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Maternal Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Cryptorchidism CME/CE News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD CME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSE February 8, 2007 — Women who consumed alcohol regularly during pregnancy increased the risk for congenital cryptorchidism (undescended testis)

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Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on treating boils. Started about 18/40 (second pregnancy..none with first). Glucose at 28/40 fine. Drs said it was due to pregnancy. Had several courses of oral ab's, two treatments of bactroban nasally. (partner and 2yo daughter also treated with nasal ab

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Hi all, Am looking for a midwife/doula that will visit Ararat. Can anyone help??? Cheers Amanda. Amanda Ward Creative Memories Consultant Ph. (07) 3261 4354 Mob, 0417 009 648 Email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Advertisement: Fresh jobs

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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 to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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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 th

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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:46 PM Subject: [C-Aware] (no subject) http://seven.com.au/todaytonight/story/?id=30477 Caesareans and circumcisions REPORTER: Jackie Quist BROADCAST DATE: December 19, 2006 Researchers a

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david tonkin wrote: I have just been welcomed to the list what now ok, I know logically that there must be many Dave Tonkins in the world, but I have to ask if this particular David Tonkin ever taught high school? Welcome to the list anyways, hope you have fun cheers -- Jennifairy Gillett

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Testing - are mails going missing again? I posted one 3 times and it has not appeared in my in box, also very few posts these past 3 days Sue

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 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5322782.stm   More deaths for caesarean babies   Babies born by caesarean are nearly three times more likely to die in the first month than those born naturally, US research shows. The findings, based on over 5.7 million births, are particularly important

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Thankyou for everyone's insight. Iam lucky that i have my own midwife at Northern Women's, and can choose to start having a homebirth and if i don't feel safe iam booked in to a birthcentre. I think i will chat to her next visit about the birth i attended and do some debriefing. Iam preparing men

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Hi Kate,   I was meant to finish my degree last year, just doing my catch-ups and then i can register.   I thought that i would feel more safe at home, but again after that experience and the birth getting closer i'm not so sure. My partner is supportive of wherever i choose to birth. He's left t

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Hi all, I have just started working at a new health facility that tends to give hep B injections on day 2 or 3. I have come from a facility that gives hep B at birth when vitamin k is given. Can anyone shed some light as to why the might do it this way. Any articles. They seem to not know why

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Hi all wise women,   I know this is something already widely discussed, but at work this morning we were discussing redeveloping our breastfeeding policy.  A hot debate occurred in relation to timing of the first breastfeed.  In particular if the baby does not show interest in feeding in the

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Hi all,   I am a newly graduated Midwife, who has her first lot of night shift (5 shifts) coming up.   Does anyone have a tips for me? How to sleep best during the day, how to stay awake and alert during the night?   Thanks     On Yahoo!7 Messenger: Make free PC-to-PC calls to your fri

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well said julie. over the past few weeks i have been in labour ward with many women induced and all of them have lead to a cascade of intervention culminating in LSCS. The woman i was with the last shift, for example, ended up with a trial of forceps in theatre! why oh why do the powers that

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hi i was wondering if anyone on the list knows where i can buy a book entitled When survivors give birth by Penny Simkin  i became interested in finding this book and the subject of childhood sexual/physical abuse when meeting a woman that i looked after that was a survivor. i would apprecia

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This happened to me once and I deleted the name out of my address book and re-entered it.  Some emails were coming up to "ozmidwifery" and some were coming up to ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au.  I was sending OK but they didn't come back to my inbox. Never really understood how I got it to w

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Hi all,   I thought I'd share with you a ridiculous scenerio which happened at my work today.  A woman who was having her fourth baby, three previous being vaginal births and one of which was a uncomplicated vaginal breech birth was booked for her first ELUSC for breech at 38 weeks.  Upon lo

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Hi Listers,   My apprentice is desperate for help with the following: -Effects of postpartum psychosis on the mother/baby - this is a complex case scenario.-3500 words-Case scenario on 3 babies requiring special care admin-(Jaundice,NAS & TTN) -3500 words-Presentation on management of jaundic

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Tanya wrote:-   I think it is a good thing that you are considering all your options.  Most women just go along with it blindfolded, without knowing all the discussions about it.   How true - about this and so many other childbirth choices! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of e

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Hello   I run a voluntary support group in Brisbane for women who have had traumatic births.  I picked up a Postnatal Distress handout from a Womens Health community centre in Logan and i was wondering where i could contact the writers of the handout.  The names on the back of the handout a

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Home superior to hospital birth Source: British Medical Journal 2005; 330: 1416-22 The largest prospective study of planned home births to date evaluates the safety of such births supported by direct entry midwives. Among low-risk women, home births assisted by certified midwives achieve sim

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Yes it is tere and I'll give her a hug from u. I would love to talk some time about the state of affairs in south oz. Jx -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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Here is a cross posting from the C-Aware list.  A woman wanting support for a VBA2C …it would be great if we can help her avoid another humiliating and appalling situation that was imposed upon QLD’s Mandalaine. If you have any replies, just email the list and I will forward them on to thi

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Hi Jeannine, that would be Tere GW? Send her my love if so :)) So when are you making the move? Would love to catch up when you land. can ph me 08 83915542 / 0415915110 cheers Jfairy Jeannine Bradow wrote: Hello Jennifairy, I believe i may know the midwife u mentioned. I'm working with her.

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Hello Jennifairy, I believe i may know the midwife u mentioned. I'm working with her. She mentioned u. Jx -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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>Hi, >I am forwarding this info for anyone who might like to do some casual work >at Cohuna Hospital (on the Murray River in Victoria). They are experiencing >some difficulties covering all of their shifts. >Nicole Carver > >Hi Nicole, > >Sue from On Times Nurses has asked me to send you the follow

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Dear fellow list members, What is your practice regarding the timing of the first bath, in a hospital setting? One of my colleagues is re-examining our current practice of delaying the first bath until approx 24hrs, and after babe's temp is confirmed to be normal. We are keen to know the rationale

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hi just caught the program thought it was great. wonderful work in and ideal world it would be great for women to have the option of home birth covered by our medicare system. IF ONLY. congratulations for being so involved.

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I have deleated the email about purchasing dopplars so could the person ordering them email me off the list thanks andrea quanchi [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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Woman breastfeeds tigers April 4, 2005 - 12:05PM Page Tools Email to a friend Printer format A Burmese woman is breastfeeding two tiger cubs at a zoo in Rangoon after they were removed from their aggressive mother. Hla Htay, 40, who has three children, the youngest seven mo

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Hello everyone!   I am in need of some help!!!  I am 32 weeks pregnant and the baby is in a breech position.  I have been doing breech tilts 2-3 times a day for the past week with no success.  I am having acupuncture next week.  I am particularly interested in some information on the use of

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Just checking that I am still on the list as I haven't been receiving many emails lately.   Helen

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I hope someone has an answer to my question.   I am a newly graduated Certified Midwife working in a large teaching hospital. I need to find out other policies regarding the number of breastfeeds required in the first 24 hours of a healthy term newborn. If a baby has not breastfed at deli

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At the organisation where I work we have been asked to sign 'a code of conduct'before we can be given a password to the new computer system. There is nothing in the code that is not already covered by the other codes and laws by which we are governed and in the past I have declined to sign it

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hi  i don't know if anyone is interested but one of my continuity ladies husband is making chairs for babies which are made out of wood and sit on the table so baby can join in during meal times also. they are sturdy and well made and would make a great present for anyone who has recently gi

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Hi All, An article FYI. The final comment about the increase in women choosing to birth without analgesia is interesting. Leanne. Preferences for analgesia in labor Issue 21: 1 Nov 2004 Source: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 2004; 117: 30-2 A new study has

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Dear List, I have recently heard of the Anti-D that can be given during pregnancy (28weeks?) for the prevention of HDN... does anyone know how effective it is, and if it is safe...? Thanks, Kristin -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subsc

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Dear List Many of you are probably all too aware of the Galea case. I just came across it looking for info on what effect might an epidural given to the mother in labour have on the foetal heart rate? http://www.courts.sa.gov.au/courts/coroner/findings/findings_2002/galea.finding.htm   Is

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Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in active labour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)

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"I am only one, but I am one.I cannot do everything, but I can do something.And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do."---Edward Everett Hale

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I am a student midwife. I was hoping that somone could explain the difference betwenn length and thickness in vaginal examinations - I find this very confusing Thanks for any help you can give me Stacey -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subs

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Help! I am spending hours looking for information for the smallest questions. Can anyone provide info or links to find pre-eclampsia and diuretic and sedative use??? Please and Thankyou, Fiona

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Hi all, I have just come across the book Spiritual Midwifery at the op shop. What do others think of it, if you know the book by Ina May Gaskin? Thanks Fiona -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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  Dear List   This note is for all of the Midwifery course coordinators and Graduate midwives in 2005.   My name is Felicity Cummins and I am the Grad Mid coordinator at Mildura Base Hospital.  I am in the process of finalising the details about the program but I can tell you that there will

