RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[Kylie Carberry]

Gosh, I think this sounds very interesting - I am going to check with ed. and make sure it's ok that you haven't conceived yet. But I think having you in the story would be great. I'll let you know, do you want to give me your mbile number so I can just call instead of emailing again?
cheers
Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747


From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazineDate: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:45:55 +1000 (EST)Hi Kylie, and the rest of the list (this email can function as a general intro as well :D)Hmm let me see...I have a BA from the uni of Melbourne (double major in gender studies and political science), with honours in political science,and I am now working on my PhD in politics. I am also working for the department as a tutor in a range of subjects (teaching first, second and third year university students political theory), as well as tutoring in Bioethics at Monash University. I am also editor of an academic journal that the department produces annually.My partner also has a BA (double major 
in psychology and criminology) from uni of Melb with honours in criminology.He is now working fulltime for the Department of Justice.My major area of political theory is the different streams of feminism, so I have done a lot of thinking/writing/teaching about issues relating to motherhood and reproduction. And my PhD is a feminist analysis of the treatment of wimmin during pregnancy and childbirth within the Western medicalised world. I'm definitely educated, and definitely not putting off motherhood til later despite what I've learned :DThat all sounds pretty stuff middle class to me :-) but let me know what your ed thinks.So, that's Sazz in a nutshell :) I'm delaying ttc until the end of the year because I have to speak at a conference overseas in November and don't want to fly pregnant, but as soon as I get back its full speed ahead LOL. Once I've finished my 
PhD, and had a baby, the plan is to become a doula and finally get to use my love, passion and knowledge about wimmin and birth in that way, as opposed to staying in academia.CheersSazzKylie Carberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Hi Sazz,
Your story sounds suitable but I will just check a few things as my editor is specific with who she'd like
So she would like me to speak to someone around your age who has studied and began their career, however, instead of climbing the ladder they have decided to have a child - and like you say, defying the current social trend. She wants the story to help readers who are in the same position and as it is aimed at middle to high income earners I think she is looking for someone in that demographic (gosh just writing that sounds really snobby, doesn't it, but hey that's what she wants...)  She doesn't want the person to fit the typical stereotype - struggling, come from an uneducated background that type of thing that a lot of the stats show where young mothers are at - as opposed to the educated gals who put things off until older.
Ok, I hope you get me drift, and if you think that suits you let me know, if not, that's cool, thanks for getting in touch, (and good luck with being a young mum!!)
Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747


From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazineDate: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:41:31 +1000 (EST)Hi allI'm brand new here on the list, but just wanted to say that I can share my story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we start TTC for our first child at the end of the year despite social views (and family members views!), you can email me if you think my situation might be relevant.CheersSazzKen Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

 I had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 43.  I do not have the energy to keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  I am too often tired and reluctant to do much with her.  Feel free to contact me  Maureen
 
 
 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kylie CarberrySent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine


Dear all, 
I am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls in the 20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that the current social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view type piece but I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the advantages health wise of having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting until you older (more risk of miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with the baby, harder to become pregnant, and other things like just being more worn out when you're older). Is there anyone who would like to discuss this with me for the story - or who can

RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[B & G]

Title: Message



Hi 
Kylie,
it 
seems strange that one cannot do both these days-children and continued with 
career. I had my first at 23yo newly graduated as a RG&ON and continued to 
work full-time and studying. Age 28 for the second and then I went part-time 4 
days per week. Is there anything wrong with that? I could not have managed 
staying at home all the time, child care was a pain with very few that opened 
before 0800 so night shift often became the preferable shift picking the child 
up after work from where hubby worked who started work at 0600 hours, no family 
in Australia to help etc. 
Kids 
are now 24 and 20 and are fantastic young people. I am now enjoying the 'free 
time'' I have now.
Barb

  
  -Original Message-From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kylie 
  CarberrySent: Thursday, 3 August 2006 10:10 AMTo: 
  ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article 
  for my child magazine
  
