In one of my programs, I can see which search terms people have entered into
search engines which have resulted in them finding my site. I have noticed
now that almost on a daily basis that people are searching for the words
'controlled crying and vomiting'
I guess I am grateful that they
Sue, what sort of bath is it? A proper one with good depth and width or a
larger ordinary bath? MM
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Cudlipp
Sent: Saturday, 23 December 2006 11:56 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
Hello All,
Late to the conversation, the palace of possibilities has been busy!
We have lovely big baths at Belmont and many women choose to stay in them to
give birth, some who never wanted a 'waterbirth' and many who did/do.
What is very interesting is that the midwives who work at
Hello Kelly,
Dr Andrew Bisits, Dr Olly Brown and Dr David Somerset are all happy to support
women who choose to give birth naturally to their babies who are in the breech
position. They are located at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. NSW.
warmest regards, Carolyn Hastie
- Original
Hello Kelly,
as you can see I'm catching up on emails so am not sure what you have had as
comments so far. Here is my two cents worth.
Depends what degree of talipes the baby has as to whether it would influence
the baby's ability to use her feet to move herself around.
Apart from
for those of you Ozmidders who aren't aware of the wonderful Ruth Lubic, this
will inspire you. love, Carolyn
A Washington health center has reduced C-section rates by emphasizing
birthing care from midwives. Also in today's Cheers and Jeers column, activists
call on the
Oh dear, look at the subliminal message in this photo. The baby bottle feeding
and held remotely frm the mother's body, sigh. Doesn't that show the source of
the disconnection so rampant in our society
sadly, Carolyn
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From: Helen and Graham
To: [EMAIL
Another escalating disturbing trend is that of women telling pregnant women
horrible stories. On Thursday night as I was doing some last minute shopping,
a young pregnant womanworking in a fashion store was telling me how scared she
is of giving birth. As we chatted about her fears, she told
Hello Lyle,
The conference will be fantastic! I'm really looking forward to the debate
on CTG's. The debate is titled This house believes that the use of EFM in
labour should be abandoned For those who would like the conference
information and registration form, please email me on:
[EMAIL
Hi Kat
Not sure is she does or not. I would assume travelling pregnant that she
would. Because this woman is a client of the person I know I'm not sure of
the finer details but I will ask.
regards
Di Gardner
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From: katnap076 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Hi all,
A woman I will be supporting for her first birth had a checkup y'day where she discussed her birth plan with the midwife. MW was very impressed and supportive overall, yet was concerned about her decision for a natural 3rd stage. She has stated on her birth plan that she would prefer to
Sorry I should have clarified. Would a breech baby with talipes have more
problems than a normal breech?
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kristin Beckedahl
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 6:51 PM
To:
Great question Kristin.
If a woman who has given birth to her baby is in her 'tend and befriend' neural
network regulatory process aka parasympathetic aspect of her autonomic nervous
system, then her endogenous oxytocin will be high, therefore doing what
endogenous oxytocin does - contract
What dates are you looking at filling?
- Original Message -
From: Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:58 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in
caseload mid model Victoria
Hi Listers
Nice answer :)
- Original Message -
From: Heartlogic
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?
Great question Kristin.
If a woman who has given birth to her baby is in her 'tend and
Hi Andrea
Thanks I will pass it along. I'm sure she is now feeling that people really
do care.
I will let you all know the outcome if I hear before we leave for our
holidays tomorrow.
regards
Di Gardner
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From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
We would need someone from about New Year's Day onwards but it is negotiable.
Even if you couldn't get here that soon - it would be OK.
Thanks
Helen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:10 PM
Crikeys!!!
That is urgent!.
N/A until 1st March and even then would need to negitiate LWOP from my
employer...which is not out of the question.
- Original Message -
From: Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:25 PM
Subject: Re:
I could get there by the middle of Feb if that is any help
Alan
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, 24 December 2006 14:46
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6
Radical is a good word :-) and doesn't imply crimes against humanity.
For example, the Association of Radical Midwives gives this explanation:
Why Radical?
In the mid 70s, the majority of pregnant women in UK had labour induced by
artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) around the date
Hi Lynne,
Does Selangor take midwifery students? It seems a great place to learn the
skills.
