Congratulations Philippa, i am so glad you got the birth you wanted. well
done!
mike and Lindsay Kennedy
who are loving our new jobs in melbourne
On 2/4/07, Philippa Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi all,
I thought you would all like to know that Serena Esther Scott was born
gently
Poor overworked obstetricians we should give them a raise. What the article doesn't say is that all the public ones have registrars and junior doctors to do most of their work and that midwives provide more than 97% of care for the women (including private patients) and most of the births.
Perhaps
Mayby the norm should be Midwives not obstetricians as it is in many countries.rgds mikeOn 10/19/06, Honey Acharya
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Maybe we should start hiring Vets rather than
Obstetricians as seems to be the norm in our culture right now ;)
LOL at the thougth of telling them
the birth reg papers can and do get reissued in qldOn 10/20/06, meg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Lisa,At our hospital the parents fill the birth reg papers out. The midwife fills
in the centrelink declaration and the ward clerk puts together a pack forthe parents but they need to fill it
after we verified the birth in the register. I think she would have a fine to pay tho.
LindsayOn 10/20/06, Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the birth reg papers can and do get reissued in qldOn 10/20/06, meg
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Lisa,At our hospital the parents fill the birth
I would assume that a hands off approach to assisting this woman with breastfeeding would be of benefit. What techniques do others use in the early postnatal period to assist with attachment, positioning etc without manhandling? (excuse the pun) What methods Can be used antenatally to prepare her.
I understand that the back comes off so that the 'dad' (partner, support person) can cradle the woman the same way as a traditional birth chair.On 10/7/06,
Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,Only problems with this birth chair arethat it eliminates the needfor a support person behind
I agree with the do something philosophy. The government in NZ didn't
wake up one day and decide oh i think I will change the entire obstetric system. Midwives and women (and men ;) created the climate for change and the government eventually got the message.
The midwives in this unit could:
1
to try and cause change.
Christine
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Sent: 05 October 2006 07:49
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
Backward step
I would like to reply to this one as a
just
But the better option would be to facilitate them to become midwives rather than stick a bandaid on the problem which is a shortage of midwives. On 9/28/06,
Ken Ward [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some
of the best people I have worked with have been div2's. Their knowledge and
understanding
Pretty simple for QLD as a women is not offered a Vbac if she has had more than 1 C/S even if she has had a successful vaginal birth between the c/s's. Don't know about the private system but they appear do more c/s and less vbac than the public system so probably less than no chance with them.
On
Hi would also like your photoLinzOn 8/30/06, Jo Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Two words:PURPLE LINEI have a great photo of mine (thanks for pointing it out, Mary!)
:)JoOn 30/08/2006, at 9:31 PM, Sally @ home wrote: Just to add to this... There was an extremely heated discussion at a meeting with
ok whats an Ezzo ;)mikeOn 8/28/06, Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Those nasty Ezzos are moving into
birth as well! I will hardly be able to bear to read this one after the trash of
their others.
: (
J
http://www.gfi.org.au/resources/on%20becoming.html
Quote:
Medical
Casey hospital in Berwick appears to be a low risk low intervention hospital.On 8/22/06, Belinda Maier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:I have a client in midwifery group practice who would like to birth in
Melb with her family, she is over 34 weeks so i am assuming she wont getinto birth centers?? She is
Interesting question about the consenting rights of the father. He seems to have no rights. The baby is baby of the mother. What is the fathers legal position? Any other time the parents have equal rights and one or other can sign.
rgds mikeOn 6/4/06, Lynne Staff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ditto
The ministers reply just seems like dragging the chain to me. There is
loads of Australian and International research that proves the safety
and efficiency of midwifery led care already, including both low and
high risk women. Not to mention the fact that it already works in
other countries. So
How about the fact that midwives provide more that 90% of the woman's
care regardless of whether they are in the private or public system.
That most babies are actually delivered by midwives and that they
mostly provide one on one care in the public system. Could explore the
nursing theory that
Interesting that doctors would say they have risks ?
