RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
As far as I know, fluid levels dropping can also mean that the baby is just getting ready to be born. Vedrana From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of cath nolan Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 5:06 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath
[ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
Has she been in touch with the women from Birthrites? Someone could support her to just stay home until labour is established which sounds about the only way she will achieve a vaginal birth. I hate how women are put in these appalling positions. J - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
I'm kicking myself that I hadn't mentioned that earlier. She has a very supportive husband and Mum, but is running into the comments of just have the caesar from what she feels is everyone she meets. They are staying in a cabin in Perth somewhere, as vbac is not allowedin Kununurra. I have suggested she tries to get her mind off bad thoughts and try to have a big belly laugh . Someone told me the video Kenny is funny and I thought it may just help her to relax. One doctor has even told this couple today that after 10 days overdue the baby is at risk of cerebral palsy. dani said her husband was bewildered by that after the visit and she was in tears, not knowing what to say. first section was for breech by the way, I was with her for that, 39weeks and lashings of vernix covering the 3kg baby. I have emphasised that she can say no but the scare tactics are very forceful. G. They are both scared of getting all the staff offside as well. Cath - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed Has she been in touch with the women from Birthrites? Someone could support her to just stay home until labour is established which sounds about the only way she will achieve a vaginal birth. I hate how women are put in these appalling positions. J - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
Well,..the bottom line is that she can only be caesared by consenting to surgery. Kununurra cannot refuse to treat her (negligence) nor remove her from their premises by force (assault). If she does't want surgery she needs to stay away from the places where surgery happens ! Turning up fully dilated usually does the trick ! No one can operate on her while she is sitting on the couch at home !! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed I'm kicking myself that I hadn't mentioned that earlier. She has a very supportive husband and Mum, but is running into the comments of just have the caesar from what she feels is everyone she meets. They are staying in a cabin in Perth somewhere, as vbac is not allowedin Kununurra. I have suggested she tries to get her mind off bad thoughts and try to have a big belly laugh . Someone told me the video Kenny is funny and I thought it may just help her to relax. One doctor has even told this couple today that after 10 days overdue the baby is at risk of cerebral palsy. dani said her husband was bewildered by that after the visit and she was in tears, not knowing what to say. first section was for breech by the way, I was with her for that, 39weeks and lashings of vernix covering the 3kg baby. I have emphasised that she can say no but the scare tactics are very forceful. G. They are both scared of getting all the staff offside as well. Cath - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed Has she been in touch with the women from Birthrites? Someone could support her to just stay home until labour is established which sounds about the only way she will achieve a vaginal birth. I hate how women are put in these appalling positions. J - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed
She is in Perth, 3000kms from Kununurra trying to make it happen.. I have talked with her about options, and someone off this list is going to see her this afternoon. I love how this list works, as my husband often says, we're all sisters. Cath - Original Message - From: brendamanning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 6:17 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed Well,..the bottom line is that she can only be caesared by consenting to surgery. Kununurra cannot refuse to treat her (negligence) nor remove her from their premises by force (assault). If she does't want surgery she needs to stay away from the places where surgery happens ! Turning up fully dilated usually does the trick ! No one can operate on her while she is sitting on the couch at home !! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed I'm kicking myself that I hadn't mentioned that earlier. She has a very supportive husband and Mum, but is running into the comments of just have the caesar from what she feels is everyone she meets. They are staying in a cabin in Perth somewhere, as vbac is not allowedin Kununurra. I have suggested she tries to get her mind off bad thoughts and try to have a big belly laugh . Someone told me the video Kenny is funny and I thought it may just help her to relax. One doctor has even told this couple today that after 10 days overdue the baby is at risk of cerebral palsy. dani said her husband was bewildered by that after the visit and she was in tears, not knowing what to say. first section was for breech by the way, I was with her for that, 39weeks and lashings of vernix covering the 3kg baby. I have emphasised that she can say no but the scare tactics are very forceful. G. They are both scared of getting all the staff offside as well. Cath - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed Has she been in touch with the women from Birthrites? Someone could support her to just stay home until labour is established which sounds about the only way she will achieve a vaginal birth. I hate how women are put in these appalling positions. J - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fw: help needed resending this and hoping it gets to the list. - Original Message - From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: help needed I have a good friend from Kununurra who has gone to Perth who is 9 days post dates and wishing desperately for a vbac. She is seeing the clinic at Osborne park and has had a show and periods of niggling and sporadic contractions for the past few days. Has been told today to come in for c/section tomorrow at 0630 and the staff are refusing to to a sweep and stretch ( even though the Reg said to have one 1 week ago) I have advised castor oil and to question why tomorrow. They have mentioned fluid levels dropping, but haven't done anything about that- sounds like scary medical tactics to me. Has anyone got any ideas, I would like to be there to do a sweep but I'm in Victoria. Thanks Cath -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Fw: help in Rockhampton
- Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 1:56 PM Subject: help in Rockhampton Hi all, can anyone suggest a sympathetic person in Rockhampton to do some repair work on a vaginal tear? The woman wasn't stitched at birth as she was told it wasn't necessary but the tear appears to have grown. She can't go back to the doctor she had. TIA, J For home birth information go to:Joyous Birth Australian home birth network and forums.http://www.joyousbirth.info/Or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ozmidwifery] FW: help with twins
-Original Message- From: lyncottee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 11 July 2003 5:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: help with twins Dear List, My nanny agency has just had a call from a mother with 2 week-old twins in the East Brighton area (VIC). She really needs some help with them, the Caesar scar, lactation and all the other issues surrounding a multiple birth. She needs someone for the next month from about midnight to 5 am to help with the feeds for about three nights a week. All the appropriately qualified people on my books are fully booked at the moment but Id still really like to help her. Im not seeking to make any profit from this, I just know that she needs some help, as she sounds exhausted. Can anyone assist? Regards, Lyn Cottee Starlight Angels -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Friday, 11 July 2003 1:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] whats happening ? Lynne, My thoughts on the not lactating are ? an ultrasound to make sure there is not some placenta left behind. I do remember reading something about Mg So4 having this affect but can't recall where. Will let you know if I can find it. Andrea Q On Friday, July 11, 2003, at 07:14 AM, Lynne Staff wrote: Hi Jan Must be something in the water - I had3 t/f to hosp as well in the past 2 months. One - a primigravida - C/B after BP shot through the roof antenatally and SROM at 37 weeks. She did labour, but for whatever reason, her body did not open, and her BP sneaking up higher and higher despite Mg So4 and hydrallazine. Home now but lactation did not establish and she has tried everything. Is anyone aware of MgSo4 or hydrallazine having an impact on lactation? Another had the most amazing labour - had been labouring for quite some time before she called (as she and partner had been happy working together). First baby. After some time I asked if I could examine her - something wasn't right - she had the most awful back pain and the babe was not OP - the head VERY deep in the pelvis and had been for some weeks prior to birth. Head was +2 and covered with lower segment. Looking for cervix and finally located it very high and anterior behind the right obturator foramen. Pinhole in size and the lower segment/cervix paper thin. No wonder she had this dreadful backache. I began to massage the tine hole in her cervix very gently - within 5 mins had opened to 3-4. Another 2 hrs later, still awful backache (imagine the stretch on her posterior ligaments), and still the same. Some more gentle massage and the cervix opened to 5-6. Into bath, but backache absolutely unbearable after another hour. Penney asked me to massage again, but my short little fingers could only coax it to 8 where it stayed for the next hour. She decided to go to hosp for some pain relief (!), and when we arrived I organised an epidural for her. Asked to check her again before the anaesthetist arrived, because it might change what she wanted to do - anterior lip, backache gone and she pushed out her baby after I phoned the anaesthetisit to say we wouldn't be requiring him after all. All of us crying - one exhausted but oh so triumphant woman. Third primigravida, who laboured beautifully at home and the baby just did not come past caput on view despite everything we tried. So decided to go to hosp, where she had a reseonably difficult ventouse - no analgesia (her choice) - she just wanted to have the baby. Hospital staff were wonderful in each case - women and their partners treated with respect and each of the women has come away feeling good about the transfer. Whew! Sorry about the length of this posting but needed to talk! Thanks for the opening, Jan. From another very tired and continually learing midwife - Lynne :-) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:14 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] whats happening ? bad run? unbelievable 5 births this month3 c/s trans from homebirth 1 normal del priv hosp 1 normal del home what is happening bewildered tired and yuk jan
FW: help
Dear all This message came to me (from the USA, I assume) and the writer has asked that I send it out to y'all in case anyone is able to help her locate her friend. Please reply directly to Paula. Joy Johnston -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, 3 July 1999 8:11 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:help Hi Joy, I'm looking for a friend with whom I have lost touch. She was a midwife in Australia but I don't know if she still is. Her name is Rowena cooper Harrison. If you know her, could you give her my email address or send me her address? Thanks for any help. Sincerely, Paula Durbin Blair -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
