Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths
Helen and Graham wrote: nbsp; However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of "potential risks for the baby", including water in the lungs". And yet they pluck babies right out of their waters for no or little reason? Jo
Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths
It's good to read something positive about birth for a change. Congrats to Justine!! I wonder when the AMA will stop making themselves look like idiotic, uneducated 'professionals'?? However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of potential risks for the baby, including water in the lungs. Do they read?? Surely there is enough credible evidence out there that makes them realise that comments like these are unsubstantiated. Love Abby ~ still in baby dreamland -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths
Hi from Finland for a change, It sounds like a great rise in waterbirths, which is great. I was going to write about the article in a little local active birth newsletter, but have somequestions about the article first: "UNDERWATER births have risen by nearly 40 per cent in the past five years as women aim for more natural delivery, Homebirth Australia has found." Would this mean in all over Australia or just in NSW?"The Royal Hospital for Women reported 126 of its births, or 38 per cent, were under water last year compared to 25 per cent in 1997." Does this mean, that 40% off all births in this hospital or do they have a separate Birth Centre? It doesn't sound like a very busy hospital with some 300 births a year... Oh, and another silly question: Is The Sunday Telegraph, the Sydney Newspaper? Thanks for this info, Päivi - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 2:14 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths A rising tide of water births From: By Ellen ConnollyJanuary 08, 2006 UNDERWATER births have risen by nearly 40 per cent in the past five years as women aim for more natural delivery, Homebirth Australia has found."More and more women are using water as a pain reliever, either at home or in birthing centres," said Homebirth Australia secretary Justine Caines, who recently gave birth to twins in a blow-up pool at her home. The Royal Hospital for Women reported 126 of its births, or 38 per cent, were under water last year compared to 25 per cent in 1997. Celebrities including Elle Macpherson, Kate Winslet and Pamela Anderson have embraced the growing trend. And most recently, MacLeod's Daughters star Bridie Carter had a water birth. At least seven NSW hospitals have water birth facilities. In 2004, research published in the British Medical Journal showed women who spent at least part of their labour in water had less pain and were less likely to require intervention than those cared for in the conventional way. However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of "potential risks for the baby", including water in the lungs".
RE: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths
Not sure for how long but at the moment this story is on the main page of www.NEWS.com.au, has a picture of a baby under water and then the article has a picture of Elle. Anyway, its a good promotion for water birth. cheers Megan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Helen and GrahamSent: Sunday, 8 January 2006 10:45 PMTo: ozmidwiferySubject: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths A rising tide of water births From: By Ellen ConnollyJanuary 08, 2006 UNDERWATER births have risen by nearly 40 per cent in the past five years as women aim for more natural delivery, Homebirth Australia has found."More and more women are using water as a pain reliever, either at home or in birthing centres," said Homebirth Australia secretary Justine Caines, who recently gave birth to twins in a blow-up pool at her home. The Royal Hospital for Women reported 126 of its births, or 38 per cent, were under water last year compared to 25 per cent in 1997. Celebrities including Elle Macpherson, Kate Winslet and Pamela Anderson have embraced the growing trend. And most recently, MacLeod's Daughters star Bridie Carter had a water birth. At least seven NSW hospitals have water birth facilities. In 2004, research published in the British Medical Journal showed women who spent at least part of their labour in water had less pain and were less likely to require intervention than those cared for in the conventional way. However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of "potential risks for the baby", including water in the lungs".
