Re: [ozmidwifery] New to the group with lots of questions!

2003-01-20 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Rachel, I'm a Bachelor of Midwifery student @ Victoria Uni, in Melbourne. My understanding is that if your do nursing first, after that you can do a graduate dipolma in midwifery. You could do the Bachelor of Midwifery instead of the grad dip, but the bmid is 3 years (though you'd

Re: [ozmidwifery] New member...

2003-01-17 Thread Jennifer Semple
Welcome Victoria, I'm a Bachelor of Midwifery student in Melbourne. Looking forward to discussion. Cheers, Jen - Original Message - From: Victoria Couldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, January 18, 2003 2:10 am Subject: [ozmidwifery] New member... Dear All, After being

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC support

2003-01-16 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Helen, Choices for Childbirth has a branch in Melbourne- their website http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/choices/choices.html they list Robin Payne as a contact person- phone: 9380 2863 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good luck, Jen - Original Message - From: HELEN [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Junk Mail

2003-01-09 Thread Jennifer Semple
I'm pretty sure that it's the format of the list, not to do w/ the individuals email program (e.g. Outlook Express), as I have used a few different programs since I've been on the list. To reply only to the individual, you have to cut paste the person's email address- which is more tedious than

Re: [ozmidwifery] signing off

2003-01-07 Thread Jennifer Semple
Carolyn, Go to www.acegraphics.com.au Follow the links to OzMid Follow instructions to sign off Good luck, Jen - Original Message - From: Brian Pettifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 6, 2003 6:09 pm Subject: [ozmidwifery] signing off Could you send me information on how to

Re: [ozmidwifery] who'd change jobs for quids

2003-01-04 Thread Jennifer Semple
Oh, Andrea, your story gives me goose bumps... as a midwife student, these stories are so affirming... I just can't get enough. Fantastic! Warm congrats to you the family, Jen - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, January 4, 2003 11:11 pm

[ozmidwifery] string bangle

2002-12-31 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Pinky Tina- It's timely I suspect not coincidental that you mentioned Larissa, Pinky... my bracelet broke a couple of days ago I've been thinking about her our time together at Intuitive Midwifery. Jen - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth centres/midwives in Perth

2002-12-27 Thread Jennifer Semple
I can't remember hwere it is, but the Community Midwives Programme has an excellent website... do a search on www.google.com Jen - Original Message - From: Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:53 pm Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth

[ozmidwifery] going off-list

2002-11-23 Thread Jennifer Semple
Just an FYI that I'm going off-list(s) until Christmas or so while my womderful mom is here from the US :o) Will be checking email in the meantime. Peace to you all, Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] missing emails

2002-11-22 Thread Jennifer Semple
Aaaah, it is good to have SOMEONE around who has a clue about computers can communicate to the rest of the world about it!!! Thanks very much Brian! Cheers, Jen - Original Message - From: Brian White [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, November 21, 2002 11:59 pm Subject: Re:

Re: [ozmidwifery] missing emails

2002-11-21 Thread Jennifer Semple
I've noticed to order at which emails appear are a bit funny too. Especially ones from Marilyn, I often get people's responses to her posts BEFORE I get her original post!!! I'm stumped!!! Jen - Original Message - From: Jo Dean Bainbridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, November

[ozmidwifery] American nurses in Oz

2002-11-20 Thread Jennifer Semple
Sorry for the off-topic question, but... I'm a Yank living in Melbourne... an American friend, who's a nurse, is interested in coming to work in Oz. In your experiences in hospital such, are there many American nurses out there? Does anyone have any advice for me? I know that there are a

Re: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions forlabour!

2002-11-19 Thread Jennifer Semple
: Jennifer Semple [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 3:34 PM Subject: Re: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions for labour! I'm still not hip w/ all of the abbreviations (haven't spent much time on clinical placements yet!). What

Re: [ozmidwifery] suggestion

2002-11-19 Thread Jennifer Semple
Great suggestion, Jo. I find that frustrating, too. Also, when replying to a topic, could people try erase all but the most recent/ relevant previous message (as Jo's shows below, here). When several people reply to one message nothing is erased, they can get huge! I know many people

Re: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions forlabour!

2002-11-18 Thread Jennifer Semple
I'm still not hip w/ all of the abbreviations (haven't spent much time on clinical placements yet!). What does PIH stand for? Thanks, Jen - Original Message - From: Isis and Andrew Caple [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, November 17, 2002 2:04 pm Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW]

[ozmidwifery] haptonomy

2002-11-18 Thread Jennifer Semple
That's fascinating, Aviva! Thanks for taking the time to look it up. You all are just fantastic have got me started thinking about SO MANY things that I won't be finding in my mid texts. Cheers everyone, Jen (BMid student) - Original Message - From: Aviva Sheb'a [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Proved 'im wrong

2002-11-18 Thread Jennifer Semple
What a great story, Judy. Congrats to you the woman. Thanks for sharing. Jen - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, November 18, 2002 4:16 am Subject: [ozmidwifery] Proved 'im wrong htmldiv style='background-color:'DIV/DIV DIV/DIV DIVI am so proud

[ozmidwifery] Pinky in The Age's Parenting Essentials

2002-11-16 Thread Jennifer Semple
Pinky, congrats on the mention of you your 101 Ways... book in the Parenting Essentials feature that was in the Age on 15/11. It was in a collumn called A Feast for Readers w/ 5 other pareting books. Hope you're well. Love, Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

[ozmidwifery] re: Carolyn’s history

2002-11-12 Thread Jennifer Semple
Thanks for sharing with us Carolyn. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I'm just gearing up for my last exam on Thursday. I asked where what you were teaching because I thought that your were a midwife in private practice was just curious what sort of a teaching role you'd taken on. As

Re: [ozmidwifery] PARKING- Rally Venue Melbourne Wed Nov 13

2002-11-11 Thread Jennifer Semple
Parking on the street usually isn't too bad in Richmond I don't think Lennox St. is a commercial area. Looks like it's pretty close to Nth Richmond train station on the Epping Hurstbridge lines trams 23, 24, 42, 109 along Victoria St (though double check because I'm looking an old Melways

[ozmidwifery] BMid course sturcture @ Victoria University

2002-11-10 Thread Jennifer Semple
Isis anyone else that's interested, Victoria Uni has the course structure for their Bachelor of Midwifery on their website http://www.vu.edu.au/Faculties/Human% 20Development/Schools/Nursing/Undergraduate%20Courses/Bachelor%20of% 20Midwifery.asp Cheers, Jen BMid student, Victoria Uni --

Re: [ozmidwifery] Obs, brainwashing, hypnobirthing and horrorstories - long

2002-11-09 Thread Jennifer Semple
Carolyn, Where what do you teach? Kind regards, Jen BMid student, Victoria University - Original Message - From: Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, November 9, 2002 4:02 pm Subject: [ozmidwifery] Obs, brainwashing, hypnobirthing and horror stories - long hello all,

Re: [ozmidwifery] hurtful birth experiences

2002-11-08 Thread Jennifer Semple
Marilyn, what's DIC? Thanks, Jen - Original Message - From: Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, November 8, 2002 10:17 am Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] hurtful birth experiences she survived,most probably one of the few people to survive DIC (it was only a probable

Re: [ozmidwifery] Victorian Election Action

2002-11-06 Thread Jennifer Semple
Justine, I am a BMidder Victoria Uni I will definitely do whatever I can. My partner I would be interested in seeing a sample letter, as he votes in the hot spot of West Gippsland. Thanks again for all of your hard work, Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth ads

2002-11-04 Thread Jennifer Semple
Pinky, Congrats on the publicity! Love, Jen - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, November 3, 2002 12:27 pm Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth ads By the way - I opened yesterdays Herald Sun HOME magazine at 1am this morning as I hopped into bed and

Re: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Perception - Your thoughts?

2002-11-04 Thread Jennifer Semple
re: a portfolio of caseload working arrangements Marilyn, what a great idea! I think the seed has been planted in many BMid students who never would have considered independent practice before they began the course. It's great to hear from Jessica that grad dip progams are also nurturing

Re: [ozmidwifery] bach of mid

2002-11-03 Thread Jennifer Semple
They're all in suburbs of Melbourne. VU is Victoria University, in St. Albans campus , ACU is Australian Catholic University in Fitzroy (they call it the St. Patrick's campus, I think), Monash Uni in Frankston (they call in the Penninsual campus, I think). Jo mentioned LaTrobe Uni offering

Re: [ozmidwifery] bach of mid

2002-10-31 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Jayne, I'm a BMid student Victoria Uni. In Victoria, this year (2002) VU ACU offered it. Next year (2003) Monash will also be offering it. Hope that helps. Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] educating the community

2002-10-31 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi all, Just wanted to pass on an ad I saw in The Age (Melbourne) on 29/10. Not sure if this is your target audience or whatever, but FYI... The Parenting Essentials liftout appearing in The Age on Friday 15 November is your opportunity to influence parents. Parenting

