re:consumer representation
I agree with most of what is listed, BUT - in 13 years midi I've never seen anyone put eye drops in a baby at birth -what for?. Or give an enema without it being asked for. What is a hep lock? The list sounds like it is from an american web site, is it? Louise
RE: midwifery positions
Hi Marilyn, I am sure that though there is not much specifically advertised in the papers, there are lots of jobs going. I know that here in Mackay, Qld, we seem to always have deficits on the roster and one or two say that they are leaving in the next few months. Check out www.ncah.com/ for jobs in Australian Cheers Judy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 1:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: midwifery positions Dear List: As many of you may know I have been hanging out at the list for a while. I have now finished my midwifery education in the USA (direct entry at Seattle Midwifery School), have received my license to practice midwifery in Washington, and am in the process of applying for registration in Australia. I have downloaded application packages from the Nurses Boards in NSW, Qld., and SA. and I am in the process of collecting the portfolio of certificates etc. that are required . I have a couple of questions regarding the NSW application: they want to know if I have had traffic infringements (the wording is convictions specifically including traffic infringements), do they mean speeding tickets? (yes, I have had 4 in various jurisdictions over the last 33 years of driving). The other question is more crucial: I had collected a package (when I was in Australia in January) from the nurses board for applying to be registered as a midwife only (which is what I am, I am not trained/educated as a nurse), I then downloaded stuff from the web site and on the midwife application it had a sentence which was not there before: to be completed by midwives who are RN's. Has something changed in NSW? Should I wait to send in my application in NSW until the new ammendment has passed through the parliament? I have nothing against Victoria or Western Australia, I have been advised though that the states I have listed above might be more amenable to my qualification than either Victoria or WA. I am open to input. I am still an Australian citizen so I don't need a work visa to come to Australia. I am planning on leaving the USA on May 22nd. However I am wondering if any of you know of any midwifery or midwifery related positions that are available, anywhere in Australia. Thanking you in advance for any responses. marilyn -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
International Midwives Day
A reminder to all the WA midwives and consumers that ACMI WA are holding a Bubbles and Blues cocktail dance to celebrate International Midwives Day, and to present the WA winner of the Johnson and Johnsons Midwife of the Year on Friday, 3rd May at the Golden Ballroom North, Sheraton Perth Hotel 7pm until midnight. Featuring live band The Roz Pearson Quintet cost is $70 per head and includes sumptuous cocktail food and all the bubbles (champagne, beer, wine and soft drink) you can drink all night. There will be a Lucky Door Prize (provided by Sheraton Perth Hotel)and a raffle for a lovely Lucina Rose - The Midwife's rose which will only be released for the first time in July. This promises to be a wonderful evening of dancing and fellowship as we celebrate our wonderful profession of midwifery. Everyone is welcome and we would be delighted to see you there. Tickets are selling fast and we need to know final numbers soon for catering purposes, so please contact me ASAP if you would like tickets and I will make arrangements to get them to you. There were 100 nominations from WA for midwife of the Year so who knows, you may be present at the announcement of the National winner of Midwife of the Year! If you have been nominated it could even be you! Hope to see lots of you there to make this a very successful and enjoyable evening. Yours in midwifery Elaine Stratton Publicity Officer ACMI WA _ 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: midwifery positions
Joy, is this the situation in Victoria since the insurance debacle? Specifically concerning no visiting access to hospitals and only 100 homebirths each year?? Or does it cover the period before the insurance was pulled? Jayne I can understand why a midwife would not choose to come to Victoria, where no midwife can get visiting access to hospitals; where there is no public funding for homebirth; where there are only 100 homebirths each year, out of 60,000; -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: consumer representation
I think this list is a good place to start in looking at what has been improved in any country in the last 20 years or so, what has stayed the same and what has gotten worse. marilyn -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Tubal Reversal
Goodmorning everyone, I am trying to find a list of Surgeons who perform Tubal Ligation Reversal Microsurgery in NSW. I was wondering whether anyone can give me some idea how I would go about finding them. Is there someone I can contact that would have a list. I just don't know where to start. I imagine like all things, results vary between doctors, and I want to source the best one I can. Thanks so much for your help. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: consumer representation
As far as I know the eye meds have never been routine in Australia. Someone confirm or deny??! So, my question here is what research/evidence stopped the routine use of eye meds in Australia? I know I changed the topic. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Abruptio Placenta
Hi, Looking for research on abruptio placentas - their incidence, the incidence of repeats - basically anything anyone has to offer. And stories too - anyone with experience of women who have lost babies to this and then gone on to more pregnancies and hopefully live babies... Many thanks for your collective wisdom, Sue Cookson -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: midwifery positions
Jayne, the medicalisation of childbirth goes way back. There were a couple of private hospitals that would give us visiting access for a variety of 'shared care' (the obstetrician was always in charge). That is no longer available since the loss of insurance. No public hospital that I know of has given a midwife visiting access, despite efforts over many years. There is one hospital where midwives have a modified caseload/team (Wangaratta), and one public hospital with a Know Your Midwife (KYM) option (Box Hill). Homebirth numbers fluctuate a little from year to year, but there are more BBAs (born before arrival at hospital) in Vic than planned homebirths. Just a snippet for those who are statistically minded. The Vic government data collection unit has been asking the question 'intended' and 'actual' place of birth, since 1999. We have recently been given the figures for the planned homebirths that transferred care to hospital in 99 and 2000, and the outcomes are excellent. Caesar rate of 4%; transfer to hospital rate of 18%; Two vaginal breech births took place in hospital, and three at home during the two-year period. Primipara (first timers) constitute about 41% of the total birthing population in Victoria, and approximately 30% of those who actually give birth at home. The full details of this report will be sent off for publication. The facts need to be celebrated. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: Jayne [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 10:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: midwifery positions Joy, is this the situation in Victoria since the insurance debacle? Specifically concerning no visiting access to hospitals and only 100 homebirths each year?? Or does it cover the period before the insurance was pulled? Jayne I can understand why a midwife would not choose to come to Victoria, where no midwife can get visiting access to hospitals; where there is no public funding for homebirth; where there are only 100 homebirths each year, out of 60,000; -- 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.
RE: consumer representation
Midwives used to put Silver Nitrate drops in the eyes of newborns in Vic 30 years ago, but I haven't seen any routine treatment of this kind in the past 20 years. Routine blood screening includes testing for syphilis. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 1:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: consumer representation That was exactly my reaction Louise but my experience in Australia is limited so I refrained. Even in many places in America the list is old. Eye meds (usually antibiotic cream) are still the law even though text books state that antibiotic eye ointment of the type routinely used would NOT be the treatment for gonorrhea or chlamydia infection in a newborn. So, my question here is what research/evidence stopped the routine use of eye meds in Australia? I know I changed the topic. I'm not sure what your terminology for a heplock is but I think I heard someone refer to it as an IV cannula with a bung in it... marilyn -- 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.
