Re: [ozmidwifery] no subject

2003-02-13 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
I have noticed that mums are even afraid to put their babies on their tummies to tie up their nightie. I assure them it is ok and even beneficial for babies to spend time on their tummies, just that you need to be observing them. Of course I slept all of my girls on their tummies, but I was picky

Re: [ozmidwifery] breech presentation - need help!

2003-02-13 Thread Lynne Staff
Denise wrote "True Midwifery (with woman) experience teaches us that so much is possible and ok, that we can learn from even the apparently negative". Jo Murphy-Lawless calls it "the multiple possibilities of womens bodies". - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd

Re: [ozmidwifery] re: breech presentation help

2003-02-13 Thread Lynne Staff
I know - when I was a student midwife, I worked with an older ob who used to say "Sis, Hands off the breech until the mother has brought the baby down to its armpits - then, if assistance is required, do so." I was fortunate to "grow up" with this way of knowing breech birth - it is fast

Re: [ozmidwifery] walk against war

2003-02-13 Thread Anke Dalman
Hi all, Here is a game to see how the war with iraq will end. Love from Anke. http://idleworm.com/nws/2002/11/iraq2.shtml -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] aspartame

2003-02-13 Thread Anke Dalman
Hi All, Maybe you already know the dangers of diet drinks with aspartame, but if not, here is a webpage with some side-effects. Love Anke. http://www.aspartame.ca/index.html -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Women Against War

2003-02-13 Thread Rhonda
I tried to send this on and found that the return address does not work. I guess my hunch that most of these things don't work was confirmed! Rhonda. ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:

[ozmidwifery] strep B

2003-02-13 Thread Trudie de keijzer
can anyone tell me the latest on strep B, when is it tested for and how do others deal with treatment at home? kind regards trudie  http://www.homebirthservices.com.au  Trudie de Keijzer phone 02 47574744 mobile 0438 572337

[ozmidwifery] Birth outcomes

2003-02-13 Thread Andrea Robertson
I've been reading the NSW Mothers and Babies Report (2001) with great interest over the past couple of weeks. The figures tell a shocking story - of failed opportunity in midwifery led units to gross overservicing in the private sector. I've explored some of the outcomes in My Diary entries

[ozmidwifery] RPA replies!

2003-02-13 Thread Andrea Robertson
I have now had a response from RPA regarding their waterbirth facilities and my letter of complaint. They have ignored the request for a meeting with me, but assure me that 36 of the 40 midwives have now been accredited which includes lectures and completion of a workbook, on all indications

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

2003-02-13 Thread Judy Giesaitis
Of course it is Barbies fault, I always thought that she was the spawn of satan Judy -Original Message- From: Ann green [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 14 February 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie Dear List, I had heard that

RE: [ozmidwifery] strep B

2003-02-13 Thread Jane Palmer
Dear Trudie There is a website in the UK on Group B strep - it has leaflets as.pdf files that you are able to download - Check it out at http://www.gbss.org.uk/. I providewomen with one of the leaflets off this site and talk about the variations in policies at different hospitals. Some

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

2003-02-13 Thread Ann green
Dear Judy, i did not pay much heed to those who said Barbie was not a good toy to have until my daughter at age 6 said she did not eat much because I want to look like Barbie.I have found that the local school's breakfast program has encouraged her to at least have a better breakfast than

Re: [ozmidwifery] re: breech presentation help

2003-02-13 Thread Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood
Well my friend has had one treatment of moxibustion, and last night I saw her, and her very mobile and active baby. Her baby is currently lying in a transverse position, happy as anything, and has been head down for the most part of her pregnancy, partially engaged only a few weeks ago, so

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

2003-02-13 Thread Pinky McKay
??? where has the pregnant Barbie been banned for encouraging Csections - I havent heard this one -In the US she was removed fromshelves at Walmart due to customer complaints that she was TOO explicit!! and would encourage TEEN pregnancies!! Actually not sure how the children could work out HOW

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant barbie

2003-02-13 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Ann, actually there is pressure to be thin at every level - I think even little boys feel it these days. But thats very scary. Pinky - Original Message - From: Ann green [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 1:55 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] RE

[ozmidwifery] NSW Election Rallies

2003-02-13 Thread Justine Caines
Title: NSW Election Rallies Hello Everyone There is a huge groundswell of support in NSW to secure one to one midwifery care in the public system. So far we have 2 events lined up in NSW Family Rally: SATURDAY March 1st , Jesmond Park, NEWCASTLE from 10.30am All incumbent members and

[ozmidwifery] NSW Election Rallies

2003-02-13 Thread Justine Caines
Title: NSW Election Rallies Hello Everyone There is a huge groundswell of support in NSW to secure one to one midwifery care in the public system. So far we have 2 events lined up in NSW Family Rally: SATURDAY March 1st , Jesmond Park, NEWCASTLE from 10.30am All incumbent members and

Re: [ozmidwifery] no subject

2003-02-13 Thread Aviva Sheb'a
surely not putting baby on front is crappy for development? aviva - Original Message - From: Lieve Huybrechts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 6:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] no subject Dear friends,I don't know if this topic has been discussed in the group

Re: [ozmidwifery] re: breech presentation help

2003-02-13 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Tania, it is my understanding that the moxa should be done daily, at home with the moxa sticks until the baby turns, it is definetly not a once/week thing. marilyn - Original Message - From: Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Sleeping positions

2003-02-13 Thread Aviva Sheb'a
cat among pigeons here -- suppose baby threw up while lying on back and choked? aviva, ducking - Original Message - From: janet To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:53 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Sleeping positions I agree that many women are afraid about

Re: [ozmidwifery] aspartame

2003-02-13 Thread Aviva Sheb'a
received this a few weeks ago. sent it to my brother who's diabetic. he sent it on to a friend of his, an eminent scientist who reckons it's bunkum. I don't go near artificial sweeteners with a barge pole anyway, but then, I'm not diabetic (whew!) aviva - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] coth death study

2003-02-13 Thread Lieve Huybrechts
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] coth death study Thanks all for the reply, but I didnt make my question clear. I read the following study and I was wondering if you had heard about it. On the website of midwifery today is a study Baby's Bedding: Is It Creating Toxic Nerve Gasses? by Joanne B. Quinn,