Re: [ozmidwifery] 25th Homebirth Australia Conference

jo wrote: HI all, I am pleased to let you know that we now have a confirmed date and keynote speaker for the 25^th Homebirth Australia Conference. The conference will be held in Adelaide on Sat and Sun, Nov 3^rd and 4^th 2007. I have just had a definite confirmation fr

Re: [ozmidwifery] Drug-induced labour raises complication risk

adamnamy wrote: Hmm.…interesting. Am I right in thinking the induction/augmented rate is much higher than 10-20% here in Australia? Anyone know any stats off hand? Amy *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [ozmidwifery] hep c

You are right to advocate for this womans right to labour and birth in water . Have birthed with a woman who was hep c pos - she entered pool after SROM and had wonderful waterbirth.Her child is now over two and they are both picture of health! Cheers Wendy Thornton -- This mailing list is

Re: [ozmidwifery] introduction and VBAC question

Philippa Scott wrote: Hi and welcome, www.cares-sa.org.au www.birthrites.org These are both excellent places to find terrific information on all things VBAC. Yes there are alternatives. Cheers Philippa Scott Birth

Re: [ozmidwifery] We can make a difference

ruths ( like Lisa does- good on you!) choose our words so they are caring , supportive and based on correct research and evidence. And in answer to your question Philippa - a woman has a right to choose what care and procedures she wants and a right to refuse.We can only offer care and totally inform. Wendy Thornton. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Introduce myself

Hello to everyone..My name is Wendy Thornton. I am very new to ozmid list but will be out there listening for sure.I have a busy practice as a homebirthing , independent midwife in Adelaide. And to ensure life is never slow i have 5 children, ranging from 22yrs to 16 mths. Regards Wendy