We passed on pretty much everything but this test and it was a complete non-event, my daughter fed through the test without even wincing, I can't really understand why you wouldn't do it. But the idea of making it compulsory scares me, I wonder what would be next - many people can't understand why I wouldn't vaccinate.
At 12:06 +1000 20/10/03, Sally Williams wrote: >Personally, I believe that parents should be encouraged to have this test on their >babies. Surely a moment's discomfort is worth a lifetime of illness, or no life at >all! > >Sally > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>margaret schmidt >To: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 1:35 AM >Subject: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA > >Hi everyone > >Found this snippet this morning. Going to be published in MJA this week. Will make >for some interesting conversation at work. I hope I have pasted the link correctly. >The word mandatory always sends shivers down my spine.� > > <http://news.ninemsn.com.au/Health/story_52510.asp>http://news.ninemsn.com.au/Health/story_52510.asp > >Have a great day >Michelle -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
