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"I am only one, but I am one.I cannot do everything, but I can do something.And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do."---Edward Everett Hale
[ozmidwifery] Maternity care forum in Adelaide Hills...
Hello everyone, Firstly, please forgive me if you receive this mail more than once, there are several of you who are on more than one list and I wanted to get this out quickly, so no time to fuss around with checking double posts. Now, onto the business side of this VERY IMPORTANT MAIL. There is a forum happening at Mt Barker, to do with the future of maternity services here in the Hills, and although not all of you live up here, it's really important that we get a huge number of women to attend. They need to hear that there is demand for one-to-one midwifery services here in the Hills, and all over Adelaide too!! They need to hear that women want to have their own midwife, and that they wish to choose where they birth, sometimes making that decision before they are even pregnant, and sometimes when they are in labour, including the option of homebirth. They need to hear that women want to have access to a hospital when it is needed, and that they want to be able to bring their own, professional midwife in with them, to give them care, and follow them through until after the birth of their baby. Get the picture???!! At the moment, women in the Hills, and now in the West of Adelaide with the (temorary) closure of the QEH birthing services, don't even have access to a Birthing Centre, let alone anything that represents real woman-centred continuity of midwifery care.We won't get it ifwe don't let someone know that we want it,so here is your opportunity to let them know! Come along and support the midwives who are working towards change, and the women who want and deserve it. And if you don't want to say anything,that's ok,what we need is a huge amount of women to attend,in a show of banding together to support each other, and to let them know that we want something better than what is available at present. Just being there in the numbers will be a valuable contribution to helping make a difference. Let's pack that hall to the door, and let them know that we do have an opinion, and that we do want something more than what's on offer. Hope this has motivated lots of you to come along, this might sound like a littleHills thing, but it might also be the start of something big for women all over Adelaide.Please pass this mail onto anyone you think might be interested in coming along in support. Looking forward to seeing you there! Tania PUBLIC FORUM Mt. Barker Are you concerned with choices in childbirth for women in the Adelaide Hills area? Please join other women, families and maternity service providers at a public forum to discuss current options and how these might be expanded in response to consumer demand. Learn more about Midwifery group practice. GUEST SPEAKER: Roz Donnellan-Fernandez. Tuesday 19/10/2004 9.30am-12.00pm Church of Christ Hall Wellington Rd Mt. Barker, SA Enquiries: phone Marijke 8393 1758
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [UCbirthnews] New DVD - Unassisted Homebirth of Twins!
Perhaps Andrea Robertson could you look into getting it in stock. I'd be happy to review it for you. Hows that for hopeful Andrera Quanchi On Thursday, September 30, 2004, at 01:53 PM, Abby and Toby wrote: Thought this would be an amazing resource! Love Abby >>>Dear Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that I've just added a wonderful new DVD to my bookstore: Psalm Zoya - The Unassisted Homebirth of Our Twins, a film by Mindy Goorchenko. After watching this film, I immediately ordered 20 copies. Then I went back and watched it two more times. It's THAT good! Mindy caught her first baby herself, and a few minutes later, caught her second one - who came out easily, feet first! This is truly spectacular footage. Although the film is only 20 minutes long, it is well worth the money. Available in DVD only, it sells for $39.99 plus $6 postage and handling. Total: $45.99. To order by credit card call 303-444-4881 (9am-9pm Mountain time) or visit my bookstore for more options - http://unassistedchildbirth.com/books.htm That's all for now. Please feel free to forward this message. Love, Laura Laura Shanley Bornfree! The Unassisted Childbirth Page http://UnassistedChildbirth.com
[ozmidwifery] Re: New DVD - Unassisted Homebirth of Twins!
