[ozmidwifery] Benzene testing

2002-07-31 Thread Julia Monaghan
Title: Message A lister recently asked about the effects of benzene. My brother in NZ is a campaigner against high levels of benzene and gave me these links. Hopethey have the info you want.   http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf Use the search link to take you to the search page and then click on

Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurrance

2002-07-31 Thread apks
Title: Message Hi Midwive's I was an Independenrt Midwife/LMC in NZ for 8yrs, have been burnt out and recovering for 3yrs in Qld.I have been working for Qld. Health since arriving here and to be quite honest have now had a 'gutsfull' of the managers etc and their dishonesty. Looks like time t

Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

2002-07-31 Thread Denise Hynd
Do I take it from Lois' email "PUSH FOR BIRTH REFORM".    is the NMAP slogan??denise  hynd - Original Message - From: Lois Wattis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurance Well said, Sally! I'm carr

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfest SA

2002-07-31 Thread Carolyn Donaghey
Woo Hoo! Having participated in the 2000 Breastfest, when we were outdone by Tassie?and we were so sad,  I am thrilled.  Wish I was still breastfeeding.  ABA should be so proud of what they do supporting women and babies. Pity more women dont think to use them when they breastfeed. Carolyn Lari

[ozmidwifery] midwifery history references

2002-07-31 Thread Alphia Garrety
Hi everyone- some references for a historical approach to midwifery- unfortunately not specific to Australia- nevertheless some good references. Books/chapters and articles about midwifery history This is a temporary page - A WEB based, searchable data base will replace this in the near future.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfest SA

2002-07-31 Thread Jackie Kitschke
Congratulations, that is a great result. Jackie

Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurrance

2002-07-31 Thread Leigh Evans
Title: Message Hi All, I am also practising with no insurance here on the Sunshine Coast. It doesn't seem to be an issue with the women, Leigh - Original Message - From: Vicki Chan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 4:28 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidw

[ozmidwifery] Breastfest SA

2002-07-31 Thread Larissa & Tim
Hi All! We had a wonderful result at the SA Breastfest this morning - 767 breastfeeding babies!!! Well past the record of 536. The organisers did a fantastic job considering how many people there were. How did the other states go?? Hugs, Larissa  "How can you have too many babies?That's

[ozmidwifery] history of medicine website and books

2002-07-31 Thread Trish David
Hi everyone. Long time since I have been on the list, but Monash keeps one very busy. How are all the wonderful wymmin of midwifery? Here is an interesting website for those interested in history, and a short list of books I have found pretty interesting this semester. Cheers to all, Trish http:/

[ozmidwifery] AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING RECORD TODAY?

2002-07-31 Thread Jan Robinson
Dear List Just wanting to wish all those breastfeeding members of our proud mothering profession all the best in publicising the benefits of breastfeeding today. Apparently it's all happening in South Australia today .. As well as across the nation leading up to WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK. Good l

Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

2002-07-31 Thread Lois Wattis
Well said, Sally! I'm carrying the draft form of the NMAP and showing it to EVERY person who will listen.  I can't wait for it to be launched officially in August so we can "PUSH FOR BIRTH REFORM".  The strong network formed through this list will be a great instrument to facilitate exposure

Re: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

2002-07-31 Thread Denise Hynd
Sally W Please send me your emailThanks Denise H - Original Message - From: Sally To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 7:45 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurance The only exceptions to this are midwifes working with Community Midwifery

RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurrance

2002-07-31 Thread Vicki Chan
Title: Message Who are you, secret midwife? Queensland mothers and midwives would be very happy to welcome you. Insurance? Sorry cant help you but in spite of that I did attend a beautiful birth on the Sunshine Coast this week! Lovely! Vicki Chan -Original Message-From: [EMA

RE: [ozmidwifery] vbac & birth centres again

2002-07-31 Thread Vicki Chan
Title: Message no appologies requiredyell loud and clear Jo!   a woman in my singing group is planning a vbac ... I just heard she visited her Gp today only to be told she would HAVE to have a CS as she has a haemorrhoid and it may rupture and she may bleed to death!   I'll be seeing h

Re: [ozmidwifery] research on midwifery

2002-07-31 Thread henk / eliza merbis
Hi Eileen,   What about the effects of midwifery-led care?? I'm sure there is some research that talks about the consequences of a woman having a midwife as her primary health care provider from go to wo. Try and enter something like 'midwifery led care' or 'midwifery models of care' into the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

2002-07-31 Thread Sally
http://www.communitymidwifery.iinet.net.au/nmapcampaign/nmapindex.html   This link is for NMAP    

RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurance

2002-07-31 Thread Sally
The only exceptions to this are midwifes working with Community Midwifery Program (WA) who hare covered through a contractual arrangement with the health department.   This is such a huge issue and I hope that everyone will get behind the National Maternity Action Plan. If we were able to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Insurrance

2002-07-31 Thread Jane Palmer
Hi   Currently there is no insurance available for independent midwives in Australia. So those midwives left practicing are doing so without any insurance.   Cheers   Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au -Orig