RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-11-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Ooooh that's a great idea Di!!! I should try and arrange a time to do a face to face and invite some people :-) Hm who would I invite?!?!? Ps. Will call you tomorrow, meant to do so today but been flat out - chat then ;) Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-11-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
LOL oops sorry - I am deliriously tired :-) Anyone else want some phone calls while I am at it?! :-) _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of diane Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:09 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] FYI

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I have a woman at the moment who has had threatened pre-term labour, they are hoping with everything she gets to 37 weeks... I know some doctors like to have ab's for prem labour - is this the case in most hospitals? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy,

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Well what do you know - that big email I sent out to the pollies recently spilling all my guts on the horrific things going on in birth, breastfeeding and MCHN's CC'ing training - I finally have a reply from my local labor candidate and he's given me his mobile number to call him: You have

[ozmidwifery] Pinky on the Today Show Weds 8.10am

2006-11-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Talking to Jessica Rowe about helping babies to sleep J Pass it on Channel 9. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby BellyBelly Birth Support

[ozmidwifery] Doctors using Google to diagnose disease

2006-11-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Interesting! Doctors use Google to diagnose disease: study By Anna Salleh, ABC Science Online It is not just patients who are frantically plugging their symptoms into Google to see what disease they might have, Australian researchers say doctors are doing it too. Dr Hangwi Tang and Dr

RE: [ozmidwifery] Bubhub and Dr Brown's bottle promotions

2006-11-08 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
At risk of getting crucified for being commercial: Many mainstream sites do include advertisements with formulas and bottles because they are not motivated by birth or better outcomes for women and babies, it's just a business and dollars to them. I often do wonder about the endorsements too,

[ozmidwifery] Sexual Abuse Support Groups for Birth/Parenting

2006-11-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I was wondering if anyone can please pass on any details (e.g. names, numbers, websites) of specific sexual abuse support groups for women who are pregnant or new parents. I want to pass on some details to a new mum who is struggling with breastfeeding, wanting to give it up as it is

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sexual Abuse Support Groups for Birth/Parenting

2006-11-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Sexual Abuse Support Groups for Birth/Parenting Thanks so much Justine, shall forward it on J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby BellyBelly Birth Support From:

[ozmidwifery] Trainee Doula Chadstone VIC

2006-11-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A mum-to-be, Jacynth, is after a trainee Doula near Chadstone in Victoria. Shes due late Jan / early Feb. If you are interested in chatting to her, please email her - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,BellyBelly.com.au Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Baby

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth Article in Pregnancy Birth Magazine

2006-11-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I applaud them including this article, as some months ago I wrote a huge letter to the editor complaining about the information being presented as one sided however, its a shame the woman they have a page story on who had a homebirth complained about her midwife the whole time, despite

[ozmidwifery] Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF)

2006-11-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-foodpolicy-apmaif.htm I know some of you will be well familiar with this, just an FYI for others who have mentioned things in the past. There is a downloadable brochure on this site which has details of

[ozmidwifery] Drug-induced labour raises complication risk

2006-10-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
From http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1click_id=117art_id=qw1161328141968B243 Drug-induced labour raises complication risk October 20 2006 at 10:56AM Women who are given drugs to induce labour are nearly twice as

RE: [ozmidwifery] was I need to vent!!! now WYETH???

2006-10-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
After today, I am definitely going to complain. As soon as I heard the words uttered to a consumer that its like breastmilk; I just thought that was so wrong and gave the saleswoman daggers. I dont like how they are selling the products and relating it to breastmilk, its misleading. And

RE: [ozmidwifery] CTG

2006-10-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
We were actually discussing this on my website and I was wondering, as were some others, what the real figures are for infant seizures I have personally never heard of a woman around me who has been through that. Does it happen often at all? I just want to reassure them with some wise

[ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Im going to be at the Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Childrens Expo in Melbourne starting tomorrow, and who else is my stand next to but. Karicare! I felt so angry the whole time setting up today - I have a really bad feeling they are going to be giving out toddler milk samples, ready to

RE: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!!