  Hi Sazz,
  Your story sounds suitable but I will just check a few things as my editor 
  is specific with who she'd like
  So she would like me to speak to someone around your age who has studied 
  and began their career, however, instead of climbing the ladder they have 
  decided to have a child - and like you say, defying the current social trend. 
  She wants the story to help readers who are in the same position and as 
  it is aimed at middle to high income earners I think she is looking for 
  someone in that demographic (gosh just writing that sounds really snobby, 
  doesn't it, but hey that's what she wants...)  She doesn't want the 
  person to fit the typical stereotype - struggling, come from an uneducated 
  background that type of thing that a lot of the stats show where young mothers 
  are at - as opposed to the educated gals who put things off until older.
  Ok, I hope you get me drift, and if you think that suits you let me know, 
  if not, that's cool, thanks for getting in touch, (and good luck with being a 
  young mum!!)
  Kylie Carberry Freelance 
  Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 
  42970747
  

From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: 
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: 
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] 
article for my child magazineDate: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:41:31 +1000 
(EST)Hi allI'm brand new here on the list, but just wanted 
to say that I can share my story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we 
start TTC for our first child at the end of the year despite social views 
(and family members views!), you can email me if you think my situation 
might be relevant.CheersSazzKen Ward 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

   I had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 
  43.  I do not have the energy to keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  
  I am too often tired and reluctant to do much with her.  Feel free to 
  contact me  Maureen
   
   
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  Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kylie 
  CarberrySent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AMTo: 
  ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] article 
  for my child magazine
  

Dear all, 
I am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls 
in the 20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that 
the current social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view 
type piece but I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the 
advantages health wise of having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting 
until you older (more risk of miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with 
the baby, harder to become pregnant, and other things like just being 
more worn out when you're older). Is there anyone who would like to 
discuss this with me for the story - or who can suggest someone who 
might like to?
Kind regards 
Kylie Carberry 
Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 
f: +61 2 42970747-- This mailing list is 
sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. 
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Academic TutorMelbourne Journal of Politics EditorDepartment of Political 
ScienceUniversity of 
Melbourne+61 3 8344 9485http://www.sazz.rfk.id.auhttp://www.sazziesblog.blogspot.comhttp://www.linguisticsazziesblog.blogspot.com 

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RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[Sazz Eaton]

Hi Kylie, and the rest of the list (this email can function as a general intro as well :D)  Hmm let me see...  I have a BA from the uni of Melbourne (double major in gender studies and political science), with honours in political science,  and I am now working on my PhD in politics.   I am also working for the department as a tutor in a range of subjects  (teaching first, second and third year university students political  theory), as well as tutoring in Bioethics at Monash University. I am  also editor of an academic journal that the department produces  annually.  My partner also has a BA (double major in psychology and criminology) from uni of Melb with honours in criminology.  He is now working fulltime for the Department of Justice.My major area of political theory is the different streams of feminism,  so I have done a lot of thinking/writing/teaching about issues relating  to motherhood and reproduction. And my PhD is a feminist
 analysis of  the treatment of wimmin during pregnancy and childbirth within the  Western medicalised world. I'm definitely educated, and definitely not  putting off motherhood til later despite what I've learned :D  That all sounds pretty stuff middle class to me :-) but let me know what your ed thinks.  So, that's Sazz in a nutshell :) I'm delaying ttc until the end of the  year because I have to speak at a conference overseas in November and  don't want to fly pregnant, but as soon as I get back its full speed  ahead LOL. Once I've finished my PhD, and had a baby, the plan is to  become a doula and finally get to use my love, passion and knowledge  about wimmin and birth in that way, as opposed to staying in academia.Cheers  Sazz  Kylie Carberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  Hi
 Sazz,  Your story sounds suitable but I will just check a few things as my editor is specific with who she'd like  So she would like me to speak to someone around your age who has  studied and began their career, however, instead of climbing the ladder  they have decided to have a child - and like you say, defying the  current social trend. She wants the story to help readers who are in  the same position and as it is aimed at middle to high income  earners I think she is looking for someone in that demographic (gosh  just writing that sounds really snobby, doesn't it, but hey that's what  she wants...)  She doesn't want the person to fit the typical  stereotype - struggling, come from an uneducated background that type  of thing that a lot of the stats show where young mothers are at - as  opposed to the educated gals who put things off until older.  Ok, I hope you get me drift, and if you think that suits you let me  know,
 if not, that's cool, thanks for getting in touch, (and good luck  with being a young mum!!)  Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747  From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazineDate: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:41:31 +1000 (EST)Hi allI'm  brand new here on the list, but just wanted to say that I can share my  story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we
 start TTC for our first  child at the end of the year despite social views (and family members  views!), you can email me if you think my situation might be relevant.CheersSazzKen Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I  had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 43.  I do not have the energy  to keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  I am too often tired and  reluctant to do much with her.  Feel free to contact me   Maureen         -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kylie CarberrySent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine  Dear all,   I  am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls in the  20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that the  current
 social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view type  piece but I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the  advantages health wise of having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting  until you older (more risk of miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with  the baby, harder to become pregnant, and other things like just being  more worn out when you're older). Is there anyone who would like to  discuss this with me for the story - or who can suggest someone who  might like to?  Kind regards   Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747-- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. Sazz EatonPhD Student & Academic TutorMelbourne Journal of Politics EditorDepartment of Political ScienceUniversity of Melbourne+61 3 8344   9485http://www.sazz.rfk.id.auhttp://www.sazziesblog.blogspot.comhttp://www.linguisticsazziesblog.blogspot.com   Send instant messages to

RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[Amanda W]

Kylie,

Hi i'm Amanda and have a degree in nursing and midwifery and currently 
practice as a midwife (so much fun), anyway I am 25 and have 2 beautiful 
boys 5 1/2 and 3 1/2. My partner also works so we might be what you are 
looking for. Let me know


Cheers Amanda



From: "Kylie Carberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 10:09:47 +1000


Hi Sazz,

Your story sounds suitable but I will just check a few things as my editor 
is specific with who she'd like


So she would like me to speak to someone around your age who has studied 
and began their career, however, instead of climbing the ladder they have 
decided to have a child - and like you say, defying the current social 
trend. She wants the story to help readers who are in the same position and 
as it is aimed at middle to high income earners I think she is looking for 
someone in that demographic (gosh just writing that sounds really snobby, 
doesn't it, but hey that's what she wants...)  She doesn't want the person 
to fit the typical stereotype - struggling, come from an uneducated 
background that type of thing that a lot of the stats show where young 
mothers are at - as opposed to the educated gals who put things off until 
older.


Ok, I hope you get me drift, and if you think that suits you let me know, 
if not, that's cool, thanks for getting in touch, (and good luck with being 
a young mum!!)






Kylie Carberry
Freelance Journalist
p: +61 2 42970115
m: +61 2 418220638
f: +61 2 42970747


From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:41:31 +1000 (EST)

Hi all
I'm brand new here on the list, but just wanted to say that I can share my 
story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we start TTC for our first 
child at the end of the year despite social views (and family members 
views!), you can email me if you think my situation might be relevant.

Cheers
Sazz

Ken Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 43.  I do not have the energy to 
keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  I am too often tired and reluctant to do 
much with her.  Feel free to contact me  Maureen



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine




Dear all,
I am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls in the 
20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that the 
current social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view type piece but 
I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the advantages health wise of 
having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting until you older (more risk of 
miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with the baby, harder to become 
pregnant, and other things like just being more worn out when you're 
older). Is there anyone who would like to discuss this with me for the 
story - or who can suggest someone who might like to?

Kind regards



Kylie Carberry
Freelance Journalist
p: +61 2 42970115
m: +61 2 418220638
f: +61 2 42970747-- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit 
to subscribe or unsubscribe.



