RE: [ozmidwifery] use of IV syntocinon during late 2nd stage haemmorhage

Hi Sam Am a bit confused...was the baby born? If not how much head was on view? Often these last minute 'bleeds' can come from the vaginal wall or cervix for which increasing the synto would be useless. Lisa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

Hi Melanie Try gentlebirth... http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbs.html Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info about douching during labour, but the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol & the Third stage of Labour

Hi Abby Completely agree...ALL drugs used during labour and birth can have nasty effects especially when misused...I am by no means promoting it, these posts were of interest in terms of appropriate use...some would say that the warnings placed on this drug by its makers are because they have no fu

RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc

Am not sure what you mean Anke? Would be interested to hear your experiences. Lisa Is it therefore that often women miscarry after TOPs? Or have prems? It would NOT be my choice of medicine because I have seen too many problems after use. Anke -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol & the Third stage of Labour

Mary there are some systematic reviews which include these studies but am unable to get a hold of the full text..will try at work. L -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 6:51 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraph

RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc

Hi Anke Have seen shivering diarhoea and increased temp in women having termination with misoprostol... But this is a 6th hrly dose...when used for pph it would be a one of dose... Much of the bad press it has gotton has been because the doses used in iol are varied (and the 'correct' dose is unkno

[ozmidwifery] Misoprostol & the Third stage of Labour

Ovid Technologies, Inc. Email Service -- Results: Obstetrics & Gynecology (C) 2005 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Volume 105(4) Supplement, April 2005, p 39S Prophylactic Use of Misoprostol in the Third Stage of Labor [Papers on Current Cli

[ozmidwifery] Misoprostol & PPH in Homebirth in Gambia

Author Walraven, Gijs a; Blum, Jennifer b; Dampha, Yusupha a; Sowe, Maimuna a; Morison, Linda c; Winikoff, Beverly d; Sloan, Nancy b Institution (a)Farafenni Field Station, Medical Research Council Laboratories, Farafenni, Gambia (b)Population Council, New York, USA (c)London School of Hygiene

[ozmidwifery] Test - delete

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[ozmidwifery] synto and cord clamping

Haven't been able to find much on this (i.e. research that supports the belief that delaying cord clamping in an active third stage increases liklihood of problems for the neonate). So emailed George Morley from the cord clamping website and his reply was: "I don't think it makes a lot of differe

[ozmidwifery] Maternal Deaths 2000-2002

http://www.npsu.unsw.edu.au/MD2002_02%2017%20Oct%202006.pdf -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc

Used for gastirc ulcers? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Watson Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 7:33 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc From what I've heard, it is a drug not licensed

RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc

We have it in our cupboard and regularly use it for pph (used pr) and it works well for this, I imagine this it what you would be having it on hand for Philippa? Because it's a tablet it doesn't need refrigeration. Most of our Tops are now done with it too. It is dispensed by our pharmacyalthou

FW: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc

We have it in our cupboard and regularly use it for pph (used pr) and it works well for this, I imagine this it what you would be having it on hand for Philippa? Because it's a tablet it doesn't need refrigeration. Most of our Tops are now done with it too. It is dispensed by our pharmacya

RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage

I know! But some get the poops and can't be bothered waiting.. Lisa G I realise that some women opt for active third stage but if they've gone as far as letting the cord stop with no bad effect it seems a shame not to continue. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage

was information that you weren't aware of :-) Lisa Barrett - Original Message - From: "LJG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:55 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage Well that's what we've always been le

[ozmidwifery] BMJ Abstract on Cord Clamping

I have a PDF of the full paper if anyone is interested..pm me Lisa Shortcut to: http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/333/7575/0-b Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settin

RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage

ird stage. Managed first and second stage= active third stage. Lisa Barrett ----- Original Message - From: "LJG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 12:26 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage Hi Sue this is something I have alway

RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active 3rd stage

Competely agree Leanne...but am also of the belief that the issue of timing of the injection, and therefore timing of the clamping are things that have been thrust upon us. The research is variable in its support of when to give the oxytocic and how long we can leave the cord to pulsate after synto

[ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active third stage

Hi Sue this is something I have always been interested inthe link is to the FIGo/ICM Joint statement on active third stage and it states you can leave the cord in a well newborn to stop pulsating...and then cut; this is with giving the oxytocic at birth.. http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/pu

RE: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active 3rd stage

Sue that's how I do most of mine...don't give the oxytocic with the anterior shoulderand it's usually some minutes before I 'get' around to it!!! There is a wide variation of practice isn't there...it is one of those things that we have always been led to believe i.e if you don't give that synt

[ozmidwifery] Trivial ? For hosp midwives

Hi all - am wanting to ask a silly question - when do you give out the birth registration forms and who fills them in? i.e. is this done by m/ws or ward clerks?? Thanks Lisa Feel free to pm me -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe

FW: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy   Dear List With all due respect Justine, who would you suggests looks after the women who as was previously mentioned requests an epidural, or the woman whose obstetric situation makes an epidural appropriate? The doctors’ maybe?? Doubt it!

