RE: [ozmidwifery] Just when you thought it was safe!

February 2004 5:01 PM To: 'Dean & Jo Bainbridge' Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Just when you thought it was safe!   Hi Jo, Your email message made me laugh J I am certain there is some wholesome lunatic in all of us. Whether its manic depressive or bi polar disorder – who knows! Gla

[ozmidwifery] Just when you thought it was safe!

Hello everyone!   Just thought I would step up on my soap box once again and find out how everyone is doing these days! I have still been a lurker on the ausbirthing list so got a gist of some things that have happened (not all good).   For those who don’t know me, or who have undergone

ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Would anyone know if there is a web site for the NH&MRC so I can get a copy of the report into increase maternal mortality?  Knowing this wonderful list, someone has already given the info and silly me missed it. Thanks in advance. Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED

consumer rights

HI Sue, I am not sure how old this is and it is not specific to maternity but gives a good indication as to consumer rights:   Consumer Health Rights A summary of your health rights and responsibilities - consumers' Health Forum of Aust.  PO Box 278 Curtin ACT 2065 phone: 062 810811  Must

NCAD 2002

 Announcing the National Caesarean Awareness Day 2002 After much deliberation it has been decided that the date of September 11 will remain as the day of caesarean awareness.  If there is anyone interested in holding an event or knows of an organisation or individual who might, please conta

disclaimer

Hi everyone, the thought occured to me today that as there are a number of 'lukers' on this list I should actually say out loud that everything I say on this list (unless otherwise stated) is my personal opinion and may not be fully supported by CARES SA.  I think, as I am pretty quick to jum

cosemetic c-surgery

So who would we have to suggest the idea to?  Insurance companies?  Any leads?  i am willing to write some letters and find out if someone can offer some help/support/a shoulder to cry on! Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, fait

on the soap box again!

I think I have said it on the list before, but I believe that the right to chose a cs for no medical reason then it should be classed as cosmetic and thus be fully paid for by the woman.  I am sure if this was the case then the option for cs will make more think. If my bub wasnt crying I woul

vbac clinics

I think Jo is on the right track suggesting VBAC clinics   Yeah, a perfect world.  I am wondering if it is something that is a viable option?  If David is out there, would that be what you were trying to achieve?  Wouldnt it be great to have a vbac clinic that has vbac supportive doctors, m

call for info

CARES is collating all their information (well I am trying to clean up before we move!!) and I was wondering if anyone wants to send any information about your groups/organisations/projects etc for our resources please do so. As my address book has gone on holidays (hope it is having fun!) I

frustration

Hi List, I have to keep all names out of this but I really would appreciate some feed back regarding a frustrating situation. As co-ordinator of CARES, I am getting very upset by the continuing trend of mixed messages.  Hospitals give CARES the official line on where they stand on vbac (usual

current conversation

Hi everyone, I must admit that after reading Pinky's last posting I checked out the web site she spoke of.  It is scary to read but I am talking from the position of mother of three.  With my first I had no idea, no direction and no constructive help.  These sorts of books were being thrust

Just can't believe anything you see on TV!

Just can't believe anything you see on TV! The problem is that those who havent had children DO believe what is on tv.  we are being brainwashed to see birth depicted as the dangerous event.  It is not surprising that with the medical est backing this notion that birth is seen the way it is

possible way to get the message across

not that I want to admit that I watch the show...but as Neighbours just happened to be on last night...I noticed that there always needs to be some dramtic event that surrounds birth on tv soap drama.  I know that there were babies born recently on home and away but I certainly dont watch th

nothing really relevant to birth

not relevant to birth really but here is a cool site if you want a blast from your past... http://www.schoolfriends.com.au catch up with people you havent seen in years cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

private health insurers

I believe that it is true that doctors are behind MBF   Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

midwifery resolution

I agree that the lack of understanding of even who the midwife is is wide spread.  I agree that the more women know about the benefits of midwifetry based care the more can start demanding them.  I am also aware of the lack of support and understanding from the community for those women who

faith in the system

I suppose we all hope and/assume we are going to be looked after by the system and get high quality care.  It is unthinkable that this might not bethe case for some (dare I say most??)   I suppose it is the same when we go to a restuarantwe cant bring our selves to think that the cook ma

Midwifery Resolution

"we need also to get out and talk to the mothers of whatcould have and should be!!" I have found through talkng to women whom have had cs and told that "if they didnt their baby would have died" (when  in fact it is highly likely that that may not have been the case...)  they whole heartedly

Fw: Fw: turning a breech

  Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love... - Original Message - From: Carolyn Donaghey To: Dean & Jo Bainbridge Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:01 PM Subject: Re: Fw: turning a breech Moxibutu

we have life all back to front!

