RE: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

If Ruby can only settle and sleep on her tummy, then so be it! All my babies were tummy sleepers. Try relaxation baths, bath with mummy or daddy, warm wrap closely and cuddle. It is normal for babies to want to be on their tummies. This position helps them maintain body temp, helps them

[ozmidwifery] please contact

I am in need of a few postal addresses: could the following people please contact me privately JESSICA STEWART ERIKA MUNTON MARINA BEGALO cheers Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8388 6918birth with trust, faith love...

Re: [ozmidwifery] recurrent preterm ROM

2300km north of Sydney, Denise. From memory about 200km south of Cairns. marilyn - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] recurrent preterm ROM Dear marilyn How far

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pressure re ctg's etc

Well said Mary. it can be a very delicate balance at times but definetly worth it. marilyn - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: list Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Pressure re ctg's etc After replying to Joy's message

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

Sheena You might try Natren Lifestart which is a powder form of bifidobacterium. Babies will often get gut pain from oversupply as they get too much of the sugar component of the milk which causes the explosive diarrhoea that you mentioned. When this occurs the baby's gut gets depleted of

Re: [ozmidwifery] recurrent preterm ROM

Keep travelling safely Denise - Original Message - From: Marilyn Kleidon To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] recurrent preterm ROM 2300km north of Sydney, Denise. From memory about 200km south of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Overdue baby

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Overdue baby Fantastic Mary, What a mother, what a grandmother!! Sue Good News! My daughter has FINALLY given birth. 19 days post dated U/s more by LMP. Gabriel was born after a gentle 6hr labour and waterbirth at 1800hrs 10/8/02 weighing in at 5.2kgs. ( I think

RE: [ozmidwifery] Pressure re ctg's etc

Mary hashighlighted some deep, complex and importantissues here regarding the pressure faced by midwives when working in a systems model, however that model is configured. The collective sense of responsibility, the political pressure, the need to defend the 'unorthodox', our protocol

[ozmidwifery] colic mixture

The name of the mixture is Colic - Lardners All - natural mixture per 2.5ml dose( Dill oil 2.5 UL, hyoscine 19UG) Take two and a half mls 15 minutes before feeds. Maximum 4 doses in 24 hours. Contents: sodcitratel. 3mmol Sheena Johnson

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

My suggestion would be chiropractic. Apparently it is great for colicky babies although I foudnd this out after my colicky baby eventually grew out of it. We resolved ourslelves with stomach sleeping and realised that the risk of SIDS was lowered by all the other factors and sleep and a

[ozmidwifery] stomachsleeping

Hi Sheena, Sounds like a nightmare (literally).Poor bub, poor parents -lucky they have (poor sleepless) you. Do you wonder as I do, how our older kids survived -when we were told to put them on their tummies to sleep. ?? have you tried the good old sling?? babies often sleep there

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pressure re ctg's etc

Hello everyone -I agree with Mary and Caroline... we are pressured to conformto theexpectations of other clinicians, and their wishes often conflict with the woman's wishes and inner knowledge of her body, her baby, andtheir wellbeing. My last two cases have required me to negotiate this

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

In a message dated 8/11/02 1:18:47 PM W. Australia Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The only time Ruby slept was when she was face down on my chest when I was lying on the couch. In desperation this morning I put her down in the bassinette on her stomach and bingo! she is still asleep I

[ozmidwifery] The annual ACE Graphics sale....

Hi Listers, Our latest catalogue is on its way to you and you'll notice when you receive it that it doesn't contain the Stocktake sale flier that usually goes out mid-year. This has been an annual event in the past and is much anticipated (and popular) but this year we are doing it

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

As I understand it, tummy lying position in the preterm or compromised infant assistsrespiration as the lungs are "splinted" by the support of the ribcage, resulting is decreased effort to breath. This is what I have observed with neonates requiring oxygen support. Regards, Lois -

[ozmidwifery] Have to go...

Dear List It is with some regret that I have to uns*bscr*be from this List. I've learned a huge amount from you all in the past 2 years and appreciate the enthusiasm and support many of you have shown for consumer activism. I want to assure you that I'm still on the hustings, but the volumes

RE: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

Title: Message I have a lovely chiropractor( specializing in women and babies)who has treated several of my clients babies over the years with fantastic results! As for stomach lying, all my babies slept beautifully on their bellies! Vicki -Original Message-From: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

Here, Here !!! Cheers, Lois - Original Message - From: leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 7:41 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS Dear all, We need to remember that the major risk factor for SIDS is a parent who smokes. If we are

Re: [ozmidwifery] vbac day sept 11

Wont be able to attend- I wont be in Victoria until the 15th- hope you all have a very empowering day. Alphia At 04:34 PM 10/08/02 +1000, you wrote: no it's jan ireland hampton vic - Original Message - From: Lynne Staff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 10:13 AM

Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

As a new midwife, all of this SIDS info is new to me, and a lot to remember! Recently we had an inservice at our hospital on SIDS, and the representitive from the SIDS council said that the single most effective way of reducing the risk of your baby dying from SIDS is Back to Sleep. Here is what

[ozmidwifery] PROM

Six or seven year ago I read some research I believe from the lancet but I'm not certain, outcome was, to increase calcium and Vit C was thought to be of benefit. Maybe a visit to a homeopath might be valuable, trace minerals maybe helpful.(My personal suggestions.these things seem to work,

[ozmidwifery] Midwifery model of care in hospitals

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of a midwifery led hospital within NSW- not too far out of the Sydney area. I know of St George- any others?? Thanks Alphia -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery model of care in hospitals

Yes, Alphia, Wyong Hospital, part of the Central Coast Health Service is midwifery led. It's fantastic, the midwives do a great job and are well supported by the health service and the administration. The doctors are supportive and work in a collaborative practice model. All in all, a wonderful

Re: [ozmidwifery] mouth tears

Hi Eliza!! It's Jo (from same mid course as you) I remember the exact baby you're talking about, unless it is a more recent one... but I'm sure it was you who brought that baby down to the ward to me (?) Hope your first year out is good :) Jo

RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery model of care in hospitals

Thanks Carolyn, I need another hospital to use as my base for possible participants. Take care Alphia At 03:32 PM 12/08/02 +1000, you wrote: Yes, Alphia, Wyong Hospital, part of the Central Coast Health Service is midwifery led. It's fantastic, the midwives do a great job and are well