On 5/5/06, leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Calif. law would ban Cruise ultrasound copycats
Bill restricting home setups like star's moves on to state Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Assembly has voted to restrict
Addit The ACMI site has some info that might help and send out a email
newsletter.
rgds mike
On 5/5/06, Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How about the fact that midwives provide more that 90% of the woman's
care regardless of whether they are in the private or public system
I have moms who brestfeed while their babies are being vacinated,
facilitating bonding and very effectivly distracting the babies. I
have to ask the question. How does getting one of the diseases we
vacinate against contribute to bonding and breastfeeding.
rgds mike
On 4/25/06, Megan Larry
Absolutly agree. So how do we get there? Do nothing or set up programs
that move us as a profession towards the ideal?
rgds mike
On 4/19/06, Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Debbie
It may be useful to think about women having choice and that 1-2-1 care is
recognised as best
Interesting. Can't think = can't feel pain. Someone should tell that
to the lower orders of living beins. They obviously can't feel pain as
they havn't developed conscious understanding of pain
On 4/19/06, leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Fetuses Called Impervious to Sensation of Pain
By
A quick literature search found a recent article that deals with this
subject well. Didn't find any midwifery/nursing specific articles with
this search but I better get back to my assignment ;0.
http://www.massagetoday.com/archives/2006/01/11.html
Drop me a line if you can't access it and I
I find many women birthing in hospital expect and request painrelief
including epidurals. I have attended some lovley births both with and
without epidurals. I certianly don't promote them but if a women wants
an epidural she can have one.
On 4/13/06, Susan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Try this link. There is a link to the full text article too.
Group G streptococcal pneumonia and sepsis in a newborn infant.
A case of neonatal pneumonia and sepsis caused by a group G
Streptococcus is described. Clinical and microbiological aspects of
group G streptococci are compared with
on indiginous issues and birth.
Its
on the board at work, will chase up details tomorrow if I remember.
Di
- Original Message -
From: Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:32 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Traditional
of Women's Business
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862
From: Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] My Sunrise Email
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 23:35:09 +1000
This isn't new
Service Mob 0418 371862
From: Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] My Sunrise Email
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 23:35:09 +1000
This isn't new. If rears its head regularly (often
Anyone have any articles re traditional birth in the Aboriginal
culture for an assignment i'm working on?
rgds mike
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My photos online @ http://community.webshots.com/user/mike1962nz
My Group online @ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PSP_for_Photographers
New Photo site@
Mike -
This isn't new. If rears its head regularly (often in christian
circles). The resul;ts of this type of teaching boarder on abuse.
rgds mike
On 4/4/06, Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm pretty sure this one doesn't have children either. But at least she's
more professional and
Just a couple of thoughts.
1 Despite a 30min limit they cannot give you treatment without your
consent. So as long as you arn't bleeding out you can take longer to
deliver your placenta. Logic dictates you arn't going to refuse
treatment if this becomes essential and you can always change to
I guess the word Paternal(ism) is the one that springs to mind.
Another one with a negative conotation sadly.
On 4/3/06, Julie Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have found this thought provoking –
And I am left wondering about the English language; we have a word for a
male dominated
Hey David, did you get the article? Would love a copy.
rgds mike
On 3/31/06, Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey david
I found the link to the paid version but couldn't find a downloadable
copy which is unusual.
http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/newsSearch.ac?page=1sp=nrmso
I'd like a copy or a link to your article if possible.
rgds mike
On 4/3/06, Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Paivi,
I realised that you meant this message for me personally, however I
did want to let list readers know that my article on the hazards of
using nitrous oxide for
Hey david
I found the link to the paid version but couldn't find a downloadable
copy which is unusual.
http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/newsSearch.ac?page=1sp=nrmso=relevancedt=selectRangerc=10dr=1yearpb=all_ffxsfx=headlinesfx=textkw=revolutionsy=smh
Lonely beginnings for fathers of the
Probably not a PC suggestion but would a medical IOL be better than a
C/S. The most natural is lots of intercourse with orgasim.
On 3/29/06, Melissa Singer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Kim,
Given that the baby has to come early, I'd be inclined to introduce
non-pharmacological methods of
There is a definite media bias in both Oz and NZ when it comes to midwifery/doctor involvement in Birth issues especially in the area of maternal/neonatal mortality. Interesting to note that the coroner in other recent cases in NZ has made recommendations for improvements but has not
The other concern is that a very high persentage of the worlds soy is GE.
