RE: [ozmidwifery] NZCOM conference anyone?....

2004-09-11 Thread Nola Aicken
Rolls (Melbourne), Maria Miller (Melbourne).   Several of us are presenting papers. Look forward to catching up.   Regards Nola Aicken  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Tania SmallwoodSent: Saturday, 11 September 2004 3:32

RE: [ozmidwifery] HOOP trial

2004-06-11 Thread Nola Aicken
Jen, the HOOP ref is as follows:   McClandish, R. et al (1998) A randomised controlled trial of care of the perineum during second stage of normal labour. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 105, pp1262-1272   Nola  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

Re: [ozmidwifery] PushPal Birthing Aid - IS THIS FOR REAL

2003-12-20 Thread Nola Aicken
Title: Clinitype, Inc. - PushPal Birthing Aid - Home Page Instead of PushPal, perhaps the obstetrician should have called it -     Stranded Beetle with Leggings!   Or even better, to alter something useless to useful, that they could be used as knee pads for the more natural birthing posit

Fw: [ozmidwifery] new here/okay?

2003-10-12 Thread Nola Aicken
Sonia, look forward to hearing your story and I'm sure there will be many helpful comments. Nola - Original Message - From: "*G and S*" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 7:06 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] new here/okay? > Greetings. > > May I introduce myself firstl

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: presentation - words of wisdom?

2003-09-17 Thread Nola Aicken
y will only > come in if I request it. It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but I have only > had to look after 2 synt aug IV's since I've been an RM - 95% of the ladies > progress under their own steam. > > Cheryl. > > > >From: "Nola Aicken" <[EMAIL

[ozmidwifery] Re: presentation - words of wisdom?

2003-09-15 Thread Nola Aicken
Thanks Jo and Melissa for your responses. Whilst your comments are invaluable, I was actually wondering about midwives perceptions on whether they think it is possible to have an active birth in a public hospital. As a clinician myself, I find that it is becoming a rarity to see a woman come

[ozmidwifery] presentation - words of wisdom?

2003-09-13 Thread Nola Aicken
I am currently preparing a presentation for a study day coming up soon. Just wondering if anyone would like to make some comments to this question, so I can use some quotes (anonymous) in presentation:   "Active birth: is it possible in a public hospital?"   Regards Nola 

Re: [ozmidwifery] Looking for Midwives

2003-08-18 Thread Nola Aicken
Leigh, how exciting! Would you mind moving Portland a little closer to Bendigo so that I can apply! Good luck and keep us posted please as to progress!   Nola - Original Message - From: leigh pettingill To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 4:31 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] research @ uni

2003-03-15 Thread Nola Aicken
Jen, I have to agree with Mary's comments. I believe it is very 'institutional' to not 'allow' a woman to push before we do a VE to ascertain if she is fully dilated. Gosh, who are we!   Not only are we setting the woman up for intervention, because many women can be fully and then move into

Re: [ozmidwifery] Explaining the pelvis

2003-03-09 Thread Nola Aicken
Or try ...   Andrea explains it well in her text 'Empowering Women'. Refer her 1994 edition 'learning about the pelvis', p143.    Regards Nola - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 8:33 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [ozmidwifery] bye for now

2002-08-01 Thread Nola Aicken
Dear Joy,   My thoughts and prayers are with you.   Regards Nola - Original Message - From: Johnston To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 7:33 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] bye for now Dear list friends and colleagues I need to go off the

Re: Aust.B.Mid Student Collective Update

2001-11-02 Thread Nola Aicken
dwifery' I welcome you with open arms. My philosophy is ' to lead by example' and I would hope that all midwives in the current system will welcome Bach. Mid. students as the 'new midwives of the future'.   Nola Aicken

Re:Why can't we practice as midwives in hospitals?

1999-08-27 Thread Nola Aicken
I was reported the following morning and I have since been cleared of any misconduct, but as an experienced midwife, I found this situation very distressing, so I appreciate reading your recent comments. Regards Nola Aicken -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit