Fw: [ozmidwifery] Lotus Birth

Hi Anne, There is a book on lotus birth called Lotus Birth compiled by Shivam Rachana, Greenwood Press, Steeds Creek, Australia, 2000. I think i got my copy from acegraphics. The book covers some information on medical evidence with articles by Dr. Sarah Buckley Leaving well alone. A

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lotus Birth

I might be wrong, but I think many mammals eat the placenta. I'm trying to remember from when my family had goats when I was a young girl. I certainly remember being absolutely fascinated watching a goat give birth even though my parents tried to tear me away - I couldn't do anything but watch!

Re: [ozmidwifery] lotus birth

Hi everyone, as a midwifery student, one of the women I followed thru planned a lotus birth at home thru water...as her birth unfolded, she required transfer to hospital and an em luscs, but we still managed to negotiate with a very curious OG registar for her to have a lotus birth

[ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

Hi everyone,tis me againjust wanted to share with you that last Friday while I was working in our family birthing unit I had the most awesome of experiences.. being midwife for a woman with an undiagnosed breech birthWoo Hoo!!! Poor Janine and my fellow midwives at Geelong

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

How wonderful - and who is this lovely obstetrician who can be silent and still in this situation??? Can we clone him? Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Tina Pettigrew To: [EMAIL

[ozmidwifery] Dutch midwives

Hi, One of my colleagues is going to Holland soon to visit her relatives, and while she is there she would love to catch up with some fellow midwives for coffee and chat. Would any of our 'ozmidders' in Holland be interested in emailing their contact details to me off list? Thanks, Sadie

Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Title: Message I'm really big on 2 support people in theatre - one to be with mum and one with baby. As a student, have had women effusively appreciative of my presence, because I can convey their needs to staff, explain what's happening, and stay with them when dad rushes over to baby. I

Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Title: Message I wonder if they would let a student in with a homebirther? Or would there be enough disapproval to have the student refused permission? While the primary caregiver might not be able to get in, they tend to be fairly receptive to students. At least a woman might have a

RE: [ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

Thats fantastic Tina You are an incredible strong woman. Dont forget it love Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife Learn from mothers and babies; every one of them has a unique story to tell. Look for wisdom in the humblest places - that's usually where you'll find it. Lois Wilson

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

Tina, Well done and we can all only aspire to more of these experiences Andrea Quanchi On 19/10/2005, at 6:15 PM, Tina Pettigrew wrote: Hi everyone, tis me againjust wanted to share with you that last Friday while I was working in our family birthing unit I had the most awesome of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lotus Birth

Thankyou everyone I will gather all the information etc and present this in the forum.The priority is the woman and her right to choose, I have attended women at a home LB with no problems, but unfortunatly in my position and this environment I need to make sure that they have no reason to

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth with a twist!

This story is in today's Sydney Morning Herald, with a photo of hte Mum and baby: Big Brother's baby October 19, 2005 - 6:43AM A contestant on the Dutch Big Brother television reality show gave birth to a baby girl in the house. The contestant, Tanja, gave birth to a girl she named

[ozmidwifery] Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery

Title: Bericht Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery

[ozmidwifery] looking for a midwife

dearest midwives i have a client who is now living in anglesea 4th baby other 3 born at home are there any mws doing homebirths please repl asap is 15 wks into preg now cheers jan

Re: [ozmidwifery] looking for a midwife

Dear Jan If you would like to email me off the list I have a number of midwives details I am happy to provide you with. Kind Regards Sally-Anne (Brown) - Original Message - From: Jan Ireland To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery

Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery Wouldn't it be great to have a study done on VBAC outcomes that were purely natural and homebirths. All the studies seem to be done in big hospitals where, I can imagine, they have strict

RE: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth with a twist!

I found their BB website, which has some video of the birth, no subtitles, so havn't a clue of the dialogue. The other housemates make some funny expressions, the blokes in particular. See if the link works, http://www.talpa.tv/web/show/id=90267/dbid=749/tab=video/typeofpage=51230 It's a bit

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dutch midwives

Hi Sadie You can email Tine Oudshoorne re her availability when your colleague will be in Holland. She is always hospitable and has a wealth of knowledge about the midwifery profession in both the Netherlands and Europe Cheers Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

Wacko Tina and well done You can now join the increasing numbers of standing breech converts Congratulate your colleagues please Regards Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lotus Birth

Hi JO, Please would you send me a copy of the Birthing Mag featuring "Lotus Birth"for the Midwives Clinic at our Unit. We have requests for info this would address I'll copy the links you've suggested for women to look at. Thank you. With kind regardsBrenda Manning

Re: [ozmidwifery] private health insurance rebate

How odd. They are so pedantic in other ways aren't they? I'll file that under 'useful info" thanks. With kind regardsBrenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Breech birth woman wise'

Congratulations Tina, i havebeen present atone breech birth and i got that crazy feeling for days as well and could barely understand why everyone wasnt as excited as me !! its such a high to see a woman so sure of her ability. the woman i was with just couldnt understand the big fuss, shed say

RE: [ozmidwifery] Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes AssociatedWith a Trial of Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery

I often have this argument Abby, that before we start triAling the safety of vbac we should look at the Vbac outcomes for various settings and modles of care. I argue that even the very low rates of rupture in a hospital setting (the rates that still include induced and augmented labours!) are

RE: [ozmidwifery] Lotus Birth

Anne, I wish you every success and after an extensive search not surprisingly found little level one or two research on this. You have been given all the sources I know - Perhaps the WHO Care of the Umbilical Cord: a review of the evidence may be helpful? If it should come to pass that women are

Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

hi there im vegan so heres a few yummy dairy free breakfast ideas: u can use rice or soy milk on cereals - porridge with tahini, honeyand fruit - corn puffs (organic bags sold in coles and woolies) with fruit and soy yoghurt - weet-bix are dairy free too - rye toast with avocado and tomato / baked