RE: [ozmidwifery] caseload

Dawn, Congrats on your new appointment @ Casey! I've just finished the BMid in Melbourne ( am moving overseas), but my in-laws live in Bunyip (between Pakenham Drouin). I've been hopeful that a caseload program there will come to fruition (I'm an active member of Maternity Coalition). Good

Re: [ozmidwifery] And this from the rural doctors!!!

My goodness, it's amazing isn't it It's actually safer to have your baby in a small hospital, indeed!!! :o) Jen --- Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well well! In politics they call them spin doctors! I think real Drs can spin anything!!! It helps us though JC Xx

Re: [ozmidwifery] William Mary

Yes, I've loved William Mary have sent a message to 7 as well! Jen --- Denise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Ozmid I hope you have all been enjoying the glimpses of midwifery in William and Mary on Saturday nights on 7. Including the birth centre last night!! I have recorded it

Re: [ozmidwifery] helpful tip

Interesting! I'm not sure if I've heard of direct Sims (or maybe I have can't remember- wouldn't come as a surprise considering I'm on holidays!). Is it a yoga pose or something else? Where can I find out more? Cheers, Jen --- Meaghan Moon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The position sounds a

Re: [ozmidwifery] helpful tip

I read this too in the Midwifery Today forum. For the life of me, I can't get a picture in my head of what this manipulation might look like! Have any of you tried this or somethingsimilar before? Jen --- Mary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Art of Midwifery To turn a posterior baby:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caesarian article

This is a great analysis. Thanks for sharing it, Barb. Jen --- Barb Glare [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I thought this was interesting http://slate.msn.com/id/2111499/?GT1=6065 Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Incidence of meconium

Thanks Leanne, David Denise for finding evidence to post online. This evidence is probably useful to everyone on this list. Routine suctioning naso-pharyngeal (sp?) suctioning routinely occurs at both of the hospitals where I've done my training. Jen 3rd year BMid --- leanne wynne [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Postnatal observations

Enkin et al. in A Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy Childbirth state: Routine [postnatal] Observations: Making recording regular measurements of Temp, pulse, bp, fundal height, lochia the various wounds that a woman may sustain during birth, is still common practice in the days following

Re: [ozmidwifery] homebirth midwife needed

In what state is Mansfield?melanie cane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am also looking for a homebirth midwife in the Mansfield area. Any ideas? Thanks, Melanie Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] TRIGR Homepage

Thanks for reporting back on this, Nicole. It does ound pretty good. Jen --- Nicole Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I have to admit I got the wrong impression about this study! It was piloted in Finland, and one of the important principles of the study was that exclusive

Re: [ozmidwifery] seizure at birth

experience if it was pre-eclampsia/eclampsia then she would not recover, she would remain unwell. Always think, 'First do no harm'. Jennifer Cameron FRCNA FACM ProMid Professional Midwifery Education Service 0419 528 717 - Original Message - From: Jen Semple [EMAIL PROTECTED

[ozmidwifery] seizure at birth

--- Graham Wende Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sunday night an asymptomatic primip had a seizure with a head on view. Wende, do you mind sharing more with me/us about this experience? I'm an about-to-graduate BMid student this sounds really scary! If someone has a seizure during late

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery article in The Advertiser 13/11/04

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing. Jen --- Tania Smallwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ahhh, god love him, John Svigos says that midwives can't do caesareans... http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,11369843%255E2682,00.html Midwives deliver what mums need most

RE: [ozmidwifery] B(Mid) course not for Southern Cross 2005

Thank YOU for your support, Jo :o) Jen --- Dean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not that I am any expert or have insider information on this topic, but I can say that I have heard from some students who have had issues with the number of catches required in the three year course and the

Re: [ozmidwifery] restless legs in pregnancy

Hi Jenni, For some reason it sticks out in my head that when this was previously discussed on the list, the subject heading was jumpy legs so you might want to search the archives under that as well. Funny the things we remember, isn't it?! :o) Jen --- Jennifer Price [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [ozmidwifery] B(Mid) course not for Southern Cross 2005

