Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec
It is - in the 3 hospitals in 2 different states I have worked in (maternity) it is used to induce labour where the baby has died, and to treat PPH. I have not heard of it being used to induce labour where the baby is still alive, apart from mid-trimester abortions (conditions not compatible with life, etc). HTH Jo On 26/04/2006, at 12:08 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: Does anyone have any more news on this? Is it being used in Australia? J -- 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] Misoprostol aka Cytotec
So despite it's danger to women, it's being used here? How appalling! Bad enough the way Synto gets splashed around like lollies without this crap as well! I wonder if women even know what danger they're in when it's administered?! J - Original Message - From: Jo Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec It is - in the 3 hospitals in 2 different states I have worked in (maternity) it is used to induce labour where the baby has died, and to treat PPH. I have not heard of it being used to induce labour where the baby is still alive, apart from mid-trimester abortions (conditions not compatible with life, etc). HTH Jo On 26/04/2006, at 12:08 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: Does anyone have any more news on this? Is it being used in Australia? J -- 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.
[ozmidwifery] CORD CLAMPING
Delaying cord clamping reduces anemia Source:Pediatrics 2006; 117: e779-86 Investigating the effects of the timing of cord clamping on neonatal venous hematocrit. Delaying cord clamping may lower rates of anemia in newborns, results of a randomized controlled trial suggest. Although the umbilical cord is usually clamped immediately after birth, there is no evidence to support this approach, and it may even deprive the newborn of some benefits, say José Ceriani Cernadas (Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina) and co-workers. To find out, they assessed the effects of clamping the umbilical cord within the first 15 seconds (group 1), 1 minute (group 2), and 3 minutes (group 3) of birth in a study of 276 neonates born at two obstetrical units in Argentina. The infants were delivered at term without complications. Delaying cord clamping increased the venous hematocrit valuethe relative volume of blood occupied by red blood cellsin the babies at 6 hours of life within the physiologic range (53.5 percent, 57.0 percent, and 59.4 percent in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively). Anemia, defined as a venous hematocrit value lower than 45 percent, was significantly less common in groups 2 and 3 than group 1. Cernadas et al say delaying clamping should be implemented to increase neonatal iron storage at birth. Iron deficiency in early life has been linked to cognitive impairment, and anemia is one of the most serious childhood conditions, especially in the developing world. Posted: 24 April 2006
[ozmidwifery] Quote of the week
Childbirth being one's most significant life passage, those close to us when we open to birth a baby will never be forgotten. Robin Lim
[ozmidwifery] Delayed Cord Clamping reduces Anaemia article
http://www.orgyn.com/en/news/2006/Week_17/Day_1/Delaying_cord_clampi.asp?C=17447388334892708333 Delaying cord clamping reduces anemiaSource:Pediatrics 2006; 117: e779-86 Investigating the effects of the timing of cord clamping on neonatal venous hematocrit. Delaying cord clamping may lower rates of anemia in newborns, results of a randomized controlled trial suggest. Although the umbilical cord is usually clamped immediately after birth, there is no evidence to support this approach, and it may even deprive the newborn of some benefits, say José Ceriani Cernadas (Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina) and co-workers. To find out, they assessed the effects of clamping the umbilical cord within the first 15 seconds (group 1), 1 minute (group 2), and 3 minutes (group 3) of birth in a study of 276 neonates born at two obstetrical units in Argentina. The infants were delivered at term without complications. Delaying cord clamping increased the venous hematocrit valuethe relative volume of blood occupied by red blood cellsin the babies at 6 hours of life within the physiologic range (53.5 percent, 57.0 percent, and 59.4 percent in groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively). Anemia, defined as a venous hematocrit value lower than 45 percent, was significantly less common in groups 2 and 3 than group 1. Cernadas et al say delaying clamping should be implemented to increase neonatal iron storage at birth. Iron deficiency in early life has been linked to cognitive impairment, and anemia is one of the most serious childhood conditions, especially in the developing world. Posted: 24 April 2006
Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec
Same here - used for FDIU or genetic -mid-trimester terminations Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec So despite it's danger to women, it's being used here? How appalling! Bad enough the way Synto gets splashed around like lollies without this crap as well! I wonder if women even know what danger they're in when it's administered?! J - Original Message - From: Jo Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec It is - in the 3 hospitals in 2 different states I have worked in (maternity) it is used to induce labour where the baby has died, and to treat PPH. I have not heard of it being used to induce labour where the baby is still alive, apart from mid-trimester abortions (conditions not compatible with life, etc). HTH Jo On 26/04/2006, at 12:08 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: Does anyone have any more news on this? Is it being used in Australia? J -- 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. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.6/324 - Release Date: 25/04/2006 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question