Amy
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynne Staff
Sent: Thursday, 21 December 2006 8:05 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re:
Hi Kelly
One of my babies had a 'turned' foot at birth, physio involved massaging the
foot at each breastfeed and it was fine after a few weeks.
Di M
Thanks for your replies, I am not doing very well at explaining hehe!
What the woman has been told is with the baby's feet being crossed and with
talipes, they are saying they doubt the baby will be unable to uncross the
feet for a favourable breech birth (I actually think they mean the baby
Why do they need to uncross, let alone touch the feet Kelly?
Best practice for assisting a woman to birth her breech is HANDS OFF as much as
possible. I was taught to leave baby alone as much as possible until feet,
bottom, body have been born. Any assistance if needed is once baby's neck is at
Hi,
I have seen a brief email about a conference at John Hunter Hospital on
the 9th and 10th Feb 2007 dealing with Midwifery models of care and
Electronic fetal monitoring. Does anyone have any more information about
this conference and are applicatiuons available online anywhere?
Thanks
Lyle
This
Hi Jayne,
Are you saying that maternal fat levels increase when ovulation
returns? If so, in which way? ie fatter = earlier or later? I have
put on a significant amount of weight since having my bub almost 19
months ago, and we are still breastfeeding about 5 times in 24 hours,
but for
sorry if you get this twice, didn't come through on my computer
Barb
- Original Message -
From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
Hi,
It seems like evidence
I received this from a friend in the USA and would appreciate any midwives in
NSW to reply.
I have just been contacted by a client who is 32 weeks pregnant (I am also her
midwife)
She is on holiday in Australia and has just discovered she has a grade 2
placenta previa
following a bleed. Not
Where is she in NSW, Australia?
It may be difficult for her to gain midwife led care as a non-resident of
Australia because she has private health cover and she would need to follow
the private health lines.
I have US friends living here, who have wanted midwife care and the only
Sydney metro
Hi Barb,
I'm the last person you need to tell about the crap that goes on and is spouted
re birth and breastfeeding - I'm as Nazi as they come on both subjects :)
I believe they should warm women re the pill, not for the failure rate but for
plenty of other things that we as women know and
Hi Cath
She is visiting in North Sydney but is actually a UK resident not a US
resident. I suppose that doesn't make a difference anyway. I will pass on your
comments to her midwife who will let her know.
How sad that she may be faced with having her baby here rather than with her
family.
Hey Jo,
I've read (sorry I can't reference to it but this has been in my own general
research because of my interest in the subject) that one of the factors that
could play a part in fertility returning when a women is breastfeeding is in
fact their level of body fat. It pinpointed those with
It is my understanding that a grade 2 placenta praevia is lying low
in the uterus and bordering the internal os but not covering it and
will not necessarily inhibit the passage of the baby and thus prevent
the woman from birthing vaginally. If no further bleeding occurs then
vaginal birth
If she is a UK resident there is a reciprical agreement with A
- Original Message -
From: Diane Gardner
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please
Hi Cath
She is visiting in North Sydney
Trying once again :-)
My experience is two years of lactational amenorrhea (one and only child). I
did breastfeed very often in the first year, every hour or so and very often
during the night (for a long time every two hours or even more often),
co-sleeped, no dummies, was there with him
Sorry last post sent in error.
Try again. There is a reciprocal agreement with UK she is entitled maternity
care through that. This would enable her to access public midwifery services.
Alternatively she should get an Independent midwife, most overseas insurance
does allow for this.
Lisa
Hi,
I'm being far more bah humbug than I really should be for christmas! Sorry.
Jayne, I appreciate your sentiments, and realise we are on the same side.
But could we please not use Nazi in relation to passionate supporters of
breastfeeding? Most on this list put their heart and soul into
Thankyou to all you godesses for your wisdom. I really appreciate it and have
passed all replies on.
regards
Di Gardner
You might want to search for ecological breastfeeding. This is what I found:
Exclusive breastfeeding means giving your baby nothing but milk from your
breast; frequent nursing (including at night); pacifying the baby at your
breast, rather than with a rubber pacifier; and feeding without a
I have recently met a woman who specifically gave up breastfeeding her six
month old so she could get pregnant. That seemed like a real shame but she was
very keen to get pregnant ASAP. What would ABA's advice be on this one?
