Re: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour
A temp in labour..I'd consider 37.7 and above a temp, however that would have to be 2 hours running, and if the woman was in the water, I'd get her out and check the temp again. Robyn Dempsey - Original Message - From: Sally @ home To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:51 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour I was just wondering if my last post landed as I have had absolutely no replies. Would like to know what ppl consider a temp in labour, on land or in water. Sally - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I used Endura during my 4 and a half labour - and really felt like I needed it due to the pace of things (and an early vomit !?!). I've also supported a couples of births where I have brought this along with me for the woman. Both of these births were *unremarkable* with mums birthing normally with no intervention etc with reasonably fast labours; 6 and 9hours. Kristin CBE & Naturopath -- From: "Helen and Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:31:34 +1100 Thanks for the replies about the sports drinks in labour however I must say I am still a bit confused. I will have to do some more research I think Helen - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I believe in the value of drinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things are herb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning well on just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a "fail to progress" has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1911 (20061208) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Advertisement: Fresh jobs daily. Stop waiting for the newspaper. Search Now! www.seek.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM
Re: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour
I was also thinking, dehydration can cause a temp, so keeping up those fluids helps avoid a temp in the first place! Robyn D - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour A woman in labour's temp should be similar to what it is normally. I would consider a woman's temp to be abnormal if it was accompanied by other signs of an abnormal process occurring such as tacchycardia, feeling flushed or unwell. If the woman is labouring in water the water temp needs to be kept appropriate to keep her temp normal. Ie if the water is too hot it will cause her temp to rise thus increasing the oxygen requirements of the mother and her baby. Of course this is not always a sign of infection but can be caused by extended effort such as running a marathon ( or labour) Hope this helps Andrea On 12/12/2006, at 12:51 AM, Sally @ home wrote: I was just wondering if my last post landed as I have had absolutely no replies. Would like to know what ppl consider a temp in labour, on land or in water. Sally - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I used Endura during my 4 and a half labour - and really felt like I needed it due to the pace of things (and an early vomit !?!). I've also supported a couples of births where I have brought this along with me for the woman. Both of these births were *unremarkable* with mums birthing normally with no intervention etc with reasonably fast labours; 6 and 9hours. Kristin CBE & Naturopath From: "Helen and Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:31:34 +1100 Thanks for the replies about the sports drinks in labour however I must say I am still a bit confused. I will have to do some more research I think Helen - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I believe in the value of drinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things are herb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning well on just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a "fail to progress" has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1911 (20061208) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com -- Advertisement: Fresh jobs daily. Stop waiting for the newspaper. Search Now! www.seek.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM
Re: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour
A woman in labour's temp should be similar to what it is normally. I would consider a woman's temp to be abnormal if it was accompanied by other signs of an abnormal process occurring such as tacchycardia, feeling flushed or unwell. If the woman is labouring in water the water temp needs to be kept appropriate to keep her temp normal. Ie if the water is too hot it will cause her temp to rise thus increasing the oxygen requirements of the mother and her baby. Of course this is not always a sign of infection but can be caused by extended effort such as running a marathon ( or labour) Hope this helps Andrea On 12/12/2006, at 12:51 AM, Sally @ home wrote: I was just wondering if my last post landed as I have had absolutely no replies. Would like to know what ppl consider a temp in labour, on land or in water. Sally - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I used Endura during my 4 and a half labour - and really felt like I needed it due to the pace of things (and an early vomit !?!). I've also supported a couples of births where I have brought this along with me for the woman. Both of these births were *unremarkable* with mums birthing normally with no intervention etc with reasonably fast labours; 6 and 9hours. Kristin CBE & Naturopath From: "Helen and Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:31:34 +1100 Thanks for the replies about the sports drinks in labour however I must say I am still a bit confused. I will have to do some more research I think Helen - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I believe in the value of drinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things are herb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning well on just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a "fail to progress" has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1911 (20061208) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Advertisement: Fresh jobs daily. Stop waiting for the newspaper. Search Now! www.seek.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM
RE: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour
Above 38 is considered a temperature on land where I work then the medicos want to give anti botics cheers and it must stay up or continue to rise _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sally @ home Sent: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 12:21 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour I was just wondering if my last post landed as I have had absolutely no replies. Would like to know what ppl consider a temp in labour, on land or in water. Sally - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Kristin Beckedahl To: HYPERLINK "mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au"ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I used Endura during my 4 and a half labour - and really felt like I needed it due to the pace of things (and an early vomit !?!). I've also supported a couples of births where I have brought this along with me for the woman. Both of these births were *unremarkable* with mums birthing normally with no intervention etc with reasonably fast labours; 6 and 9hours. Kristin CBE & Naturopath _ From: "Helen and Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:31:34 +1100 Thanks for the replies about the sports drinks in labour however I must say I am still a bit confused. I will have to do some more research I think Helen - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Honey Acharya To: HYPERLINK "mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au"ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I believe in the value of drinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things are herb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning well on just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK "mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Helen and Graham To: HYPERLINK "mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au"ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a "fail to progress" has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1911 (20061208) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. HYPERLINK "http://www.eset.com/"http://www.eset.com _ Advertisement: Fresh jobs daily. Stop waiting for the newspaper. HYPERLINK "http://g.msn.com/8HMBENAU/2749??PS=47575"Search Now! www.seek.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe. _ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 9/12/2006 3:41 PM
