Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin
Thanks Katrina. I have already brought an independent midwife on board, whose advice has been invaluable. Thanks for the link. Cheers Mindy - Original Message From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin Date: 13/02/2006 18:19 Hi Mindy, I reckon the onus on providing evidence in support of the repeat c/s (or induction) should rest with your ob. Where is the evidence? What does the research say? I highly recommend hiring the services of an independent midwife for your vbac, the continuity and emotional support will be invaluable. And if you're in Melbourne I recommend the Choices for Childbirth series of sessions, particularly the vbac one. Good luck! Katrina Flora VBAC Mum Student midwife Breastfeeding counsellor PS. For evidence-based recommendations you might also like to take a look at the book quot;A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy amp; Birthquot;, available in its entirety online at http://www.maternitywise.org/guide/ - Original Message - From: quot;The Johnsonsquot; lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; To: lt;ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.augt; Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin gt;I would appreciate comments from midwives and women who have dealt with or gt; been through pregnancies involving gestational diabetes, insulin gt; dependence gt; (for gestational only) and VBACs. I am 28 weeks into my second pregnancy, gt; on gt; insulin and hoping for a VBAC. My obstetrician has told me that he wants gt; to gt; do a repeat Caesar at 38 weeks because he was concerned about placental gt; failure. I felt that this was a bit premature and may have been more what gt; suited him than what was best for me, especially 10 weeks out. gt; What is the current thinking on VBACs, gestational diabetes, and placental gt; failure due to insulin? gt; gt; Is it safe to continue the pregnancy, with monitoring beyond 38 weeks? Is gt; induction a viable alternative at 38 weeks considering it will be a VBAC gt; attempt? gt; gt; I would like to attempt a VBAC, but not at the cost of my baby's health. gt; Any information or comments that can be gt; offered to help my husband and I to make a decision would be appreciated. gt; Comments from women who have been in this situation would also be gt; appreciated. As it is ultimately my decision and my responsibility I want gt; to gt; make the best informed decision I can for both myself and our baby. gt; gt; gt; gt; Responses can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you prefer. gt; gt; gt; gt; Thank you gt; gt; gt; gt; Mindy gt; gt; gt; -- gt; This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. gt; Visit lt;http://www.acegraphics.com.augt; to subscribe or unsubscribe. gt; gt; gt; -- gt; No virus found in this incoming message. gt; Checked by AVG Free Edition. gt; Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/257 - Release Date: 10/02/2006 gt; gt; -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit lt;http://www.acegraphics.com.augt; to subscribe or unsubscribe. Message sent using Dodo Internet Webmail Server -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin
Hi Mindy, I'd just like to add these links to your reading as well : ) J Gestational Diabetes. http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pcomplications/0,,9cgc,00.html http://gentlebirth.org/Midwife/gestdiab.html http://gentlebirth.org/Midwife/gdhgoer.html Elective induction of labour. http://www.hencigoer.com/articles/elective_induction/ Big baby: is induction of labour necessary? http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,8nbq,00.html -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin
Hi Mindy, I reckon the onus on providing evidence in support of the repeat c/s (or induction) should rest with your ob. Where is the evidence? What does the research say? I highly recommend hiring the services of an independent midwife for your vbac, the continuity and emotional support will be invaluable. And if you're in Melbourne I recommend the Choices for Childbirth series of sessions, particularly the vbac one. Good luck! Katrina Flora VBAC Mum Student midwife Breastfeeding counsellor PS. For evidence-based recommendations you might also like to take a look at the book A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy Birth, available in its entirety online at http://www.maternitywise.org/guide/ - Original Message - From: The Johnsons [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs, Gestational diabetes and insulin I would appreciate comments from midwives and women who have dealt with or been through pregnancies involving gestational diabetes, insulin dependence (for gestational only) and VBACs. I am 28 weeks into my second pregnancy, on insulin and hoping for a VBAC. My obstetrician has told me that he wants to do a repeat Caesar at 38 weeks because he was concerned about placental failure. I felt that this was a bit premature and may have been more what suited him than what was best for me, especially 10 weeks out. What is the current thinking on VBACs, gestational diabetes, and placental failure due to insulin? Is it safe to continue the pregnancy, with monitoring beyond 38 weeks? Is induction a viable alternative at 38 weeks considering it will be a VBAC attempt? I would like to attempt a VBAC, but not at the cost of my baby's health. Any information or comments that can be offered to help my husband and I to make