Hi Andrea, Yes, I am onto it already - not sure when we can get copies but I will let everyone know. We are often asked for good videos of natural twin births, so this might be just the one! Regards, Andrea (Robertson) At 12:02 AM 1/10/2004, you wrote: Perhaps Andrea Robertson could you look into getting it in stock. I'd be happy to review it for you. Hows that for hopeful Andrera Quanchi On Thursday, September 30, 2004, at 01:53 PM, Abby and Toby wrote: Thought this would be an amazing resource! Love Abby Dear Friends, I'm thrilled to announce that I've just added a wonderful new DVD to my bookstore: Psalm Zoya - The Unassisted Homebirth of Our Twins, a film by Mindy Goorchenko. - Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.birthinternational.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] question
hi everyone, my name's bec, I'm a student midwife. One of my friends is pregnant and she has what I think is called restless leg syndrome. She says it feels like ants are crawling over her legs all the time and it's driving her crazy! I have not really come across this too much and I haven't heard of any ideas of what may help relieve this for her. I think her midwife suggested maternity stockings may help, any more ideas anyone? Thanks in anticipation, bec king :) -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
Re: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness
Hi, I used the sea bands with my 3rd 4th pregnancies think they are wonderful. By the time I was pregnant with the fourth I couldn't stand the smell, taste, or thought of ginger... I did use the tablets though to try get me over the worst of it. Good Luck... hope you find some relief. Regards, Tina H (Brisbane) - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:11 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness Some women have had success with sea sickness bands. If you dont like ginger what about taking ginger tablets? Poor darling Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her." -Judy Slome Cohain -Original Message-From: owner-[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Megan and SeanSent: Wednesday, 29 September 2004 8:12 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness Jo, you have all my sympathy, I know just how you feel. I have in the past and with this pregnancy tried everything I have heard of without much success. I have come to the stage where I think that there is very little you can do but: 1. REST- I take that desire to hybernate as a good message. The more tired you are the worse you feel so try to get early nights and nap as often as you can. 2. EAT- small amounts of food frequently, I mean at least every 2 hours. I find that the nausea increases on an empty stomach. and try to eat before going to bed, makes the night and morning more bearable. 3. DRINK- sip small amounts frequently, flavour water with a dash of citrus like lemon or lime, or other flavour. try icecubes of various flavours. 4. BE KIND TO YOURSELF- You might not feel better, but some days you will cope better! Do what you can on your good days, and don't be hard on yourself on the days that you feel like crap and don't get as much done. After all tomorrow could be a good day! Let us know how you go, Megan (23 weeks to go till no spew day!!!) - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:46 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness Jo wrote Also, I was wondering if anyone had any bright ideas to fix morning sickness please!! I feel nauseous all the time - constantly... I don't actually vomit very often, but all I want to do is stay in bed and sleep through the nausea, because that is the only time I feel ok.-- Jjo, I would suggest you talk to a homoeopath or accupuncturist. If you email me off list I can give you the names of some local practitioners. Poor you!!! M
RE: [ozmidwifery] question
Women have had good results with Magnesium supplement as homeopathic or cell salts. Otherwise extra calcium or potassium supplements. Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and empower her.-Judy Slome Cohain -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rebecca King Sent: Friday, 1 October 2004 8:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] question hi everyone, my name's bec, I'm a student midwife. One of my friends is pregnant and she has what I think is called restless leg syndrome. She says it feels like ants are crawling over her legs all the time and it's driving her crazy! I have not really come across this too much and I haven't heard of any ideas of what may help relieve this for her. I think her midwife suggested maternity stockings may help, any more ideas anyone? Thanks in anticipation, bec king :) -- 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: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy
Hi Marilyn, The article arrived in the mail yesterday. Thanks so much. I plan to use it for an assignment I am doing for Uni this semester - Evidence Based Care. It really amazes me how much of obstetric care isn't actually evidence based. All the best, Leanne. From: Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:34:54 -0700 Exactly Andrea. There is an article in the Journal of Nurse-Midwifery (now the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health) Volume 39, No.2 (Supplement), March/April 1994, pp.133 - 148 Nurse-Midwifery Management of iron-deficiency anaemia during pregnancy by Janet L.Engstrom, CNM, Ph.D and Claudia P. Sittler, CNM, MS which discusses these issues and is excellent reading. It gives you an algorithm for a differential diagnosis and pathophysiology of the various anemias and the beneficial and normal haemodilution of the healthy second trimester (no pathophysiology here). I have a photocopy of this article and could send copies by snail mail to anyone who wants, though I am sure you can find this journal in some Uni library. marilyn - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 6:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy All this talk about haemaglobin reminded me about something I read recently and thought would make a good discussion. I have just finished reading Michel O'Dent's book 'The Casarean' ( available from Birth International) which was very interesting reading. In it he discusses measuring Hb during pregnancy and I will type the relevent section from pages 115-116 He states that '... there is a widespread belief that this test can effectively detect anaemia and iron deficiency. In fact this test cannot diagnose iron deficiency because the blood volume of pregnant women is supposed to increase dramatically, so the haemoglobin concentration indicates first the degree of blood dilution, an effect of placental activity. A large british study, involving more than 150,000 pregnancies found the highest average birth weight was in the group of women who had a haemaglobin concentration between 8.5 and 9.5. Furthermore when the haemaglobin concentration fails to fall below 10.5 there is an increased risk of low birth weight, pre term birth and pre-eclampsia. The regrettable consequence of routine evaluation of haemoglobin is that all over the world, millions of pregnant women are wrongly told that they are anaemic and are given iron supplements. there is a tendency both