RE: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

2003-12-09 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
I was too overwhelmed to ask anything about where he got his info, I could only point out the greater chance of nothing happening. This is the same man who told me I would need a colostomy bag even if I didn't tear again.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary

RE: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

2003-12-08 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
At the hospital where I birthed my son, one of the questions on the birthplan list is 'Management of the afterbirth with an oxytocic injection is recommended. Do you have any thoughts about this?'  My response was typed as this- 'I would like a physiological 3rd stage, unless medically indic

RE: [ozmidwifery] Baby osteo or chiro in Warnambool area?

2003-12-05 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Thanks April and Sally!! I'll pass the details on to my friend. She has actually given her little one a couple of supp feeds with formula, he seems to be agreeing to it by sleeping more. But hopefully she will take him to see Beth. Maybe even for herself :) -Original Message- From: [EMAI

[ozmidwifery] Baby osteo or chiro in Warnambool area?

2003-12-03 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Can anyone point me in the direction of a chiro/osteopath who specialises in infants? A friend of mine is having major troubles with her little one sleeping an she is about to go nuts.. She has exhausted all options and is starting to blame herself..

RE: [ozmidwifery] C-section on Today

2003-12-03 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
tion it wouldnt appeal as an "alternative birth choice". Pinky - Original Message - From: Isis and Andrew Caple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:42 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] C-section on Today I sent in an emai

[ozmidwifery] C-section on Today

2003-12-03 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
showing people that birth by c-section still brings the joy that follows the arrival of a new life.          -Original Message-From: Isis and Andrew Caple [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 3 December 2003 10:35 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Live C-Section I am writing to

RE: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tear and C/S

2003-09-09 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Title: Message Hi Veronica,   I just wanted to pipe up in response to your posting.   I sustained a 4th degree tear birthing my daughter in 2001.  I just recently (11 Aug) gave birth to my son who was bigger all round then my daughter. I birthed on all fours, with minimal peri support and t

[ozmidwifery] Triumphant, powerful Birth!!

2003-08-14 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Hello all,   I just wanted to let you all know that I gave birth to a beautiful, bonny, baby boy on the 11th August. Nathan Michael weighed in at 8lb, 8oz/3860g, HC- 36cm, length- 54cm. My labour was fast, powerful and so very, very satisfying. It lasted little under 2 hours, I emerg

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

2003-07-16 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing   phone me if you want to talk with me about this.   Sally Westbury 0894304496 - Original Message - From: Isis and Andrew Caple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 10:33

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

2003-07-15 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
ROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Isis and Andrew Caple Sent: Wednesday, 16 July 2003 9:27 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing I apologize in advance for rehashing an old topic of discussion, but I need to get this off my chest.   I had a 36 week ANC

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

2003-07-15 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
d let us know how it goes.  Kind regards, Lois       - Original Message ----- From: Isis and Andrew Caple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 6:19 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing   Hi Jo,   I tore to the 4th degr

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

2003-06-04 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Hi Jo,   I tore to the 4th degree with my daughters birth. A mix of factors caused it- very fast labour, compound hand and forced pushing while on my back with my legs braced on midwives hips.. My poor perineum didn’t stand a chance.. Unlike your lady, I have had no problems healing, wit

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions for labour!

2002-11-17 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
My labour was short. I had PIH and was induced with gel. Contractions started at about 1.00pm, Julia was born at 4.57pm, her placenta at about 5.15ish. I didn't realise it was over so quickly, I felt like I was being swept along a swollen river. I just made sure I stayed afloat and tried to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Julia's birth

2002-11-12 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Thank you all for your wonderful responses. It has cemented in my mind that when I do fall pregnant again, I will be well and truly birthing with MY body. I accept that there is a risk, but hey, there is a risk mopping your floor, walking across a road, watching a storm... :) I just have to reassu

RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwife in Geelong area?

2002-11-09 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
Hey thats my post!! What a small world the net can be... :) But yes- if anyone can point me in the direction of a couple of midwives in this area, I would be truly grateful!! Cheers- Isis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@;acegraphics.com.au]On Behal

[ozmidwifery] Julia's birth

2002-11-07 Thread Isis and Andrew Caple
After following the discussions about interventions, prostin and in some cases ob's putting the fear of danger into mother's minds, I wanted to share Julia's birth with you all.  After she was born, it was then that I decided to become a midwife. I wanted to become a voice in the birthing wo