Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin

Hi Mindy, I'd just like to add these links to your reading as well : ) J Gestational Diabetes. http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pcomplications/0,,9cgc,00.html http://gentlebirth.org/Midwife/gestdiab.html http://gentlebirth.org/Midwife/gdhgoer.html Elective induction of labour. http://www

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin

Thanks Katrina. I have already brought an independent midwife on board, whose advice has been invaluable. Thanks for the link. Cheers Mindy - Original Message From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin

Hi Mindy, I reckon the onus on providing evidence in support of the repeat c/s (or induction) should rest with your ob. Where is the evidence? What does the research say? I highly recommend hiring the services of an independent midwife for your vbac, the continuity and emotional support will b

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin

hi, This is taken from the Australasian diabetes in pregnancy society and the medical journal of Australia:- The possibility that diagnosis of GDM may lead to increased obstetric intervention, including induction of labour and caesarean section,36 is a concern. Delivery before full term is

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Thanks for the info Dierdre   - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Excuse my Ignorance, are these both Sydney. Dierdre   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane PalmerSent: Sunday, 16 January 2005 4:13 PMTo: ozmidwifery

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

ject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs   Deirdre, I would also suggest contacting Nicky Leap as she told me that a hospital in Sydney is actually offering midwifery run vbac clinic. May not be a birth centre but a specific vbac clinic is a good step…I assume that it is vbac friendly as Nicky sounded exc

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Excuse my Ignorance, are these both Sydney. Dierdre   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Sunday, 16 January 2005 4:13 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs   Dear Deirdre

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

be good.  Please anyone on list, correct me if I am wrong. Cheers Jo   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:43 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs   Dear

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

Dear Deirdre   The Birth Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital does definitely accept VBACs and I'm reasonably sure that the Royal Women's Birth Centre does as well.   Cheers   Jane   Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]