2006-10-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
- Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:51 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] I need to vent!!! Im going to be at the Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Childrens Expo in Melbourne starting tomorrow

[ozmidwifery] Doulas in QLD, VIC NSW

2006-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
See below, she would like me to circulate this. -Original Message- From: Mark Catherine Romeo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: bookings Hi Kelly, We are launching an On-line Nanny agency on the 20th of November and we

[ozmidwifery] La Trobe Post Natal Care Study

2006-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Anyone heard about this? From one of my members I just attended a focus group at Geelong Hossy to discuss options for future postnatal care. The study is being carried out throughout Victoria to determine what women really want. It was quite interesting - there were a range of women

[ozmidwifery] Risks of Elective Caesarean Sept 06

2006-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
In case you havent seen it yet, read below. I also hear there is another study just come out or about too, about maternal mortality rates which had found that mothers were 4 times more likely to die if they had a c/section, compared with a normal birth. It broke down cause of death by %:

RE: [ozmidwifery] Risks of Elective Caesarean Sept 06

2006-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Wednesday, 18 October 2006 1:29 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Risks of Elective Caesarean Sept 06 In case you havent seen it yet, read below. I also hear there is another study just come out or about too, about

[ozmidwifery] IUGR

2006-10-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A mum and dear friend I am supporting is due on November 9th and has had two previous IOL for IUGR. At her scan today, she said: Head Circ around 31cm just a couple of days off Gestational Age... aka perfect Leg bone length - Perfect about 4 days off Gest Age BPD (not sure what that is)

[ozmidwifery] GBS and Staph

2006-10-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women on my site has just found out she has both of these things. She said she has googled for hours and cant find anything on Staph specifically. Can someone pass on some knowledge on what this is going to mean? I have never heard of someone having both before. Shes almost

RE: [ozmidwifery] GBS and Staph

2006-10-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, at 7:06 PM, Kelly @ BellyBelly wrote: One of the women on my site has just found out she has both of these things. She said she has googled for hours and cant find anything on Staph specifically. Can someone pass on some knowledge on what this is going to mean? I have never heard of someone having

RE: [ozmidwifery] DO SOMETHING!

2006-10-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
The Conference isn't for the women Lisa, its for those who work in the birth post-natal services industries - of course the others wont be interested! I am not saying anyone is doing a crap or insufficient job - we're all working so hard! And good on all of you down there educating women in the

[ozmidwifery] Balwyn Choices For Childbirth (VIC)

2006-09-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, This is another call for those who might be interested in assisting with any Choices for Childbirth sessions and helping with decision making for the new Balwyn location. You dont have to be a midwife, birth attendant or trained in any way there are no set prerequisites apart

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Believe what you want Felicity and nice that you are defending your friend, but the fact is for the last week, I have had nothing but emails of support and encouragement in private (they think the conference is a brilliant idea) and this is the first negative response I have had. I must

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
women,were in hospital beds we wouldn't have a perceived need for luxury frigging hotels as a back up. And the whole mindset of having a rest with your other kids somewhere else escapes me. Fark yucko. J - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
and mothering and provided with excellent support, staying in a 5 star hotel wouldn't be so appealing. Cheers Michelle Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I posted the article on my forums, here is what women think of the idea be it what you agree

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article Id be up for that and I am sure Pinky would think its a brilliant idea too J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support -

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I posted the article on my forums, here is what women think of the idea be it what you agree with or not this is what THEY think so maybe we can get some ideas or learn something from this: http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=439579 Best Regards, Kelly Zantey

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: FYI news article To try and extract any good of this though, I wonder, if it will encourage more women to aim for normal vaginal births - as per the article, only those who do will be allowed to use the program. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

2006-09-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Exactly Lisa, its business! Its all about the dollars for them. But for the families, the idea of five star treatment after birth is very, very appealing. Its clever marketing isnt it? As well as outsourcing for what they dont have room. You say you cant see what the attraction is to a

[ozmidwifery] Trainee Doula / midwife near Baccus Marsh

2006-09-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women on my forums is due in March and will be birthing at the RWH. She is in Baccus Marsh and her name is Danni. If you know of a Trainee Doula please forward on her details: [EMAIL PROTECTED] She may even be open to a midwife so feel free to contact her if you are looking

[ozmidwifery] Midwife Directory Cancelled...

2006-09-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, Epic coming up! Just a quick email to let you all know that I am no longer doing the Australian midwife directory thanks to all those who sent in their information. I have come up with several problems: disagreement, very limited response and even an email from some rude

[ozmidwifery] Remedia execs to be tried for allegedly causing infants' death

2006-09-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Last update - 18:47 10/09/2006 Remedia execs to be tried for allegedly causing infants' death By Yuval Yoaz, Haaretz Correspondent Three of the former heads of the baby formula producer Remedia will be tried for allegedly causing the death of infants who were fed a non-dairy milk

[ozmidwifery] Don't forget your listing in the Nappy Bag Book!!!