a decision would be appreciated. Comments from women who have been in this situation would also be appreciated. As it is ultimately my decision and my responsibility I want to make the best informed decision I can for both myself and our baby. Responses can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you prefer. Thank you Mindy -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/257 - Release Date: 10/02/2006 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Thanks for the info Dierdre - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (most of the time). We do VBAC here. Women are screened for the reason for previous CS and many are able to choose VBAC. I don't have the figures on me as I am at home but we do have a fairly good success rate. No induction, no epidural, midwifery model of care. Cheers JudyDierdre Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If! any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (most of the time). We do VBAC here. Women are screened for the reason for previous CS and many are able to choose VBAC. I don't have the figures on me as I am at home but we do have a fairly good success rate. No induction, no epidural, midwifery model of care. Cheers JudyDierdre Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If! any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (most of the time). We do VBAC here. Women are screened for the reason for previous CS and many are able to choose VBAC. I don't have the figures on me as I am at home but we do have a fairly good success rate. No induction, no epidural, midwifery model of care. Cheers JudyDierdre Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If! any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (most of the time). We do VBAC here. Women are screened for the reason for previous CS and many are able to choose VBAC. I don't have the figures on me as I am at home but we do have a fairly good success rate. No induction, no epidural, midwifery model of care. Cheers JudyDierdre Bowman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If! any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Thanks Jo , Do you have a contact email etc for her. I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks Dierdre -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dean Jo Sent: Sunday, 16 January 2005 6:47 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Deirdre, I would also suggest contacting Nicky Leap as she told me that a hospital in Sydney is actually offering midwifery run vbac clinic. May not be a birth centre but a specific vbac clinic is a good stepI assume that it is vbac friendly as Nicky sounded excited about it so it must be good. Please anyone on list, correct me if I am wrong. Cheers Jo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:43 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Dear Deirdre The Birth Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital does definitely accept VBACs and I'm reasonably sure that the Royal Women's Birth Centre does as well. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004
RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Dear Deirdre Yes both are Sydney Hospitals Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre BowmanSent: Wednesday, 2 January 2002 9:54 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Excuse my Ignorance, are these both Sydney. Dierdre -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane PalmerSent: Sunday, 16 January 2005 4:13 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Dear Deirdre The Birth Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital does definitely accept VBACs and I'm reasonably sure that the Royal Women's Birth Centre does as well. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre BowmanSent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B.
RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Deirdre, I would also suggest contacting Nicky Leap as she told me that a hospital in Sydney is actually offering midwifery run vbac clinic. May not be a birth centre but a specific vbac clinic is a good stepI assume that it is vbac friendly as Nicky sounded excited about it so it must be good. Please anyone on list, correct me if I am wrong. Cheers Jo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jane Palmer Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 4:43 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Dear Deirdre The Birth Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital does definitely accept VBACs and I'm reasonably sure that the Royal Women's Birth Centre does as well. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre Bowman Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004
RE: [ozmidwifery] VBACs
Dear Deirdre The Birth Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital does definitely accept VBACs and I'm reasonably sure that the Royal Women's Birth Centre does as well. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond www.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dierdre BowmanSent: Tuesday, 1 January 2002 4:33 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] VBACs Hi all, I was hoping that I could get feed back from any of you about what low risk centres in Australia permit VBACs. Someone told me that there is a birth centre in Sydney that does but I was after some confirmation. If any one works in a Low risk centre and VBAC is still an option there could you please let me know. Thanks Dierdre B.