"The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life istough. It takes up a lot of your time.  What do you get at the end ofit?A death. What's that, a bonus?!?  I think the life cycle is allbackwards. You should die first, get it out of the way.  Then you golive in an old age h

cs debriefing

Is there any 'protocols' for debriefing women after cs?  When would you say the optimal (or typical) time for explanation and who does it?  What level of information is given to women?  How do you gague wether she has a full understanding of what happend?  Is there any consideration or extra

still a virus floating round

Hi everyone, just letting you kow that the virus "badtrans" is still floating around.  I have received it from some one from the list (but deleted it too quickly so lost the persons name!) If your computor is sending out a trillion emails then you have it.  To get rid of it you go to www.syma

rituals

Amazingly enough I just recently had a newly pregnant mum ask me if bubs were still smaked at birth!  It seems that there is a great deal of misinformation about birth in this current Australian society.  And to think, these are the same women making 'informed decisions' about the type of bi

too much time to think!

Hi listers, I have taken a much needed break from CARES for a couple of weeks to enjoy my family, watch the very slow progress of my house being built and to read Naomi Wolf's "Misconceptions" (which is quite good). I was standing in the shower this morning contemplating my navel (which seem

ANZ ANAESTHETISTS Statement

"For these reasons we recommend that when a midwife requests an epidural, a referral must be made to an obstetrician." Am I reading this incorrectly?  It is implying that it is the midwives who are pushing epis.  So there are NO doctors out there who push epis?  Is this another attempt at pl

RE: this is cute

HA HA!  Sad to say my sweet snag of a hubby 'failed' the question! Oh well Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

re:hamburgers for breastfeeding

Ok I give up!  can you shed some light on this hamburger thing??!!??  I cant work it out! Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

VIRUS - dont open anything from me!

Please do NOT open any attatchments from me!  I have a rotten virus that sends out to everyone on my address book and from my sent file everytime I go on line!!!  I have run a search and updated Norton.  It is not the goner worm, but something equally pesty!  I think it called 'badtrans'.  D

first round of virus apologies!

Hi everyone, sorry about that virus...on the very night we update our virus catcher thingie, we get this really nasty one.  It apparently tries to wipe anti-virus software!  Gotta love that!! Anyway, big sorry and here is the fix info you may need.  SymptomsW32/Goner@MM, also known as Gone

have I offended?

Have I offended anyone on the list regarding the posting from the other day (vbac pain-long)?  It was not my intent...I just wanted to know if anyone had any comments about the things within the text?  I have been asked to write about this topic for a medical journal and I am going to be set

for interest- medscape - due dates

Just thought this might be of interest for some of the listers. 'Assigned Week of Delivery' More Practical Than Obstetric Due Date WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) Nov 30 - An "assigned week of delivery," determined through clinici

vbac pain (long)

I know this is going to be long, but this is one of my pet projects at the moment.  I certainly do not wish this to be taken negatively...I hope it might either confirm what you as midwives, see or maybe give a perspective that can sometimes be forgotten.  It is meant to be constructive.  I

thrush

I am not sure if it is 'usable' during pregnancy, but my sister who suffers badly by thrush swears by putting natural yoghurt on a tampon.  As I said I am unsure if you can do this during pregnancy.just a suggestion. Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 0

Adelaide com. mid prog

To contact the Adelaide com mid project you can call 08 82523711 and ask for one of the midwives. hope this helps! cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

birth experience and PND

Hi Justine, there was a study done by Jane Fisher at Melbourne Uni in 1997 called "Adverse psychological impact of operative obstetric interventions:a prospective longitudinal study" Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 1997; 31:728-738 Well worth a read.  These sorts of studies sh

induction drug

Can anyone tell me if this particular drug is used in Australia?  :cytotec.  Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

Homebirth stats

Is there any Australian homebirth stats avaliable from anywhere?  I would be especially interested in vbac related stats and the 'general type'. cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

KYM VBAC

Could some one tell me what KYM VBAC means? cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8365 7059birth with trust, faith & love...

Nostradamus

I have been getting a number of variations of the Nostradamus predictions of last Tuesday's tragedy and I would like to share with people this fact:  Some of the messages I have received have the prediction being made in 1645.  According to my research, Nostradamus died in 1566.  There are f

web sites

CARES SA is compliling a list of internet sites that have quality information related to vbac and cs.  Any suggestions will be welcomed. cheers Jo

National Caesarean Awareness Day

"Special Deliveries: Caesarean Birth & Vaginal Birth After Caesarean".   A one day conference will be held in Adelaide, South Australia on September 11, 2001 to celebrate the first  National Caesarean Awareness Day!   Tuesday 11th September at Carclew Youth Arts Centre, 11 Jeffcott Street,

best for women

I wonder quite seriously if they are actually going to ask women what they think is best for them?  Or are we going to be told what is best for us? Jo

play school web address

here is the play school web address. cheers Jo   http://www.abc.net.au/children/play

why not LISTEN!

I have just read Rhonda's very emotive post and my heart goes out to her.  I am unaware of her circumstances, but can relate to the frustration she feels with being 'fobbed off' and not getting a satisfactory explanation.  What amazes me about the insurance problem is the fact that it is so