Helen
- Original Message -
From: Barbara Glare Chris
Hi Brenda
Can you give us an update on Rosebud Midwifery Unit? You were saying
recently that there were plans to stop births there - what has happened
since then.?
Helen
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From: brendamanning [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Cc:
I have a friend who also wanted to get pregnant while breastfeeding so she
gradually stopped nursing at night, got her period, got pregnant, gave birth
and continued to breastfeed them both.
Vedrana
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Well, We'd ask a lot of questions first! Help her explore why she
wanted/needed to become pregnant so soon. How many feeds was the baby having?
Had her period returned yet? Any other signs of fertility returning? Usually
women are able to cut down feeds so that they can still concieve.
I had a friend wean to get pregnant too, but this was a little later, about
nine months. She is in her early to mid forties, and given the reduced
fertility at that age, I think it is reasonable.
Nicole.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
Hi
Women's and Childrens hospital in Adelaide offer
waterbirth.. Just in the process of upskilling all
staff, they have created a education package for staff
ect. There's some info on the SA PPG's
http://www.health.sa.gov.au/ppg/Default.aspx?tabid=189
Thanks
Fiona
--- Julie Garratt [EMAIL
Wch in Adelaide do have a waterbirth policy and are offering waterbirth
provided the midwife is accredited and is competent to facilitate the water
birth. The protocol can be accessed under the perinatal protocols south
Australia, cheers sharon
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Hi Mary
At Selangor we - midwives, obstetricians and paediatricians - have 'officially'
supported women for waterbirth since Feb 1998. Our rate is 35% of vaginal
births and over 1600 babies have been waterborn since we opened. We will
continue to do so as it has benefits for women, their babies
Thank you all for your swift replies. I am supporting midwife who, as a
midwife in homebirth, did lots of water births and was recently present at a
water birth in a hospital where SHE supported the midwife who supported a
woman's wishes for a water birth. As we have only 'accidental' water
Mary, you may also be interested to know that our brand new bath (where I work)
is yet to be used because we -apparently - have to have a policy in place
before women are allowed to use it for labour! Even though no other hospital
seems to have seen this as a necessary requirement.
Births in
Sue,
Can I ask, do you work at Swans? I saw in the local paper that they have
upgraded the facilities and have installed and new bath. It would be a bit
mean (not to mention misleading) to market it and then tell women they can't
use it.
Amy
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My naturopath out me on something called Phytopro by Metagenics. I take 2 3
times a day and they are gone within 1-2 days. When I stop taking them they
come back. I only have them during pg and shortly after so not long to go
know but they have been great.
Cheers
Philippa Scott
Birth Buddies
What about John Flynn - they even have a DVD out which I purchased.
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
Creator, http://www.bellybelly.com.au BellyBelly.com.au
Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support BellyBelly Birth Support
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From: [EMAIL
My daughter had a beautiful waterbirth at Monash medical centre - my son and
partner are expecting and have been told no waterbirths' at RWH in Melbourne -
why???
Pinky
- Original Message -
From: sharon
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:45
The Gold Coast Hospital Birth Centre in Southport Queensland also do
waterbirth.
Regards,
Anne Clarke
Sue, I asked the 'powers to be' again as to why we can't use the bath. The
response was that it is very dangerous What a uphill battle everything
always is!! I also asked why we then don't have a policy on how to have a
shower in labour. The response was walking off in a huff!
