[ozmidwifery] Re: Children Present at Birth

2002-11-25 Thread Sarah Slater
I loved reading all your stories, thoughts and wisdom on having children present at birth. I agree with Robyn that it should be a "special family event". I now have some wonderful stories to tell my husband. I especially liked the one Sally told about the 3 year old that sat on her lap and helpe

Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby fear?

2002-11-24 Thread Sarah Slater
Dear Robyn, I cannot believe your reflexologist suggested to get an epidural early?! I don't know what to say! Wow! I guess I'm surprised that someone like that would say that. That's one of the last things you want to hear. I got goosebumps reading your sentence "the most empowering and fulfil

Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby fear?

2002-11-23 Thread Sarah Slater
Dear Robyn, Thanks for the reply. I thought it was interesting how your first labour turned out like it did after hearing that you had a straight sacrum. The power of the subconscious hey? It's fantastic that you succeeded in having a water birth at home the next time. I think our bodies are ve

RE: [ozmidwifery] big baby fear?

2002-11-21 Thread Sarah Slater
LOL! Oh, yes, of course!! :) Sarah --- "Vicki Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Here's my test, Sarah... >Oh, she's a woman? Yep, she can birth her baby! > >Vicki... >47kg mother of 4500gm Glenys > _ Get YOUR Free Email & Much Much Mor

RE: [ozmidwifery] big baby fear?

2002-11-21 Thread Sarah Slater
and are given this new drug to open the cervix quicker, wouldn't the baby not have had enough time to become moulded to fit through? Thus ending in even more c-sections? and not to mention stress on baby and mother? Sarah Slater __

[ozmidwifery] Differing birth lengths

2002-11-19 Thread Sarah Slater
experiences) that the length of a birth is much more dependent on psychology than biology. That would probably apply to birth outcomes too. Anyway, just my thoughts. Sarah Slater _ Get YOUR Free Email & Much Much More at Mumsweb!

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions for labour!

2002-11-16 Thread Sarah Slater
with love Sarah Slater --- message from "Lynne Staff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> attached: _ Get YOUR Free Email & Much Much More at Mumsweb! http://www.mumsweb.com ___

[ozmidwifery] Greens Rally in Melbourne

2002-11-11 Thread Sarah Slater
Hi! It's Sarah here again. I'm sorry but my husband has justed vetoed the trip tomorrow due to another expense later in the week!! Really disappointed as I would have loved to have gone. I'm s sorry! Hope you get lots of support tomorrow. Love from Sarah

[ozmidwifery] Greens Rally In Melbourne

2002-11-11 Thread Sarah Slater
Hi, my name is Sarah and I'm a mum of three and an aspiring midwife! I would love to come to the Rally. I live in Ballarat and I drive an eight seater van, so I would have room for up to four people if they want a lift? I ask only a contribution of $10 towards petrol. I'd like to leave Ballara