RE: [ozmidwifery] internet sites (long)

Alphia, I have been slightly obsessed with birth/ pg information and have a significant collection of websites that I use. I am currently 12 weeks pg but have been looking for information for the past 3 years. I have a tendency to lean toward more natural approach but there are a lot of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Hypnobirthing

There are quite a few hypnobirthing practitioners in Australia. You just need to track them down. I have managed to find a couple in Queensland by contacting HypnobirthingR - The Morgan Method http://www.hypnobirthing.com/. They provide a referral services anywhere in the world. The webpage

RE: [ozmidwifery] UK Holland NZ Birth Stats

Julie, I did a brief search on the internet and found the following reference. It was just a linking site and gave me the following information. For anybody interested in maternity care/midwifery in the Netherlands. Over the past twelve years I have collected the following list of

RE: [ozmidwifery] UK Holland NZ Birth Stats

Julie, I am not sure how specific you want but the following site provides some comprehensive stats on major hospitals in England, Scotland and Wales. Unfortunately it doesn't provide averages, just breakdowns for each of the hospitals. By clicking on the compare units button on the

RE: [ozmidwifery] baby wanted

Julie, This is from a personal point of view. I am 25 and we have been trying for a baby for over 10 months now. I have not ovulated or had a period since coming the pill 11 months ago. The entire experience has been devastating and I started to doubt my body's ability to operate normally

[ozmidwifery] Fwd: [WiseWomanHerbal] VBAC hostile institutions- cross post, please pass on!

Hi Everyone, I received this through another list and thoughts some of you might be interested as I don't have a huge involvement in /understanding ofthe VBAC movement. Birthlove is a very popular site andit mightbe good to get some Australianlinks on there. Sally Original

[ozmidwifery] Community Cabinet Meetings - QUEENSLAND

Hi everyone, Just a bit on the community cabinet process as it is a fantastic opportunity to actually meet with Ministers. QLD Cabinet Ministers meet in regional areas regularly. In 2002, Community Cabinets have beenheld at Stanthorpe (South East QLD), the Brisbane Convention Centre,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sheila Kitzinger in Australia - Maleny

HI everyone, Leigh - I noticed you got the web address slightly wrong - try http://www.fountainhead.com.au/education.htm A bit of a background to the Maleny Conference - From Here to Maternity The world's # 1 childbirth expert will visit Fountainhead for probably her last Australian visit.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Choosing the sex of your baby

Hi, I have a couple of friends that are really into this. Below is what they sent me. Hope this helps. Sally There are a couple of books on this topic: How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby: The Method Best Supported by Scientific Evidence by Landrum B., Md Shettles, David M. Rorvik

[ozmidwifery] Maternity leave and Brisbane NMAP rally

HI all, Interesting article in the Courier Mail (Queensland today) - u - I am not sure I like the idea of the HECS style paid maternity leave system. I can't believed I forgot about the Brisbane launch yesterday. I am glad to hear it went off well. Sally Joyce. Call for maternity

RE: [ozmidwifery] the pink kit

Liz, Further information can be found on the pink kit homepage: - http://www.commonknowledgetrust.com/birthing_kit.htm Sally -Original Message-From: ec newnham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, 25 September 2002 10:48 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [ozmidwifery]

RE: [ozmidwifery] inverted uterus

Hi all, Just on the matter of pulling on the cord of a placenta. I was looking through Aussie websites early this week and came across an Unexpected Births article on www.ninemonths.com.au - Australia's online guide to birth, pregnancy and life. The article provides advice for those unexpected

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birhting options in Brisbane

Tina, I suggest you contact the Home Midwifery Association (QLD) on (07) 3839 5883 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]. They should be able to fill you in on the homebirth situation in Brisbane Sally Joyce -Original Message-From: Marty Tina [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Thursday, 25

RE: [ozmidwifery] Hypnobirthing

Debby, I haven't actually tried it but have done a lot of research into it as I am interested in utilising it when I get pregnant. The following webpage http://www.hypnobirthing.com/has heaps of information about hypno-birthing. It also has an email address you can contact to get a list of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Home birth research

Lyn, I recently completed a research project for a university course on homebirths. The objective of the project was to identify a topic and find a number of resources on the subject. I was focusing on finding resources to help my husband and myself make the final decision on whether to have a

Hospital trials birth monitor:Courier Mail news report (QLD)

Hi, This is a story to today's courier mail. Thought you might be interested in it.. I haven't heard anything else about these trials. If someone has more information could you please let us know. Thanks Sally Joyce Hospital trials birth monitorBy Siobhain Ryan27jun02 BABIES will soon

RE: postnatal discharge programs: support what you say

Carroll, The Defence Health Fund has a Mother Care Program which I have been lead to believe includes home help and a variety of other services. It is part of the Member Support Program, available to those mothers, who leave hospital early (Must have support of the doctor and hospital staff).

RE: midwifery rebate

Megan, That is so fantastic. I have been currently doing my own search for health insurance which covers private midwifes and supports homebirths. The only one so far I have found that definitely provides for midwifes is Australian United. They cover private midwifes under their comprehensive

Herbal book

Thank you everyone for your fast and informative replies. Much easier than me searching for hours on end. Sally DISCLAIMER The information contained in the above e-mail message or messages (which includes any attachments) is

RE: Apology

Denise, I am mainly a listener on this list and have always appreciated your comments, concerns, constructive arguments and passion. Ibelieve that we all do and saythings that we occasionally regretsometime down the trackand we need to learn from this. You have made your apology and I

Exercise in Pregnancy

Judy, There is a mag called Fit Pregnancy which has a lot of exercises and related articles in it. The mag also has a website - http://www.fitpregnancy.com/ Ican't tell you howbeneficial the material is as I have justfallen across it myself but it might have potential. Sally.

RE: Baby Identification

I read an article in the Courier Mail approx 1 or 2 months ago about a Brisbane hospital using removable tattoos on mother and baby. Apparently it is used with success overseas however there are some concerns. Unfortunately I can't remember the details but someone else might know some more.