Re: zinc
Jackie, do you have the reference for this study please? Angela
Re: Social Justice - Women and Birthing First! Vote 1 Democrats
Congratulations Carolyn! It takes a lot of guts to really take a stand. One quick thing - I was so impressed with the Democrats policy on voluntary organisations and work. Amongst the highlights include a scheme whereby HECS debts can be paid by doing voluntary work. As I know the personal paybacks of voluntary work I highly commend the social building this type of initiative encourages. Let's all go to the polling booths with a strong clear intent for change in birth as a result of this election. Hold the dream for us and for our daughters. Love, Toni From: Heartlogic Consultancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ozmidwifery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Social Justice - Women and Birthing First! Vote 1 Democrats Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 13:57:37 +1100 Dear all, Have been busy of late, so haven't been able to contribute to the list - apologies for that. I'm writing on the eve of our Federal Election to ask you to vote 1 (in both the lower and upper houses) for the Democrats this election. This election is vital - consider what kind of Australia you want. Do you want the manipulation of prejudice, lack of cultural sensitivity and policies that give a fair go to the elite and discriminate against the poor, the vulnerable and the weak? (Not me!!!) Do you want an Australia that is able to pride itself on its compassion, it's sound and just social policies, it's effective and intelligently funded public utilities and its strong, vibrant, creative, inclusive leadership? (I certainly do!) The Democrats have midwifery (and nursing) as a key issue in its health policy. The Democrats recognise the importance of midwifery care for women and babies health status (so much so that I decided to become a member and a candidate for my local area). The Democrats call for a change in politics - about finding positive solutions and achieving them working together as a nation, community by community - creating the Australia we want over the next 30 years - not just the next three years. The Democrats are well known for our traditional role in the Senate - providing a check on executive power and encouraging transparency and accountability in Government dealings. The Democrats have always been years ahead in regards to protection of the environment, respect for human rights, social justice issues; reconciliation and a sustainable economy. The Democrats are committed to top quality public eduction and primary health care. Please take time to have a look at the Democrat policies and issue sheets. Go to www.democrats.org.au and look up the campaigns - check the health policies, you will be delighted with what you find there. Towards a brilliant, hope filled future for women, men and children across Australia! Carolyn Hastie (Democrat candidate for Dobell) No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit Helen Keller Coast Homebirth Midwives in Private Practice Heartlogic Consultancy Lifestyle consultants Success Engineering Systems TM The Mastery Development Group TM Our Business is Progressive Personal Development. Our Strength is our people. _ Vision Statement Mentoring the transformation of the human spirit by rediscovering and manifesting one's life purposeSoul Destiny Our Mission To provide the knowledge, tools, skills, mindset, support, mentoring, and learning environment to empower individual Mentoring the transformation of the human spirit by rediscovering and manifesting one's life purpose, or Soul Destiny. Phone 1800 502 298 Fax +61 43 886 819 Mobile 0418 428 430 Your future awaits you. Which one will you choose? -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: Letter to the Ed in SMH Tomorrow
Well done Justine!! Love, Toni From: Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Letter to the Ed in SMH Tomorrow Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 21:20:06 +1100 Hi Everyone I have a letter in tomorrows Sydney Morning Herald, just to keep the heat in the kitchen sizzling!!! It has been edited a little but the woman I spoke to said I hope this is OK as I see how passionate you are!! and the changes were fine. Unedited version follows In Birthing Solidarity Justine Caines Maternity Coalition - ACT Branch __ Once again Obstetricians have threatened not to practice in response to skyrocketing professional indemnity insurance premiums and large compensation claims for birth trauma. This elicited a prompt response from Bob Carr. For some months Independent midwives have faced a similar crisis. The standard response to midwives request for help is no as that this will set a precedent and then other practitioners will want help. Midwives and Obstetricians are both health professionals that provide assistance and support to pregnant and birthing women, a like service. Obstetricians are specialists who should only provide services to the minority of women who need medical care. The World Health Organisation suggests up to 85% of women should be cared for by a midwife only. Over the last 10 years there have been at least 6 state and federal inquiries into maternity services with little if any recommendations acted upon. In New Zealand women are able to choose their carer and now 72% choose a midwife only. Australian women, however, are forced into costly, unnecessary medicalised care. Less than 5% of Australian women can access midwife-led care, deemed to be the most appropriate and cost effective care for the vast majority of women. Many current obstetric practices are not based on evidence but on hospital schedules and doctors fear. Perhaps this is why the latest maternal deaths report shows an increase of direct maternal deaths (those that were preventable) increasing from 27 to 46 until 1996. Women must be able to choose where they give birth and who cares for them. Justine Caines -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: Nurses Board of Vic
