Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to clarify myself!! Coles Baby
Hi Kelly, If I have answered this already please ignore. I was the editor of Coles Baby magazine for 4 years, from its beginning. I would not blame the journalist's hearing. It is far more likely that the copy was edited to doctor from doula as the magazine content is closely monitored by the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and very much toes the orthodox line - the idea of a doula and no doctor being presentis unlikely to be acceptable. Best wishes, Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] I need to clarify myself!! Coles Baby In the Coles Baby mag this edition I was interviewed along with Lisa Chalmers from Australian Doulas. I do not have my copy yet but I have been told I said I would be having a home waterbirth next time in the company of a doctor!!! I actually told the journo a private midwife and DOULA one can only assume she thought I said doctor instead of Doula kinda sounds the same. Always the way with words in print . Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
Re: [ozmidwifery] childrens books on grief
Hi Andrea, I am currently working on a book for the Cancer Council about cancer in the school community. I have unearthed a number of books and agree with Megan about Beginnings and Endings. Another one for littlies is The Fall of the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia. There is also a book for older children by Elizabeth Kubler Ross - any of her stuff is great and it may help you to answer questions.If your library doesn't have them there is always Amazon, but I use www.abebooks.com.au - that way you can usually find a book secondhand in Australia if its available (or put in a want). Kind regards, Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Megan Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:26 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] childrens books on grief My favourite book on life and death is Beginnings and Endings with Lifetime in Between It explains how all living things have a different lifetime and within their own species, plants, animals and people. Some live for a very short time others live to be very old. I don't know if it would help relieve anxiety for this littl girl, but to me it is honest and respectful of the living process. I was introduced to it when my brother took his life, it helped me to explain it to my children and even my parents have found it helpful to understand the time they were given with him. Its often in school or kindy libraries, so you could borrow it. Best wishes Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Monday, 14 August 2006 9:20 PM To: ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] childrens books on grief Dear Andrea and all I am after a suggestions of children's books that would be suitable for a little girl Maya aged 5 whose mother is having a baby this year. Last year her Mum had another baby Jonah who was born prematurely and died aged 10 weeks. They are all still grieving yet excited about having a new baby. Maya has been waiting a long time to have a baby to hold and is displaying anxiety about this baby. She talks openly about Jonah but at the same time became teary. its hard when we cant promise her this baby will be OK. As adults we understand what probably means and the mother is confident that everything is OK but how do you explain that to a 5 year old? I have looked in the birth international catalogue but it is hard to know which ones are good. Any suggestions Andrea Quanchi -- 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.
Re: [ozmidwifery] ] FW: Birthcentre/ homebirth
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] ] FW: Birthcentre/ homebirth I'm not very good at blowing my own trumpet, but it is the latest Australian book on pregnancy and birth... Having a Baby. The essential Australian to pregnancy and birth. It is sold by Birth International. Carol Fallowsph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526, website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ] FW: Birthcentre/ homebirth Hi Nat, Another really empowering book is "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" if you haven't read it yet and "Baby Catcher" by Peggy Vincent. Päivi
Re: [ozmidwifery] Anyone know?