[ozmidwifery] Test - ignore

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RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: uterine rupture 1998

Abby I know of a woman who ruptured her uterus during a spontaneous, unaugmented, un-induced, un-ARM ed, normal VBAC labour! And it was partially due to the skill of the midwife who recognised the subtle changes in the maternal pulse, pain level etc prior to the catastrophic decrease in t

[ozmidwifery] Cochrane review on ARM

Further to the ARM discussion – whether we like it or not some women will ask for ARM knowing all too well that it does significantly shorten labour!!! The full review is available on the Cochrane website. lisa   Amniotomy for shortening spontaneous labour Fraser WD, Turcot L, Krauss I,

[ozmidwifery] Lynnes email

    Hi everyone Does anyone have Lynne Staffs email address? I need to contact her. Lisa  

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

  Hi all Need some information from hospital based midwives re: your unit’s policies in regards to women eating in labour. Need this info by Wednesday – our anaesthetic department have taken it upon themselves to direct midwives to keep women who have epidurals NBM, and I’m sure there wil

[ozmidwifery] Looking for midwives from Redlands

Hi all A quick request - am looking to chat to midwives from Redlands Hospital Q. Feel free to email me off list on [EMAIL PROTECTED] regards lisa -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Midwifery Project Officer Wanted

Dear List Toowoomba Base Hospital is looking for a Midwifery Project Officer for Birthing suite - the closing date is 23rd December and ad was in the ACMI Journal posted out this week. Anyone looking for a challenge !! lisa

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caesar Question

Jo Usually the use of the anaesthetic (whether it be spinal/epidural or General) often knocks off the contractions alot.Even if the woman has an epidural for her labour they use a stronger dose of drug to top it up for the section. Usually if the woman has been labouring the lower segment can be

[ozmidwifery] Re: Review of Maternity Unit

  Hi Wendy We are a regional unit and have about 1400 deliveries a year- but we have a large catchment area. You guys have had interesting times ! Would love to hear more - must be terrible for your mums to now have to travel so far. Hope all goes well with your mid model of care

Re: [ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit

ssage - From: ljg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit   Further to add to the review stuff - management are also attempting to delete our CNC position in Bir

Re: [ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit

  Further to add to the review stuff - management are also attempting to delete our CNC position in Birthing suite, which will give us basically one manager for BS, the ward area and ANC. Anyone else experienced this? lisa

Re: [ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit

you want it. Liz McCall - Original Message - From: ljg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 8:31 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit Dear List Am keen to hear from anyone who has been  throu

[ozmidwifery] Review of Maternity Unit

Dear List Am keen to hear from anyone who has been  through an external review of their maternity unit. Am looking  for tips on the best way to deal with this and use it as an opportunity to get conerns across, as midwives. Feel free to email me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] lisa g

TBAs etc

Nursing Act at the moment - so everyone should pop in a submission and tell 'em what you want. ljg > Dear ljq and others, > It is sad though not suprising that the ICM definition of what is a midwife > can be quoted to exclude midwives such as InaMay Gaskin and Sue cookson and >

More on Lay Midwifery

Well said Rhonda ! I'll make mine a nice cold beer thanks !! This is the point I was trying to make - measuring ability, recognising experience and skill, thus ensuring safe practice. ljg - Original Message - From: "Rhonda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PR

Re: Support homebirth on Thursday

Dear Sue and list Surely you are not suggesting that anyone who wishes to do so, may call themselves "midwife" . Surely if this were to happen then your wonderful perinatal statistics would increase ! I am inclined to be slighlty insulted by the idea that any person may call him or herself a "mi

Re: Fwd: Support homebirth on Thursday

I must agree wholeheartedly with Trish - lets all remember the International Confederation of Midwives definition of a Midwife "having been regularly admitted to a midwifery educational program, duly recognised in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the pres

Re: a lateral thought

Dear Jan i don't seem to have received the original "Lateral Thought" message - am alittle concerned by what I may be reading into your posting. Could you repost with the original please - - Original Message - From: "Jan Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PRO