Hi Sue, I meant to respond to this ages ago... sorry I forgot. Southern Cross has a midwife consultant/academic working on it at the moment. They paid her in October to come to SA Vic ( maybe NZ?) to talk to academics students (seperately!) @ unis about how it's going for them/us. I was

Re: [ozmidwifery] B(Mid) course not for Southern Cross 2005

Doh! I meant to write that SC is hoping to launch in 2006. My whole point was that they don't want to offer it in 2005 so they can set it up properly to run in 2006. Sorry for the confusion! Jen --- Jen Semple [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sue, I meant to respond to this ages ago... sorry

[ozmidwifery] effects of spidural on baby

Forgive my ignorance, but can anyone share articles or a review of articles that examine the effect of regional anaesthetics (epidural, spinal, etc) on the baby? Cheers, Jen --- Denise Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said Andrea. I've just finished researching the effects of birthing

[ozmidwifery] pain relief/epidural article

Here's the article again for Deinise others who may have missed it. --- leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, An article FYI. The final comment about the increase in women choosing to birth without analgesia is interesting. Leanne. Preferences for analgesia in labor Issue 21:

RE: [ozmidwifery] 2nd Stage of Labour

That's a great analogy, Sally! Makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing. Jen 3rd year BMid student, Melbourne --- Sally Westbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The analogy that I tell women is that being ready to push is like being ready to vomit. When you feel nauseous you are probably

[ozmidwifery] GNT homebirth

Yes, Marilyn I've noticed the same thing. We're loyal ABC TV watchers radio listeners I haven't heard anything (in Melbourne). Jen --- Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has the ABC been promoting this in other parts of Australia? I think I have heard of everything else George is

[ozmidwifery] Casey Hospital (Berwick, Vic) is now advertising for midwives

This is the new hospital that the Vic DHS wants to run caseload... Casey Hospital – Berwick (Vic) Registered Midwives who have advanced clinical competencies, a broad scope of practice and are both team focussed and able to practice autonomously are encouraged to apply. Current positions

Re: [ozmidwifery] AMA and midwifery-led care

Fascinating Belinda! Thanks for sharing. Also, here's a link for Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) statement on Homebirth others... http://www.ranzcog.edu.au/publications/collegestatements.shtml Jen --- Belinda Maier [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] desperately seeking homebirth midwife

Have forwarded directly to Kate (they woman looking for a midwife) as she's not on Ozmid. --- Miriam Hannay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Judy, I had a homebirth in Canberra with my first child in 1994 (oh dear is it that long ago??) I had a wonderful midwife called Emma Baldock, but I

Re: [ozmidwifery] FFP

Great letter, Marilyn. --- Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Abby and Philippa and all: I looked at the FFP website this morning and actually sent off an email via their contact button. I kind of melded a few of the letters that we were sending to the politicians prior to the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998

what you meant by I wonder if it is more difficult for them. Wonder if what is more difficult? Liz - Original Message - From: Jen Semple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re

Re: [ozmidwifery] group B strep 3 centres

Take a look at the 3 centres guidelines @ http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/ahs/quality/effect.htm(do a google search if it's not still @ that website) The 3 centres are Melbourne's RWH, Mercy Hospital for Women, Monash Medical Centre (the 3 tertiary centres for maternity care in Vic). They

Re: [ozmidwifery] definition of normal/natural... was Students, training and other things

Abby and Toby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is normal natural? (Just asking the question out loud) Yes, Abby, you're absolutely right to ask what is normal, what is natural. This is something we study @ uni :o) I really like what Shiela Kitzinger has to say on the subject... that there is no such thing!

Re: [ozmidwifery] Students, training and other things was Re: uterine rupture 1998

As a current Bachelor of Midwifery (aka direct entry)student, I can tell you a little bit about my course. I think everybody here agrees that there is no such thing as the perfect woman, the perfect midwife, or the perfect midwifery course. That said, I can promise you all that we have learnt

[ozmidwifery] born in caul

Marilyn wrote: I have never had an incident with a baby, and have always been able to simply wipe the caul away(and save it of course) Here's another concept I'm trying to get my student head around! I understand why it's safe for baby to be born in caul (not having the stimulus of exposure to

[ozmidwifery] VEs

Trish wrote: I love this list, and our students reading these posts are exposed to discussions that we find it difficult to introduce into the classrooms, because of the amount of 'fact' we have to impart, and the lack of resources to allow panel discussions of experienced practitioners. So

Re: [ozmidwifery] ve's

Hi Stacy, I'm a mid student too, I too have stuggled trying to get my head around various concepts (eg difference b/w legnth thickness). After having many many midwives explain it in different ways, the way that I understand it is that legnth thickness go hand in hand. A long cervix is a

Re: [ozmidwifery] ve's

Yes, well said Megan. What a powerful imagine you've described in my mind of you in labour with your 4th! Thanks for sharing, Jen --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of my strongest memories from my fourth son's birth was doing a VE on myself whilst reclined on the toilet. I did it mainly

[ozmidwifery] Djerriwarrh festival (Melbourne)

Maternity Coalition (Vic) is holding a BBQ/pamphlet table at the Djerriwarrh (pronounced JERRY-WARRAH) festival in Caroline Springs (in Melbourne's Western suburbs) on November 7th. This will be a great opportunity to work in partnership with a rapidly growing community. Our two primary

RE: [ozmidwifery] question

Hi Bec, I remember someone raising this question ages ago on this list someone recommended the for the Restless Legs Foundation website www.rls.org w/ lots of good info recommendations. If you're interested in reading what was written on the list before on the subject, check out the archives @

[ozmidwifery] waterbirth in a mainstream mag!

From the MC Vic list: The Wollies/Safeway Australian Parents magazine Oct/Nov 04 ed has a great article about home/waterbirth pg 29-31 - especially considering it's a mainstream magazine (with normally boring mainstream stuff in it!). Maybe you have heard of them?? Mum Christina, 1st child

Re: [ozmidwifery] admission ctg and the furphy of litigation (LONG)

Justine, As the President of Maternity Coalition, I KNOW that you are taking these facts to the pollies assisting us MC members to do the same. You do a wonderful job I'm so thankful to have you on our side. Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com

[ozmidwifery] Spiritual Midwifery

BUT??? What's wrong with being a hippy from America? Jen --- katnap076 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is a good book, she is a hippy and is from America, but she is a real midwife and a caring one. - Original Message - From: Fiona Rumble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Launceston Birth Centre

Trish, One of the women about to finish BMid @ VU in Melbourne is moving to Launie after the new year. Is the birth centre still running? Who could she contact to find out more about it? Jen 3rd year, VU, Melbourne --- Trish David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Launceston was the only one

Re: [ozmidwifery] breech baby wisdom

Thanks for the update, Megan. It's interesting to hear outcomes. Thrilled for the woman and her daughter! Jen --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Lynne, she had the ECV, which bubs took to kindly and remained head down. She went into spontaneous labour, after 24+ hard working hours at home

[ozmidwifery] books for sale ( uniform)

I'm be finishing BMid at the end of November moving to the USA (to be closer to family) after the new year. I've got a heap of books that I'm not going to be able to afford to take with me ( VU uniform shirts). Prices are a guideline only, would be very happy to do a deal if you'd have a few

Re: [ozmidwifery] abortion and working with women etc

Honey, Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your personal story in such a public way. Sadly there is such a stigma to abortion, that it's something that selfish, careless women do, etc... people don't realise that it's their sisters, their lovers, mothers, aunties, friends, and colleagues of

