[ozmidwifery] article FYI re insecticide pregnancy

2006-12-20 Thread leanne wynne
This information can be found by going to 
http://emotional.healthcentersonline.com


Insecticide affects infancy development HealthCentersOnline   Dec 18 
(HealthCentersOnline) - Women who are exposed to the insecticide 
chlorpyrifos during pregnancy are at increased risk of having babies with 
significantly poorer mental and motor development as well as behavioral 
problems during early childhood, according to a new study. The study was 
conducted by researchers from the Columbia Center for Children's 
Environmental Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public 
Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Chlorpyrifos is an insecticide used for large-scale crops throughout the 
world, although it was banned for household pest control use in the United 
States in 2001. Previous research has shown that chlorpyrifos exposure in 
utero can affect birth weight and length. This study established a link 
between exposure to chlorpyrifos during pregnancy and developmental problems 
in the offspring of women who are exposed. This research is part of an 
ongoing study examining the effects of exposure of pregnant women and babies 
to indoor and outdoor air pollutants, pesticides and allergens.


For this study, the research teams assessed the growth and development of 
about 250 infants from New York City who were born between 1998 and 2002. By 
their third birthdays, those children with the highest levels of 
chlorpyrifos at birth showed significantly lower levels of mental 
development and motors skills than children with lower exposure levels to 
the insecticide. The children with the most exposure also were more likely 
to show early signs of behavior and attention problems.


These findings indicate that prenatal exposure to the insecticide 
chlorpyrifos not only increases the likelihood of developmental delays, but 
may have long-term consequences for social adjustment and academic 
achievement. Relatively speaking, the insecticide effects reported here are 
comparable to what has been seen with exposure to other neurotoxicants such 
as lead and tobacco smoke, Dr, Virginia Rauh, lead author and investigator 
of the study, said in a recent press release.


The research appears in this month's issue of the journal Pediatrics.

Copyright 2000-2006 HealthCentersOnline, Inc.
Publish Date: December 18, 2006



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[ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Kylie Carberry
I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want tostate that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth controlfor the first six months provided the baby was fully breasfed and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly feeds. Or should women just take added precautions if they are not up for any little surprises.
thanks in advance
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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Janet Fraser
It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational 
ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away 
from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime 
with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is different in 
her experience of menstruation recommencing. Women who use bfing in conjunction 
with knowing their own fertile signs are doubly covered and a barrier method 
now and then if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?
J
  - Original Message - 
  From: Kylie Carberry 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:09 AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception



  I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want to state 
that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth 
control for the first six months   provided the baby was fully breasfed and 
periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that 
interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin 
boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were 
four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly feeds. Or should 
women just take added precautions if they are not up for any little surprises.

  thanks in advance



  Kylie Carberry 
  Freelance Journalist 
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  m: +61 2 418220638 
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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Kylie Carberry
if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?
Absolutely.
thanks for that, Janet.
Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747


From: "Janet Fraser" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraceptionDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:56:35 +1100



It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is different in her experience of menstruation recommencing. Women who use bfing in conjunction with knowing their own fertile signs are doubly covered and a barrier method now and then if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?
J

- Original Message - 
From: Kylie Carberry 
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:09 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception


I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want tostate that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth controlfor the first six months provided the baby was fully breasfed and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly feeds. Or should women just take added precautions if they are not up for any little surprises.
thanks in advance
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[ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-20 Thread Michelle Windsor
Hi everyone,

Just needing some help for a friend who is 36/40 with very painful haemorroids. 
Is there anything that can be done apart from symptomatic relief and not 
becoming constipated?  And in your experience how painful do women find them 
when they are pushing?

Thanks in advance
Michelle

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Re: [ozmidwifery] Happy Christmas

2006-12-20 Thread safetsleep international
merry christmas everyone!
warm regards
miriam and team 
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  From: Andrea Quanchi 
  To: ozmidwifery 
  Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:09 AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Happy Christmas


  This was sent to me by a friend and as I say Happy Christmas to everyone on 
the list, Enjoy




  Andrea Q

  ?

