[ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

2005-11-29 Thread Helen and Graham
Hi everyone I have a question regarding midwives performing the newborn examination postnatally prior to discharge. Having worked in several hospitals, I am used to this exam being performed by a doctor/paediatrician. The midwife does an initial check atbirthbut on about day 3 or 4, or at

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth chairs stools

2005-11-29 Thread Andrea Robertson
An ergonomically accurate and cheaper birth stool is the Birth Mate that was designed by Philips Industries in The Netherlands for the Dutch midwives. It doesn't make the woman tilt backwards and puts her pelvis into the more mechanically useful forward tilt position. We've sold dozens in the

RE: [ozmidwifery] question

2005-11-29 Thread Mary Murphy
Jennifer Cameron wrote The signs of shoulder dystocia are evident before the head is crowned and then the 'turtle' sign appears and clinches the diagnosis so it is full steam ahead and get that baby born My understanding is that the head retraction on the perineum is the main sign. I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

2005-11-29 Thread Mary Murphy
Title: Message All well babies born at home have their checks done by their midwife. We would only refer a baby that had a problem. MM I have a question regarding midwives performing the newborn examination postnatally prior to discharge. Having worked in

Re: [ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

2005-11-29 Thread brendamanning
Title: Message Helen, At Peninsula Health the midwives nowhave to be accredited to do any newborn exam at all, discharge or otherwise. In-house education is required ! With kind regardsBrenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] question

2005-11-29 Thread brendamanning
Jennifer Cameron wrote “The signs of shoulder dystocia are evident before the head is crowned. What are these signs prior to crowning ? Crowning is before any kind of turtling, burrowing or lack of restitution may occur right? Because 'crowning' is before the head is born. I am

Re: [ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

2005-11-29 Thread Judy Chapman
We do the newborn examination after birth but then recommend that they go for the 5 - 10 day well baby check with their GP. This is just since we have been working as a birth centre. Cheers JudyHelen and Graham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyoneI have a question regarding

Re: [ozmidwifery] question

2005-11-29 Thread Gloria Lemay
I think the only indicator that you "might" get a shoulder dyst is a longer than expected 2nd stage. i.e. with a primip, longer than 2 1/2 hrs, and with a multip, longer than 45 mins. You might want to change strategies and help hydrate the woman that you're seeing with a long 2nd stage.

[ozmidwifery] Joyous Birth Melbourne and Sydney reminder

2005-11-29 Thread Janet Fraser
Melbourne: A picnic to celebrate all these babies and bellies and how much we've achieved as a group in the last year! Sunday Dec 4 11am Darebin Parklands End Separation Street near the dog walkers' car park. See you all there with blankets and food to share! Sydney: Sunday Dec 4 from

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Parents use of baby monitors

2005-11-29 Thread Safetsleep
I hope this doesn't sound like a big sales pitch - but have you read these testimonials from parents and medical professionals about our Safe T Sleep Sleepwraps. It talks about the testing and trialing of the products in hospitals on children, the safety and benefits all have found. Have a

[ozmidwifery] Litigation/Insurance issue

2005-11-29 Thread Rosetta Timpano - Asset Protection Consultant
Hi, my name is Rosetta and I would like to share with you some info on how to get around the Litigation/Insurance issue, especially when there is no insurance available to Indepedent Midwives. Regards Rosetta Timpano [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: [ozmidwifery] Litigation/Insurance issue

2005-11-29 Thread Andrea Quanchi
So Share, we're listening (well reading anyway) On 30/11/2005, at 2:41 PM, Rosetta Timpano - Asset Protection Consultant wrote: Hi, my name is Rosetta and I would like to share with you some info on how to get around the Litigation/Insurance issue, especially when there is no insurance

Re: [ozmidwifery] Litigation/Insurance issue

2005-11-29 Thread brendamanning
Go ahead Rosetta, we are listening ! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Rosetta Timpano - Asset Protection Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Parents use of baby monitors

2005-11-29 Thread pinky mckay
Hi Barbara, Like you, I am a bit shocked at the out of sight , out of mind - baby in nursery down the hall practice - it seems very tiny bubs are sleeping alone - a monitor doesnt provide sensory input to a baby - and this is what bubs would biologically expect according to James McKenna.