RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky

2006-01-26 Thread McAlpine, Joan (AHS)
Dear Pinky, We certainly do waterbirths at the Angliss in the FBC. Joan -Original Message- From: Ken WArd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2006 19:12 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky I believe

Re: [ozmidwifery] dive reflex

2006-01-26 Thread Lynne Staff
Hi Michelle Further to this, sometimes opening the baby's mouth may not be enough, as they make chest movements in attempting to breathe but cannot inhale. The reason for this is that the beby's toungue is 'vacuum' attached to the hard palate, which must be part of a strong dive reflex.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Weight gain in pregnancy

2006-01-26 Thread Sally-Anne Brown
Dear Kylie I think it can be individual. I have been caring for a woman who is normally 110 kgs and usually loses weight (14-15 kgs) with each pregnancy and the babies are fine. I guess it is done to how the woman is feeling in herself and how bub palps etc. Kind Regards Sally-Anne -

Re: [ozmidwifery] Weight gain in pregnancy

2006-01-26 Thread Kylie Holden
Thanks Sally-Anne I guess that's what I get for reading too many textbooks! I did think it would be an individual thing, but wasn't sure. Feeling more reassured about my friend now...thanks! Kylie From: Sally-Anne Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Weight gain in pregnancy

2006-01-26 Thread brendamanning
Kylie, Maternal weight gain is determined largely by diet (intake, quality absorption) plus lifestyle (ie level of activity, substance abuse, It is in no way related to fetal growth. Weight gain during pregnancy is largely maternal. Some women are large, well nourished, healthy, fit active.

[ozmidwifery] Birth pools

2006-01-26 Thread Tanya Fleming
Hi, Not so long ago someone emailed info about selling a particular type of inflatable birthing pool..I have misplaced these emails.and am calling for help in this department again. I am after a deep inflatable pool with strong sides and preferrably round. If anyone knows of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth pools

2006-01-26 Thread Jane Palmer
Dear Tanya I am the person who is selling the inflatable pools - feel free to contact me via email or phone 02 9873 1750. I will endeaver in the next few weeks to get the details on my website. Cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth Beyondwww.pregnancy.com.au -Original Message-From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE: OP

2006-01-26 Thread meg
Could anyone describe the rebozo technique to me, as I am currentlly caring for a lovely primip with an OP, term plus, who has been niggling for a few days. We have been trying OFP, stair walking, chunning etc with no success. Thanks, Megan - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE: OP

2006-01-26 Thread Jo Bourne
Has she tried a chiropractor who is experienced with pregnant women? I tried pretty much everything with my DD but it was the chiropractic treatment that did it. At 5:14 PM +1000 27/1/06, meg wrote: Could anyone describe the rebozo technique to me, as I am currentlly caring for a lovely primip

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE: OP

2006-01-26 Thread Janet Fraser
There's also a diaphragm release technique in the links below. HTH, J Optimal Foetal Positioning Essential and FREE for all birthing women! http://www.horns.freeserve.co.uk/ofp.htm Quote: 'Optimal Foetal Positioning' is a theory developed by a midwife, Jean Sutton, who found that the mother's