[ozmidwifery] Independent Birthing Center in USA Saving $800,000 Annually In Health Costs

2007-01-07 Thread Kelly Zantey
The only independent birthing center in the District of Columbia is reducing costs for the city's health care system by more than $800,000 annually, primarily because of the reduced numbers of caesarean sections and preterm deliveries, according to Ruth Watson Lubic, the center's founder and

Re: [ozmidwifery] Finding a birth pool

2007-01-07 Thread Honey Acharya
websites for buying and some hire are (there was even one on ebay a month or so back) http://www.simplybirth.com.au/ I have this one, a labouring woman used it a few weeks ago and really liked it then donated it to me. http://www.spa-hire.com.au/

Re: [ozmidwifery] Finding a birth pool

2007-01-07 Thread lisa chalmers
We sell them!! Great for rural areas too, because they dont take much water! www.simplybirth.com.au - Original Message - From: Katy O'Neill To: Ozmidwifery Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Finding a birth pool Dear all, I know we have

Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations?

2007-01-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To me the way women (society) veiws pregnancy reflects the current trend to rush for medical assistance in any situation. Common colds, neck pain, constipation, insomnia, depression, obesity, you name it. Instead of looking within at underlying emotional issues, considering diet, toxins such as

Re: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations?

2007-01-07 Thread diane
Big question with lots of history based in patriarchy, science and politics and big business. It takes time to change a culture of people who saw doctors as the saviours they were and can still be, and who have been socialised to see doctor as god. The thought they they may be wrong just

RE: [ozmidwifery] Finding a birth pool

2007-01-07 Thread Tania Smallwood
A metre deep would be far too deep in my opinion, think of being on hands and knees…Most of the birthing pools I’ve known and loved have been about 60cms deep up to the fill line, and that seems perfect for just about any position. The La Bassine Made in Water pools are a pretty good alternative

RE: [ozmidwifery] How do you deal with your fustrations?

2007-01-07 Thread Kelly Zantey
Does anyone have a DL brochure about midwifery care with all the facts to have mailed out, with an introduction letter, as an education/PR campaign targeted for GP's around Australia? They are first in line with pregnant women, that's where opportunity lies... It's a great idea to build

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-06 Thread Alesa Koziol
Hi Sue On annual leave so dont have all my reference material but from what I do have, it is possible to breastfeed whilst on Lithium as long as the infant is monitored closely for signs of toxicity as lithium passes into breastmilk. Monitoring would include behavioural and chemical changes.

[ozmidwifery] Midwife in Canberra / area

2007-01-06 Thread EKS
Hi! A girlfriend of mine is pregnant and due in August of this year and is very keen for anything but a hospital birth. She has put an application in for the birthing centre in Canberra but due to the small capacity there, she doesn't think she'll get in! So - can anyone point me at some midwives

RE: [ozmidwifery] Premature birth risks of loop diathermy

2007-01-06 Thread sharon
In the hospital I work at we consider the women to be more at risk of miscarriage and or pre term birth the women are looked after by the consultants but hey also can be cared for by the midwife in conjunction that is both see them. Cheers sharon _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-05 Thread Alesa Koziol
HI Sue Recently worked with a woman who has been on Lithium for many years. Pregnant with her first and on advice had chosen to remain on this throughout pregnancy and also chose not to breastfeed and quite happy with this decision as she wanted to stay 'stable normal' (her words). Following

[ozmidwifery] Premature birth risks of loop diathermy

2007-01-05 Thread Helen and Graham
Womb cell op 'raises birth risk' The most common operation to remove abnormal cervical cells raises the risk of giving birth early, experts say. A study of 5,000 Australian women found when a heated wire, loop diathermy, was used the risk rose substantially. Young women should not

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-05 Thread Sue Cookson
Thanks Alesa. Can you share the thoughts you had about what other choices you know to be available to women on Lithium? Particluarly interested in breastfeeding ... The woman I am seeing has no issues about her ability to cope with motherhood and is very well supported - just trying to work

RE: [ozmidwifery] Premature birth risks of loop diathermy

2007-01-05 Thread Rene and Tiffany
Hello wise women, Does anyone know the probability of having a pre-term birth or miscarriage in women who have previously undergone a LLETZ procedure? I asked an ob at our hospital and couldn't get a straight answer. Ta Tiff :-) BBC NEWS Womb cell op 'raises birth risk'

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-05 Thread Belinda Gleeson
Sue, I was a psych nurse for 13 years b4 doing midwifery, and did have a bit to do with women with mood disorders, before , and after birth, especially while working in the community. Their moods tend to be harder to control with the influence of the fluctuating hormones. Lithium, i

[ozmidwifery] An Epidemic of Diagnoses

2007-01-04 Thread Roberta Quinn
This article doesn't specifically mention pregnancy and birth, but the concepts could be easily applied. I thought you might be interested esp. this line: You can't be a victim of medical error if you are not in the system!

[ozmidwifery] Doula required Townsville

2007-01-04 Thread Kelly Zantey
Please see as below - they are currently TTC but have some issues they'd need to work through with a Doula from their last experience. Kelly Zantey -Original Message- From: Sharon MacDonald Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Doula Information Hi

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Sue -I have vivid memories of a mum who came off lithium so she would be able to breastfeed- went into psychosis and didnt even recognise her bub. It was years ago . According to Hale(Medications in mothers milk. 11th edition) - lithium is generally increased (dosage) during preg due to

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread Sue Cookson
Thanks Pinky, That's great information and very insightful. I didn't know about increasing the lithium - she talked about decreasing it as it takes 6 months off lithium for her to become symptomatic. It's so hard to work through all the conflicting research and getting info from practitioners

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi, In matters such as this I would ring Rodney Whyte, Head pharmacist at the drug information line at Monash Medical centre in Melbourne. You can call him weekdays 9-5 on (03) 95942361. His speciality is drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding. He is fabulous. He will talk to the health

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi again, Rodney whyte is fabulous with drugs - good one Barb. He will be able to discuss safe dosage levels re breastfeeding. Re changing meds - this can be a minefield to get balance - if it aint broke dont fix it would be my maxim. I have been to hell and back with my family member ( as

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-03 Thread shannon marsh
Hi I don't have any first hand info but Dr. Jack Newman in Toronto, Canada is a specialist in breastfeeding and has good info on the use of drugs and breastfeeding here is his email he does answer all his emails quite quickly as well. [EMAIL PROTECTED] hope that helps. Sue Cookson [EMAIL

[ozmidwifery] Waterbirth guidelines and references

2007-01-03 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi, I know lots of you are interested in developing policies for implementing water birth into your units. These are the guidelines used in the UK - might be a useful starting point for your deliberations: http://www.acegraphics.com.au/product/book/bk887.html Andrea -- This mailing list

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2007-01-02 Thread meg
Lynne, May I have a copy to thanks, Megan - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth Hi Helen When I get to work tomorrow, I will send you the reference list

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2007-01-02 Thread dctonkin
Hi lynne could I have a copy also Chris meg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lynne, May I have a copy to thanks, Megan - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]

[ozmidwifery] Miami Maternity Center

2007-01-02 Thread Kelly Zantey
This is the website to the Miami Maternity Center, which is the centre on Foxtel for the show 'House of Babies', and is MUCH better than the other Foxtel birth shows in hospitals. Lots of waterbirths and it's a free standing centre. http://www.miamibirth.com/ Would be great to have one of

[ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-02 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi, Do any of you have stories relating to the use of Lexapro and Lithium (two different women) and birth - particularly homebirths. Would appreciate any feedback re outcomes and neonatal well being. Also how the women manage their medication both pre and post birth. As usual there is a lot of

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2007-01-01 Thread Justine Caines
Dear Sue Ah! Wipe that smirk off your face!!! My big plan does not involve me being pregnant!!! Many congrats on finishing the Bmid, after 23 years of an apprenticeship eh!! JC xx -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or

Re: [ozmidwifery] For Sue

2007-01-01 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Don't know if you mean me Amy, I work at Swans but have not worked in the valley centre, nor recently restorative (thankfully!) However there are 2 or 3 other Sue's at Swans though they do not s*bscr*be to this list. Where do you normally work? Sue - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2007-01-01 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Lynne, could you please send me one too? Thanks Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth Hi Helen When I get to work tomorrow, I will send

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2007-01-01 Thread Gail McKenzie
Pardon my ignorance, but where is Selangor? I too would be interested in published outcomes Luv, Gail _ Advertisement: Mobiles, computers, handsets, iPODs and more!

Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2007-01-01 Thread Angela Thompson
Hey Carolyn, That's exactly what i was asking. Many thanks for taking the time to respond - really appreciate the physiological explanation/logic. Best wishes Angela On 12/29/06, Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Angela, From my perspective, it would seem that an exogenous oxytocic

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread Lynne Staff
Hi Helen When I get to work tomorrow, I will send you the reference list from my recently updated (Oct 2006) warm water immersion in labour and birth learning package for midwives. This may be helpful - re publishing our figures - this is a goal for 2007! Warm regards, and a happy and fruitful

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread Sally @ home
Lynne, Would you be willing to send me a copy of your learning package? Sally - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth Hi Helen When I get to work tomorrow, I

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Lynn Could I be bold and ask for a copy of your learning package too? It is still early days yet but starting to write policy allowing women to labour and birth in water at Wangaratta. TIA Wendy - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-31 Thread suzi and brett
Congratulations Sue and all the other new graduates, well done! I know its a big ask to become so called legitimised when you have already been a midwife for so long, its also great to have someone with your experience within the system too. You have so much wisdom to share. Love Suzi xx

[ozmidwifery] New Grads

2006-12-31 Thread Heartlogic
Great words Suzi and so true. Sue is an amazing midwife and has done so much for birthing women and their families. We are so privileged to have her in our profession. Happy New Year everyone. love, Carolyn - Original Message - From: suzi and brett To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread Justine Caines
Hi Lynne and all Me too please!! The Upper Hunter of NSW is one hell of a back water for birthing. Water immersion? Is that Greek? A couple of wonderful midwives still hanging on need to write a policy here too. Great to share what¹s already been successful . Happy New Year to all. I have a

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread Helen and Graham
Hi Lynne Thanks heaps for that - sounds like I timed that request pretty well! Look forward to reading the published results... And a happy New Year to you too. Helen - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-31 Thread Sue Cookson
TRIPLETS THIS TIME JUSTINE??? smirking, Sue Hi Lynne and all Me too please!! The Upper Hunter of NSW is one hell of a back water for birthing. Water immersion? Is that Greek? A couple of wonderful midwives still hanging on need to write a policy here too. Great to share what’s already

Re: [ozmidwifery] Taylorism

2006-12-30 Thread sallywilliams1
Coffee sounds great!! When is the next homebirth conference? Sally x Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sally, thanks to you and the others for your kind words. We all ought to get together for coffee (or Caro or Green Tea :-) Perhaps the next homebirth conference?? Of course

Re: [ozmidwifery] For Sue

2006-12-30 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi Amy, Not sure which Sue you are asking, but I don't know swans or swan valley centre... Maybe another Sue, Sue Cookson Hi Sue, Now I have to ask…are you the Sue at swans who I know from a few shifts we did together at the swan valley centre and recently on restorative? It is a very

RE: [ozmidwifery] For Sue

2006-12-30 Thread adamnamy
Ahh...Ok. I must have, I got the two Sue's mixed up. You just never know in cyber world, you could be talking to your next door neighbor and never know! Thanks, Amy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Cookson Sent: Saturday, 30

RE: [ozmidwifery] For Sue

2006-12-30 Thread Mary Murphy
Amy, the Sue you are thinking of is also on this list. You will recognize her from her comments. You have spoken to her before. She may not want to be outed. Happy New Year MM Ahh...Ok. I must have, I got the two Sue's mixed up. You just never know in cyber world, you could be talking to

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2006-12-30 Thread adamnamy
Ok sorry, do not wish to expose anyone...just enthusiastic. A -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Sunday, 31 December 2006 8:21 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] For Sue Amy, the Sue you are

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2006-12-30 Thread adamnamy
We have a new record... http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200612/s1819736.htm I hope for her sake she has plenty of energy -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Doula req'd in Western Victoria

2006-12-30 Thread Kelly Zantey
Hello all, One of the longer term, regular members in my forums is pregnant with her second due late July and would like to chat to a few local Doulas to see if it's something she would like to do for her birth. She is fairly sure she wants one, I am sure once she speaks to a few she will be

RE: [ozmidwifery] Doula req'd in Western Victoria

2006-12-30 Thread Kelly Zantey
Sorry her name is Debra! _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly Zantey Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 4:10 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Doula req'd in Western Victoria Hello all, One of the longer term, regular

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Michelle Windsor
Hi Carolyn, Just wanted to say thanks too for the excellent advice. I'll be keeping your email for future reference : ) Cheers Michelle - Original Message From: Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, 29 December, 2006 12:24:40 PM Subject:

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Sally @ home
Carolyn, You are amazing...after being completely denigrated by the medicos and some of my colleagues for believing that women DO NOT need V'E's every 4 hours to assess progress of labour, what you have written is a breath of fresh air, with your permission I would like to forward your

