RE: [ozmidwifery] Thanks

[Wayne and Cas]

Hi Diane,

If they are feeling bullied at all they should seriously consider
videoing the birth, taking photos of CTG readouts and maybe even getting
the husband to take in a dictophone recorder in his pocket. We took a
digital camera that also takes short video footage (as memory allows)
and videoed the moments just after Daniel was taken out without anyone
knowing.

I know this sounds extreme but they will want evidence of bullying if
things don't go well.

We have just had a woman come to our local homebirth group who wanted a
vaginal breech birth in hospital and she fought tooth and nail against
the system and eventually got her way, but there was a lot of pressure
and bullying along the way. She had a three hour labour and an easy
birth but the doc still did an episiotomy without her consent! She is
now going to tell her story to the media in the hopes that it will
encourage other women to stand up for their basic right to a natural
normal birth if things are going smoothely and there is not an evident
need for intervention.

Sometimes the only way to get a natural birth is to threaten to sue. Are
you giving her birth support Diane?

Hope this puts some fire in her belly Sending lots of empowerment
vibes.

Cheers,

Cas.

Cas, Wayne, Liam and Daniel McCullough
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.casmccullough.com
 


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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diane Gardner
Sent: Friday, 12 December 2003 9:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Thanks


Just want to thank you all once again for your help with my twins mum.

Up until Monday getting her relaxed for her HypnoBirthing classes was
easy and she was so loking forward to a natural birth but then after
visiting the Ob she was a mess. I sent her all the options you gave and
she is much more relaxed and more than anything else it has reinforced
the fact that she DOES have choices.

Claire, the birth story on the UK site was really good and very
positive. It is good to have sites like that to reference. It had some
great links to other sites as well. Wouldn't it be good to have a
register of really good sites to visit. That'd be a good job for one of
you organised Virgos.

Seriously though I only hope that they are strong enough to stand up for
their rights because I think they thought they had been so violated and
no choices. It was so sneaky that the Ob deliberately has avoided all
discussion of the birth until my client AND her husband were determined
to raise it on Monday.

Anyway I will keep you informed on her progress and a VERY positive
birth outcome.

regards
Diane




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Re: [ozmidwifery] Thanks

[Diane Gardner]

Just want to thank you all once again for your help with my twins mum.

Up until Monday getting her relaxed for her HypnoBirthing classes was easy
and she was so loking forward to a natural birth but then after visiting the
Ob she was a mess. I sent her all the options you gave and she is much more
relaxed and more than anything else it has reinforced the fact that she DOES
have choices.

Claire, the birth story on the UK site was really good and very positive. It
is good to have sites like that to reference. It had some great links to
other sites as well. Wouldn't it be good to have a register of really good
sites to visit. That'd be a good job for one of you organised Virgos.

Seriously though I only hope that they are strong enough to stand up for
their rights because I think they thought they had been so violated and no
choices. It was so sneaky that the Ob deliberately has avoided all
discussion of the birth until my client AND her husband were determined to
raise it on Monday.

Anyway I will keep you informed on her progress and a VERY positive birth
outcome.

regards
Diane




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Re: [ozmidwifery] Syntocinon Recall

[Andrea Bilcliff]

Thanks Sally, I've passed this info onto the MIPPs here in Victoria.
Andrea Bilcliff

- Original Message - 

From: "Sally Westbury" 
> 
> URGENT MEDICINE RECALL
> 
> SYNTOCINON (oxytocin) 10IU AMPOULES 5 x 1mL
> 
> Batch Numbers: S90900 Expiry date: 06/2007
> Batch Numbers: S90500 Expiry Date: 05/2007


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[ozmidwifery] Syntocinon Recall

[Sally Westbury]

25 November 2003

Dear 
Head of Obstetrics,
Head of Nursing,
Chief Pharmacist,

URGENT MEDICINE RECALL

SYNTOCINON (oxytocin) 10IU AMPOULES 5 x 1mL

Batch Numbers: S90900   Expiry date: 06/2007
Batch Numbers: S90500Expiry Date: 05/2007

AUST R 13383

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd wishes to advise that the
quality of 2 specific batches of Synctocinon (numbers S90900 and S90500)
may be sub-optimal.  Although this is not yet confirmed, please note the
following:

.   These particular batches may be ineffective as a treatment for
post-partum haemorrhage or augmenting labour. 

