RE: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil

[Vedrana Valčić]

You might want to check these three sites: http://www.birthingnaturally.net/birthplan/intervention/cervidil.html http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/midwivescytotec.asp http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/midwivescytotec.asp   Vedrana   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Alesa Koziol Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:18 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil   Lisa We (Midwives) currently use prostin but there is a move afoot for us to commence using cervidil. For lots of reasons, we are not keen to go down this track and I am seeking info on what is currently in use around oz so am fully armed in time for our next meeting.........and I must thank everyone who has answered this thread so far you have been most helpful. More info always gratefully accepted:) Cheers Alesa   ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Barrett To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:51 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil   Midwives insert the cervidil there are no MO's.  Ashford is the biggest private hospital in South Australia. Induction rate is also about 70% maybe more, for all the wrong reasons.  What sort of results do you get with it? Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: Alesa Koziol To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil   Thanks Lisa... do the midwives use it or is it inserted by MO?? And which state are you in? Cheers Alesa ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Barrett To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil   They use Cervidil at Ashford, It has quite an aggressive action provided it's inserted correctly.  It's not easy to put in however being extremely awkward.  It's almost impossible to place it in the posterior fornix. One Ob described it to a patient as a tampon.  I found this very amusing as it's Barbie sized!!!!! Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: Larissa Inns To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 3:58 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re:cervidil   I only know of a couple of private OB's who use it at one of our local private hospitals. Most choose not to use it because of the cost. Hugs,Larissa. My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are using cervidil. Cheers Alesa