  Went to Abigail's school Christmas concert (no proper Nativity this year?). 
Each class did a little something followed by a song or 2. Anyway, Ab's class 
did a Nativity scene, with Ab as Mary (?How proud was I?).
  A few mins into their bit Ab promptly lifted her dress  shoved baby Jesus up 
it. The script then wandered away from what they'd learnt  goes as follows

  Joseph: What are you doing?
  Mary: I'm feeding our baby
  Shepherd: Have you got a bottle up there then?
  Mary: Don't be silly he's having milk from my booby
  Joseph: That's disgusting
  Mary: No, that baby milk they have in Tescos is disgusting. My baby's having 
proper milk
  Shepherd: What's a booby?
  Mary: Those sticky out bits ladies have
  Shepherd: They're not boobies, they're nipples
  Mary: No they're not, they're boobies 
  Joseph: So why can't Jesus have milk from a bottle then?
  Mary: Because I haven't got a breast pump with me - you forgot to put it on 
the donkey
  Shepherd: Can't you ask the teacher for a bottle to feed Jesus with?
  Mary: No because this is the best way to feed Jesus. Anyway bottles haven't 
been invented yet  even if they were I've just had a baby so if you think I'm 
faffing about round Tescos to buy baby milk when I make proper milk in my 
boobies you can think again

  I felt a teeny bit sorry for their class teacher - she did try her best to 
steer them back towards their proper lines but she was laughing so much she 
didn't really stand a chance. The line about Joseph forgetting the breast pump 
finished her off - she slid to the floor  couldn't get up for laughing
  ?


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RE: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Kelly Zantey
I didn't have a period since falling pregnant with my 4.5 year old, until a
few months ago. My mum thought something was seriously wrong with me and
kept telling me to see the doctor, but because of infant-led breastfeeding,
I knew it was why. I had some very, very light spotting one time when my
first was a bit over 2 and had stopped feeding, so I wondered if I should
try for my second. I knew I wanted to try, but I had no period prior to, so
no idea what my cycle was, let alone if I was ovulating! So, I charted my
temps for two weeks and fell pregnant. It was only a few months ago when I
didn't feed my son overnight for a few nights that they came back with full
force - not enjoying it very much as it hasn't settled down yet. But feel
very blessed to not have to worry about it for 5 odd years!!! 

 

Best Regards,

 

Kelly Zantey

Creator,  http://www.bellybelly.com.au BellyBelly.com.au

Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kylie Carberry
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:10 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

 


I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want to state
that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of birth
control for the first six months   provided the baby was fully breasfed and
periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that
interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her
twin boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when
they were four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly
feeds. Or should women just take added precautions if they are not up for
any little surprises.

thanks in advance

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

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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Hi,

I don't think Lactational Amenorrhea is as risky or tricky as Janet said. From 
Breastfeeding Management (Brodribb)In 1988 the World Health Organisation and 
other interested parties formulated a concensus statement about the conditions 
under which Lactation provides an effective and safe form of contraception.  
Known as the Bellagio Concensus, it states that if a woman is fully or nearly 
fully breastfeeding, is amenorrhoeic and is less than 6 mnths postpartum she is 
98% protected from pregnancy.

Since that time, studies in Australia, Chile, the Phillippines, Pakistan and 
the USA have confirmed this concensus, often showing failure rates of lower 
than the two percent quoted.  Thus, this applies in the developed as well as 
developing countries and in well nourished women.  A further conference in 
Bellagio in 1995 confirmed the original findings and concluded that.
Wheras amenorrheoea is an absolute requirement for ensuring a low risk of 
pregnancy, it might be possible to relax or break the requirement of full or 
nearly full breastfeeding.  It may also be possible to extend the duration of 
use beyond 6 mnths.

Kylie, please don't write an article that makes breastfeeding as a form or 
contraception seem unreliable, silly or so difficult to comply with that it 
would be impossible to use. (not that it sounds in any way like you would - but 
that is the tone often in such articles.)

While the 2% are very vocal when they become pregnant, my observances are that 
Lactational Amenhorrea is extremely reliable.  The thing to remember is that 
once your period is back all bets are off. (if under 6 mnths.)

While this whole story demonstrates that the plural of stories is not data 
I returned to full time work when my son was 6 weeks old, and remained 
amenhorreac until he was 15mths, whereupon I had one period and then got 
pregnant with my 2nd.

Barb
  - Original Message - 
  From: Kylie Carberry 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 11:24 AM
  Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception


   if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?


  Absolutely.

   thanks for that, Janet.