.   Novartis strongly recommends that syntocinon from these
particular batches NOT BE USED in any clinical setting. (Testing is
currently underway to determine if there is indeed a problem with this
batch).

.   There is NO INDICATION THAT ANY OTHER BATCH OR STRENGTH OF
SYNCTOCINON IS AFFECTED, and so continued use of syntocinon (from other
batches) is appropriate where clinically indicated.

Novartis Australia would like to assure you that the quality of our
products and patient safety are our utmost priorities. We are doing
everything we can to expedite resolution of this situation, and will
inform you of more details as soon as they are available. 

In accordance with the Uniform Recall Procedure for Therapeutic Goods
(URPTG), and after consultation with the Therapeutic Goods
Administration, Novartis is voluntarily recalling the above batches of
SYNTOCINON. No other batches are affected by this recall. 

Guidance on Returning Stock: Please follow all steps

.   Identify the batch number which is displayed on the rear side
panel of the carton, in white on a blue background
.   Quarantine the units of the above batch of product immediately
.   Complete and return the accompanying Facsimile Reply Form to
Novartis at (02) 9805 1330, even if you have no stock that is subject to
this recall
.   Return all units from the batch to your wholesaler who will
return the stock to Novartis 
.   Your wholesaler will arrange for replacement stock or credit to
be issued to you
.   Please retain this letter in a prominent position for one month
in case stock is in transit. 

CONTACT NUMBERS

For logistic questions (return of stock, replacement stock etc), please
call NOVARTIS LOGISTICS on 1800 064 713.

For clinical questions, or to report adverse events please call NOVARTIS
MEDICAL INFORMATION on 1800 671 203.


Yours sincerely



Dr. Peter Stewart
Jacqueline McCarthy 
Senior Medical AdviserQuality
Assurance Manager


 
Facsimile Reply Form


To: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd

Attention:  Jacqueline McCarthy

Facsimile No.:  (02) 9878 1473

Number of Pages 1 including cover page

Date25 November 2003

Concerning  Recall of SYNTOCINON (oxytocin) 10IU AMPOULES 5 x 1mL

Batch Numbers: S90900   Expiry date: 06/2007
Batch Numbers: S90500Expiry Date: 05/2007


From:
(Name of Institution)   
Contact Persons:
(please print)  

Telephone No.:  

Facsimile No.:  

.   We DO have stock which is subject to this recall
0


.   We DO NOT have stock which is subject to this recall
0


.   Unused stock subject to recall (currently in
quarantine):

  Batch:   S90900   Quantity:
___
  Batch:   S90500   Quantity:
___

.   Any other relevant details:
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JoFromOz
Sent: Friday, 12 December 2003 6:13 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd Stage Feedback

We had ours recalled.  Used 2x 5IU synto instead.

Jo

Robbie Moon wrote:
> bodgy synto? Hmm that's interesting. The hospital where i work has
> had an appalling number of pph's recently also. We were counting
> about 2 a week in the vicinity of 2-3 litres. I've never seen
> anything like it. 
> If what you say is true, then it can surely only be the active
> management that precipitates it.
> 
> how did you find out it was bodgy?
> 
> Robin
> 
> 
> 
>> Ross W Timbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 
>> Denise
>> 
>> Yes. At the hospital where I work all the women are public - no
>> private at all.  Nearly all women go through midwives' clinic & see
>> the same midwife throughout the pregnancy.  Third stage is discussed
>> with all of them, and they are given a pamphl