to overlook the side effects of iron (constipation, diarhhoea, heartburn etc) and to forget that iron inhibits the absorption of such an important growth factor as zinc. Furthermore, iron is an oxidative substance that can exacerbate the production of free radicals and might even increase the risk of pre-eclampsia. ' of course he gives references Well I knew the first bit about blood dilution but was not aware of the study that showed the higher birth weight amongst the women with lower Hb or the tendancy to pre eclampsia to women with higher Hb. Makes sense though that if there is higher blood pressure then placental function/flow will be decreased and lead to lower foetal growth. Makes the whole thing a bit of a joke though doesnt it as Hb is the one thing I thought was worth knowing of the battery of tests that women are subjected to. Maybe we should be celebrating when there Hb comes back lower that 10.5 and 'worrying' when it doesn't. Cant you see it now new indication for keeping an eye on BP Hb above 10.5'. Food for thought though. As it will make any though of supplements virtually obsolete. Andrea Quanchi Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862l _ SEEK: Now with over 50,000 dream jobs! Click here: http://ninemsn.seek.com.au?hotmail -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Djerriwarrh festival (Melbourne)
Maternity Coalition (Vic) is holding a BBQ/pamphlet table at the Djerriwarrh (pronounced JERRY-WARRAH) festival in Caroline Springs (in Melbourne's Western suburbs) on November 7th. This will be a great opportunity to work in partnership with a rapidly growing community. Our two primary objectives for the day are to 1. Raise much needed funds for MC, and 2. Promote and raise awareness of midwifery led care in the community. It would be great to have consumers midwives ( students) represented to help out! The hours we need volunteers are 9am - 5pm on Sunday 7th November. We are asking that people come for an hour or two hour block. Maybe people might want to come for an hour or two, have a look at the festival and come back...it should be a great family day with lots of rides, jumping castles, craft displays and games for the kids. All of the organisations are community based, so prices should not be too inflated! If you're interested, please contact Penny [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hope to see you there! Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] question
Hi Bec, I remember someone raising this question ages ago on this list someone recommended the for the Restless Legs Foundation website www.rls.org w/ lots of good info recommendations. If you're interested in reading what was written on the list before on the subject, check out the archives @ http://www.birthinternational.com/mailing/archive.html search under restless leg syndrome, jumpy legs, etc. Cheers, Jen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rebecca King Sent: Friday, 1 October 2004 8:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] question hi everyone, my name's bec, I'm a student midwife. One of my friends is pregnant and she has what I think is called restless leg syndrome. She says it feels like ants are crawling over her legs all the time and it's driving her crazy! I have not really come across this too much and I haven't heard of any ideas of what may help relieve this for her. I think her midwife suggested maternity stockings may help, any more ideas anyone? Thanks in anticipation, bec king :) -- 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. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Accupuncture
"Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this." I had an accupuncturist give me accupunture in the days leading up to my birth, the night before I went into labour, during active labour in her clinicand then I asked her to come in to the birth centre with me, and she did give me some accupunture during pushing stage.I think it helped get things moving as I was overdue and running out ofdays to be able to go to the birth centre, I don't know to what degree it helped with the pain,I had a wonderful birth with nopain medicationand I wouldn't describe it as painful either, it was hard work and a long second stage with a nine pound five ounce baby exactly one year ago today. Iwould use accupuncture again.I don't know if that helps, but if you have more specific questions I'm happy to answer them. Honey - Original Message - From: Fiona Craig Rumble To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:21 AM Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
Re: [ozmidwifery] Accupuncture
Thanks Honey, happy birthday to your little one! cheers Fiona "Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this." I had an acupuncturist give me acupuncture in the days leading up to my birth, the night before I went into labour, during active labour in her clinicand then I asked her to come in to the birth centre with me, and she did give me some acupuncture during pushing stage.I think it helped get things moving as I was overdue and running out ofdays to be able to go to the birth centre, I don't know to what degree it helped with the pain,I had a wonderful birth with nopain medicationand I wouldn't describe it as painful either, it was hard work and a long second stage with a nine pound five ounce baby exactly one year ago today. Iwould use acupuncture again.I don't know if that helps, but if you have more specific questions I'm happy to answer them. Honey - Original Message - From: Fiona Craig Rumble To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:21 AM Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
[ozmidwifery] RE: acupuncture in active labour
Hi Fiona , I have seen one woman bring her acupuncturist into hosp with her. He used points to assist her in first stage, then left her to it. She laboured really well and the needles didnt appear to bother her too much or restrict her movement. If my memory serves me right it was her first baby and she had a labour all up of about 4 hours. I think the points he used were more for helping coordinate her irregular contractions rather than pain relief, but she didnt need anything else. From a midwifes point of view it was very successful- beats syntocinon and monitoring! Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fiona Craig Rumble Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122) that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
Re: [ozmidwifery] Caroline Flint
Hi, Caroline's email address (and it has changed recently) is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers Andrea At 11:01 AM 30/09/2004, you wrote: I believe the one I have is still current. email me off list I will pass it on. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] MM - Original Message - From: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Anne Clarke To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]OZMIDWIFERY Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 4:03 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Caroline Flint Dear All, Does anyone have Caroline Flint's email address? Regards, Anne Clarke - Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.birthinternational.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