[ozmidwifery] original music for ads

2002-10-28 Thread Jennifer Semple
Nic Vicki have done several videos. I think the one that Liz (specifically) has been talking about is called In Union the song that accompanies it, also called In Union, is original (written by Vicki her brother?). Please correct me if I'm wrong. Jen - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Love of midwifery

2002-10-28 Thread Jennifer Semple
Fiona, DON'T APOLOGIZE You expressed your opinion your feelings- that's nothing to be sorry about. Standing up for yourself the women your work for is something to be proud of. if you need to rant rave to do it- DO IT! In midwifery, Jen - Original Message - sorry, but l

Re: [ozmidwifery] living and dying

2002-10-27 Thread Jennifer Semple
I used to think that it was really bizarre that I either wanted to be a midwife or palliative or oncology nurse (I'm in my first year of the BMid now). It's interesting to hear that I'm not the only one. Thanks for sharing the grief love of you this family Sue. You're in our hearts.

Re: [ozmidwifery] referncing NMAP

2002-10-27 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Liz, I don't have my copy in front of me, but I think it was written by serveral groups individuals. I think the information about the authors is on one of the first few pages. Good luck, Jen - Original Message - From: ec newnham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, October 25, 2002

Re: [ozmidwifery] educating the community

2002-10-27 Thread Jennifer Semple
I think those CPA ads are really effective too. if you have a really good ad that people actually like to see, I think one ad is just as effective as 3 different ones. An ad for midwifery is a GREAT idea... ofcourse I have NO IDEA how much ad space/time costs... but EVERYONE loves to look at

[ozmidwifery] Placenta cream USA

2002-10-25 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hehehe, I'm American (living in Melbourne) I just assumed that it was some kind of eccentric European thing :o) Just goes to show me not to make assumptions about ANYTHING! Jen - Original Message - From: Kirsten Blacker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, October 24, 2002 1:07 am

[ozmidwifery] Intuitive Midwifery

2002-10-22 Thread Jennifer Semple
I guess I don't have much more to add than what Andrea, Pinky, Tina, others have already said the workshop (I attended in Melbourne on Saturday). So a BIG ditto from me too :o) Love to all of you beautiful women who shared yourselves with me. Vicki Nic- you ARE changing the world. Love,

[ozmidwifery] animals eating Placenta

2002-10-15 Thread Jennifer Semple
What animals (of mammals obviously) do eat their placentas? Is it the majority or more the exception? Interesting... Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intuitive Midwifery Workshop

2002-10-12 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Gretta, Last I heard there were still places available. Ring or email Vicki Chan on 0402 140 769 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jen - Original Message - From: Gretta Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 22, 1980 11:35 am Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Intuitive Midwifery Workshop

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intuitive Midwifery Workshop

2002-10-12 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Gretta, Last I heard there were still places available. Ring or email Vicki Chan on 0402 140 769 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jen - Original Message - From: Gretta Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, April 22, 1980 11:35 am Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Intuitive Midwifery Workshop

[ozmidwifery] catslyst

2002-10-11 Thread Jennifer Semple
I know this is serious stuff, but I just couldn't help but smile when Marilyn wrote I'm going to go get a lemon then Tina replied thought of doing a test for myself with a lemon. :o) I love midwives I love being a woman! Hugs to you all, Jen -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE

Re: [ozmidwifery] pain relief

2002-10-09 Thread Jennifer Semple
Hi Liz, I attended the antenatal classes, with one of my Follow-Through women for uni, at the birth centre @ the hospital you work at thought they did a pretty okay job re: pain pain relief. They did talk about endorphins I remember they said that natural pain relief was always the first

[ozmidwifery] insurance bail out for obstetricians

2002-10-07 Thread Jennifer Semple
I from whom or exactly what I heard... but something about midwives, maybe ACMI, looking at legal angles about discrimination (eg why does the governemtn support about obstetricians the families who choose them, but not midwives, Active Birth educators, etc the families who choose them).

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

2002-09-30 Thread Jennifer Semple
Robin, thanks for filling in some of the gaps. Jen - Original Message - From: Robin Moon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, September 30, 2002 8:16 pm Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases NO, the OBSTET data base does not take the place of notes and paperunfortunately.

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

2002-09-29 Thread Jennifer Semple
Please forgive my ignorance on the issue... but does a computer database take place of the midwife making notes obs on paper? I was w/ a woman her birth in a hospital in the US where they had a PC in every labour birth room (every room was private)... all of the notes obs were entered