[ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle, Perth
Lisa Thank you for posting my email and thank you to all who replied re. health insurers, your information has been a great help. Cheers Rochelle - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Anaemia remedies At booking I give women a list of iron and calcium rich foods which has the contained number of mg per serve and the daily dietary intake necessary and ask them to work out ensure they are getting enough. If they find they arent then we discuss ways of increasing this. Most women can increase their intake sufficiently once they are aware of the higher sources and the ways in which absorption can be increased such as taking sources of vit c at the same time and having plant and animal sources together such as spinach and meat.Parsley Pineapple juice is simple and I am sure women would have to have more than one glass a day for the uric acid build up to be a problem if her kidney function is normal. Also juice bars have shot sized serves of grasses which are also good. Some women prefer liquid iron called ferro force which can be bought from health food shops or naturopaths. We tend to focus on iron but if women's iron stores are low I would suspect that her stores of other vital minerals such as magnesium and zinc are also low and this is where multi vitamins can be of value.AndreaOn 12/01/2006, at 10:40 AM, Helen and Graham wrote: We are having a discussion about remedies for anaemia in pregnancy at work at the moment. One of the midwives has been recommending parsley and pineapple juice but one of the doctors is saying it causes a build up of uric acid?!I recall hearing about floradix being recommended by some midwives and Elevit by others.Apart from FGF, I would be interested in what people are recommending in their practices.ThanksHelen No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.17/226 - Release Date: 10/01/2006
[ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth
Hello, I seem to remember that poeple on this list have done the ground work in regards to health funds covering homebirths and private midwifery services. Does anyone know of one that covers these services andif sohow much do they cover? Alternatively has anyone had any luck negotiating with their current provider for this type of cover. (I am with medibank private)I am not pregnant but as I am sure waiting periods apply Iam tryingto keep my options open. Cheers Rochelle.
RE: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth
Check out this link: http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18822 I have put them in a list with a brief description. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of lisa chalmers Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2006 11:12 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth Hello, I seem to remember that poeple on this list have done the ground work in regards to health funds covering homebirths and private midwifery services. Does anyone know of one that covers these services andif sohow much do they cover? Alternatively has anyone had any luck negotiating with their current provider for this type of cover. (I am with medibank private)I am not pregnant but as I am sure waiting periods apply Iam tryingto keep my options open. Cheers Rochelle.
RE: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth
Hi Rochelle, the HBF of W.A covers $1400 of the midwives fee if top hospital cover. $1040 if intermediate. If the client also claims the hospital or OBs fee she will only be paid one of them. Australian Unity pays more. Other funds pay less. Medicare Private pays none at all. Contact me off list if you want more info. It is best for the client to ask her health fund herself so she can put consumer pressure on them. Cheers, MM From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of lisa chalmers Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2006 8:12 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth Hello, I seem to remember that poeple on this list have done the ground work in regards to health funds covering homebirths and private midwifery services. Does anyone know of one that covers these services andif sohow much do they cover? Alternatively has anyone had any luck negotiating with their current provider for this type of cover. (I am with medibank private)I am not pregnant but as I am sure waiting periods apply Iam tryingto keep my options open. Cheers Rochelle.
Re: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth Dear Rochelle Kellys info is up to date. Forget Medibank Private, they are hopeless as you no doubt know. As an existing fund member waiting periods do not apply if you switch funds. But naturally confirm this. Grand United is the fund we are recommending. You should write to Medibank Priv and complain re the total lack of competition re provider. Please also take the time to complain to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman. (Dont accept the lack of insurance as a reason against midwifery coverage, the Ombudsman should be putting a case to Gov for support to make PHI affordable and accessible to all. His details are Mr John Powlay and this is from their site www.phio.org.au You can raise a complaint with us by phone, email, fax or letter. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Private Health Insurance Ombudsman Level 7, 362 Kent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Complaints Hotline:1800 640 695 Justine Caines Secretary Homebirth Australia PO Box 105 Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph: (02) 65482248 E-Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.homebirthaustralia.org
Re: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth
If you want to add it, Defence Health's cover is detailed below. Kate ~~~ Defence Health Midwifery benefits are only available for Members contributing to Private Hospital cover. The restrictions and benefits of the entitlement are as follows: * Over all midwifery benefit maximum of $750 per person per confinement. * Should a medical practitioner intervene and take over the delivery, midwifery benefit will not be available. * This benefit is only available to members contributing to a Top Hospital product. * Services include home births, confinements at a birthing centre and ante/post natal care. * Services provided by an approved registers midwife in practice. * Ante/Post natal care up to $20 per visit to a maximum of 10 visits per pregnancy. * Up to $550 for confinement, delivery at home or in a registered hospital birthing facility. - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth Check out this link: http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18822 I have put them in a list with a brief description. Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth ParenthoodBellyBelly Birth Support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of lisa chalmersSent: Wednesday, 11 January 2006 11:12 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth Hello, I seem to remember that poeple on this list have done the ground work in regards to health funds covering homebirths and private midwifery services. Does anyone know of one that covers these services andif sohow much do they cover? Alternatively has anyone had any luck negotiating with their current provider for this type of cover. (I am with medibank private)I am not pregnant but as I am sure waiting periods apply Iam tryingto keep my options open. Cheers Rochelle.
