RE: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters
Hi ozmidders, I wished I had known about this as I would have watched it. I have compiled a video tape of TV births. The variety among them and the misconceptions they show are just unbelievable. But I did see one very very positive TV birth and for the life of me I can not remember the name of the movie. But they actually used a 'live' birth, they showed the actress's face and all the emotions etc. but for the actual 'birth' you saw the whole lot, crowning, rotation the full kit and caboodle so to speak. It was beautifully done and of course the baby definitely looked newborn etc. as it was with umbilical cord and placenta as well. It thanked the parentsetc in the credits as well. I think that is my biggest peeve when they do a TV birth, not just the mothers role, but the babies they use never look newborn etc. Yours in Childbirth and With the love of Friendship Rita Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities! Try Yahoo! Personals, FREE for a limited period!
Re: [ozmidwifery] job satisfaction
In the midst of the course, I've happened upon a few non-practising midwives who talked about how much they loved mid, but gave it up because of not being satisfied with the current maternity system said if there was the provision for something like caseload where they could work in true partnership with a known woman, they'd come back in a heartbeat. Jen BMid student, MelbourneDenise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suspect that if we could be autonomous midwives in partnership with ourwomen clients and respected as such by ourcommunities there would be no talkof leaving for shops unless it was a midwfery shop??Denise Hynd Yahoo! Mobile - Check & compose your email via SMS on your Telstra or Vodafone mobile.
RE: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters
I don't know if any of you ever watch the show Once Again, but there was a WONDERFUL planned homebirth with a known midwife... very realistic... you could clearly pick the different stages of labour. I was so impressed. I had a good laugh when Rachel had her baby on Friends among other things, my husband says "Where's that baby's umbillical cord?" (gotta give them credit for the vaginal breech though!) Jen Yahoo! Mobile - Check & compose your email via SMS on your Telstra or Vodafone mobile.
[ozmidwifery] TV shows
Talking about TV shows. Neighbours ( I have a soon to be 14yr old daughter!) There is an older woman expecting her 4th baby, last baby 17 yrs previously. Thispregnancy is being looked after by the local GP, of course there are no resident midwives in the show. Anyway this baby is breech, I'm not sure what gestation she is now, looks pretty big. She's been given someexercises to try to turn the baby. She and herhubby have been demonstrating them in the show. Including using sound and ice as well as the exercises.I'm waiting to see what sort of birth she has. I thought that was some good informationon a TV show. Regards Rosemary Alice Springs
[ozmidwifery] Quote of the week
"The current medical backlash in birth is actually the death throes of an outmoded way of thinking and behaving. Men and women, mothers and babies, midwives and doctorswe are all awakening together." Sarah Buckley
[ozmidwifery] Handy Hints/Midwifery Today
Shoulder Dystocia: Traditional Midwifery Solutions The basic premise: To move the baby, move the mother. When squatting, standing, and the Gaskin Maneuver don't work: A Running StartWith mother on her hands and knees, she quickly lifts a knee and sets the foot down flat. [Her assistant may choose to do this for her because it is difficult for a birthing mom to process verbal instructions.] The mother now has one knee down and one knee up, like a runner waiting for the signal to begin. This move rotates the symphysis pubis joint and rolls the shoulder off and into the open pelvis. The symphysis shrugs off the shoulder, like the lumberjack rolling of the log. The pelvis widens on the side that the knee is raised, so the midwife may want to raise the knee on the side where she suspects the baby's back is on. But in a flurry, just grab a leg and lift it. The posterior shoulder should immediately slide out and with it, the baby. Praying Hands RotationIf the baby is still stuck, the next step is for the midwife to slip the fingers of both hands inside. With flat palms, one hand braces the baby's back and the other hand braces the chest, like a prayer around the baby. Thumbs are not required and can stay out of the mother. The baby is rotated so that the posterior shoulder moves toward the chest. The baby is essentially spiraled out. Lift the SacrumIf the posterior arm can't move, it may be that the baby is too large to rotate easily in the praying-hands rotation. The midwife uses her dominant hand to attend the posterior shoulder. She uses the back of that hand like a wedge between baby and sacrum and lifts the sacrum up with her knuckles while her fingers sweep the posterior arm to baby's chest (and into the oblique diameter). Opening the sacrum enlarges the pelvic outlet diameter. Bring the Posterior Arm Out from the Hands and Knees Position.Whenever success in bringing the baby's