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


From: Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:56:35 +1100


It's a complex list of stuff, not just bfing, that creates lactational 
ammenorhea, Kylie. Cosleeping, no dummies, no bottles of ebm, no being away 
from your child/ren longer than about 3 hours, and having a nap in the daytime 
with them among other things. And then ultimately each woman is different in 
her experience of menstruation recommencing. Women who use bfing in conjunction 
with knowing their own fertile signs are doubly covered and a barrier method 
now and then if one isn't sure has got to be a good thing, hey?
J
  - Original Message - 
  From: Kylie Carberry 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:09 AM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception



  I am doing a story on contraception for a pareting magazine. I want to 
state that the WHO confirmed breastfeeding as 98 per cent effective means of 
birth control for the first six months   provided the baby was fully breasfed 
and periods have not commenced. So as far as the 'fully' part goes, how is that 
interpreted. My friend thought she was fully breastfeeding, however, her twin 
boys were sleeping 8 hours at night and thus she became pregnant when they were 
four months old. So does fully mean no less than four-hourly feeds. Or should 
women just take added precautions if they are not up for any little surprises.

  thanks in advance



  Kylie Carberry 
  Freelance Journalist 
  p: +61 2 42970115 
  m: +61 2 418220638 
  f: +61 2 42970747
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[ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Mary Murphy
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't
remember the answer.  Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who
officially do waterbirth?  I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about
institutions.  Thanks, MM



Re: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-20 Thread Janet Fraser
Tissue salts are really effective and available in most health food shops, 
topical witchazel is excellent too. 
J
  - Original Message - 
  From: Michelle Windsor 
  To: Ozmidwifery 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:26 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids


  Hi everyone,

  Just needing some help for a friend who is 36/40 with very painful 
haemorroids. Is there anything that can be done apart from symptomatic relief 
and not becoming constipated?  And in your experience how painful do women find 
them when they are pushing?

  Thanks in advance
  Michelle

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Re: [ozmidwifery] Haemorroids

2006-12-20 Thread Jennifairy

Michelle Windsor wrote:

Hi everyone,
Just needing some help for a friend who is 36/40 with very painful 
haemorroids. Is there anything that can be done apart from symptomatic 
relief and not becoming constipated? And in your experience how 
painful do women find them when they are pushing?

Thanks in advance
Michelle

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Witch hazel tincture, applied on a cotton ball to the affected area when 
going to bed, leave it there all night - the wet cotton ball that is (or 
as long as it stays there), should see big results in 2-3 days.

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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-20 Thread Janet Fraser
I don't think it's risky or tricky, or silly for that matter. I was trying to 
be thorough in my reply and not make sweeping statements. Recently one of my 
moderators did some research on achieving fertility again while breastfeeding 
so she came up with a list which could equally be applied to Kylie's article. 
Obviously LA works a treat if you look at cultures which pursue child-led 
weaning but western culture just doesn't and therein can lie the problems for 
many people. Most people don't understand anything about bf in the first place, 
as we all know ; )
Here's the list in case you're interested, Kylie. It was for a member with a 2 
year old who'd like to ttc but hasn't bled in 2 years and with no signs of 
bfing slowing. It's a very mixed bag of refs  but some great ones : )

* Feeding EBM by bottle 
(http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:1ilEf4An7dMJ:www.bfmed.org/ace-files/protocol/finalcontraceptionprotocolsent2.pdf+lactational+am
 enorrhea+fertilityhl=engl=auct=clnkcd=30)
* Supplementing feeds (formula or solids)
* Increased use of pacifiers
* Feeding on schedule instead of on demand
* Increased intervals between feeds (4hrs during day, 6hrs at night)
* Waiting until bub is 6mths or older 
* Reduce time at the breast during a feed (shorter feeds, no comfort sucking)
* Reduce total time at the breast per day to 65 min or less (McNeilly AS, 
Glasier AF, Howie PW, Houston MJ, Cook A,Boyle H. Fertility after childbirth: 
pregnancy associated with
breast feeding. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1983 Aug;19(2):167-73., 
http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/lam.html)
* Reduce night time feeds (Heinig MJ, Nommsen-Rivers LA, Peerson JM, Dewey KG. 
Factors related to duration of postpartum amenorrhoea among USA women with 
prolonged lactation. J Biosoc Sci. 1994 Oct;26(4):517-27., 
http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/lam.html)
* Stop co-sleeping, including no naps with your child during the day (Kippley, 
Sheila. Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing: How Ecological Breastfeeding 
Spaces Babies. Cincinnati: Couple to Couple League International, 1999, 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactational_Amenorrhea_Method)
* Be separated from your child for more than 3 hours a day (Kippley, Sheila. 
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing: How Ecological Breastfeeding Spaces 
Babies. Cincinnati: Couple to Couple League International, 1999, 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactational_Amenorrhea_Method)