[ozmidwifery] vbac didn't happen

2006-12-29 Thread cath nolan
Hi everyone, My friend had a baby boy last night by c.s. I have spoken with her this morning. After being seen by a wonderful midwife from this list, she rang and cancelled the caeser booking for yesterday morning and went into what sounds good labour after a sweep. . She couldn't talk much

Re: [ozmidwifery] vbac didn't happen

2006-12-29 Thread Melissa Singer
Me too! Sick and tired of it all, I wish that people would take time to think... 'does she have any other signs of second stage?' Melissa - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:26 AM Subject:

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi Carolyn, Gail and others, I can't agree with you enough Carolyn. Having just completed (yes!!) my BMid degree after attending homebirths for 23 years without a degree, I agree with everything that you have written - in particular the need to work with the doctors not against them, talk to

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Its been great reading the responses to the original emailI have appreciated all responses however - I'm still lost for how this woman ended up this way. I unfortunately do think about the VE's she had...the swollen lip ffrom the forewaters etcand probably no doubt the *stress* in the room

[ozmidwifery] an 18 year old's perspective on birth

2006-12-29 Thread Sue Cookson
Here's a story - a true one to help us understand why birth is as it is. This is the way and 18 year old saw her first birth two days ago - her elder sister's first baby. Due 30.12.06 Booked into a small hospital, shared care with midwives and GP. Planned normal birth. Good pregnancy; no

Re: [ozmidwifery] vbac didn't happen

2006-12-29 Thread Janet Fraser
I'm sorry to hear that, Cath. Next baby she is in a really big pickle now : ( Some nurturing in order for you and for her I think. With love and strength, J - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 12:26 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Andrea Quanchi
Congratulations Sue on hanging in there and having just completed my BMid degree'. I'd say welcome to the sisterhood but it feels like I'd be doing it 23 years too late. Andrea Q On 30/12/2006, at 2:14 PM, Sue Cookson wrote: Hi Carolyn, Gail and others, I can't agree with you enough

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-29 Thread Sue Cookson
Thanks Andrea. It is a funny one - I'm still giggling a bit myself!! Sue Congratulations Sue on hanging in there and having just completed my BMid degree'. I'd say welcome to the sisterhood but it feels like I'd be doing it 23 years too late. Andrea Q On 30/12/2006, at 2:14 PM, Sue Cookson

[ozmidwifery] Taylorism

2006-12-29 Thread Heartlogic
Hi Sally, thanks to you and the others for your kind words. We all ought to get together for coffee (or Caro or Green Tea :-) Perhaps the next homebirth conference?? Of course you can forward this and anything else I write to whoever you wish. As for Taylorism, Frederick Winslow Taylor was

[ozmidwifery] culture shift, warrior women, fazes and phases (was 'what happened with this birth)

2006-12-29 Thread Heartlogic
Yep :-) Hey Lioness/warrior woman - namaste it is all about culture shift and it is happening getting quicker now. you say it is a new 'faze' - was that an intentional double entendre? I think we are all much more clear sighted and clear minded than ever. :-) hugs, love and Happy

Re: [ozmidwifery] what happened in this birth..?

2006-12-29 Thread Heartlogic
Dear Kristin, you said: This woman is having a tough time postnatally trying to fill in the gaps herself without *offending* staff by asking too many questions.. What is giving this woman the impression she is at risk of 'offending' staff? This is very worrying. I would encourage

[ozmidwifery] For Sue

2006-12-29 Thread adamnamy
Hi Sue, Now I have to ask.are you the Sue at swans who I know from a few shifts we did together at the swan valley centre and recently on restorative? It is a very small world indeed and that would make me smile if it were so, after the whinge I had about my most recent birth experience

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-28 Thread Vedrana Valčić
As far as I know, fluid levels dropping can also mean that the baby is just getting ready to be born. Vedrana From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cath nolan Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:06 AM To:

[ozmidwifery] what happened in this birth..?

2006-12-28 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
I have a few holes to fill in this birth story from one woman from my CBE classes - I just went to see her today in hospital. This is what I got, but I feel as though I want to 'understand'it more - if I can?! 39+6 - Christmas morning! Light cxn begin to build over the day and steadily increase to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dr Jose Villars and pre-eclampsia

2006-12-28 Thread Michelle Windsor
Hi Janet, In Ina May Gaskin's latest book she has their stats for pre-eclampsia. just off the top of my head I think it was something like 0.2%. She believed this was largely due to the healthy diet of the women, many of them vegans. I think it's facinating and since then have taken more

Re: [ozmidwifery] what happened in this birth..?

2006-12-28 Thread Andrea Quanchi
It would be easy to be critical after the fact and as you say without being there but from my experience I would suggest the following Just the fact that she was labouring so well and progressing at home does not suggest sub optimal positioning at this stage as this lead to spurious type

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2006-12-28 Thread Gail McKenzie
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[ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-28 Thread Gail McKenzie
It's been so interesting for me to read about this birth and Andrea's woman's experience too. I am a newly qualified student midwife currently working in birth suite doing my rotations. I have come across both these types of births and each time I instinctively knew the mother baby only

Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-28 Thread Angela Thompson
Carolyn, Would you have any feedback on managed 3rd stage for rhesus negative women? Thanks Angela On 12/24/06, Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great question Kristin. If a woman who has given birth to her baby is in her 'tend and befriend' neural network regulatory process aka

Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-28 Thread Heartlogic
Hello Angela, From my perspective, it would seem that an exogenous oxytocic mediated third stage, with its forceful, prolonged contraction would be more likely to force fetal blood into the maternal system. That contraction, coupled with pulling and tugging, removing placental bits from the

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-28 Thread Heartlogic
Dear Gail, Firstly, your instincts are spot on. This is a very distressing story. It is not a coincidence that these women's labours stalled following his VE's, that is absolutely to be expected and is the result of a mindless disruption of the women's optimal state of neurophyiological

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-28 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Gee Carolyn...I'd like to have coffee with you one day or two! :-) Kristin From: Heartlogic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth? Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 13:24:40 +1100 Dear

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Can I come too? :) - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth? Gee Carolyn...I'd like to have coffee with you one day or two! :-)

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

2006-12-28 Thread Gail McKenzie
WOW!!! Thank you thank you thank you. Carolyn, that was just what I needed. Are you going to the homebirth conference this year? If so, I would dearly love to catch up with you everyone else who contributes to the ozmidwifery site. maybe we can wear a flower or something so we

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dr Jose Villars and pre-eclampsia

2006-12-27 Thread Heartlogic
Interestingly Lea and Janet, women who are relaxed, given plenty of opportunity to talk about their lives and what pregnancy and parenting mean to them as part of relationship based midwifery care also seem to avoid pre eclampsia - it could be nutritionally mediated as well, as we spend time

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-27 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hello Sue, I hope that your bathrooms also have a ventilation unit and scavenger units for the N2O2 - this is dangerous stuff to use in unventilated areas - see this for more info: http://www.birthinternational.com/articles/andrea27.html More to the point - while I know that it is common in

[ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-27 Thread cath nolan
resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-27 Thread Janet Fraser
Has she been in touch with the women from Birthrites? Someone could support her to just stay home until labour is established which sounds about the only way she will achieve a vaginal birth. I hate how women are put in these appalling positions. J - Original Message - From: cath

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-27 Thread cath nolan
I'm kicking myself that I hadn't mentioned that earlier. She has a very supportive husband and Mum, but is running into the comments of just have the caesar from what she feels is everyone she meets. They are staying in a cabin in Perth somewhere, as vbac is not allowedin Kununurra. I have

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-27 Thread brendamanning
Well,..the bottom line is that she can only be caesared by consenting to surgery. Kununurra cannot refuse to treat her (negligence) nor remove her from their premises by force (assault). If she does't want surgery she needs to stay away from the places where surgery happens !

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-27 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I agree Andrea and confess I was a little surprised to see the N2O2 in place as I also thought that water immersion was preferable and an option to medication. Yes, there is a scavenger (I think!!) As we are still not allowed to use the bath all this is yet to be tried out. Thanks for the info

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed

2006-12-27 Thread cath nolan
She is in Perth, 3000kms from Kununurra trying to make it happen.. I have talked with her about options, and someone off this list is going to see her this afternoon. I love how this list works, as my husband often says, we're all sisters. Cath - Original Message - From: brendamanning

Re: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-26 Thread Janet Fraser
The cream is really good and can be kept in the fridge for extra soothing. I've not heard of painful burning but a little warming feeling apparently. HTH - Original Message - From: suzi and brett To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:49 PM

RE: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-26 Thread Ken Ward
NO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kristin Beckedahl Sent: Sunday, 24 December 2006 12:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage? Hi all, A woman I will be supporting for her first

Re: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-26 Thread Jo Bourne
Are they getting a brand of witch hazel with too much alcohol in it? It should be pure double distilled witch hazel which usually has the tiniest amount of alcohol. On 24/12/2006, at 6:49 PM, suzi and brett wrote: Some women have complained to me that the witch hazel tincture burns so

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Just a fairly good size ordinary bath Mary, but quite deep, not what we would have chosen had we midwives been allowed to have any input into the upgrades. The new renovations are good on the whole - all our birth rooms now have a good size en-suite shower and toilet, and the bathroom (when we

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...