[ozmidwifery] episiotomy resource from Vic PDCU

FYI: This is the latest in a series of reports from the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity entitled Morbidities associated with childbirth in Victoria Topic 2: Episiotomy and perineal lacerations. This report is on the website at

[ozmidwifery] archives

Yes, I remember this discussion awhile ago, too. Here's the link to the archives so you can search for what's been said already ( the story of a list member who had a 3rd or 4th degree tear w/ her first birth went on to have a vaginal birth w/ 2nd degree tear for baby #2 who weighed more! if I

Re: [ozmidwifery] Human Breastmilk bank in Victoria

Fantastic! Thanks for passing this on, Helen. Jen --- Graham and Helen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This certainly is great news - found on The Age website today. Helen Cahill http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/12/1092102573402.html Australia's first milk bank August 12, 2004 -

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC question again

Hi Kirsten, I'm a 3rd year BMid @ VU. You probably already know about The Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy Childbirth (Enkin et al), but they have a fantastic chapter called Labor and birth after previous cesarean section that's available free online at http://www.maternitywise.org/guide/

RE: [ozmidwifery] Request for information on current models of midwifery led care

A bit of clarification on the NZ perspective from Kiwi midwife Kim Stead: My two cents worth...(with permission to share). NZ midwives can and are sued. That is why they have indemnity insurance, which is included in the NZCOM mebership. You pay $600 membership per year which includes the PI.

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'I had an abortion Tshirts'

Can't imagine many women being proud of having an abortion, but I sure as hell am proud that I live in a country where abortion is leagal and accessible. I think the idea is that most women who have had abortions are average... they're your friends, sisters, aunts, lovers, wives, etc, etc. And

Re: [ozmidwifery] Please explain CYOTEC??

Also, methotrexate is also used as a non-surgical remedy for ectopic pregnancy. Jen --- Marilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is misoprostol and if you go to pub med you'll find the miriad of obstetric (as well as all the other uses for it)uses for. Yes it does have a bad reputation

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC and Acyclovire help

Hi Katrina, She should give the wonderful clinical midwife consultants (CMC)at Sunshine hospital a ring. I know Sunshine has lots of VBACs. Ring 8345 1333 ask to speak to the CMCs. Best of luck, Jen --- Tim and Katrina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I'm writing to ask opinions and for

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC and Acyclovire help

Also, someone on Ozmid mentioned this source awhile ago I have found it useful: Australian Herpes Management Forum via their website http://www.herpes.on.net and view the section Management of Genital Herpes Simplex Infection in Pregnancy --- Tim and Katrina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Info for Article

Kylie- ACMI (Australia College of Midwives) contact details: Phone: 02 6230 7333 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.acmi.org.au Best of luck! JenDean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could always contact the ACMI for information.cheers Jo- Original Message - From: "Kylie Carberry"

Re: [ozmidwifery] Very odd TV promo for breastfeeding

Hi Helen, Here's the link http://www.adcouncil.org/campaigns/breastfeeding/ Along the right hand side of the page, there are links starting with Log Rolling. I just clicked on those links (one at a time) a new little box opened up on my computer eventually it played the ad (it took a while to

Re: [ozmidwifery] ObGynWorld.com mail a colleague

Here's thearticle so you don't all have to register if you don't want to: Trial of labor uterine rupture risk exaggeratedSource:British Medical Journal 2004; 329: 19-25 Results of a systematic review indicate that the risk of uterine rupture in women attempting labor after a previous cesarean

Re: [ozmidwifery] ObGynWorld.com mail a colleague

Here's a copy of the article for those of you who don't wish to register on the site (thatnks for bringing it toour attention, Leanne): Novel elective cesarean cause describedSource: Obstetrics Gynecology 2004; 103: 1137-41Researchers describe the "novel clinical entity" of intrapartum elective

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC Support Groups

Hi Abby, I'm a midwifery student in Melbourne went to an info night type thing on C/S Awareness day last year. One of the women who convenes EBAC - Empowered Birth After Caesarean (a local Melbourne group) spoke that night. Her name is Sarah here are her details: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (03) 9557

[ozmidwifery] Must watch! Birth Rites documentary

Thursday 8/7 8:30pm SBSSTORYLINE AUSTRALIA - BIRTH RITES Birth Rites is a documentary that draws a powerful comparison between birth issues in outback Australia and the icy regions of arctic Canada. It would be hard to imagine being evacuated for an impending birth by bus or plane to a large

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thanks for the responses!