And what if you're a co-sleeping, fully BFing, no pacifier, BF on demand mumma? 
How long will it be until your period returns? Average return of menses for 
women following all [...] criteria is 14 months, with some reports as soon as 2 
months and others as late as 42 months. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactati...norrhea_Method

Of course, once your period does return, continuing breastfeeding can still 
affect your chances of conception. 
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...t_uids=7761906)

Reference pages - very eclectic mix some ok, some good
http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/lam.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactati...norrhea_Method
http://www.fhi.org/training/en/modul...references.htm (lots of references for 
articles on lactational amenorrhea, if you want to do more research)
http://www.fhi.org/training/en/modul...getstarted.htm 
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:1ilEf4An7dMJ:www.bfmed.org/ace-files/protocol/finalcontraceptionprotocolsent2.pdf+lactational+am
 enorrhea+fertilityhl=engl=auct=clnkcd=30

RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
I'm guessing Royal Womens Hospital, Randwick Sydney...




From: "Mary Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirthDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:50:08 +0900




Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can’t remember the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially do waterbirth? I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions. Thanks, MMAdvertisement: Meet Sexy Singles Today @   Lavalife - Click here  

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Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Anne Clarke
Dear Mary,

Yes, the Birth Centre at the Royal in Brisbane officially do waterbirth.

Regard,
Anne Clarke
- Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth


  Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember 
the answer.  Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially 
do waterbirth?  I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions.  
Thanks, MM


Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Sue Cookson

Hi Mary,
In northern NSW/southern Qld two centres offer waterbirths:
Mullumbimby Hospital which is a small unit for low risk women, about 130 
births/annum
John Flynn Private Hospital in Cooloangatta Qld offer water births, 
don't know numbers
also just read that Coffs Harbour Health Campus do waterbirths, 850 
births/annum


Sue

Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can’t 
remember the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc 
who officially do waterbirth? I know homebirthers do, but I want to 
know about institutions. Thanks, MM




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RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Also the Birth Centre at King Edwards in Perth can 'unofficially' do them - if you get the right MW with you ;-)




From: "Kristin Beckedahl" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirthDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:46:26 +0800

I'm guessing Royal Womens Hospital, Randwick Sydney...




From: "Mary Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirthDate: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:50:08 +0900



Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can’t remember the answer. Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially do waterbirth? I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions. Thanks, MM

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Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread diane
Wyong does
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  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:50 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth


  Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember 
the answer.  Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially 
do waterbirth?  I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions.  
Thanks, MM



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Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread Julie Garratt
Hi Mary,

Mt Barker hospital in the Adelaide hills do waterbirth. Most of the Midwives 
are ok to do them but there is still a few who aren't comfy with the idea. We 
have about 400 births annually, a six bed ward and one corner bath in a 
separate bathroom. 

Women are given the labour and birth in water guideline brochure antenataly and 
if we get the chance, we get them to google waterbirth and do a bit of research 
before they come in.

Nice to see that quite a few of the smaller units have been mentioned, 
 Cheers, Julie:) 

I
  - Original Message - 
  From: Mary Murphy 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:20 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth


  Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember 
the answer.  Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially 
do waterbirth?  I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions.  
Thanks, MM


Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-20 Thread brendamanning
Yes Mary,
 
Rosebud Campus (Peninsula Health Network)  Casey Hospital (Southern Health 
Network) officially 'do' waterbirths ie have a formalised P  P regarding them.

With kind regards
Brenda Manning 
www.themidwife.com.au

  - Original Message - 
  From: Mary Murphy 
  To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au 
  Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:50 PM
  Subject: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth


  Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked before, but I can't remember 
the answer.  Do we have any maternity units, birth centres etc who officially 
do waterbirth?  I know homebirthers do, but I want to know about institutions.  
Thanks, MM


[ozmidwifery] 'Official Waterbirth'

2006-12-20 Thread brendamanning
Hi Mary,
 
Rosebud Midwifery Unit  (Peninsula Health Network)
Casey Hospital (Southern Health Network) officially 'do' waterbirths ie have a 
formalised P  P regarding them.

With kind regards
Brenda Manning 
www.themidwife.com.au

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