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This was in todays Adelaide Advertiser, might be of interest to some cheers Megan Our culture of isolation By MELISSA KING 07sep04 THE Western style of "push-away parenting" was a cultural experiment in which children could be the losers, a visiting professor said yesterday. Meredith Small, prof

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Hi everyone, I have had no luck yet with any editors but am pushing as hard as I can and writing proposal letters from every possible angle.  As an extreme example of where we don't want to end up, I am looking at childbirth in the US.  I understand independent midwives are illegal (or were) -

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FYI..   Helen Cahill     MOMENTS IN TIME: Child RaisingSunday 13 June, 5.50pm, ABC TVJill Tiver, a working midwife since the late 1950s, reveals the history ofAustralian childbirth. Through memories, home movies and archival footage,Jill reveals the changing roles of mothers, fathers and

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  This might of interest to some of you and fits with the recent thread on parenting styles.     http://www2b.abc.net.au/abcdiary/event.asp?id=43545&display=fromtoday&gatewayid=221&presdir=health&PageRec=0       Helen Cahill

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Jo from oz could you please email me [EMAIL PROTECTED] so I will have your email address, I must have written it down wrong as I keep getting mail returned, thank you, Rochelle Beckman Birthplace Support Group Inc. WA

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Another interesting article and more ammunition for midwifery led care.   http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9099746%255E26462,00.html   Helen Cahill

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At-home Childbirth Raises Rental Issues of Noise and Privacy Robert S. Griswold | Steven R. Kellman | Ted Smith 17-October-1999 Sunday This column on issues confronting renters and landlords is written by Counselor of Real Estate and Certified Property Manager Robert Griswold, host of Real E

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> >Dear All, I have forwarded a copy of an e-mail that Amy Bachrach has > >posted of behalf of the MatCo WA CAMPAIGN , The message is self > >explanitory , but in breif we are trying to raise extra capital to fund a > >trip fro Barb Vernon to speak a reception jat Parliament House . WE are > >conf

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HI everyone, A positive story for once! Sun-Herald, Sydney August 3 2003 -- More power to midwives in bid to cut caesareans By Miranda Wood, Health Reporter Midwives at Sydney hospitals are working on a program to reduce the high rates of caesareans and other interven

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Pinky is in town for a conference, and will be doing an evening for parents on August 1.  Let me know if you are interested!   Denise LoveBirth Central - 02 9399 5854LifeOptions - The Centre for LifeLong LearningDoula Expresswww.e-lifeoptions.com

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Nikki What determination and passion I am in awe and thanks that the new generation of midwives are so centred! Denise - Original Message - From: Nikki Macfarlane To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 6:58 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] (no subject

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Denise - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 5:55 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] (no subject) Hello fellow ozmiddersjust a note to say hello to you all and to say I am still here lurking

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ifery] (no subject) Hello fellow ozmiddersjust a note to say hello to you all and to say I am still here lurking in cyber space. I have just completed my pain/pharmacology exam today (YEHAAA)...feeling great to have now completed 3 of the 6 semesters of the B Mid...yes I am half way thr

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In a message dated 16/06/03 11:22:28 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tina, I didn't realise that there was a BMid group on the net, thats great! I am a B mid student at ACU melbourne, How would I go about accessing it, if I can?? Natalie. Hi Natalie, just register you

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Tina, I didn't realise that there was a BMid group on the net, thats great! I am a B mid student at ACU melbourne, How would I go about accessing it, if I can?? Natalie. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery

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Hello fellow ozmidders just a note to say hello to you all and to say I am still here lurking in cyber space. I have just completed my pain/pharmacology exam today (YEHAAA)...feeling great to have now completed 3 of the 6 semesters of the B Mid...yes I am half way thru the course, can you all

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Dear List,  I just had a wonderful follow through experiance - minus a birth!  i have been following this wonderful women thru since mid 2002,and she was due 7/1/03, however went 10days over with her now  21month yo.  her 1st labour was a swift 6 hrs, so i had a hunch this one maybe  the sam

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To all mws and consumers I have just witnessed a complete hands off breech birth baby girl born up to the nipple line in caul clear liquor intact perineum great apgars and believe it or not in one of our public hospitals in melbourne .in hosp all up 6 hrs and home the power of women jan MIPP

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Could someone please tell me how I can discontinue Ozmidwifery for a week please as I shall be  away for a week? Thank you, Jenny MSN 8 helps ELIMINATE E-MAIL VIRUSES. Get 2 months FREE*. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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Not a bad bunch for the w/e. Luv Rhonda.       He SaidShe Said... (10) He said..."I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it." She said..."You wear briefs, don't you?

