Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth thread - maternity initiatives!

Good points and I agree with all aforementioned . I was one of the team for our (now closed) Family Birth Centre, and while it was a fabulous service in many ways, it was also badly thought out, much opposed by the obs(no surprise there) and working conditions werequite difficult forthe few

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth thread - maternity initiatives!

Thanks Sue! It is saddening to hear what is happening and the power issues that are going on. You would think we have gone back 20 or 30 years and how come theseguys can get awaywith this!!! It's not on! I guess you hit thenail on the head with regards to what happened at your centre-

[ozmidwifery] was water birth topic

was told that we had to support 'informed choice' (would be funny if it wasn't so sad eh?) Oh wouldnt it be GREAT if the desire to make the informed decision to have a natural vbac was given as much accommodation as the I want a cs cause I dont want to push scenario !

[ozmidwifery] caseloading (long)

Just a couple of comments in this very interesting set of e-mails. The Community Midwifery Program in Western Australia used to have a budget for preceptoring midwives for a period of 8 months to prepare them for ACMI accreditation, which requires a minimum of 10 homebirths per year.(I don't

[ozmidwifery] annes list of details

The information Anne requires is the same that I do are we doubling up here Anne? There is no point in both of us collecting the same info from everyone. Perhaps we can work together on collating the different information that we are advised exist. Can you email me off list to discuss

[ozmidwifery] midwifery knowlege (ARM)

Midwifery formulae:The sod's laws of midwifery?Debbie Patrick - AS A MIDWIFE working on a busy delivery suite, opportunities to stand back and muse on the ebb and flow of midwifery activity are comparatively rare. However, on occasion, some everyday occurrence just jumps out and make you

[ozmidwifery] Culture of fear

http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk/index.htm A very interesting article on this site, MM

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwifery knowlege (ARM)

I really liked this Mary. It backs up my experience that the more 'influences' present, the less straightforward the labour. Last week I looked after a wonderful woman who knew what she wanted, and what she was capable of. I had a new student midwife with me and was enjoying the opportunity

Re: [ozmidwifery] Attn: Anne - midwifery model network.

Dear Kim, My email is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking forward to hear from you. Regards, Anne - Original Message - From: Kim Stead To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 3:58 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Attn: Anne - midwifery model

Re: [ozmidwifery] annes list of details

Dear Jo, No, we are not as you are gathering a list of contacts for everyone to (colleagues and clients) to be able to know what is available. Whereas I want to keep in touch with colleagues only at this time and write a newsletter and hopefully supply support from each other that work in

Re: [ozmidwifery] proposed list n'letter for caseload midwives

Dear Jo and Anne, It appears what is being proposed is one list is for consumers (MC) and one for midwives. I would agree however that as a midwife and midwifery activist such a dialogue as proposed by Anne is great to have. However the mediums forthis dialogue I beleive already exist

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Cot death on ABC tomorrow

As a kiwi, i know the work of Jim Sprott well, and wrapped all 3 of my girls mattresses. It doesn't seem so common here and is worth listening too. Kirsten Darwin ~~~start life with a midwife~~~ - Original Message - From: Cath Grant Hatcher To: Karen Williams ; Warke, Maree ;

Re: [ozmidwifery] returning to list

I hope I didnt come across the wrong way - Lets just say i have mind burnout - but I totally agree with you Pinky! I think in essence we are really talking about the same thing. Have to go and teach Take care everyone Alphia At 09:32 PM 14/03/2005, you wrote: Dear Pinky I and many others on

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doula Course - Phillipa?

Hi yes I am doing the Childbirth International Course it is terrific. Very well put together thorough. You can check them out at www.childbirthinternational.com and I highly recommend the courses they provide, the support is terrific too. I did also do the Dona workshop with Teri Shilling that

[ozmidwifery] folic acid and retained placentas

Hi Sonja, Don't have anything on a research level to do with adherent placentas, but do have some anecdotal stuff. John Stevenson who was a homebirth doctor in Melbourne for some years during the 80's, always asked women as part of their history, if they'd ever had severe dysentery, and if so,

Re: [ozmidwifery] proposed list n'letter for caseload midwives

Dear Sally-Anne, I am proposing a newsletter/communication by phone, email etc to Midwives in particular that work in Birth Centres (but anyone who is interested). It is fairly specific and is not consumer focused but Midwife focused for collegues in a Birth Centre model of care. Regards,