Sazz Eaton
PhD Student & Academic Tutor
Melbourne Journal of Politics Editor
Department of Political Science
University of Melbourne
+61 3 8344
9485
http://www.sazz.rfk.id.au
http://www.sazziesblog.blogspot.com
http://www.linguisticsazziesblog.blogspot.com


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[ozmidwifery] article FYI

[leanne wynne]

After the Afterbirth: A Critical Review of Postpartum Health Relative to 
Method of Delivery


Noelle Borders, CNM, MSN

J Midwifery Womens Health.  2006;51(4):242-248.  ©2006 Elsevier Science, 
Inc.

Posted 07/27/2006

Abstract
Four million women give birth each year in the United States, yet postpartum 
health has gone largely unaddressed by researchers, clinicians, and women 
themselves. In light of rising US cesarean birth rates, a critical need 
exists to elucidate the ramifications of cesarean birth and assisted vaginal 
birth on postpartum health. This literature review explores the current 
state of knowledge on postpartum health in general and relative to method of 
delivery. Randomized trials and other published reports were selected from 
relevant databases and hand searches. The literature indicates that 
postpartum morbidity is widespread and affects the majority of women 
regardless of method of delivery. Women who have spontaneous vaginal birth 
experience less short- and long-term morbidity than women who undergo 
assisted vaginal birth or cesarean birth. To maximize postpartum health, 
providers of obstetric care need to protect the perineum during vaginal 
birth and avoid unnecessary cesarean deliveries. Clinicians must initiate 
the discussion about postpartum health antenatally and encourage women to 
enlist needed support early in the postpartum period. Flexibility in the 
schedule of postpartum care is essential. More research from the United 
States is warranted.


Introduction
In the United States, approximately 4 million women give birth each year. 
Months of frequent, intense prenatal care normally precede the birth of the 
baby. Once the mother has birthed her baby and made her initial recovery, 
she goes home and typically sees her health care provider only once: at the 
6-week postpartum checkup. In the United States, once the delivery is 
accomplished and mother and baby are home, the mother's postpartum physical 
and mental health are largely ignored. For most women, the experience of 
having a baby and becoming a mother is a transformative event in their 
lives. Yet, in most Western societies, no formal or informal rituals exist 
to celebrate the birth of the woman as mother.[1] As a result, clinicians 
and new mothers have a limited understanding of what constitutes postpartum 
health, the typical length of recovery from childbirth, and the impact of 
postpartum health on the lives of new mothers and their families.[2] The 
postpartum period is a significant time in women's lives, but, 
unfortunately, has not received the attention warranted.


In the United States in 2002, 68% of women had a spontaneous vaginal birth, 
5.9% had an assisted vaginal birth accomplished by vacuum extraction or 
forceps, and 26% had a cesarean birth. The cesarean birth rate has risen 
each year since 1996, and, simultaneously, assisted vaginal birth rates have 
decreased.[3] Because of the large proportion (32%) of women who have an 
assisted vaginal birth or cesarean birth, we need to understand the effect 
these interventions have on postpartum health. This article provides an 
overview of general postpartum health and details the current state of 
knowledge about postpartum health relative to method of delivery.


Methods
A search of the literature for peer-reviewed journal articles was conducted 
in CINAHL, PubMed, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Search 
phrases included, but were not limited to, postpartum health, health after 
childbirth, postpartum depression, postpartum urinary and bowel function, 
sexual function after childbirth, postpartum functional status, postpartum 
fatigue/tiredness. The search was not limited to the last 15 years; however, 
the vast majority of articles on postpartum health have been published since 
1989. The policy document from the World Health Organization on Postpartum 
Care of the Mother and Newborn also informed this research.[4]


Background: An Overview of Postpartum Health
Traditionally, the postpartum period has been defined as beginning 1 hour 
after delivery of the placenta and lasting 6 weeks, at which time the uterus 
has regained its prepregnant size.[5] This narrow focus on the recovery of 
the mother's reproductive organs has resulted in neglect of the rest of a 
woman's physical and mental health. Both mothers and clinicians have voiced 
concern over the lack of knowledge about physical and psychological health 
after childbirth and the duration of postpartum recovery.[2] For the 
purposes of this overview, postpartum health will be considered in the 
following time periods: immediate postpartum (birth to 3 months), short-term 
(3 to 6 months), and long-term (>6 months). In reality, most postpartum 
health challenges that a woman faces overlap the time periods defined by 
researchers; some health issues may originate in the antenatal period.