2006-12-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I can't see that the talipes is significant for the birth Kelly. Very likely it is 'positional' talipes in any case, which is not uncommon and due to the baby's position in the womb, not structural deformity, which will resolve usually without treatment, but it would not make any difference to

RE: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-26 Thread sharon
If loss is minimal then syntocionon is not needed as it is to assist with the ligation of the living ligatures, if you give synt then your doing active management irriguarless of when you give it. Cheers sharon. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

[ozmidwifery] Trainee Doula Req'd St Albans VIC

2006-12-26 Thread Kelly Zantey
Lisa is 6.5 weeks (due Aug), going to FPH and would like a trainee doula. Please email her [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you are interested - she lives in St Albans. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, http://www.bellybelly.com.au BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dr Jose Villars and pre-eclampsia

2006-12-26 Thread Lea Mason
Hi Janet, I haven't heard of this man's work but here are a couple of interesting articles about pre-eclampsia if you are looking into current studies by doctors. Even though they are referring to new ways of treating with drugs, I think both these articles actually point to nutrition having a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dr Jose Villars and pre-eclampsia

2006-12-26 Thread Janet Fraser
Lea said: Even though they are referring to new ways of treating with drugs, I think both these articles actually point to nutrition having a huge effect. If they are finding that Evidence suggests that the disorder is triggered when the fetus is not able to absorb sufficient amounts of oxygen

Re: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-24 Thread suzi and brett
Some women have complained to me that the witch hazel tincture burns so much they cant bear it...have you heard of that prob? There is also that thick Witch hazel barrier cream. Also warm compress in labour is supportive. Suzi - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-24 Thread suzi and brett
Thats a really good point re the term B/F nazi Barb, its amazing how words just slip into vocab and become naturalised there without due consideration, and its meant to be OK as it is embelished with so called humour , (not having a go at Jayne, or Di -? here at all)...i have used this term

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Di, If she is a UK residint then there is a reciprocal agreement (as far as I know) between the UK and Australaia that allows UK residents free access to Medicare and Australians free access to the NHS. So, if this is the case, then it would seem she is entitled to have midwifery care,

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-23 Thread jayne/jesse
Sorry :) Sometimes I'm at a loss for words. I'm been called one of those numerous times for my views on births/babies/breastfeeding. It doesn't offend me though. It's how I feel/live/believe. I'd never call a breastfeeding counsellor or midwive one! The ones I've met are far too good at

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-23 Thread Jo Watson
Thanks, Jayne. I guess I don't fit that theory at all! I am lucky to have no period. I think my body knows it's not time for another baby just yet! Jo On 23/12/2006, at 1:19 PM, jayne/jesse wrote: Hey Jo, I've read (sorry I can't reference to it but this has been in my own general

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread katnap076
Hi, Does she have travel insurance? what would that cover if she did ?? Kat - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please Hi Di, If she is a

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hi Amy Yes, that's the place. The policy is written, now apparently awaiting executive approval, then no doubt they'll find another reason to prevent us using the bath. Watch this space!! I'm tempted to wrap the door up in red tape as that is what seems to be happening. sigh Sue -

[ozmidwifery] Thyroid and pregnancy article

2006-12-23 Thread Helen and Graham
Thyroid disease pregnancy Seven's On Call By Dr. Jay Adlersberg (New York-WABC, December 21, 2006) - Thyroid problems during pregnancy are often picked up by alert doctors with simple blood tests. When thyroid trouble is not discovered, the results can be premature births, miscarriage and low

[ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria

2006-12-23 Thread Helen and Graham
Hi Listers Any experienced midwives out there like a 4 - 6 week opportunity to be involved in a caseload midwife program in ASAP in Portland Victoria? We have had an unexpected rise in late booking ins and desperately need a midwife. The locum would definitely be with a view to staying on

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