Hi Kirsten, I'm a 3rd years BMid... PLEASE don't apologise or feel bad for asking a question (I'm starting to realise that we women spend WAY too much time apologising feeling guilty, but damn it's a hard habit to break!). We've ALL been there (even midwives who trained 30 years ago!)

[ozmidwifery] who would have guessed? Breast Milk Kills Skin Warts

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/06/23/health/printable625825.shtml Breast Milk Kills Skin WartsTRENTON, New Jersey June 23, 2004A compound in breast milk has been found to destroy many skin warts, raising hopes it might also prove effective against cervical cancer and other lethal diseases

[ozmidwifery] Future directions of Victoria's Maternity Services

If anyone's interested in reading the VicGov'ts plans for "midwife-led" birththe document can be downloaded here: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/maternitycare/pubs.htm be patientit takes a while to upload with all its glossy pics...but the document is interesting reading!! Find local movie

[ozmidwifery] maternity news in Vic

http://theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/21/1087669915696.html Maternity services to get overhaul By Amanda DunnHealth ReporterJune 22, 2004 Maternity services in Victorian public hospitals are to be overhauled, with the State Government improving team-based midwifery care to run alongside

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth documentary on Discovery channel

I seem to remember that the broadcast info that was sent around sounded like it was aimed at US viewrs (timezones, etc- I used to live in Idaho). I hope someone was able to see it- it sounded like a great program! JenDebbie Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Discovery Health is a separate

[ozmidwifery] type of birth incontinince (cross-post)

Apologies for the coss-post. Stumbled upon this on the net remembered the horrible 60 Minutes spot... Caesarians don't prevent incontinence - 28/11/2000 http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s217256.htm Caesarians don't prevent incontinenceTuesday, 28 November 2000 The belief that

[ozmidwifery] HOOP trial

Could someone please provide me with the reference for the HOOP trial (Hands Off Or hands Poised at birth)? Or even what journal it's out of would be helpful. Cheers, Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Having a Baby Pamphlet

Here's the website for Having a Baby in Victoria http://www.health.vic.gov.au/maternity/ Not sure if all of the info is exactly the same as the brochure. Cheers, JenTania Smallwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anyone out there who has easy access to one copy of the DHS Having a Baby

[ozmidwifery] new caesarean section resource for consumers

Apologies for the cross post, but I'm just found a new c/s resource aimed at consumers that looks fantastic! It's from the US site www.maternitywise.orgthat also has the online version of the Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy. Here's the direct link:

Re: [ozmidwifery] heel prick/Guthrie test

ia one on day 3 (72hrs) as here in Qld. marilyn - Original Message ----- From: Jen Semple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 9:09 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] heel prick/Guthrie test Regarding heel prick/Guthrie test... protocol atthe hospitals I've done placements is 48 hour

[ozmidwifery] heel prick/Guthrie test

Regarding heel prick/Guthrie test... protocol atthe hospitals I've done placements is 48 hours post-birth. I wonder if it makes any difference whether it's done on day 2, 3, or 5? Jen 3rd year BMid studentKirsten Blacker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, midwives do administer Vit K via intramuscular

[ozmidwifery] 60 minutes transcript

Here's the transcript from thewebsite http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/sixtyminutes/stories/2004_05_30/story_1129.asp Mother's choice May 30, 2004 Reporter: Liz HayesProducer: Richard Mortlock, Glenda Gaitz INTRO — LIZ HAYES: It seems that doing what comes naturally doesn't come all that

