Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

2007-01-06 Thread Alesa Koziol
Hi Sue On annual leave so dont have all my reference material but from what I do have, it is possible to breastfeed whilst on Lithium as long as the infant is monitored closely for signs of toxicity as lithium passes into breastmilk. Monitoring would include behavioural and chemical changes.

[ozmidwifery] Midwife in Canberra / area

2007-01-06 Thread EKS
Hi! A girlfriend of mine is pregnant and due in August of this year and is very keen for anything but a hospital birth. She has put an application in for the birthing centre in Canberra but due to the small capacity there, she doesn't think she'll get in! So - can anyone point me at some midwives

RE: [ozmidwifery] Premature birth risks of loop diathermy

2007-01-06 Thread sharon
In the hospital I work at we consider the women to be more at risk of miscarriage and or pre term birth the women are looked after by the consultants but hey also can be cared for by the midwife in conjunction that is both see them. Cheers sharon _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]