Re: [ozmidwifery] Colitis

[Aviva Sheb'a]

in addition, has she been exposed to farming or other chemicals???? (says she from experience, Agent Orange) aviva ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Colitis Hi Andrea I need some clarification on what you mean by colitis. Do you mean wind bowel pain? Then I'd suggest reducing "windy" foods in her diet. Perhaps using chamomile tea and peppermint tea and other windy helpful things like a warm bath, gentle abdominal massage etc. Or is it bowel irritation? Could she have an intolerance/allergy to wheat? I think the celiac society has a website. Or could the bleeding be from piles? Especially if she has varicose veins evident on her legs. If it's none of the above but she's bleeding, I'd be concerned. Could there be a blood clotting problem? hug  Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania  NSW  2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 F (02) 9544 9257 M. 0401 265 530 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Andrea Robertson Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2003 4:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Colitis Can anyone help me with a problem for one of my clients:  28 weeks, 1st baby, suffering from colitis and getting worse - main symptom seems to be rectal bleeding, which she says happens 3 times a day. Otherwise very fit (yoga, gym, power walks daily) and healthy (very diet conscious). From what I have read, there is not much she can do - drugs are contraindicated and the pregnancy hormones are probably exacerbating the condition, which will improve once the baby arrives. Any suggestions most welcome! Many thanks, Andrea ----- Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.birthinternational.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.   ---   Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.455 / Virus Database: 255 - Release Date: 13/02/03