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth center Melbourne

Does anyone know if birth centres in Melbourne get booked out the way they obviously do in Brissy (waiting lists, etc)? Cheers, Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE:

This is a virus! Do not click on the link.Mary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this link a legitimate one? I would hate to connect find I got a virus site. MM - Original Message - From: mail.bigpond.com To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:40 AM Subject:

Re: [ozmidwifery] re- ABC radio

I'm in Melbourne heard it on Radio National, Tuesday night from 6-7pm. Thought it was quite good. JenNicole Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did the birth discussion go ahead last night I listened on and off between6 - 7 pm (then had to go out) - and didn't hear anything in that

Re: [ozmidwifery] re- ABC radio

I've just looked to see if there's a transcript... I can only find a summary a "listen" icon (not sure if that's the whole program or just a snippet. Here's the link: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/austback/index/default.htm http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/austback/stories/s1090397.htm Nicole

[ozmidwifery] sterile water injections

Pauline ( other who's units are using sterile h2o injection), have you found that a majority of midwives in your unit have embraced this method readily offer it to women? The evidence sounds quite conclusive about its effectiveness, but we all know how it can be to embrace change. :o) Just

Re: [ozmidwifery] ER

I had heard/read this before... identical to what was argued on ER... that a rule of thumb is for HIV positive women with a reliable clean water source (developed countries), formula feeding is the "safest" option for HIV positive women without a reliable clean water source (developing

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

How common is the use of misoprostol for induction in Australia? I've read it's used quite a lot in the US that it's used in abortion in Australia, but all I've seen used for induction (in my 2 years as a mid student)in Oz is Prostin. Would love to hear your thoughts/experiences. Jen 3rd year

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwife is a midwife...?

Michelle, I hear what you're saying loud clear from a student's point of view! While I have been blessed to have been able to work with some fabulously woman-centred midwives both within the hospital setting outside, it is enormously frustrating to betaught all of the woman-centred stuff @ uni

[ozmidwifery] post- c/s nuitrition

Look what I found on the Cochrane Consumer website http://www.informedhealthonline.org//item.aspx?review=003516 The medical tradition of withholding food and drink after surgery generally came into practice without proof of benefit, and there is a lot of variety in practice. Some practitioners

Re: [ozmidwifery] testing

Jan, I'm getting your posts on Ozmid. Jen[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: my messages are not getting through Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] bumper stickers

Many thanks to everyone for your input on bumper stickers! Will keep you posted. Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] bumper stickers

Hi Barb, Thanks for sharing where that fabulous one comes from! Must get one for my car! JenBarb Glare Chris Bright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, You can get fabulous "Human Milk for Human babies" ones from the Australian Breastfeeding Association. I had a fabulous sticker on my old car

[ozmidwifery] bumper stickers

Seeking in-put from MC branches around Oz, consumer organisations, ASIM, etc... ACMI is looking at printing bumper stickers there's interest from Midwives in Private Practice (MIPP in Victoria) possibly MC (Vic) going in together to do a massive print to reduce costs, have heaps of the same

[ozmidwifery] rural Victoria issues- URGENT

From the Marternity Coalition Victoria list... Hi EveryoneI have a reporter from The Age newspaper coming to my house tomorrow morning at 9:30am to interview me about rural women being induced at 38 weeks because they are not close enough to an appropriate maternityservice. Although we all know

Re: [ozmidwifery] hysterectomy -books

Just wanted to share a couple of books that I've read while studying mid have found fascinating... Woman : An Intimate Geography by Natalie Angier (2000) The Whole Woman by Germaine Greer (2000) Both different books I don't agree with everything Greer says, but bothdiscuss a woman's anatomy,

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth article

Many thanks! JenElissa and David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The BMJ article on lbaouring in water can be found at

Re: [ozmidwifery] re co-sleeping

Hi Pinky, I missed the show, but I found the transcript (love the ABC) http://www.abc.net.au/gnt/future/Transcripts/s1058920.htm It looks like it came off quite well... sounds like everyone (inc. the doc that runs the sleep school) made it clear that they support co-sleeping. Don't know about

Re: [ozmidwifery] Caesareans

Belinda, I'd love to read that article. Do you know the reference? Cheers, JenBelinda Maier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is interesting is the RCT in the BMJwhich showed water was effective in decreasing the need for intervention/augmentation in women with 'dystocia'. So in these cases maybe

[ozmidwifery] Eating In Labour- evidence!

Wow, it's interesting that women are even restricted from eating solid foods while they're labouring... the Cochrane folks, Enkin et al. (2000) Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy Childbirth. (3rd ed, Oxford University Press) have a whole section on nutrition in labour (pp. 259- 263). It can be

Re: [ozmidwifery] free journal access online

know if I run in to trouble. JenDenise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Jen and others Please be aware this only a free TRIAL subscription till March 2004 possibly 3 days and then you will have to pay or be cut of??Denise - Original Message - From: Jen Semple To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ozmidwifery] UK Midwifery list

Thanks to all for your info. Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] BORN IN CAUL

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing your experience, Sue. Jen 3rd year BMid student, MelbourneSusan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first time I birthed a baby in the caul was funny, the woman was on all fours so I was expecting to see the face first. Out slides this featureless head and my

[ozmidwifery] UK Midwifery list

I think I remember people mentioning a UK Midwifery list... could I grab deatils about it, how to join, etc? Cheers, Jen Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

[ozmidwifery] flash photography during birth

Marilyn, was this true amongst homebirthers in Seattle too? That's really interesting. JenMarilyn Kleidon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess anecdotal evidence will not suffice for this gentleman, umh! If photographic eveidence is required then you could have high speed film, slow shutter speed

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Private Insurance companies covering independent midwives?

A few others that I've heard of... A fabulous member of MC employee of the RAAF (air force) in Vic has just negotiated to have MIPP services included in the RAAF health insurance policy (both for currently employeed former employees). I would assume that would be nationally. Not sure whether

Re: [ozmidwifery] BORN IN CAUL

Hehehe, the obvious question from the midwife student for you wise midwives... What DO you do?! :o) JenDenise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What a sad/poor reflection of what happens in hospital birth!! I had not seen or been involved in such until I started attending Homebirths!I remember

Re: [ozmidwifery] BORN IN CAUL

Interesting. Thanks Denise! JenDenise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jen The midwives I have been with at home from whom I have learnt most therefore what I did was to leave it intact till the babies head was out - as it acts as a cushion for the mother and baby. Also based on Michle Odent's

Re: [ozmidwifery] rally

Maureen, I assume you work at the Angliss? It must have been hard to juggle franticphone callswhile you're trying to do clinic :o( To fill everyone in, here's a transcript of what was on Stateline: http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/vic/content/2003/s1044707.htm Is the problem what was being

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doulas in the Blue Mountains

Some private insurance companies cover the fee of a midwife in private practice. One to one care with a midwife she's known throughout pregnancy birth is her best bet for successful breast feeding. Best of luck, Jen"Melissah Scott @ Spilt Art" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have someone who is

[ozmidwifery] New Parenting Group for Melbourne!

Hello everyoneJust wanted to let you all know about a new parenting support group that has just been launched in Melbourne!The name of our new non-profit organisation is Natural Parenting Melbourne. We are a city-wide network of families and professionals aiming to support, educate and celebrate

[ozmidwifery] breech article

Views turn on breech birthsBy Barbara RowlandsDoctors are re-examining whether surgery is best for feet-first deliveries http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-369-987912-369,00.html Yahoo! Greetings Send your love online with Yahoo! Greetings - FREE!

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