Re: [ozmidwifery] new centrelink forms

2006-06-08 Thread penny burrows
Hi Abby and all, I think that a lot of the drama that women trying to register unassisted births happens because we put up with it. I have been involved with advocating for women trying to register their babies born at home without medical assistance for years. As they were being given such a h

Re: [ozmidwifery] doula for nambour hospital

2006-06-08 Thread penny burrows
Hi Kristin, Just in case Lynne doesn't get back to you in time, I think she is talking about Dana Fraser who mainly does homebirth support to my knowledge. She is a very lovely woman with a lot of expertise around birth support. Her contact details are: Ph 07 544 70525. If she is not doing ho

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News 8:11 - Postdates Pregnancies (May 24, 2006)

2006-05-30 Thread penny burrows
I think a lot these days about our attachment to each and every baby and the life of that baby at any cost. I for one don't think that machines have a place in my personal birthing life for whatever reason and object to others feeling that they might. We all have thoughts about how we think bi

[ozmidwifery] Re:

2006-05-26 Thread penny burrows
One thing that I wonder about: Routine supplementation with any vitamin seems to be a bad idea for pregnant women as well as for babies. Do we know the effects of supplementation with vitamin K on pregnant women? What intricate balances might this be upsetting? It seems like this could be an

Re: [ozmidwifery] the Baby Catcher

2006-05-22 Thread penny burrows
Gee I'll have to try this one again...I had to stop after the first couple of chapters or so as I just found her writing style a bit self-inflated and her midwifery style a bit gung ho...maybe I was being too sensitive. Anyone have a similar experience? - Original Message - From: "R

[ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

2006-05-16 Thread penny burrows
nment.   Thanks in anticipation, Penny Burrows - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:34 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Stop me!. Now I’m on the thread I cant seem to stop. MM   Upda