Table 1 summarizes the most common postpartum symptoms reported in 
literature. In the 

[ozmidwifery] article FYI

[leanne wynne]

Hi All,
There is alot of contradictory research on this topic at the moment but this 
confirms what most midwives believe.

Leanne.

Coitus at Term May Be Linked to Earlier Onset of Labor

News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD

July 21, 2006 -- Coitus at term is associated with an earlier onset of labor 
and reduced need for induction at 41 weeks' gestation, according to the 
results of a prospective, longitudinal study reported in the July issue of 
Obstetrics & Gynecology.


"The effect of coitus on preterm labor is uncertain," write Peng Chiong Tan, 
MRCOG, from the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and 
colleagues. "A decreased risk of preterm birth has been reported to be 
associated with having intercourse in later pregnancy and also with having 
orgasms. On the contrary, increased risk of preterm births is also linked to 
having preterm intercourse."


Of 344 healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies and established 
gestational age who were approached regarding study participation, 241 were 
recruited to keep a diary of coital activity from 36 weeks of gestation 
until birth and to answer a short questionnaire. Of these, 200 women 
provided complete coital diaries for analysis. End points included coitus, 
postdate pregnancy (defined as pregnancy beyond the estimated date of 
confinement), gestational length of at least 41 weeks, labor induction at 41 
weeks of gestation, and mode of delivery.


The likelihood of reported sexual intercourse at term was affected by a 
woman's perception of coital safety, her ethnicity, and her partner's age. 
After multivariable logistic regression analysis controlling for these and 
other potential confounders, reported coitus at term remained independently 
associated with reductions in postdate pregnancy (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 
0.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.13 - 0.58; P = .001), gestational 
length of at least 41 weeks (AOR, 0.10; 95% CI, 0.04 - 0.28; P < .001), and 
requirement for labor induction at 41 weeks of gestation (AOR, 0.08; 95% CI, 
0.03 - 0.26; P < .001).


At 39 weeks of gestation, the number of couples needed to have intercourse 
to avoid 1 woman having to undergo labor induction at 41 weeks of gestation 
was 5 (95% CI, 3.3 - 10.3). Coitus at term did not significantly affect 
operative delivery (adjusted P = .15).


"Reported sexual intercourse at term was associated with earlier onset of 
labor and reduced requirement for labor induction at 41 weeks," the authors 
write. "This finding has important clinical implications because labor 
induction at 41 weeks of gestation is a common practice."


The authors recommend that these findings be confirmed by intervention 
studies.


"Any intervention based on such a complex issue as sexual intercourse is 
likely to be challenging to implement effectively, and the widespread safety 
concern of women would have to be allayed before the suggested intervention 
could be widely adopted," the authors conclude.


Obstet Gynecol. 2006;108:134-140.