Melissa
P.S
Is there any chance of a complete list being collated? Consumers would find
that very useful : )
J
- Original Message -
From: Mary Murphy
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:33 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Thank you all for your
My Mum was fully breastfeeding me and fell pregnant with my sister when I
was 3 months old. Her periods had also not started yet. I don't know how
they can say it is 98% effective. I have heard of so many women who have
fallen into this trap. I bleive if women do not want to fall pregnant again
so
Hi Lynne
Can you point me to some research that I can use to support the safety of
waterbirth. I have just read the following reference in the SA Women's and
Children's Waterbirth Policy as sent in by Fiona to Ozmid as follows:
There is no evidence that perinatal mortality and morbidity,
Hi,
Thought you might be interested in this story from the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6199363.stm
Cheers
Andrea
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I am compiling a list of Obs/carers who will support a woman for vaginal
breech birth as I am seeing more breech women pop up and think they have no
choice, booked in for caesars at 37-38wks. So if I can at least help them
find a supportive carer, it makes it a heck of a lot easier to accept other
Do you want midwives Kelly?
I attend them.
Lisa Barrett
- Original Message -
From: Kelly Zantey
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 11:18 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...
I am compiling a list of Obs/carers
Yes please!!! If you can include state/suburb and phone number please :-)
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
Creator, http://www.bellybelly.com.au BellyBelly.com.au
Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support BellyBelly Birth Support
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From:
These lists that are collating (eg. waterbirths and Breech VB) are a wonderful resource. Riding on Kelly's ideas for perhaps a list of Obs/Hosp/MW that support twins VB...could be useful too...?
From: "Kelly Zantey" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo:
Hi Listers
I think it would be great to have a list of both Waterbirth and Vaginal Breech
Service providers.does anyone have the time or resources to do it? There
is one hitch I know of with some vaginal breech providers.
Some places that offer them will only offer them to their local
I am going to do it anyway, so I am happy to provide a link for you or the
information in a file to place elsewhere - I have a link summarizing private
health funds and midwifery and its no big deal to do. Such a handy resource
for us on the list, as well as the women we support. I will need lots
Ian Etherington OB/Gyn works out of the Mater Hospital in Rockhampton and will
support (even encourage) women to birth breech, so long as it isn't a footling.
Merry Christmas,
Rachael
- Original Message -
From: Kelly Zantey
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday,
Hi Kelly,
Great idea! It would be good too if you could put a note next to each name with
their 'management' ideas eg. some Ob's will say they support vaginal breech
births, but infact they inforce a breech extraction with epidural etc. And
others who insist on a woman lying down and are very
Thank-you! And thanks to everyone in advance, I won't reply individually to
everyone on the list to save clogging up emails, I will reply privately.
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/birth/breech-birth-in-australia - I
shall have something up soon, its not live yet, creating it now.
Good on you Kelly - great work!
From: "Kelly Zantey" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:38:16 +1100
I am going to do it anyway, so I am
Being 100% pro breastfeeding Barb, I'd like to go along with your 98%. I have
to agree with Janet though. There are very real reasons why the 98% does not
apply to all in our culture particularly. Having 100% fully breastfed three
babies from periods of 6 months to 11 months, not used
I've just gotta say that I'm gobsmacked at the number of hospitals/birth
centres that are actually offering waterbirths as a real option! That's great!
I don't get to hear much positive stuff about hospitals and birth these days.
Jayne
- Original Message -
From: Janet Fraser
OK, now I have a question for you - breech and talipes. A woman has just
said this:
Scan came back all fine, but bubs feet are in the birth canal area and as
she has talipes they think with her feet being crossed over she may have
trouble moving them out of where they are. We'll just have to
Ask the woman to talk to her baby while laying head down on an ironing board
that is leaning against the couch. Baby needs to know that there is a better
way out and that she needs to uncross her feet and turn around. If she really
relaxes her uterus that gives baby more room to move as well.
The moxa sticks close to the acupuncture points on the little toes has a good success rate too, or perhaps a combo of both..
From: "Diane Gardner" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names
This information can be found by going to
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(HealthCentersOnline) - Women who are exposed to the insecticide
chlorpyrifos during pregnancy are at increased risk of having babies with
I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want tostate that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth controlfor the first six months provided the baby was fully breasfed and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is
It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational
ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away
from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime
with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is
if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?
Absolutely.
thanks for that, Janet.
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From: "Janet Fraser" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo:
Hi everyone,
Just needing some help for a friend who is 36/40 with very painful haemorroids.
Is there anything that can be done apart from symptomatic relief and not
becoming constipated? And in your experience how painful do women find them
when they are pushing?
