[ozmidwifery] ante natal expressing

[alan trewern]

Dear Alesa,                  Some time ago you asked the list again about antenatal expression of colostrum.I spoke to our L.C. at work as we do suggest it as an option to diabetic women.She said there is nothing in the literature about it that she was aware of, but she had started suggesting it after many discussions with Sue Cox in Tasmania.Hope that is some help. Also is anyone aware of any good journal articles on the first breastfeed in birth suite.I tried to search the web but mostly seemed to get personal stories or documents I couldn't open.                                   Regards    Linda  Trewern                                                             ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/free_video/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Alesa Koziol To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie Yes I have, but the cost was a deterrant to its purchase- too many books and charts to buy not enough money :). A great doll though, I specially like the breasts with nipples on that doll. Alesa ----- Original Message ----- From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie Sorry Alesia I forgot - have you seen the Brazilian Mama doll from Birth International? SHE actually gives birth, has a placenta and umbilical cord - and breasts with nipples!! - a bit more expensive than a Barbie. Pinky ----- Original Message ----- From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 9:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie Dear List Son's girlfriend works in a toy store. When I asked her about this doll (thought it could be a useful prop for a sibling  antenatal education class) she informed me that Mattel  'Barbie'  competitor 'Steffi Love' has had a similar product on Australian toy shelves for some time. So I bought one! Retailed for $16.99, this toy has a pregnant tummy with a babe "in utero" which can be removed along with the pregnant abdo wall. From behind this doll does not have the classic hourglass shape of a "Barbie", and  this doll has fuller breasts than a "Barbie" - both suggestive of a womans pregnant shape, but I dont know if this is just this model or the basic doll shape of this brand. I think it will be a wonderful aid when talking about pregnancy with children which is where I will be using it. Interesting that the Oz media hasnt picked up on this product yet is all a flutter over the Mattel one!!!!!   Cheers   Alesa   Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne