RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding

2006-02-21 Thread B G
Title: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding Hi Barb, I seem to remember something in my ICU days, another life. Sheenans Syndrome- necrosis of the anterior piturity lobe usually due to severe haemorrage. APL secretes TSH, ACTH, gonadotrophins, growth hormone,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Jo, No I typed in diabetes insipidus and combined the search with breast feeding. All I could get was that breast feeding is protective against juvenile diabetes. I think it is a fairly rare condition. Regards, Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-21 Thread Felicity Dowker
I'm already a member of Australian Doulas, Kelley, but rarely get anything other than pharmaceutical ads from the mailing list. It would be good to see it used more enthusiastically! - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] administrator

2006-02-21 Thread Tanya drumm
Hi, Could I please be removed from this list. Thank you, Tanya Drumm -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] I told you so!

2006-02-21 Thread Vedrana Valčić
http://www.thecowgoddess.com/archshow.asp?var=214 Someone: Well, I remember what you told me, Have a homebirth but I was too scared So I had a hospital birth anyway. Im really glad because if I hadnt been at the hospital my baby wouldnt have survived. Hathor the Cowgoddess: Oh? Howd

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding

2006-02-21 Thread Jo Bourne
Just checking because of the typo in the subject line :-). DId you try looking a the Diabetes insipidus foundation website? They have a form you can fill out to ask a question about DI. http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/ Also I couldn't access all of this article but it looks interesting:

[ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, a woman with horrific injuries inflicted during a ventouse has been told she can't have repair surgery unless she weans her 4 month old and waits 3 months. Her labia was torn off on one side, right up to her clitoris and she can barely walk, is on strong pain killers and the only

Re: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-21 Thread Cate Tischler
Hi Kelly, Doula's downunder also has a forum just for doula's, i can find the link if you're interested. I think i'm a member of australian doula's, but last time i checked there were just adds about increasing one's penis size. I'll check it out again soon if there's more legitimate action

RE: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-21 Thread Nicola Morley
Title: Message Another doula here - well doula in training (I have finished all the theory, reading, childbrith calsses etc, have done one trainee birth with two to go due in March.) I joined up on the yahoo group :) Nicola -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi All, I followed Jo's link: http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/faqs4.htm Neither CDI nor dDAVP treatment have any known adverse effect on pregnancy or the fetus. The incidence of miscarriage or fetal malformations appears to be no greater than in women without CDI. A mother with CDI will not

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and breastfeeding

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Jo, I'll have a look, I'm sure Barb will too. Thanks, Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jo Bourne Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 8:33 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: diabetes incipidus and

RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
So is the reasoning behind weaning to return hormones to a normal state?It's quite puzzling. Medications shouldn't be a problem to the baby. Was the woman given any more info than you have shared here? I would be looking at all options, and seeking a second opinion, and a good rationale for

RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Maxine Wilson
Maybe I am being daft but what effect do lactational hormones have on surgery? I would also suggest another opinion or 2 - perhaps to a plastic surgeon also. Maxine -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Janet Fraser
She's been told by several Obs that the lower oestrogen in her system mean her vagina won't heal. It sounds like a crock to me. I've seen bf blamed for most things wrong with babies and mothers but this was a new one to me. :( - Original Message - From: Maxine Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Jo Watson
I'd definitely go to a plastic surgeon... an ob does baby and mum stuff... this seems to me like something more cosmetic ( not saying it like she's only getting it done for looks!!) Jo On 21/02/2006, at 7:21 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: She's been told by several Obs that the lower oestrogen in

RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Vedrana Valčić
How come episiotomies heal then? Are oestrogen levels then higher than later on? Vedrana -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Watson Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:43 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Sally-Anne Brown
Dear Janet and all, Just sharing a friend's experience of surgery and b/feeding - no doubt just adds to the 'common sense' approach being articulated on the list. After baby no 3 (all born at home in the US) midwife notices a goitre and suggests again (as GP had missed it) to seek medical

[ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Hi, I lived in US, when expecting my first one and there it was always in the magazines, that all women planning pregnancy or pregnant shouldtake folic acid supplements. Here in Finland we don't really hear about folic acid. It is mainly the iron, that is suggested during pregnancy. Or

RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Good on you Vedrana! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vedrana Valčić Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:58 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf How come episiotomies heal then? Are

RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Jo Bourne
Actually my understanding is that estrogen levels would be FAR higher at birth (and presumably soon after) than once breastfeeding is established. Certainly my own estrogen level was post menopausal during breastfeeding. That said surely post menopausal women have surgery too? At 2:57 PM +0100

RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Paivi, Iron should only be taken by women who are anaemic, or you can see they are heading that way (ie Hb going down.) Of course these women need full investigation too, with iron studies and a medical examination and history. There has been some question that giving iron to women who

Re: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Thank you for the information. Here in finland you can't get just folic acid on it's own. It always comes in a multivitamin or ironsupplement I guess. I would like to provide a reasonable product for Finnish women, so do you think, that I should seek for a plain folic acid product, and sell

Re: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf

2006-02-21 Thread Ceri Katrina
Hi everyone My heart goes to this poor woman, it sounds like an horrific experience. Doesn't sound like the vacuum cup was on properly to cause such extenseive injuries. As for the oestrogen levels, where I work, women that have a 3rd degree tear are ordered Ovestin cream and recommended to

RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Lieve Huybrechts
Hoi Païvi, What I read through the time about folic acid is that only women that took chemical anticonception for a long time need folic acid. They dont absorb it well and have low levels when they stop with the anticonception. So you can make a difference with women who didnt take

Re: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Very interesting Lieve. This is exactly why I love this list. I would never get these answers anywhere else... Päivi - Original Message - From: Lieve Huybrechts To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:32 AM Subject: RE:

[ozmidwifery] Re: Diabetes Insipidus

2006-02-21 Thread Barbara Stokes
Many thanks to all for information and links for diabetes insipidus. Yesterdays prostin had not worked!! Dates ?? Previous baby 10lb, so guess why they are inducing this mother. Our unit has a midwives/doctors breakfast meeting 3 or 4 times a year, at yesterdays meeting information given

[ozmidwifery] Independent Midwife for Hospital Support

2006-02-21 Thread Miriam Hannay
Hello Listers, I am putting out feelers for a friend who is 37+ weeks with her first babe. Her little one is frank breech, had unsuccessful ECV this week. She is birthing at West Gippsland Hospital and has been attending the midwife led programme there. Now she has graduated to a 'high risk'

RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Julia Vaughan
Yes this is certainly very interesting.  A friend of mine is pregnant and self-prescribed Blackmores pregnancy and breastfeeding supplement.  Doing the shared care option and GP advised that she change to Elevit (which she did) as it is the only supplement that has been researched to be

RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

2006-02-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Paivi, I looked up the dose in 'A Midwife's Handbook' by Constance Sinclair, 2004. She recommends 400ug folic acid daily from 6-8 weeks prior to conception (presumably continue to 14 weeks post conception) and 4mg for women who have a past or family history of neural tube defects. I

RE: [ozmidwifery] was supplements during pregnancy - now A Midwife's Handboook

2006-02-21 Thread Melanie Sommeling
HI, I am a 2nd Year BMid student, and I can recommend a couple of books which we use across the board, they are Myles, Texttbook for Midwives; Stables and Rankin, Physiology ion Childbearing; Johnson Taylor (? Skills in Midwifery?) Sorry left that one in my car. I Study as Part of the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Okay I have set up the following forums to hopefully get some action going!: Doula / Birth Attendant General Chatter (you need to apply, only students and those trained can view / post) http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/viewforum.php?f=163 Ask A Doula / Birth Attendant a

Re: [ozmidwifery] GP attending hb in Sydney?

2006-02-21 Thread Justine Caines
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] GP attending hb in Sydney? No Janet As far as I know there is not 1 homebirth GP in Sydney. In fact I only know of 1 or 2 in the whole of NSW JC Justine Caines Secretary Homebirth Australia PO Box 105 Merriwa NSW 2329 Ph: (02) 65453612 0408 21 02 73 E-Mail : [EMAIL

RE: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor information

2006-02-21 Thread Judy Chapman
Skipping isn't bad either if you don't have a trampoline on tap. cheers Judy --- Megan Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ideally we all can benefit from pelvis floor excercises, including men. My dad had his prostate removed recently for cancer and I told him to start and excercise his

RE: [ozmidwifery] GP attending hb in Sydney?

2006-02-21 Thread jo
Hi janet, There is no gp in Sydney attending hbs. Jo hunter From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2006 1:07 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: