Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Di, If she is a UK residint then there is a reciprocal agreement (as far as I know) between the UK and Australaia that allows UK residents free access to Medicare and Australians free access to the NHS. So, if this is the case, then it would seem she is entitled to have midwifery care,

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-23 Thread jayne/jesse
Sorry :) Sometimes I'm at a loss for words. I'm been called one of those numerous times for my views on births/babies/breastfeeding. It doesn't offend me though. It's how I feel/live/believe. I'd never call a breastfeeding counsellor or midwive one! The ones I've met are far too good at

Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-23 Thread Jo Watson
Thanks, Jayne. I guess I don't fit that theory at all! I am lucky to have no period. I think my body knows it's not time for another baby just yet! Jo On 23/12/2006, at 1:19 PM, jayne/jesse wrote: Hey Jo, I've read (sorry I can't reference to it but this has been in my own general

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread katnap076
Hi, Does she have travel insurance? what would that cover if she did ?? Kat - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please Hi Di, If she is a

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hi Amy Yes, that's the place. The policy is written, now apparently awaiting executive approval, then no doubt they'll find another reason to prevent us using the bath. Watch this space!! I'm tempted to wrap the door up in red tape as that is what seems to be happening. sigh Sue -

[ozmidwifery] Thyroid and pregnancy article

2006-12-23 Thread Helen and Graham
Thyroid disease pregnancy Seven's On Call By Dr. Jay Adlersberg (New York-WABC, December 21, 2006) - Thyroid problems during pregnancy are often picked up by alert doctors with simple blood tests. When thyroid trouble is not discovered, the results can be premature births, miscarriage and low

[ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria

2006-12-23 Thread Helen and Graham
Hi Listers Any experienced midwives out there like a 4 - 6 week opportunity to be involved in a caseload midwife program in ASAP in Portland Victoria? We have had an unexpected rise in late booking ins and desperately need a midwife. The locum would definitely be with a view to staying on

[ozmidwifery] Disturbing trend...

2006-12-23 Thread Kelly Zantey
In one of my programs, I can see which search terms people have entered into search engines which have resulted in them finding my site. I have noticed now that almost on a daily basis that people are searching for the words 'controlled crying and vomiting' I guess I am grateful that they

RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-23 Thread Mary Murphy
Sue, what sort of bath is it? A proper one with good depth and width or a larger ordinary bath? MM _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Cudlipp Sent: Saturday, 23 December 2006 11:56 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Hello All, Late to the conversation, the palace of possibilities has been busy! We have lovely big baths at Belmont and many women choose to stay in them to give birth, some who never wanted a 'waterbirth' and many who did/do. What is very interesting is that the midwives who work at

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Hello Kelly, Dr Andrew Bisits, Dr Olly Brown and Dr David Somerset are all happy to support women who choose to give birth naturally to their babies who are in the breech position. They are located at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. NSW. warmest regards, Carolyn Hastie - Original

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Hello Kelly, as you can see I'm catching up on emails so am not sure what you have had as comments so far. Here is my two cents worth. Depends what degree of talipes the baby has as to whether it would influence the baby's ability to use her feet to move herself around. Apart from

[ozmidwifery] Women's e News and Ruth Lubic's work

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
for those of you Ozmidders who aren't aware of the wonderful Ruth Lubic, this will inspire you. love, Carolyn A Washington health center has reduced C-section rates by emphasizing birthing care from midwives. Also in today's Cheers and Jeers column, activists call on the

[ozmidwifery] Re: [C-Aware] (no subject)

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Oh dear, look at the subliminal message in this photo. The baby bottle feeding and held remotely frm the mother's body, sigh. Doesn't that show the source of the disconnection so rampant in our society sadly, Carolyn - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Disturbing trend...

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Another escalating disturbing trend is that of women telling pregnant women horrible stories. On Thursday night as I was doing some last minute shopping, a young pregnant womanworking in a fashion store was telling me how scared she is of giving birth. As we chatted about her fears, she told

Re: [ozmidwifery] Question re conference at John Hunter

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Hello Lyle, The conference will be fantastic! I'm really looking forward to the debate on CTG's. The debate is titled This house believes that the use of EFM in labour should be abandoned For those who would like the conference information and registration form, please email me on: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread Diane Gardner
Hi Kat Not sure is she does or not. I would assume travelling pregnant that she would. Because this woman is a client of the person I know I'm not sure of the finer details but I will ask. regards Di Gardner - Original Message - From: katnap076 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-23 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Hi all, A woman I will be supporting for her first birth had a checkup y'day where she discussed her birth plan with the midwife. MW was very impressed and supportive overall, yet was concerned about her decision for a natural 3rd stage. She has stated on her birth plan that she would prefer to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Breech Birth - Names Please...

2006-12-23 Thread Kelly Zantey
Sorry I should have clarified. Would a breech baby with talipes have more problems than a normal breech? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kristin Beckedahl Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 6:51 PM To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-23 Thread Heartlogic
Great question Kristin. If a woman who has given birth to her baby is in her 'tend and befriend' neural network regulatory process aka parasympathetic aspect of her autonomic nervous system, then her endogenous oxytocin will be high, therefore doing what endogenous oxytocin does - contract

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria

2006-12-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What dates are you looking at filling? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:58 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria Hi Listers

Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage?

2006-12-23 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Nice answer :) - Original Message - From: Heartlogic To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] synto AFTER 3rd stage? Great question Kristin. If a woman who has given birth to her baby is in her 'tend and

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent advice please

2006-12-23 Thread Diane Gardner
Hi Andrea Thanks I will pass it along. I'm sure she is now feeling that people really do care. I will let you all know the outcome if I hear before we leave for our holidays tomorrow. regards Di Gardner - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria

2006-12-23 Thread Helen and Graham
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RE: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in caseload mid model Victoria

2006-12-23 Thread Alan
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RE: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding as contraception

2006-12-23 Thread Vedrana Valčić
Radical is a good word :-) and doesn't imply crimes against humanity. For example, the Association of Radical Midwives gives this explanation: Why Radical? In the mid 70s, the majority of pregnant women in UK had labour induced by artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) around the date