Hi Carolyn, You may be able to find a copy of the book closer to home. There is a website called www.abebooks.comwhich taps into a huge network of second hand and new booksellers.There is an Australian branch ofthe website and you can put in a want - I have found books at little shops in Sydneythis way. Cheaper than Amazon, though not always quicker. They also have a booksleuth facility which can be helpful. Good luck! Carol Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesEditorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526, mobile 0419 49 69 70website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Anyone know? It's OK! I went to Amazon and found the book - one copy only in all USA! for sale that is, second hand and all. It's called Cats, Cradles and Chamomile Tea written by Anna Maria Delloso. Thanks to those of you who were seeking to help. I love having you all there as my cyber buddies! warmly, Carolyn - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Anyone know? Hello everyone, I'm looking for a quote from a book and I'm hoping someone may know it/the book/the author. The quote goes something like that midwives stand at the bedposts of life and death... such people are like rubies and that there will be no machines which go ping for me etc It was written by an Australian journalist, she spoke at a midwifery conference in Sydney either late 80's or early 90's and her book is titled something like Cats, cradles and (something...) I'm having a senior moment and can't locate any of it!! If you can help me, please respond privately to avoid clogging the list. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks so much to anyone who can shed light on this for me. Have a great weekend everyone. warmly, Carolyn Heartlogic Internationalwww.heartlogic.bizPhone: +61 2 43893919PO Box 5405 Chittaway Bay, NSW 2261 Australia Discover timeless wisdom and a practical prosperity program in the amazing forgotten 1910 classic, The Science of Getting Rich.You can download it here:http://www.scienceofgettingrich.net/gifts/key.html "Wherever you are is where you start. The next time you getstressed, ask yourself 'How would I be doing this differently if I were willing to let this be easy?" Alan Cohen
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Thanks. Not a lot. I sold Murdoch the rights so its not really my book - I don't make any more money out of it. I'm thinking of doing another one in the next year or so. Carol Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR services6A/1 Mandolong Rd,Mosman NSW 2088ph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526, mobile 0419 49 69 70website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Thanks Carol, It looks georgeous! I think I'll order one and check it out. I did actually send a wholesale enquiry already to the publisher. What kind of feed back have you got about the book? Päivi - Original Message - From: Carol Fallows To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Paivi, The book was published last year by Murdoch Books. It is called 'baby toddler food' you would need to speak to them if you wanted to stock it. They have a website www.murdochbooks.com. You need to go to their backlist and it is under Food for Life. Thank you, Carol Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526, website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Carol, Your book sounds great. Sometimes I think I have to set up my own Publishing company in Finland and start to publish good books on birth, breastfeeding and positive parenting. We just don't have any good reads in our language. If your books is as good as it sounds I would love to sell it in my store, even if it was only in english. So, is it getting published?? Päivi - Original Message - From: Carol Fallows To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Justine, Yes the formula and baby food industry is a giant to be reconned with. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I provide editorial services to www.essentialbaby.com.au and there was recently a huge outcry over an advertisement saying formula would help solve sleep problems - so much so that the ad was pulled overnight. EB is a fairly powerful force in the parent/consumer world so this has made a few waves. The only way we are going to get the big companies to tow the line is by legislating and that is as likely to happen as is the banning of bullbars! So while they can get away with it they will go on doing so. However it is my experience that it is worth having a go and in order to get the message out to parentsit is better to play with the big boys rather than against them. If I was writing a book on such a subject I would be taking a practical approach that gave parents lots of strategies. Last year I wrote a book on baby food with a nutritionist which was subtitled - recipes and practical information for feeding babies and toddlers. We included a section on why babies don't need juice, another on commercial baby foods -and whythey are not essentialand another on how to read labels...The book looks good and the message is 'you can feed your baby simply and easily and here's how, beginningwith breast milk for at least 6 months'. The other problem is that of finding a publisher - we were asked to write this book by Murdoch Books. I think I remember that Maureen Minchin had to self-publish in the beginning?Yes NHMRC has Infant Feeding Guidelines, though the website says they are currently under review. Thanks for the reference to the article in the Ecologist. Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Dear Carol