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Listers,   Interesting website and magazine - "made" for humanized childbirth supporters.   www.byronchild.com   love Liz Mc

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Dear Fellow Social Justice Seekers,   The appointment I had with a Sal Lintott in Melbourne, was to discuss the issue of women's choice in childbirth, of which they have none.   It is also an increasing global issue - particularly in developed countries, and recommended by the World Health O

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Dear Listers,   herewith interim flyer, re NMAP - It was straight when I sent it - I think it can be adjusted   Liz

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Denise, this is uncanny - George Negus and Dimensions is on my list of things to do/people to contact. Liz

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Hello listers,   Yesterday, I attended Vicki Chan & Nic Edmonstone's 'Intuitive Workshop'.    What a beautiful, emotive, empowering, enlightening and fun day.      A day which - reinforced my commitment to change childbirth practices refueled my passion to stop the conditioning which the m

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Dear Jen and List[s]   Yes, isnt it just THE best feeling in the whole world! I am still buzzing about the place from the birth on monday.   just an update on the woman i followed through, my initial guess of 9.5 pounds was out - try 10 pound 8 and 1/2! yes, wow and oww! i havent seen her but

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dear All,   I am happy, stoked, proud, thrilled and woohoo-ed to announce that today saw the arrival of a baby, which coinsided with me assisting at my very first live birth!   i rushed to the hospital at 3am this morning and at 12.40 in the afternoon mr 9.5pounds reared his [HUGE] head!! i

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Dear List,   For interest   www.gentlebirth.org/nwnm.org/nwnm_org.html     Liz

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Circumstances caused me to miss the launch of NMAP - and also the news.   Fill me in on the Melbourne launch, please..   Liz

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I have to share this.     Tonight, I took Vicki's poster to my local.   I had two with me.   One, I gave to the owner, holding the other.   There were two girls there and one asked to see it.   "Oh, its beautiful!", she said, "Are you a midwife?." I said yes,  then she asked me about

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Dear List, Is there a site I can go to, to compare Woman Friendly Language as opposed to "Obstetric terms" please? As an educator, it can be very trying to use correct terminology at times and for the benefit of my students, they also need to be aware of current appropriate language. Thank you in

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Dear Ricardo and list,   Great to have you on the list Ricardo, and more power to you and Rehuna.  At last, a very human obstetrician!!   Last year, when the "Best for Women" conference was announced, I wrote to them asking if there was midwife representation, as we really (??) wanted the sam

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      Subject: Women's IssuesQ: Should I have a baby after 35?A: No, 35 children is enough.Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.Q: What is the most reliable method to

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Hi list, just wondering if anyone has any resources on where i may access qualitative research done on womens experiences of skin to skin contact immediately after birth. I'm finding it very hard to find anything done on this topic, but I'm sure there will have been previous studies. Can anyo

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  Dear list,   Just a little note to those who watch the Discovery Channel.  There is a program on Monday 2nd September at 5:30pm which is "All about pregnancy". I find the discovery channel has a wealth of information and fantastic photography so this one should be worth a look at.   From

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Hi Listers, My NPC needs and idear of the midwife:client ratio in Birth Suite and any policies you have. Extra comments on adverse conditions and good ideas welcome. cheers JudyMSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphi

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I am a french midwife seeking registration in NSW and I am currently doing the overseas midwife assessement program. I have a homework due for the 23.08 and I need a book that I can't find or buy. Maybe it is not the purpose of this website but I was wondering wether one of you have this book and c

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hi list..thanx to those who welcomed me.. i work in a small town with approx. 15o-200 births per year.. not much opportunity for caseload practice here although  we are making noises to stir up the gp's and loosen the stranglehold on maternity care they have.. we are making small advances..(provid

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Hi Listers, Alison Chandra asked me to pass this information along to you all - they are looking for midwives again! Happy job hunting Andrea The Canberra Hospital Canberra Midwifery Program Registered Nurse Level 2 $51,121-52,133 p.a. plus 25% in lieu of penalties. Po

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hi all on list..i am a new midwife ( well reasonably new, i finished my graduate year last year ) and look forward to reading and interacting with all of you..i am an older graduate but have felt called to midwifery for a long time.. hopefully i will have something to contribute as well as learn fr

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