Leanne Wynne
Midwife in charge of "Women's Business"
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service  Mob 0418 371862


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RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[Kylie Carberry]

Hi Sazz,
Your story sounds suitable but I will just check a few things as my editor is specific with who she'd like
So she would like me to speak to someone around your age who has studied and began their career, however, instead of climbing the ladder they have decided to have a child - and like you say, defying the current social trend. She wants the story to help readers who are in the same position and as it is aimed at middle to high income earners I think she is looking for someone in that demographic (gosh just writing that sounds really snobby, doesn't it, but hey that's what she wants...)  She doesn't want the person to fit the typical stereotype - struggling, come from an uneducated background that type of thing that a lot of the stats show where young mothers are at - as opposed to the educated gals who put things off until older.
Ok, I hope you get me drift, and if you think that suits you let me know, if not, that's cool, thanks for getting in touch, (and good luck with being a young mum!!)
Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747


From: Sazz Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazineDate: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:41:31 +1000 (EST)Hi allI'm brand new here on the list, but just wanted to say that I can share my story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we start TTC for our first child at the end of the year despite social views (and family members views!), you can email me if you think my situation might be relevant.CheersSazzKen Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 I had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 43.  I do not have the energy to keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  I am too often tired and reluctant to do much with her.  Feel free to contact me  Maureen
 
 
 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kylie CarberrySent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine


Dear all, 
I am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls in the 20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that the current social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view type piece but I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the advantages health wise of having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting until you older (more risk of miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with the baby, harder to become pregnant, and other things like just being more worn out when you're older). Is there anyone who would like to discuss this with me for the story - or who can suggest someone who might like to?
Kind regards 
Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747-- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. Sazz EatonPhD Student & Academic TutorMelbourne Journal of Politics EditorDepartment of Political ScienceUniversity of Melbourne+61 3 8344 
9485http://www.sazz.rfk.id.auhttp://www.sazziesblog.blogspot.comhttp://www.linguisticsazziesblog.blogspot.com 
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RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

[Sazz Eaton]

Hi all  I'm brand new here on the list, but just wanted to say that I can share  my story with you. My partner and I are 23 and we start TTC for our  first child at the end of the year despite social views (and family  members views!), you can email me if you think my situation might be  relevant.  Cheers  SazzKen Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   I had my first baby at 22 and no. 4 at 43.    I do not have the energy to keep up with no. 4, now 9 yrs.  I am too often   tired and reluctant to do much with her.  Feel free to contact me   
 Maureen         -Original Message-From:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]   [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kylie   CarberrySent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:16 AMTo:   ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] article for my   child magazine  Dear all, I am doing a story for My Child magazine on younger mothers (girls in the 20-25 demographic) who choose to start families early rather that the current social trend of later. It is mainly a personal view type piece
 but I also wanted to add to it with a  few of the advantages health wise of having a baby younger, as opposed to waiting until you older (more risk of miscarriage, chance of abnormalities with the baby, harder to become pregnant, and other things like just being more worn out when you're older). Is there anyone who would like to discuss this with me for the story - or who can suggest someone who might like to?Kind regards Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747-- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.   Sazz Eaton  PhD Student & Academic Tutor  Melbourne Journal of Politics Editor  Department of Political Science  University of Melbourne  +61 3 8344 9485  http://www.sazz.rfk.id.au  http://www.sazziesblog.blogspot.com  http://www.linguisticsazziesblog.blogspot.com  Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com 

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fetal monitoring in second stage

[Ken Ward]

It 
depends. I try and monitor after each contraction, but if I can't, and there's 
been no cause for worry, I don't insist. 

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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Andrea 
  BilcliffSent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 2:18 PMTo: 
  OzmidwiferySubject: [ozmidwifery] Fetal monitoring in second 
  stage
  Hello,I'm an independent midwife attending homebirths in the 
  Melbourne area and beyond. Some of my colleagues & I have been having 
  discussions about fetal monitoring in second stage at homebirths. There seems 
  to be varied practice from listening after every contraction to listening less 
  frequently.I was wondering if any other midwives would be willing to 
  share their practice with us, on or off list. Do you have evidence which you 
  base this decision on or is it a reflection of your midwifery education / 
  previous hospital practice?For the women who have had homebirths, how 
  often did your midwife listen to the baby's heartbeat? Was frequent monitoring 
  a reassurance or disturbance in your labour?Anything that anyone is 
  willing to share with us will be most gratefully received, and kept 
  confidential if desired.Thanks,
   
  Andrea Bilcliff