Re: [ozmidwifery] The Purple Line

It is sometimes called the Hobbs line Sonja - Original Message - From: Gail McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 9:52 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] The Purple Line This is really interesting. As a student I have access to

[ozmidwifery] Documentary: Maternity Unit SBS TV

Having a read through the green guide and came across this:Documentary on SBS TV this Thursday 7th Sep. at 8:30.Maternity UnitTaken from SBS web site:STORYLINE AUSTRALIA - MATERNITY UNITThe work of a maternity unit is unpredictable and challenging. Staff must judge when to let nature take its

[ozmidwifery] Parent Helpline overwhelmed with callers

Mothers' cries for help met with silence Deborah GoughSeptember 3, 2006 HUNDREDS of thousands of desperate mothers fearing for their babies' health are swamping a specialist helpline with calls for help but their pleas are going unanswered. A staggering four out of every five callers to the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

Hi Everyone, I'm interested to know everyone's thoughts on the PI. I work solely as an independent and I must be honest I don't think this offer is great. We shouldn't rush into anything just because we think PI gives us credibility. I haven't really seen any huge discussion on this

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

LisaNothing is set in concrete yet but we need 200 names to be able to move forward. There is a meeting today in Melbourne and have been other meetings around the country. I suggest you ring Barb Vernon at  ACMI and she can give you the relevant info for your stateAndreaOn 05/09/2006, at 8:24 AM,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

Hi all, Although not a midwife yet I attended the Sydney meeting with members of ASIM as an HBA rep. The offer to me sounded good in that you are only paying insurance for the actual births you attend. Its not just a 1 off fee. Therefore if you are a hosp mw whod like to do a few hbs a

RE: [ozmidwifery] Synto question

Thanks Christine, We are in Ballarat, Victoria. Cheers Marianne -Original Message-From: Christine Holliday [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, 4 September 2006 10:27 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Synto question Hospital

[ozmidwifery] Birth Stats for specific hospitals

Hi all, Does anyone have a short cut way to get birthing/intervention stats from a hospital? Who/what/where do I call/ask for...? I'm trying to get hold of Kind Edwards Memorial Hospital and St. John of God - both inPerth Big thanks in advance, Kristin -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Stats for specific hospitals

Some states have perinatal data published online, try google first. Look and see if they have websites. Ring and ask for an annual report. You will possibly have trouble if you ring and ask specific qns of hospitals. They get all weirdy beardy because they don't like people knowing stuff

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: PI Insurance - urgent - more interested midwives needed

Hi Andrea, I have already emailed Barb Vernon but have not received a reply at all. I homebirthed in Britain for 14 years before coming here and I must say that although independent's have no insurance at the moment there it doesn't prevent or hinder the homebirth movement fear does that