Title: Mastitis question Vitamin C (and/or homeopathics) would be my first choice before anitbiotics. Here's how I heard about it from a friend: "A trick my midwife taught me for plugged ducts is to up your vitamin c. If you're justgetting "sore" - and not a full fledged infection just taking 1000mgfor a few days would be enough. If you get an infection take 4000mgof vit c and then 1000 every day for 7 days AFTER the infection isgone. Works beautifully." And it has worked wonderfully for me. I did take antibiotics (x2) when my 2nd daughter was a couple of weeks old and wish I had known about this then. With my 3rd daughter I used vitamin C only and it cleared it up quickly. Always would flare up on the days I had to walk daughter number 1 to school (overdoing it!). Cheers, Lea Mason, AAHCCCertified Bradley® Natural Childbirth Educator Labour Support Professionalhttp://www.birthsteps.com.au - Original Message - From: sharon To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question where i work we encourage women to express on the side that they are infected and continue feeding on the other side until the infection clears, the infection should be treated by antibiotics and if severe admission to hospital for iv antibugs. if the breastmilk has blood in it we discourage any breastfeeding whatsoever and get the mother to express all feeds until the infection passes she then can resume b/feeding when she feels better but ensure that the breast is always empty after feeding. regards sharon - Original Message - From: Megan Larry To: ozmidwifery Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:03 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Can a mother pass on her infecton to her breastfeeding child when she has mastitis? Its just that I had what to me was obvious mastitis on Sat, quite a decent case of it, very sore breast, redness, fever, vomiting, quite ill. Still recovering on Monday when my breastfeeding 22 mth old developed a fever and vomiting. This morning he is quite recovered but no doubt will need a very quiet day still. So, is this a coincidence, or can the child become infected too? We were both rundown form a busy few weeks, so the rest was well needed, just wanted it without the misery. Thanks in advance Megan
Re: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins
Yes, she has a copy. But thanks Sonja. On 4/26/06, Sonja Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you given her a copy of Justine Caines' article High Risk birth - Defined by Whom? found in Birth Matters vol10.1. Sonja - Original Message - From: Lesleycs To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 10:42 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins Dear list, I hope you can suggest a few options fora friend's daughter who is pregnant with twins and looking forwomen-friendly care. Her holisticbackground combined withinitial visits toGP andobstetricianhasleft her disturbed, defiant,and waryofgetting caught up in the system. But she is unsure of her options. I've given her some generalinformation about multiples (from 'Midwifery Matters', UK Midwifery archives, this list, AIMS, 'Birth Matters',details of MIPP etc.) together with some very-much-needed positive twin birth stories - all of which has affirmed her strong desire tokeep this pregnancy and birth normal. She lives in outer S.E. suburbs of Melbourne. Isopen to independent midwifery care, although money is an issue. Also no private health insurance. She's feels limited in her options and pushed to obstetric care by default, and is askingfornames of women-friendly practitioners. (Heard there was someone out Warrigal way?) What are her options? As 'high risk' does shequalify for any midwifery care programs? Are there any decent public shared careoptions in the area?And if she ispushed to find the money forprivate care how wouldthe cost ofindependent midwifery carecompare with an obstetrician? Any suggestions most welcome at this stage. Many thanks, Lesley
Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Misoprostol aka Cytotec
Like everything else, I'm sure they don't nor is it explained to them. I'd say that most people administering it don't know the dangers either. Love Abby Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So despite it's danger to women, it's being used here? How appalling! Bad enough the way Synto gets splashed around like lollies without this crap as well! I wonder if women even know what danger they're in when it's administered?! J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Article FYI new vaccination
Title: Article FYI new vaccination "There isn't a huge amount at the moment that we can do". Apart from the "boring, natural, unscientific and cost effective" solution of enabling all of these newborns to get access to their own mother's or donor mother's milk!! Jackie ps. All said above between " and " is said with tongue wedged firmly into cheek!!
RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question
Title: Mastitis question I usually advise clients to the old adage heat, rest, empty the breast plus cabbage leaves plus or minus homeopathic Brauers Antinplex (anti-inflamation) or belladonna 6c. Usually correct positioning and free access to the breast = no mastitis, however some women do have problems and I usually look deeper then. This has to be handled very carefully and even if I suspect underlying baggage I may not bring it up. MM Vitamin C (and/or homeopathics) would be my first choice before anitbiotics. Here's how I heard about it from a friend: A trick my midwife taught me for plugged ducts is to up your vitamin c. If you're just getting sore - and not a full fledged infection just taking 1000mg for a few days would be enough. If you get an infection take 4000mg of vit c and then 1000 every day for 7 days AFTER the infection is gone. Works beautifully. And it has worked wonderfully for me. I did take antibiotics (x2) when my 2nd daughter was a couple of weeks old and wish I had known about this then. With my 3rd daughter I used vitamin C only and it cleared it up quickly. Always would flare up on the days I had to walk daughter number 1 to school (overdoing it!). Cheers, Lea Mason, AAHCC Certified Bradley Natural Childbirth Educator Labour Support Professional http://www.birthsteps.com.au - Original Message - From: sharon To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question where i work we encourage women to express on the side that they are infected and continue feeding on the other side until the infection clears, the infection should be treated by antibiotics and if severe admission to hospital for iv antibugs. if the breastmilk has blood in it we discourage any breastfeeding whatsoever and get the mother to express all feeds until the infection passes she then can resume b/feeding when she feels better but ensure that the breast is always empty after feeding. regards sharon - Original Message - From: Megan Larry To: ozmidwifery Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:03 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Can a mother pass on her infecton to her breastfeeding child when she has mastitis? Its just that I had what to me was obvious mastitis on Sat, quite a decent case of it, very sore breast, redness, fever, vomiting, quite ill. Still recovering on Monday when my breastfeeding 22 mth old developed a fever and vomiting. This morning he is quite recovered but no doubt will need a very quiet day still. So, is this a coincidence, or can the child become infected too? We were both rundown form a busy few weeks, so the rest was well needed, just wanted it without the misery. Thanks in advance Megan