shoulder into the oblique fails to bring the baby, the midwife should go after the posterior arm and bring it out. For the mother already on her hands and knees, it is easy for the midwife to slip the four fingers of her hand inside along the mother's thigh. She will want her hand along the baby's back, not the chest. She should then sweep the fingers upward toward the tailbone. This act alone may move the posterior arm into the oblique. Any difficulty getting the posterior arm out now is likely due to the arm's position. The midwife can reach in to find the posterior shoulder and follow down the arm with her fingers. It may be that one or both arms are behind the baby's back! An arm behind the back has to be worked to the chest of the baby before the shoulder can be rotated into the oblique. Excerpted from "Shoulder Dystocia: The Basics," by Gail Tully, CPM, Midwifery Today Issue 66 Editor's Note: This article continues to discuss in detail how to extract the posterior arm, lifting the sacrum if needed, working with the baby's joints. It's an excellent read! TO ORDER ISSUE 66, click here.
Re: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters
Tv shows really have an impact. I have already recieved a call from a woman who saw Hot properties, with the woman planning a homebirth. She rang me desperate, because she had been told by a doctor and two midwives at the RBH in Brisbane that Homebirth was not an available option in Australia. Finding that it is possible to have a homebirth here she jumped on the net and eventually found my our numbers here in Brissy. She is now fairly late in her pregnancy but had her last 3 babies at home in England and Ireland and was devistated to think she must birth her 4th in hospital. Praise God for good media coverage. Blessings Dierdre B.
[ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week
Good Morning everyone I had a bit of a shocking start to my day today. I was outside hosing down windows not watching where I was going and fell backwards into my freezing cold swimming pool, up to my neck !!! Brr I then got out and squished my way to the tap and turned it off then stood outside the back door and stripped down all my wet cold winter heavy clothes before coming in and getting dry and dressed again. I am hugging a hot water bottle and still cold L On to more pleasant things who is coming to the Lactation Consultants Conference next week?? I am really looking forward to it, but of course I will be careful not to go to close to the edge at Darling Harbour! Hug Julie Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 265530 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week
Hi julie, I am having a stand with my books but sounds like they are strict about not lettingexhibitors attend any sessions -I couldnt affrd to do both -discovered yesterday that my publisher has closed all author accounts so had to pay up front for my books - I usually do but but usually order lesser amounts. I am looking forward to putting faces to names, Im giving atalk organised by Denise Love on Friday Night in Sydney. Pinky - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week Good Morning everyone I had a bit of a shocking start to my day today . I was outside hosing down windows not watching where I was going and fell backwards into my freezing cold swimming pool, up to my neck !!! Brr I then got out and squished my way to the tap and turned it off then stood outside the back door and stripped down all my wet cold winter heavy clothes before coming in and getting dry and dressed again. I am hugging a hot water bottle and still cold L On to more pleasant things who is coming to the Lactation Consultants Conference next week?? I am really looking forward to it, but of course I will be careful not to go to close to the edge at Darling Harbour! Hug Julie Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 265530 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week
Ps Julie - warm hugs!! Brrr. Pinky - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week Good Morning everyone I had a bit of a shocking start to my day today . I was outside hosing down windows not watching where I was going and fell backwards into my freezing cold swimming pool, up to my neck !!! Brr I then got out and squished my way to the tap and turned it off then stood outside the back door and stripped down all my wet cold winter heavy clothes before coming in and getting dry and dressed again. I am hugging a hot water bottle and still cold L On to more pleasant things who is coming to the Lactation Consultants Conference next week?? I am really looking forward to it, but of course I will be careful not to go to close to the edge at Darling Harbour! Hug Julie Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 265530 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au
RE: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week