Thanks in advance
Michelle
merry christmas everyone!
warm regards
miriam and team
- Original Message -
From: Andrea Quanchi
To: ozmidwifery
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:09 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Happy Christmas
This was sent to me by a friend and as I say Happy Christmas to everyone on
I didn't have a period since falling pregnant with my 4.5 year old, until a
few months ago. My mum thought something was seriously wrong with me and
kept telling me to see the doctor, but because of infant-led breastfeeding,
I knew it was why. I had some very, very light spotting one time when my
Hi,
I don't think Lactational Amenorrhea is as risky or tricky as Janet said. From
Breastfeeding Management (Brodribb)In 1988 the World Health Organisation and
other interested parties formulated a concensus statement about the conditions
under which Lactation provides an effective and safe
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't
remember the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who
officially do waterbirth? I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about
institutions. Thanks, MM
Tissue salts are really effective and available in most health food shops,
topical witchazel is excellent too.
J
- Original Message -
From: Michelle Windsor
To: Ozmidwifery
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:26 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids
Hi everyone,
Just
Michelle Windsor wrote:
Hi everyone,
Just needing some help for a friend who is 36/40 with very painful
haemorroids. Is there anything that can be done apart from symptomatic
relief and not becoming constipated? And in your experience how
painful do women find them when they are pushing?
I don't think it's risky or tricky, or silly for that matter. I was trying to
be thorough in my reply and not make sweeping statements. Recently one of my
moderators did some research on achieving fertility again while breastfeeding
so she came up with a list which could equally be applied to
I'm guessing Royal Womens Hospital, Randwick Sydney...
From: "Mary Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirthDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:50:08 +0900
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked
Dear Mary,
Yes, the Birth Centre at the Royal in Brisbane officially do waterbirth.
Regard,
Anne Clarke
- Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember
the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who
Hi Mary,
In northern NSW/southern Qld two centres offer waterbirths:
Mullumbimby Hospital which is a small unit for low risk women, about 130
births/annum
John Flynn Private Hospital in Cooloangatta Qld offer water births,
don't know numbers
also just read that Coffs Harbour Health Campus do
Also the Birth Centre at King Edwards in Perth can 'unofficially' do them - if you get the right MW with you ;-)
From: "Kristin Beckedahl" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirthDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006
Wyong does
Di
- Original Message -
From: Mary Murphy
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:50 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember
the answer. Do we have any
Hi Mary,
Mt Barker hospital in the Adelaide hills do waterbirth. Most of the Midwives
are ok to do them but there is still a few who aren't comfy with the idea. We
have about 400 births annually, a six bed ward and one corner bath in a
separate bathroom.
Women are given the labour and birth
Yes Mary,
Rosebud Campus (Peninsula Health Network) Casey Hospital (Southern Health
Network) officially 'do' waterbirths ie have a formalised P P regarding them.
With kind regards
Brenda Manning
www.themidwife.com.au
- Original Message -
From: Mary Murphy
To:
Hi Mary,
Rosebud Midwifery Unit (Peninsula Health Network)
Casey Hospital (Southern Health Network) officially 'do' waterbirths ie have a
formalised P P regarding them.
With kind regards
Brenda Manning
www.themidwife.com.au
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By Sue Dunlevy
December 20, 2006 12:00am
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Hi,
I'm looking online for this man's work and can't find anything much but a
mention at the US patent office. This makes me suspicious but anyway...
Apparently the thrust of his work is that nutrition has no effect on
pre-eclampsia, something with which I cannot agree. But I can't find his
Cant trust a woman to know how she fed her baby
Another problem with this study and many others is their reliance on mother's
memories of how they fed their infants, often a long time after the fact.
Cheers,
Di
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From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
You know I have friends whose mother's recollections of what happened
when they were babies vary rather wildly from what was recorded in
their blue books when they tried to confirm stuff to see if there was
a family pattern going on with the next generation. You would assume
that mothers
Oh, lucky we have formula then. You can pick up any magazine and the
advertising blares out at you*help your child reach his full potential*
increase her intelligence / whatever. That's not contraversial of course, is
it? Where are the journalists with the gutsto look into the unethical
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