RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal breech

2006-08-13 Thread Ken Ward
They are trying to avoid the baby getting stuck i.e. the head unable to pass through. There is also a risk of damage to the internal organs,such as liver and kidneys, because people tend to tug on the babies in an effort to get them out. There is a risk of the cord becoming compressed, cutti

[ozmidwifery] vaginal breech

2006-08-13 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Hi all, Why are breech (sometimes) routinely CS'd.  What risks are they actually trying to avoid for the baby? Kristin   -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Private Health Funds

2006-08-13 Thread Ping Bullock
HBA in Melbourne (due to high demand) are now covering the services of>independent midwives up to $2000 (yippee).  There is no waiting period>if you have served your 12 months with another fund and if you are>joining private health for the 1st time you still have the 12month>waiting for mat

RE: [ozmidwifery] Private Health Funds

2006-08-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/conception/private-health-funds-coveri ng-midwifery-and-homebirth Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -Original Messag

[ozmidwifery] Private Health Funds

2006-08-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Can anyone assist with their knowledge of private health funds ? Which health fund covers the best for midwifery care – I have a lady looking at care for her next pregnancy having a history of 3 lscs after 2 vaginal births – and we have sought the support of an obstetrician – thus the att