At my last homebirth (7 years ago), my midwife asked me to ask for a prescription from doc when I went for a blood test referral. I did and they wrote the script with not a question asked. I got it filled at the chemist and I just had to wait a day for them to order it in because they didn't normally stock it.
Jayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:59 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc This is part of the big problem with the way in which independent midwives are forced to work here in Australia isn’t it? An IPM who chooses not to carry synto or erg would be crucified in the event of a PPH, but the reality is that there are few ways to legally acquire it, and even fewer ways to legally administer it. Sadly we have a long way to go in this battle, and though it seems like a miniscule thing, I think it’s a big deal that many midwives simply have no way of getting the drugs they need to carry, and equally no way to be able to give them when the are needed. I don’t know of one single Dr in SA who would write a standing order for synto knowing that the woman receiving it was choosing to birth at home. And why should women have to broach the subject with (mostly) disrespectful and ignorant GP’s. Isis, you are lucky! Just my thoughts… Tania ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Isis Caple Sent: Tuesday, 14 November 2006 8:58 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc As a woman planning for a homebirth, I just went to my GP and got a prescription from her for a dose of syntometrine. I still have to go to the pharmacy to get it filled- hope they are as easy to deal with as my GP is J I do know my midwife has a GP who will write scripts for her, yet my GP is supportive of HB and I was happy to approach her for it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cath nolan Sent: Tuesday, 14 November 2006 9:13 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] getting synto etc I have a few births at home coming up and was wondering about synto and other drugs in my kit. How do others purchase them? Do I have to have a script from a doctor? The other issue that I do find difficult is the issue of cost for homebirth.Others I have been involved in have been for friends and colleagues. Does anyone have a schedule of payment and cost that they use? I am meeting with a couple on Monday and would love to have a bit more idea. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, Thanks Cath -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.5/533 - Release Date: 13/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.5/533 - Release Date: 13/11/2006
