife-wise I've seen some shocking tears from using birthing stools (but some women will tell you that they are wonderful) Hope all goes well for th

[ozmidwifery] Model Mum's & GBS

What a strange combination - it's all the latest reading in the latest Woman's Weekly. My cheddar cheese brain with three little people enjoyed reading today about 1. Elle - promoting her wonderful waterbirth and also breastfeeding. Although sadly she is carrying some extra kg's whilst feedi

[ozmidwifery] nappy rash

Hi, not especially mid related - but - if anybody has any brilliant ideas for this next prob it would be great. All of my babies have pretty healthy bums, but when they are teething have the most shocking nappy rash. My 23 month old is currently suffering, not potty trained yet - but the poor

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: sore & dry areola

Something that might help is pawpaw cream, can get it from some chemists. Cheryl From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: sore & dry areola Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:22:56 +1100 from client can someone help? have done the usual ie

Re: [ozmidwifery] Favourite Breast

Another option is an excellent chiropracter in Shepp. Her name is Lisa Shortridge 5821 8300. She has seen two of our three babies with wonderful results. Cheryl From: Andrea Quanchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Favourite

[ozmidwifery] Irving Buzzard Award

Congratulations to Anne Smith on her award. Being a midwifery student was difficult at times to say the least, but I loved going to Mildura Base, and went back several times. Anne along with many other midwives there were wonderful mentors to the students, and didn't treat us like complete i

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B Vaccine at Birth

Sandra Thanks for the info on HB inj. there was a discussion on it some months ago, so when we had this baby in hospital, I definitely did NOT have the HB given. She will have it later. My second son had the inj at birth, although he started well with the breast-feeding, had a lot of probs l

Re: [ozmidwifery] baby wanted

Sorry, last post halfway thru when toddler 'sent' it. As I was saying most dr's will do investigations after 3 m/c's. How many does he want her to have?? Find a more sensitive and caring dr. Cheryl From: "Julie Garratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Ozmid" <[EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] thumb or dummy!?

Each to their own. If this is the worst habit she picks up - they will be lucky parents!! Having declared quite loudly that no child of mine would ever go down the street or even worse have photos taken with a dummy in - my second son has defeated me at the moment. I think it is a comfort thi

Re: [ozmidwifery] baby wanted

Find another doctor if possible - most common action from GP's / obst's From: "Julie Garratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Ozmid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] baby wanted Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 23:16:01 +1030 Hi all, I need some wisdom for a young women

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sleeping positions

I find this perpetual arguement from mothers (& fathers) within the hospital system that if the midwives opinions and practices differ from each other - the parents get terribly confused - and sleeping positions is one of them! The parents read and are told that back sleeping is the only way to

[ozmidwifery] vasospasm

Hi, sorry if this rather disjointed First baby, fed 12 months, no probs apart from thrush in early weeks Second bub - fed 4.5 months, had horrendous nipple vasospasm. was a winter baby. Went to BF clinic, were happy with attachment, although tended to 'slip off' and make things worse. Was s

Re: [ozmidwifery] ??sleep question

I have no suggestions - I'm just so envious!! Kate is 4 weeks tomorrow, we are experiencing some mild colic (both of the boys have taught us to be patient with colic - it does get better). But I would be absolutely thrilled with 4 hours of sleep, with this hot weather I can be up 4-5 times bet

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth Story

Was pottering around looking at Essential Baby website a few nights ago. A true education let me tell you. I'm really happy with the fact that I have had three births in a hosptial setting with a fantastic supportive GP, no stitches, a total of 20 mins CTG monitering in the whole three labours

Re: [ozmidwifery] New Years Greetings

icity. Right now I'm on a high and preparing for the next two births. Cheryl, I'll be crossing my fingers that you give birth a few seconds into Australia Day and your baby becomes entrenched in Australian history as the first Australia Day baby to be born! I'll be watching the papers and t

[ozmidwifery] New Years Greetings

Happy New Year to all. Wonder if Jan got her Jan 1 baby?? Mind you, I was wondering if I was going to go into labour last night - would have been nice, will probably have to wait until Australia Day though ?? Drats. Hope those that worked had a great night. Cheryl __

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: [Children Present at Births)

Hear Hear! I'm more than picky, and will blatantly state that in a hospital setting my first priority is the mother and baby, NOT THE TODDLER!! You want your kids in there, bring a support person, if it's unexpected then Dad has got to put their needs first and leave the midwife with the woman

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'elective' cs

It's certainly a very pro-interventionist site. Everybody I think has about half a dozen u/s, all planning on the epidural as well.Makes my labours (with pethidine) look downright boring!! Anyway, there is a section there regarding drs/midwives etc. and there was a request within the last wee

[ozmidwifery] Get up and give birth t-shirt.