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Justine, Yes the formula and baby food industry is a giant to be reconned with. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I provide editorial services to www.essentialbaby.com.au and there was recently a huge outcry over an advertisement saying formula would help solve sleep problems - so much so that the ad was pulled overnight. EB is a fairly powerful force in the parent/consumer world so this has made a few waves. The only way we are going to get the big companies to tow the line is by legislating and that is as likely to happen as is the banning of bullbars! So while they can get away with it they will go on doing so. However it is my experience that it is worth having a go and in order to get the message out to parentsit is better to play with the big boys rather than against them. If I was writing a book on such a subject I would be taking a practical approach that gave parents lots of strategies. Last year I wrote a book on baby food with a nutritionist which was subtitled - recipes and practical information for feeding babies and toddlers. We included a section on why babies don't need juice, another on commercial baby foods -and whythey are not essentialand another on how to read labels...The book looks good and the message is 'you can feed your baby simply and easily and here's how, beginningwith breast milk for at least 6 months'. The other problem is that of finding a publisher - we were asked to write this book by Murdoch Books. I think I remember that Maureen Minchin had to self-publish in the beginning?Yes NHMRC has Infant Feeding Guidelines, though the website says they are currently under review. Thanks for the reference to the article in the Ecologist. Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Dear Carol and allVery interesting re the global perspective.What we have now though is a gigantic industry both the formula and baby food industry. In informing women of the facts we but up against huge vested interests. I have been mulling over a book idea but keep coming back to the thought of how it would sell when it would critical analyse the benefits of much of the commercial baby flap/trap. What do you think Carol??Only last night I checked labels again and the first food products say 4-6 months. This is despite the WHO code, Does NHMRC also have one?? I cant rememberDoesnt matter that most babies cant sit up then!!When I worked for a pollie a few yrs back we successfully made Heinz re label rice cereal but I guess we only held them to that produce so without any diligent monitoring the sell sell approach remains unfettered.Re the formula industry I red a fascinating article that put all the arguments we know very succinctly. It is from a UK journal called Ecologisthttp://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/307/308/1267/3/22/0/Well worth a lookJustine CainesNational Policy Co-ordinatorMaternity Coalition IncPO Box 625SCONE NSW 2329Ph: (02) 65453612Fax: (02)65482902Mob: 0408 210273E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]www.maternitycoalition.org.au
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Paivi, The book was published last year by Murdoch Books. It is called 'baby toddler food' you would need to speak to them if you wanted to stock it. They have a website www.murdochbooks.com. You need to go to their backlist and it is under Food for Life. Thank you, Carol Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526, website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Carol, Your book sounds great. Sometimes I think I have to set up my own Publishing company in Finland and start to publish good books on birth, breastfeeding and positive parenting. We just don't have any good reads in our language. If your books is as good as it sounds I would love to sell it in my store, even if it was only in english. So, is it getting published?? Päivi - Original Message - From: Carol Fallows To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Justine, Yes the formula and baby food industry is a giant to be reconned with. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I provide editorial services to www.essentialbaby.com.au and there was recently a huge outcry over an advertisement saying formula would help solve sleep problems - so much so that the ad was pulled overnight. EB is a fairly powerful force in the parent/consumer world so this has made a few waves. The only way we are going to get the big companies to tow the line is by legislating and that is as likely to happen as is the banning of bullbars! So while they can get away with it they will go on doing so. However it is my experience that it is worth having a go and in order to get the message out to parentsit is better to play with the big boys rather than against them. If I was writing a book on such a subject I would be taking a practical approach that gave parents lots of strategies. Last year I wrote a book on baby food with a nutritionist which was subtitled - recipes and practical information for feeding babies and toddlers. We included a section on why babies don't need juice, another on commercial baby foods -and whythey are not essentialand another on how to read labels...The book looks good and the message is 'you can feed your baby simply and easily and here's how, beginningwith breast milk for at least 6 months'. The other problem is that of finding a publisher - we were asked to write this book by Murdoch Books. I think I remember that Maureen Minchin had to self-publish in the beginning?Yes NHMRC has Infant Feeding Guidelines, though the website says they are currently under review. Thanks for the reference to the article in the Ecologist. Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Dear Carol and allVery interesting re the global perspective.What we have now though is a gigantic industry both the formula and baby food industry. In informing women of the facts we but up against huge vested interests. I have been mulling over a book idea but keep coming back to the thought of how it would sell when it would critical analyse the benefits of much of the commercial baby flap/trap. What do you think Carol??Only last night I checked labels again and the first food products say 4-6 months. This is despite the WHO code, Does NHMRC also have one?? I cant rememberDoesnt matter that most babies cant sit up then!!When I worked for a pollie a few yrs back we successfully made Heinz re label rice cereal but I guess we only held them to that produce so without any diligent monitoring the sell sell approach remains unfettered.Re the formula industry I red a fascinating article that put all the arguments we know very succinctly. It is from a UK journal called Ecologisthttp://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/307/308/1267/3/22/0/Well worth a lookJustine CainesNational Policy Co-ordinatorMaternity Coalition IncPO Box 625SCONE NSW 2329Ph: (02) 65453612Fax: (02)65482902Mob: 0408 210273E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Hi Barb, We are aware of the problem with the probiotics ad. Thanks, Carol Carol FallowsFallows AssociatesABN 57 776 135 100Editorial, publishing and PR servicesph. 