[ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Dean Jo
This is not meant to be taken seriouslyjust a laugh- My hubby just sent me a site that lists the 100 things I would do if I was ever an evil overlord (dont ask were having marital troubles as it is with star wars being released!) The basis is to list the 100 things you would or would

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Tania Smallwood
That makes me laugh Jo, I might get my Star Wars crazed husband to please explain! Apparently theres a pretty appalling midwifery scene in the new movie, not sure if it fits the context Tania From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Ken WArd
It's not a midwifery scene. The heroine is pregnant. Looks anywhere from just to about 30/40 in the various scenes. Then she's knocked to the ground, unconscious. Taken to a medical centre where they have to save the baby, ( at this stage she's not looing too pregnant.) It appears to be a

Re: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Julie Garratt
Did any one notice that the Star Wars "Midwife" had scoops for hands??? what was all that about? - Original Message - From: Ken WArd To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 5:42 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords It's

[ozmidwifery] icm program

2005-06-01 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Just thought i'd let you all know that 2 of the founders of Seattle Midwifery School are presenting at the ICM on Monday 25th July:Suzy Myers as below and Joanne Myers-Cieko as per the conference (I'll send another email). marilyn From Lay to Licensed: A Tale of Two Midwives Practicing

[ozmidwifery] icm part 2

2005-06-01 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Ok so this is the abstract for Jo Anne Myers-Cieko's presentation on Monday 25th July. marilyn: This is the story of a midwife whose career began with the unlawful and highly political act of attending home births in when the state did not recognize midwives. And of a mother who had her

Re: [ozmidwifery] MidResearch

2005-06-01 Thread Ceri Katrina
On the topic of research, does anyone have any evidence on why we take BP on the right arm antenatally?? And any other guidelines or evidence on 'how' to take the BP??? thanks Katrina -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or

Re: [ozmidwifery] DEM's

2005-06-01 Thread priddis6
Thanks Cas. Great to hear : ) Anyone know of any others in QLD so far? Holly carole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Qld at Caboolture Hosp we currently have one overseas trained DEM. Started earlier this year to fulfill endorsement requirements (not sure why/what they were,maybe as

[ozmidwifery] Midwifery Bulletin June 2005

2005-06-01 Thread Denise Hynd
Thought all would be interested to follow the effective proactive business of the ACMI these days I hope this will inspire the midwives on ozmid who are not members to join ACMI Denise Hynd Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Dean Jo
Why it is funny?? Not surethen again I hated Seinfeld but according to most of the world population it was hilariouscouldnt stand one second of it myself, utter crapperhaps that is why this world is so wonderful people having differences of opinion. Not everyone has their funny bone in

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Dean Jo
Oh yeah.did you miss the very first line in my email? The one that says dont take this seriously. Did anyone hear the one about the koala that fell out of the tree? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent:

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Mary Murphy
I have been watching this theme with concern. As a late entry midwife after the birth of 4 children on 2 continents and a homebirth midwife of 22 yrs, I have been through nearly all of the phases on the journey to.I have noticed that in our initial passionate motivation, we are VERY

RE: [ozmidwifery] evil overlords

2005-06-01 Thread Dean Jo
I was going to change the email subject header but it seems to have manifested into a more relevant title anyway! The reason I posted the original email was to make light of the thing that, if we are not careful, WILL sink us. If we cant laugh in adversary then how are we ever going to

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

2005-06-01 Thread Lindsay Yvette
Thanks for your reply Lieve. What state are you in? I'm certainly not keen to let them induce if I get to 38 weeks. They say there is no way of telling the condition of the placenta, and that there's evidence or studies to show significant increase in worse outcomes after 38 weeks or

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

2005-06-01 Thread Justine Caines
They say there is no way of telling the condition of the placenta, Hello Midwives out there Is the above true?? Is it specific to twins? I thought an ultrasound could certainly show the condition of the placenta JC -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins/placenta

2005-06-01 Thread jesse/jayne
And, can the condition of twins placenta/s be expected to deteriorate earlier than a singleton's?? Jayne - Original Message - From: Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

Re: [ozmidwifery] DEM's

2005-06-01 Thread Michelle Windsor
Yes we have a New Zealand DEM working both in the Birth Centre and the hospital at Mackay (Qld). Have also heard there is a DEM in a Level 3 position in Townsville. Cheers, Michelle[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Cas. Great to hear : ) Anyone know of any others in QLD so far?Holly carole

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

2005-06-01 Thread Lieve Huybrechts
Hello Yvette, I live in Belgium, Europe. The best way to interprete the condition of your placenta are the signs your twins and your body will give you. Feel for changes in the movements. When the baby's feel like in a playgarden there is nothing wrong with your placenta. When the baby's become

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

2005-06-01 Thread Lindsay Kennedy
There is a study currently being done to assess induction/caesarean section at 38 weeks for twins. Apparently there is suggestions of deterioration in outcomes after that. Having said that I had twins at 40 weeks (by induction in the end) and they were 30 minutes apart with no apparent problems.