[ozmidwifery] Vaginal wall tearing

Isis,   I had a 3rd degree tear with the birth of my first child.  I believe there were also a number of contributing factors to this - mostly crap in my head from other peoples' births (I am a midwife).  The tear healed well, but remained tender for about 12 months.   My second child was 458

[ozmidwifery] FW: Good Weekend July 12

Title: FW: Good Weekend July 12 Hello Ozmidders, my letter re the Good Weekend FYI Justine -- Forwarded Message From: Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 00:49:51 +1100 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Good Weekend July 12 To The Editor How disappointing that Mia Fr

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous Story in the Good Weekend

Hi Megan You are welcome to use my posting in your newsletter – as for a link to the original article I don’t know what that would be. Can only suggest finding last Saturday Herald link and then looking for the insert magazine the Good Weekend – sorry I didn’t have it for you….  Help som

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

Dear Isis I hope you can continue to effectively channel your rightful response to this incident. I feel you need to consider doing the following 1) Write a letter of complaint to the hospital where this doctor works if he is an employee If not to your state health complaints commission an

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

I am actually under the care of the midwives clinic attached to the Geelong Hospital and I have loved all the midwives that I have met so far. They are all very supportive of my wishes and ideas. I had a laugh with the last midwife I saw about the fact that I would be propositioned by the

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

My thoughts exactly Isis. We (members of this list) do seem to be everywhere, so hopefully one or some of us can help. I also totally agree with Judy's plans for this doctor.   marilyn - Original Message - From: Lois Wattis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

My heart goes out to you, I'm not a midwife but I know enough to know youv'e been bullied. I had a second degree tear with my first which I think was brought on by obs coaching to push my baby out. Second baby was born at home in the water, wonderful midwife and only my breath and involunt

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

Isis, Where are you?  Can you access midwifery care?  You need support, encouragement and a big hug!  What you have experienced would shake the most committed natural birth advocate.  Don't despair just yet.  Let's see if someone within the ozmid network can assist...   Love Lois --

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

Dear Isis,  Please keep hold of your knowledge and belief in yourself. Unfortunately stupid, overbearing people exist in this world, and usually "kick" you while you are vulnerable.   This man should be hung drawn and quartered, then hitched up by his soft bits also.  What right has he to s

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous Story in the Good Weekend

Hi Julie and others , is it possible to post the article or a link on ozmid. I'm in Adelaide , so havn't seen it. I like your response and would love to put both in our birth consumer group newsletter, thanks Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

I apologize in advance for rehashing an old topic of discussion, but I need to get this off my chest.   I had a 36 week ANC appointment with one of the hospital OB’s yesterday and I left the appointment shaking with anger. I also left questioning my own wishes and plans. I was asked if I

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE)

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent Childbirth Educators (NICE) Hi julie, I came across someone on the chat line who had requested business cards be sent to her as part of her course of studies. I thought to my self that she should have a nice list of midwives because

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

- Original Message - From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation > Dear List > > Does anyone have any ideas why a perfectly healthy 6+ month old baby (fully > breastfed - still

RE: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE)

Hi Julie, It could also go on our Essential Parents pages on our web site, this is accessed by a lot of people who would find it useful info. We get a steady stream of calls from parents to the Birth International office looking for classes and we always give out names of independent educators

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

Hi Cheryl, It may be the wheat in the Sao biscuits - go for the other grains; corn, millet, barley etc I'd also advise a probiotic supplement specifically for infants; Natren 'Lifestart' or Metagenics 'Flora Care'.  The latter is usually available from naturopathic clinics, and the Natren prod

Re: [ozmidwifery] References for primips

I don't know that they are really  any more at risk.. but they seem to get all the intervention and be made high risk because of their fear and doing "what the doctor said" and also what their friends said.  MM - Original Message - From: paul & wendy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[ozmidwifery] RArticle for breastfeeding

  Hi there SORRY FOR CROSS POST Is there anyone who can help me with the article one botlle wont harm will it.I am quite desperate for it Hettie Grove RN.RM.RCN.ICCE. South Africa  

Re: [ozmidwifery] Unusual gift

Katy, thanks for sharing this.  A big pat on the back to you and all your colleagues who must be doing a wonderful job.  I got the biggest goosepimples when I read his words.  Isn't it just so fulfilling to be appreciated?  Best wishes, Lois Wattis   - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] SMH Good Weekend Article on Saturday Criticising Birth Plans

Wasn't it a doozy?? And the line that got me most amazed was that (talking about 3rd world women) "...and vast numbers of these women and their babies don't survive this natural process." Then going on to talk about if these women had an option, they would all want a medical birth and an epidu

[ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

Dear List Does anyone have any ideas why a perfectly healthy 6+ month old baby (fully breastfed - still is) is suddenly getting badly constipated? Since birth she has regularly gone 48-72 hours between full nappies with no concern from her or Mum; starting solids slowly - pureed fruit and veg

Re: [ozmidwifery] Unusual gift

What a most unique and thoughtful gift. I'm impressed by that Dad. Cheryl From: "Katy O'Neill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Unusual gift Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:43:12 +1000 I work in a hospital system with all the

RE: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE)

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent Childbirth Educators (NICE) Fabulous Jan – and yes I am financial J I will send you (direct) the current list and will forward regular updates. I can’t add attachments to the ozmid list so anyone else who would also like the NI

RE: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE)

Hi Jo My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is growing very quickly! So far we have people from Western Aust, New South Wales and Victoria. I wonder if there are any Independent Ed’s in Queensland and South Australia…oops nearly forgot Tassie ?? All are welcome to join the