02 9969 1228 (bh) fax 9969 9526website: www.carolfallows.com.au - Original Message - From: Barbara Glare Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi, I always get a giggle (in a wry sort of way) when I hear it said that the 6mnth regulations are *new*. When my eldest, now 13, was a baby, Nursing Mothers, now the Australian Breastfeeding Association, even then said introduce solids at 6mnth, in line with WHO recommendations. I was sadly harrassed into introducing solids when he was 4 mnths old by my Maternal and child health nurse. The next 2 started solids at 6mnths and probably 8mnts, by the time she got organised. We didn't get Guan til she was 10mnths, but she'd had solids since about 4 mths. They all eat are good eaters, though Zac(the eldest)was picky til he was 8 then would eat anything in the kitchen not nailed down. I remember selecting from the breakfast bar in the big Western style hotel in China, wondering what on earth Guan might eat for breakfast. The young waitress with a look on her face that indicated that westerners had no idea told me firmly that "China babies eat congee" Then chopped up a hardboiled egg into the congee (rice porridge) and srinkled a couple of teaspoons of sugar over the lot and mixed it in. Yup, China babies sure love that. BTW, has Essential Baby done anything about the medically unsubstaniated claim that probiotics in formula are of benefit to babies? Barb - Original Message - From: Ken Ward To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 6:13 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early I was curious as to what age solids are introduced. As I said, my eldest 3 had solids from about 3 months or so, and no problems. The youngest at about 9 mths, and all sorts of probs getting her to not only eat, but to try to eat. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Carol FallowsSent: Thursday, 8 June 2006 10:53 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Kelly, In the 1930s babies were not weaned onto solids until they were around eight or nine months and it was a slow process -many were also weaned onto cow's milk at this age. Up until the 1970s it was thought that once a baby had teeth he should be put on the bottle. Weaning onto solids only became a big issue as society became more prosperous after the second world war. It is very interesting to go through some of the old baby books - Spock, early Penelope Leach, Penny Stanway, Christopher Green - it becomes apparent that their attitude to breastfeeding is probably one of the main reasons why babies were not breastfed, why weaning onto solids was introduced far too early and why commercial baby food became 'essential'. On the subject of other cultures, in many Asian countries babies are weaned onto rice foods such as congee which is sieved and mixed with lentil juice, in Africa first food is also rice or maize porridge and in South America it is traditionally corn and potatoes.It seems obvious that babies are weaned onto whatever the staple food is (and quite often it is rice which coincidentally is considered to be the least likely to lead to allergies) . Hope that's helpful Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Kelly, I can'r remember of any studies now, but the book "Rediscovering Birth" by Sheila Kitzinger (I think it was in that one) has interesting information how in different countries we use very different foods to start solids. In Finland the first solids have traditionally been potato and carrot! and banana and brunes.In US it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wedn
Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early
Hi Kelly, In the 1930s babies were not weaned onto solids until they were around eight or nine months and it was a slow process -many were also weaned onto cow's milk at this age. Up until the 1970s it was thought that once a baby had teeth he should be put on the bottle. Weaning onto solids only became a big issue as society became more prosperous after the second world war. It is very interesting to go through some of the old baby books - Spock, early Penelope Leach, Penny Stanway, Christopher Green - it becomes apparent that their attitude to breastfeeding is probably one of the main reasons why babies were not breastfed, why weaning onto solids was introduced far too early and why commercial baby food became 'essential'. On the subject of other cultures, in many Asian countries babies are weaned onto rice foods such as congee which is sieved and mixed with lentil juice, in Africa first food is also rice or maize porridge and in South America it is traditionally corn and potatoes.It seems obvious that babies are weaned onto whatever the staple food is (and quite often it is rice which coincidentally is considered to be the least likely to lead to allergies) . Hope that's helpful Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Päivi Laukkanen To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Hi Kelly, I can'r remember of any studies now, but the book "Rediscovering Birth" by Sheila Kitzinger (I think it was in that one) has interesting information how in different countries we use very different foods to start solids. In Finland the first solids have traditionally been potato and carrot! and banana and brunes.In US it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:28 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Ive come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any studies or resources in regards to solids and early introduction and where I can find them? Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
[ozmidwifery] Updating book
Hi everyone, I have recently rejoined the list because I have been asked by Random House to update a book I wrote in 1997 when I was the editor of 'Australia's Parents magazine' and 'Pregnancy magazine'. It's titled 'Having a Baby. The essential Australian guide to pregnancy and birth' and I am hoping that some of you will have read it and will be happy to tell me what they thought it lacked and where they think it may be out of date. It's not a total re-write, but I would like to make it as current as possible. Not being the editor of a national magazine on the subject means that I am not as in touch as I would like to be. Any comments, criticisms, help - would be much appreciated, Thanks Carol FallowsFreelance magazine editor writer63 Wood Street, Manly 2095 AustraliaPh 02-9976 6177; Fax 02-9976 6188www.carolfallows.com.au