On 3/21/06, leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Studies Short on Soy Formula Risks
Experts See Little Health Danger With Formula
By Todd Zwillich
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
on Friday, March
What the hell is a burst vagina anyway??? Sounds like a big crock to me.
Amazing they way language can be used, so much for informed consent.
Here is a nice definition:
Informed consent is the process by which a fully informed patient can
participate in choices about her health care.
Perhaps
On 3/4/06, Dean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
cs what happened to the
other 23.3% that didn't birth vaginally
What the research said was that 23.3% did not deliver within 24hours.
So they either failed to be inducded at all or took longer than
24hours to birth their babies.
Also, are
Hi
I had two placentas (or are they placentae) in my freezer at one stage. The
first thing to be sure of, is to thaw the placenta properly! I have to
admit that the significance of placing your placenta under a tree is marred
when the tree dies, due to having frozen placenta under it.
Just for clarification.
This FDA warning is for the new 4D color ultrasounds. There is no
problem with having an ordinary ultrasound and getting a print. The
warning is because they are new and basically they don't know if they
are as safe as the traditional scan.
Good article at
Hi
I wondered if anyone had every had a woman have an reaction to the anti D
injection?
Today I gave a woman her 24 week dose of anti D. This is her second
pregnancy and thus her 4th dose of anti D. She appeared fine and left. I
went out to the waiting room to discover her swaying on her feet,
I have got away with carfully suggesting that there are things I
have to do (because they are hospital policy) but they can always
refuse if they wish ;)
rgds mike
On 1/24/06, Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hi kylie re whats been chatting on about
you probably were at the same
( health prof
clients) work together for the benefit of the client. That's what we are
aiming for.
With kind regards
Brenda Manning
www.themidwife.com.au
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From: Mike Lindsay Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, January
On 1/23/06, Ken WArd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have you got The Midwife Companion? This book is my bible. Maureen
Can you tell me the author of this book.
rgds mike
My photos online @ http://community.webshots.com/user/mike1962nz
My Group online @
I like the point you make. People should be able to do it their way.
And I see and hear midwives annoyance at manipulative behaviour by
doctors. But I can also see it from a medical point of view. If it
goes wrong the patients become victims and they and their lawyers
come running looking for
If you look at an enoxaparin syringe (or other low molecular weight
heparin) there is an air bubble that ensures you get the complete and
accurate dose. All product litrature recomends not removing this air
bubble. So I draw up the .2ml of Heparin 5000u in an insulin syringe
and ensure that there
It is sad that women pay for private Ob's and Private Hospitals
thinking that they are going to get better service and more choices.
So often they seem to get the opposite.
rgds mike
On 1/20/06, Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Jayne,
Perhaps your friend could try seeing her
Did anyone save a copy of this article. I can't seem to access it.
Please forward. RGDS Mike
On 1/7/06, Sally-Anne Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Congratulations to you Andrea and the women of Echuca .
A fabulous article and very timely
2006 the year for reclamation of rural birthing
Hi
I was just speaking to a woman whose birth
I attended 9 weeks ago. She tells me that one of her twins is having bowel
problems. This baby does not poo without assistance. At two weeks of age she
had an xray which showed lots of gas in her bowel. After a PR she had a
Hi Sue
It was about 11 weeks. I was booked
into the hospital clinic, had the USS and antenatal appointment and decided I couldnt
stand the cattle market philosophy and changed to a GP who did deliveries (this
was a few years ago in NZ, prior to independent midwives). On my first
visit
I had ultrasounds on the day of birth of
my last two babies, I was overdue both times and had to see Obstetrician.
These were my 4th and 5th children. Number 4 he
said would be large. At least 9lbs. He was 7lb 3oz. Number 5,
I think he was remembering his previous error and said this was
We collect cord blood routinely on all
babies and send to lab for coombs etc Babies of Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander mothers have two tubes sent, the second for syphyllis serology. Cord
gases are also performed routinely on all babies.
Lindsay
From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi
For my Diploma of midwifery I need to do some hours of 'alternative
birthing'. Originally I planned to go to Selangor in Nambour, but am
worried about the cost and practicality of this. The other possibility is
Mareeba as it is closer... can anyone give me some input or ideas? I live
in
According to my one of my text books the risk is 10 times higher with first
pregnancy, the risk reduces with subsequent pregnancies providing the
subsequent pregnancy is with the same father.
