RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

[Philippa Scott]

I have heard Townsville Hospital recommend it. May be something there. Cheers   Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Maxine Wilson Sent: Wednesday, 29 March 2006 10:12 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics   Has anyone any information they can share regarding the management of newborns of insulin dependent diabetics?  In particular I am looking for information regarding prenatal expressing of colostrum in order to feed it to the babe in place of formula.  If anyone knows of any hospital that is doing this I would really appreciate some leads that I can follow up as I have a client in this situation who is trying to expand her options.   Maxine