Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-13 Thread James 'Fish' Gill and Abbey Rodda
There are studies that suggest that babies with any form of pharmacological pain relief including and emphasising epidural pain relief cause delayed time in the first breast feed and consequently reduced longevity of breast feeding . Right now I can¹t site you to any references but they are

Re: [ozmidwifery] temp in labour

2006-12-13 Thread Robyn Dempsey
A temp in labour..I'd consider 37.7 and above a temp, however that would have to be 2 hours running, and if the woman was in the water, I'd get her out and check the temp again. Robyn Dempsey - Original Message - From: Sally @ home To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Circumcision Study in Herald Sun

2006-12-13 Thread Kelly Zantey
Circumcision 'reduces HIV risk' From: Reuters December 14, 2006 CIRCUMCISING men cuts their risk of being infected with the AIDS virus in half, and could prevent hundreds of thousands or even millions of new infections, researchers said. Circumcising men worked so well that the researchers

[ozmidwifery] Birthing options in Albury/Wodonga

2006-12-13 Thread Kate and/or Nick
Hi I have a friend having her first baby in the A/W area. She's asking me questions about what her care options are, and I have no idea what's on offer there. Can anyone give me a quick rundown on maternity care in the A/W region? Thanks Kate

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birthing options in Albury/Wodonga

2006-12-13 Thread Andrea Quanchi
trying to imagine what A/W is? Aulbury/Wodonga was all I could come up with? She could try the MIPPs at Wangaratta if this is the case. Andrea Q On 14/12/2006, at 4:56 PM, Kate and/or Nick wrote: Hi I have a friend having her first baby in the A/W area. She’s asking me questions about

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birthing options in Albury/Wodonga

2006-12-13 Thread Kate and/or Nick
Sorry, yes it is. Not sure if she's a homebirth candidate but will suggest it. Thanks Kate _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Thursday, 14 December 2006 5:14 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]