Unfortunately women who have previously had pre eclampsia are at a higher
risk of having it again (20%
Further to the discussion about anti-D, I was in clinics today and the
subject came up. Woman was Rh - and partner was also Rh -. Dr was happy
for her to skip anti-D. After she left he explained that in many instances
they give it anyway. He said that the Blood typing system in common use is
Title: Message
I have seen a subgaleal hemorrhage. The
baby died. It was awful. It was the first neonatal death I had ever
witnessed. Baby had cord round neck and after the cord was cut turned out to
have shoulder dystocia. I cant remember whether they attempted ventouse
I think so, but
Hi
Just an enquiry about midwives in Adelaide. A woman from work who is
expecting her second child, has just found out her husband has a posting to
Adelaide. She will be 35 weeks pregnant then. She is very interested in
having a Homebirth but worried that this leaves her too little time to
Hi
I am doing some research into varicose
veins for an assignment. According to Foote (1960), it is possible that
extensive vulval varices could rupture during birth and cause fatal
hemorrhage. Does anyone know anything about this subject? It is the
only bit of research I found that said
There is a study currently being done to assess induction/caesarean section
at 38 weeks for twins. Apparently there is suggestions of deterioration in
outcomes after that. Having said that I had twins at 40 weeks (by induction
in the end) and they were 30 minutes apart with no apparent problems.
Where I work we obtain written consent
antenatally for Hep B, and discuss Vit K antenatally. We confirm both consents
before administration, but the vit K remains verbal consent. Our Neonatal
screening now comes with a consent attached, so has to be consented. We also
do newborn hearing
We had a baby recently that became very unwell with GBS. I believe that the
mother had PROM for quite some time. Had another case last year where a
baby died. Both cases though associated with prolonged rupture of
membranes. I have to say that now they are very jumpy with women with PROM.
A
Hi,
I work in the neonatal unit, and we never do rectal temps. Nor do we do
tympanic temps, they are all axilla. My opinion is that this must have
varying levels of accuracy, depending on how careful you are with placement
of the thermometer (have seen some very poor practice at times). One of
We had a lady who had 3 or 4 PPHs. Finally required an embolisation of a
vessel around? In? her uterus.
Aside from severe tiredness (related to blood loss) she appeared well in
between PPHs. I am not sure how unusual this is.
Lindsay
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Hi
I am a student midwife I wrote a
few weeks ago about the first baby I caught a Ceasarean! But finally
yesterday I had the big moment caught my first baby from a real
birth. Wow! That was some buzz. Only a week tiny 34 weeker
and came out so quick! I did literally catch it.
One of the
Hi.
I am in the middle of an essay and have used the book Birth Reborn by Michel
Odent extensively, unfortunately I haven't got it anymore and haven't
written down the reference yet. Does anyone own this book? If so could you
give me the complete reference for it... ie year of publishing,
Hi.
I have just come home from an exciting day
as a Student Midwife. My first Two births Okay I was only a
witness, but it was still pretty exciting stuff. The first lady was a
VBAC. Supposed to be a Cesar on Friday, came in this morning in labour
and I think the Obstetrician was so
Title: FW: vasectomy
I did meet a man in New Zealand who
had, had two vasectomies, they were on the their sixth child, as both
vasectomies had failed. They decided that it must be the Will of
God. Who can argue with that???
Cheers
Lindsay
From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL
I am studying to be a Midwife, doing a Diploma of Mid, here in Queensland.
Coming from NZ and having had my babies at home, I have a pretty 'normal'
view of birth, so have found Midwifery here somewhat surprising if not
shocking! I had the pleasure of 'catching' my first baby last week. I was
a
Why is it that women have to wait so long at public clinics?
I can answer this question in respect to the local public hospital. I
worked in clinics a few weeks ago. They make appointments from 8.00am. No
doctors start before 9.30 at the earliest. Of course the women have to wait
for hours!
Hi
I work in NICU (in addition to being a student midwife). We encourage the
mothers to begin expressing ASAP and we use al the milk and colostrum. We
tend to begin enteral feeds quite quickly ie in the first 2-3 days at a very
low rate... perhaps 1ml 12 hrly for littlies. We have a clear
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