Dear Bronni It's great to hear of your meeting in Healesville. I'll have a go at answering your questions. Although I am a member of the Board (I think I'm the only one on this list), I am also finding the whole PI insurance issue very difficult. The Victorian Nurses Act 1993 has recently been amended, and the amendments have come into effect 1 Nov. The new section 5 (3) (d) states: [The Board] may require the applicant [for registration] to provide evidence that the applicant is or will be covered by professional indemnity insurance that meets the minimum terms and conditions set out in guidelines of the Board. Does this mean the Board can deregister someone (ie an independent midwife) who is not insured? It probably does. I have been assured that it's a DISCRETIONARY power - but even that doesn't make me feel very comfortable. It will probably begin to take effect as people apply for endorsement as Nurse Practitioners, if they want to work outside the hospital system. (for those in other places, the NP endorsement will enable a person to have extended practices - prescribe, order tests, refer to specialists.) I believe we need to get insurance. ACMI members would have received a discussion paper and ballot to return, so that we can choose option 1 or option 2. I and other independent midwives look forward to resolution of that issue, as it's the only insurance on offer at the moment. I hope AHMAC (health ministers advisory c'tee) under whatever new government gets up on Saturday will set up a system of no-fault insurance similar to what's done in NZ. I see no future with spiralling costs for insurance. Doctors who belong to the Medical Defence Association of Victoria (an insurer) have already been told: Warning to members in obstetric shared care. Members should be aware of the recent decision of Guild Insurance to withdraw the provision of indemnity to midwives. This may spell the end to midwife-supervised home deliveries as a choice for the community. The statement goes on to warn members against working with uninsured midwives! (Medical Defence Update newsletter, Winter 2001) Consumers and midwives need to consider what this means, and keep on working together to resolve the PI crisis. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: Steve Bronni McGrath [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 2:03 PM To: list Subject:Nurses Board of Vic File: ATT6.htm i spoke recently at a community forum in Healesviile where local hopefuls for the up coming election had been invited to hear what we really think about some gritty issues ( minus the Liberal candidate who was unable to attend or send someone in her place ). As a result Jim Romagnesi ( Greens ) forwarded me their recent press release on backing for midwives which included this paragraph: The Greens Victoria have thrown their weight behind the states midwives following the ongoing crisis with professional indemnity insurance and the recent announcement from the Nurses Board of Victoria that they will have discretionary legislative powers from November to deregister any nurse or midwife who practices without adequate professional indemnity insurance. could some kind person please inform me as to what this actually means and is this just recent and how come as a registered nurse i have not been informed by the NBV? i'm feeling a little scared but i sense that this may be sensationalism of legal wording ( i hope) thanks to you all Bronni McGrath Mum, Midwife and Supporter -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: Social Justice - Women and Birthing First! Vote 1 Democrats
Not sure what the appropriate greeting is here, but my best wishes to you Carolyn in the election (I don't think it's luck). Also to other candidates who will support total reform of the maternity system in this country, and enable women to choose what they think is best for them. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: Heartlogic Consultancy [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 1:58 PM To: Ozmidwifery Subject:Social Justice - Women and Birthing First! Vote 1 Democrats File: ATT5.txt; charset = Windows-1252 Dear all, Have been busy of late, so haven't been able to contribute to the list -apologies for that. I'm writing on the eve of our Federal Election to ask you to vote 1 (in both the lower and upper houses) for the Democrats this election. This election is vital - consider what kind of Australia you want. Do you want the manipulation of prejudice, lack of cultural sensitivity and policies that give a fair go to the elite and discriminate against the poor, the vulnerable and the weak? (Not me!!!) Do you want an Australia that is able to pride it self on its compassion, it's sound and just social policies, it's effective and intelligently funded public utilities and its strong, vibrant, creative, inclusive leadership? (I certainly do!) The Democrats have midwifery (and nursing) as a key issue in its health policy. The Democrats recognise the importance of midwifery care for women and babies health status (so much so that I decided to become a member and a candidate for my local area). The Democrats call for a change in politics - about finding positive solutions and achieving them working together as a nation, community by community - creating the Australia we want over the next 30 years - not just the next three years. The Democrats are well known for our traditional role in the Senate - providing a check on executive power and encouraging transparency and accountability in Government dealings. The Democrats have always been years ahead in regards to protection of the environment, respect for human rights, social justice issues; reconciliation and a sustainable economy. The Democrats are committed to top quality public eduction and primary health care. Please take time to have a look at the Democrat policies and issue sheets. Go to www.democrats.org.au and look up the campaigns - check the health policies, you will be delighted with what you find there. Towards a brilliant, hope filled future for women, men and children across Australia! Carolyn Hastie (Democrat candidate for Dobell) No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit Helen Keller Coast Homebirth Midwives in Private Practice Heartlogic Consultancy Lifestyle consultants Success Engineering Systems TM The Mastery Development Group TM Our Business is Progressive Personal Development. Our Strength is our people. _ Vision Statement Mentoring the transformation of the human spirit by rediscovering and manifesting one's life purposeSoul Destiny Our Mission To provide the knowledge, tools, skills, mindset, support, mentoring, and learning environment to empower individual Mentoring the transformation of the human spirit by rediscovering and manifesting one's life purpose, or Soul Destiny. Phone 1800 502 298 Fax +61 43 886 819 Mobile 0418 428 430 Your future awaits you. Which one will you choose? -- 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.