Enjoyed reading the latest ACMI Australian Midwifery News which arrived yesterday. Seeing some familiar names and matching them up with faces. And I loved the 'midwifes tale' on page 12 with the dog-bite conclusion. I've been bitten by a women in labour (Ouch) but not a dog! But I was ver

RE: [ozmidwifery] short labours

This bit about labours (I wish short) will be interesting in a personal sense. I'm adopted but in contact and friendly with my bio mother. She had three children (including me) over a period of about 15 years, each of the labours was the same length, never got shorter. I'm heading in to have

Re: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Perception - Your thoughts?

Have read the discussion with interest. I think the message coming through loud and clear though is that you require a supportive partner/family. And it will also require education of pregnant women (in general) that continuity of care with midwifes can work - and their partners/husbands need

Re: [ozmidwifery] Follow up on 'Losing Layla'

Yes, the birth was a c/section at Sydney - she wanted no room for error, which is totally understandable. And after I went back and read the article again, it said that a 30 min sequel is scheduled for screening later this year as an 'Australian Story'. Better get out the tissue box again - I

[ozmidwifery] Follow up on 'Losing Layla'

For those interested, the Aussie Woman's Weekly out this month has an article on Vanessa Gorman and her subsequent pregnancy and birth of a gorgeous little boy - and how the making of the video "Losing Layla" has affected her. I think they are doing a follow-up on the ABC as well later on th

Re: [ozmidwifery] too hard to brestfeed

This can be such an emotive issue for both midwives and parents. Pethidine certainly tends to make the baby's sleepy, but some suck beautifully and others just keep on falling asleep. Having had two babies, both with decent doses of peth in labour, one fed for 12 months like a dream, the othe

Re: Cosleeping

it comes back to individual choices, the mothers and the midwives. Being one of those night-duty girls, my Mum's get 'encouraged' to co-sleep if it's a choice they want. I find that a lot of Mum's be they primeps or multis' look at you for advice or approval. We do talk about the risks (smok

Re: VBAC

The book is 'The Hospital by the River' authored by Dr Catherine Hamlin with John Little (Macmillan) copyright 2001. Got my copy in K-mart! Cheryl >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: VBAC >Date: Mon, 2

Re: re also course

Pete, How long was the course? Is their an e-mail or snail address to contact co-ordinators' to get some advance warning (and planning) on arrival in the various states? Thanks Cheryl >From: "Malavisi, Pete" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: re al

RE: nine months/ saliva and antibodies

No matter how much women read, talk and learn about breast-feeding, when they finally get that little bundle, the reality is often far different, and at times desperately disappointing to them, because the baby just didn't leap out and attach to the breast. One of the most common complaints de

Re: Babywise

I did - and I'm more educated now. I had never actually heard much about this 'Babywise', but someone who I have a lot of time for actually recommended it to me (naturally I was a second time mother who put her nose in the air and never bought the book at all) - but I think I'll have to quest

Re: sanctimonious pretensiousness

Yikes?? Slaughterhouse! I gather the first time around must have been a shocker! But in defence of hospitals (which I know at times do the indefensible), I have had two babies in hospital with minimal intervention, excellent support from midwives and GP, and absolutely no stranded beetles ei

birth plans

I know that birth plans are given to expectant families in antenatal classes, but we don't often see them on arrival to the hospital. And the main women filling them in are first time Mum's. I find the Mums second or third (or more) time around are more verbally assertive, and can tell you (a

re:formula without consent?

I work night-duty and see another side of this. By the time I get to work the new Mum's who have had a rotten day are having an even worse night. They have been told by midwives all day to put the baby to the breast, they are exhausted, have nipple trauma etc. ... the midwives are so busy,

Re: measuring urine

Sadie, I'm curious?? Is this a policy that has been handed down from the "powers that be upstairs" for the last 20 years and never challenged or is it a midwife inspired? idea a few generations ago or what??? I suppose I would start with - what does the 24 hour urine measurement tell us abou

Re: Leg cramps

Andrea I found (unfortunately) hot weather made cramping and the restless legs much worse. But, went down to the health food shop and bought zinc and magnesium, didn't cure, but did relieve for some weeks. Because of shocking back pain used to try and sleep on hands and knees, even lying on

Good Reading (long)

Just got my latest Australian Journal of Midwifery in the last fortnight. What an excellent issue. Congratulations to the editorial board who no doubt put a lot of hard work and effort into this mag. Two points: 1. The letter to the editor titled - 'Midwifery and Nursing - a Tension for ru

Re: Postnatal observations

Jackie Written policies I couldn't tell you, (on mat leave at present), but accepted practice (rural hospital - about 200 births annually) 1. Third stage is almost exclusively managed by active management 2. Set of obs (BP, TPR, fundus, lochia) done within the first 15 mins, if all fine, sh

Re: ANF & MIDWIVES

I think that Andrea really got it right here! Being a member of ANF(for insurance reasons - yes!) and ACMI, I am one of very few midwives that I know that are within both units of members. Another very simple reason is that working in a rural hospital, I'm both a registered nurse and a midwif

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