Dear Pinky I am delighted you will be there and bringing your books! Last time I met you I purchased your first book this time Ill purchase the next one Is it 100 ways to calm a crying baby? I would love it if you would keep a copy aside and sign it for me ? J Thanx for the warm hug J Hug Julie Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 265530 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pinky McKay Sent: Friday, 25 July 2003 11:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week Hi julie, I am having a stand with my books but sounds like they are strict about not lettingexhibitors attend any sessions -I couldnt affrd to do both -discovered yesterday that my publisher has closed all author accounts so had to pay up front for my books - I usually do but but usually order lesser amounts. I am looking forward to putting faces to names, Im giving atalk organised by Denise Love on Friday Night in Sydney. Pinky - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week Good Morning everyone I had a bit of a shocking start to my day today. I was outside hosing down windows not watching where I was going and fell backwards into my freezing cold swimming pool, up to my neck !!! Brr I then got out and squished my way to the tap and turned it off then stood outside the back door and stripped down all my wet cold winter heavy clothes before coming in and getting dry and dressed again. I am hugging a hot water bottle and still cold L On to more pleasant things who is coming to the Lactation Consultants Conference next week?? I am really looking forward to it, but of course I will be careful not to go to close to the edge at Darling Harbour! Hug Julie Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood Sessions 9 Withybrook Place Sylvania NSW 2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 Mobile: 0401 265530 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Jumpy legs
Hi, I think it was Sheena who wrote a while back asking about what to do for restless legs. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply, I somehow missed the email asking for more info about the Silicea gel. Yes it is safe in pregnancy. Also it can be bought in a gel which is a bit more expensive and you take a teaspoon a day or you can purchase it in a combination silicea and calcium. The brand is Hubner. Hope this helps and it not too too too late. Sorry! Blessings Dierdre B. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters
Cas, I think that it was very quickly obvious that a midwife was involved in this birth as the images and messages were so different from most TV portrayed births. What great images of birth went out to women watching that program. A woman kneeling over a bail of hay, saying those famous words I can't do this and her partner responding by saying you can do this and the woman staying kneeling while pushing her baby out into her sister's hands. It is such a pity that they did not show the birth, it is so lovely to see the face come in these gravity positions. Did anyone catch the piece of music being played during the birth, it was similiar to the piece of music Vicky Chan plays in her video (a big hello to Vicky). I would also like to congratulate and shake this wonderful midwife's hand. kathy - Original Message - From: Wayne and Caroline McCullough [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:00 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters Same here... Watched out of curiousity and was so glad to see a birth not lying down and submissive. I guess the character is a strong woman and they wanted to portray that strength...pity they don't think all women are that strong! Apparently they had a midwife consulting on how it was done (read in TV Week). I'd like to know who that was and shake her hand. There needs to be more births like that on TV and in Movies. We should all write letters to the producers to let them know it was appreciated. Cheers, Cas. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cheryl LHK Sent: Thursday, 24 July 2003 8:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters Jo, it's not my normal viewing either - but heard that there was going to be birth - and I thought it was handled really well (for the media). She acted out the labour well, it didn't occur in five minutes and looked like hard work - which even for the most wonderful birth, most labours are hard work at least for a few minutes. It irritates me how on TV/movies etc birth is either of two ways. 1. Lady breathing slowly, looking serene, not a drop of sweat - then we suddenly have (oh no) an 'emergency' and we have to PUUUSSSHHH One or two of them - and out bub ops! 2. Women in labour totally out of control, screaming hysterically - must be a scary event!! Just venting Cheryl From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:42:03 +0800 Hi all... Just finished watching McLeods Daughters tonight and was very happy to see the main character (can't remember her name! not my usual viewing) had her baby in a barn with her sister and the baby's father in attendance. I was very proud :) I loved how she said that women have been having babies in the field for centuries! All it needed to top it off was a breastfeeding scene ;) But at least I didn't see any bottles lying around, hehe Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. _ Hotmail is now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/signup.asp -- 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. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