LifeMattersonMatMortality
Dear list Listeners of Radio National Be aware Life Matter's Julie McC said there would probably be a program about the rising Maternal Mortality rate. Do you think we could suggest speakers so we do not get the medical defence line? There is report about the studyon their Science Today web page. http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s411624.htm AMi BEING PARANOID OR DOES THE LAST LINE NEGATE/DISMISS THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS ISSUE?? Sorry I/you cannot copy the details from the above page!Denise Childbirth-related deaths increasing Thursday, 8 November 2001 There has been an alarming jump in the number of Australian women dying in childbirth, according to a new report.The study, published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), found 100 women died during and after childbirth between 1994 and 1996 a jump of 20per cent from the previous three-year period. Many deaths were preventable, and the death rates of indigenous mothers were three times the national average."For the first time since the 1970s there has been an increase in maternal deaths," said Professor David Ellwood, from the Canberra Clinical School of the University of Sydney.Cases included a 19-year-old woman who died from undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis, a 32-year-old who died from septicaemia one day after giving birth, and a 22-year-old who died from an undiagnosed pregnancy outside the uterus.But the most common causes of deaths were blood clots on the lung and leaking amniotic fluid both complications associated with Caesarean births. "Caesarean section is a surgical intervention it's major surgery and one doesn't want to have surgery unless that is a safer option for someone than not having it," said Professor Lesley Barclay of the Centre for Family Health and Midwifery at the University of Technology, Sydney.The researchers say they don't know whether the increase in Caesarean deliveries is responsible for the increase in deaths, or whether it's because women are waiting longer to become pregnant.Professor Barclay, a member of the NHMRC's Advisory Committee on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity, said that whatever the cause, some of the deaths were avoidable."For some of those cases, appropriate standards of care were not met, so that is serious."Overall, Australia's maternal death rate remains low by world standards, at one in 7,675 births. Sophie Scott ABC News More Info? Low-dose epidurals best News in Science 9/7/2001 Massage may not ease childbirth News in Science 25/5/2001 Private patients get more birth interventions News in Science 24/7/2000
Midwives in Sydney.
Hi all, Leilah McCracken asked me to forward her query to the Ozmid' List on her behalf... I'm sure there are independent midwives in Sydney, but when you aren't in the 'circle' it's easy to not even realise they exist (apologies). I know, because it wasn't until I was having my 3rd child that I became aware of the birthing community that was right under my nose. Anyway Leilah writes... BB Jackie M. -- Forwarded Message From: Leilah McCracken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 08:07:58 -0800 To: Jackie Mawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ABC Alerts. Hi Jackie- thanks for this. can you ask the Oz midwifery list for me about homebirth midwives contacts in Sydney? and what is the climate for homebirth in Sydney?- is there much? I have a friend there who doesn't even think homebirth exists. Leilah -- End of Forwarded Message Birthing Beautifully, Jackie Mawson. Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc. Visit our Website at: http://www.birthrites.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 08 9418 8949 Please note I am not a Professional Healthcare Provider, and all opinions given in this email are not to be taken as medical, or legal, advice. Please seek such advice from the relevant professional service. Email me your postal details for a FREE copy of our quarterly magazine, if you live within Australia - Overseas postage costs are above budget, sorry! Too many Gods; so many creeds, Too many paths that wind and wind, When just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs... -- -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: Midwives in Sydney.
Hi Jackie Independent midwifery is alive and well in Sydney. There is only around 10 midwives in Sydney currently practicing. A number of midwives have stopped practicing due to the withdrawal of professional indemnity insurance. Have emailed Leilah directly with the information she requested. The Australian Society of Independent Midwives is active in Sydney as is Homebirth Access Sydney (homebirth support group). Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jackie Mawson Sent: Friday, 9 November 2001 11:00 AM To: Ozmidwifery List Subject: Midwives in Sydney. Hi all, Leilah McCracken asked me to forward her query to the Ozmid' List on her behalf... I'm sure there are independent midwives in Sydney, but when you aren't in the 'circle' it's easy to not even realise they exist (apologies). I know, because it wasn't until I was having my 3rd child that I became aware of the birthing community that was right under my nose. Anyway Leilah writes... BB Jackie M. -- Forwarded Message From: Leilah McCracken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 08:07:58 -0800 To: Jackie Mawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ABC Alerts. Hi Jackie- thanks for this. can you ask the Oz midwifery list for me about homebirth midwives contacts in Sydney? and what is the climate for homebirth in Sydney?- is there much? I have a friend there who doesn't even think homebirth exists. Leilah -- End of Forwarded Message Birthing Beautifully, Jackie Mawson. Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc. Visit our Website at: http://www.birthrites.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 08 9418 8949 Please note I am not a Professional Healthcare Provider, and all opinions given in this email are not to be taken as medical, or legal, advice. Please seek such advice from the relevant professional service. Email me your postal details for a FREE copy of our quarterly magazine, if you live within Australia - Overseas postage costs are above budget, sorry! Too many Gods; so many creeds, Too many paths that wind and wind, When just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs... -- -- 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.