2006-09-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dont forget to include your Midwifery / Doula Business in the Nappy Bag Book for next year its a FREE listing in a nationally distributed book and the deadline is just 20 days away! http://www.nappybag.com.au/freelist.php - I hope we can see lots of Midwives and Doulas listed this year

[ozmidwifery] Aus-wide MIPP Directory

2006-09-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, As you probably know, I have an Australia-wide Doula Directory on BellyBelly, which alone is receiving around 400 pageviews a week and growing strong. So I have decided to take things a step further and create a Private Midwife Directory, something I have spoken of doing

[ozmidwifery] Jenni Doherty from HBA just called...

2006-08-31 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
and effectively of now the pilot program is no longer. Anyone currently corresponding with her will have their birth honoured but no more women will be accepted until a formal business decision has been made. She said the pilot program has been a huge success, however now its time for the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal examinations

2006-08-31 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Me too please J I promise not to look LOL J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] I need to clarify myself!! Coles Baby

2006-08-31 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
to be acceptable. Best wishes, Carol Fallows - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] I need to clarify myself!! Coles Baby In the Coles Baby

[ozmidwifery] RWH - Pain Relief Comment on Website

2006-08-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I found this on the RWH website in the section about the cons of epidurals: 6. Some people believe that epidurals may increase the duration of labour, or increase the likelihood of needing forceps or a Caesarean section. The evidence for or against this belief is very controversial. It

[ozmidwifery] RE: RWH - Pain Relief Comment on Website

2006-08-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 30 August 2006 9:44 PM To: 'ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au' Subject: RWH - Pain Relief Comment on Website I found this on the RWH website in the section about the cons of epidurals

[ozmidwifery] Measles question

2006-08-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sorry, off topic but need some advice asap - A babysitter is coming for half the day tomorrow but just called and said the child she looked after today looks like it *may* have measles. Should I cancel her coming tomorrow or would it be ok? My kids are vaccinated. Thanks in advance.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Measles question

2006-08-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
to decide when you have been given a choice, we come in contact with all sorts of things when out and about all the time and have no idea. Good luck Megan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 28 August 2006 5:24 PM

[ozmidwifery] WA opens a brestmilk bank for premmie babies

2006-08-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
THE push to open a human milk bank in Sydney is gaining momentum. Specialists in Perth are spearheading an Australia-wide movement to reintroduce milk banks after the emergence of AIDS in the early 1980s forced them to close. Perth's King Edward Memorial Hospital For Women will start

[ozmidwifery] Contact details for Nic Edmonstone?

2006-08-26 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Does anyone know how I can contact Nic Edmonstone? Thanks in advance! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support

[ozmidwifery] Follow-up on homebirth stories

2006-08-25 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, Thank-you for the flood of homebirth / natural birth stories that were sent in for consideration to be published in next years nappy bag book. They have the huge task of reading them all now and selecting a few for publication, so I wont know just yet who gets selected but if

[ozmidwifery] Thought of the Day

2006-08-24 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
This so reminds me of birthing in hospital (and supporting those birthing!) that I had to share it. You have to find something that you love enough to be able to take risks, jump over the hurdles and break through the brick walls that are always going to be placed in front of you. If

RE: [ozmidwifery] Private Health Funds

2006-08-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/conception/private-health-funds-coveri ng-midwifery-and-homebirth Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -Original

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gina Ford gagging uk discussion list

2006-08-07 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Oh Debbie I am sorry to hear that L This is what many baby sleep experts are resorting to at the moment to protect their names and $$$ - not good. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support -

[ozmidwifery] Fertility Accupuncture Melbourne?

2006-08-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Can someone recommend any acupuncturists in Melbourne who specialize in fertility and assisted conception? I have heard a few women rave about an obstetric acupuncturist (is that a word?!) in the CBD but the name eludes me Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

RE: [ozmidwifery] Henci Goer's Article on GD

2006-08-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
This is one angry mums reply any tips I can offer back? I am sorry but this article is very short sighted and misinformed. It totally ignores the symptomatic effects of any level of hyperglycaemia to the mother and the subsequent physical effects on bodily functioning. Regardless of

[ozmidwifery] 'Breast' Cover Gets Mixed Reaction

2006-08-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Oh PUH-LEASE. 'Breast' Cover Gets Mixed Reaction Thursday July 27, 2006 4:53pm NEW YORK (AP) - I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine, one person wrote. I immediately turned the magazine face down, wrote another.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Henci Goer's Article on GD

2006-08-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Bah, should have thought about looking there, I do it so often thanks Mary J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From:

[ozmidwifery] FW: Pinky's events and TV

2006-08-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Feel free to pass on! J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: Pinky McKay Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 10:01 PM Subject: re events

[ozmidwifery] VBA2C in SA

2006-08-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, Can anyone help with some contacts in SA for VBA2C? There are two mums in my forums desperate for a VB and are being laughed at by their doctors and midwives. One has a history of PE and the other not. I have suggested hiring a MIPP to go with them, but if anyone knows of a

[ozmidwifery] RE: VBA2C in SA

2006-08-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sorry one in Perth, one Adelaide Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 1

[ozmidwifery] Placenta Praevia IVF Article

2006-08-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
FYI Risk of haemorrhage 'increases with IVF' Clara Pirani, Medical reporter May 26, 2006 WOMEN who have IVF treatment are six times more likely to suffer a potentially dangerous condition during pregnancy than those who conceive naturally. A study of 845,000 births in Norway

RE: [ozmidwifery] article for my child magazine

2006-08-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Feel free to post on my forums (and say I said it was ok) as there are lots of younger mums in the younger couples section Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support -

[ozmidwifery] Home/water birth stories needed!

2006-07-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I am doing some work for the Nappy Bag Book for next year, writing an article and also assisting them to locate some great birth stories for the book. If anyone would be happy to share their home and/or waterbirth for the book along with some photos (must be a good size/resolution) then

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE: Home/water birth stories needed!

2006-07-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Id love to look through them all Felicity but I am completely, madly, flat chat and doing more than I can really handle at the moment! If you could please just pass on my message it would be a huge help! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From

[ozmidwifery] Blood cells and placenta?!

2006-07-25 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Has anyone ever heard of this? My midwife ended up saying as long as the baby is above the placenta; it's ok to let it stop pulsing naturally before clamping it. She said something about too many red (or white!) blood cells entering bubs if bub was below the placenta? Best Regards,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Blood cells and placenta?!

2006-07-25 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2006 5:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Blood cells and placenta?! Has anyone ever heard of this? My midwife ended up saying as long as the baby is above the placenta; it's ok to let it stop pulsing naturally before

[ozmidwifery] Birth, Trauma Personality

2006-07-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Help! Someone started a discussion on my forums about birth and how it shapes the baby as an individual. Of course, everyone thought that concept was ludicrous, think studies and percentages are rubbish and must think I am a quack for thinking otherwise LOL J Can anyone else back me up?! I

[ozmidwifery] epidurals and c/s

2006-07-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I read an older article on epidurals and c/s see below they said that epidurals dont lead to more c/s and referred to the Cochrane database would that be correct??? I thought it was the other way around. More help for pain relief births By KARA PHILLIPS 31 October 2005 Quote:

[ozmidwifery] Balwyn/Eastern Suburbs Choices Meeting

2006-07-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, A quick note that the Balwyn/Eastern Suburbs Choices Team is meeting tomorrow night in Camberwell. If anyone further is interested, please contact me urgently by email or phone 9804 0488. Even if you cant make it tomorrow or want to be part of the team, let me know J Feel

[ozmidwifery] Induction due to pulmonary embolism?

2006-07-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women on my forum had a crisis and was going to have a caesar, but with a bit of encouragement from the others on the site and with the Obs back-up she decided against it and was ecstatic, but then said WOW you girls totally rock when a girls in need! I actually have to be

[ozmidwifery] MC members in VIC - I need your help! :)

2006-07-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, As you will likely know, Choices for Childbirth is currently run from Brunswick and South Yarra locations, with a new one starting up in Geelong shortly. For such a long time I hoped theyd return to the eastern suburbs (as they once were in Balwyn). Having gone to a Brunswick

[ozmidwifery] MCHN problems

2006-07-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Thank goodness she is going to do something about this it was one of the Moderators on my site that this happened to: I took Rosie down yesterday just to get her weighed - (9kg BTW! 90th percentile, and my smallest bubba at this age ). Anyway she was going through the book and checking

RE: [ozmidwifery] MCHN problems

2006-07-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
problems can I ask why is a letter being written to the chemist? Was this a MCHN or a nurse in a different role. I live in the country and MCHN are in a child health centre office. - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Pinky on TV tomorrow x 2!!!

2006-07-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all! Please tune into the Today Show (8.10am AEST) and Kerri-Anne (bet. 10.30-11am AEST) tomorrow, the 11th July. Pinky will be on and she needs our support!!! Dont forget to write in, AFTER the show hehehe to let them know we loved her being on and would like to see more. Go

RE: [ozmidwifery] Pinky on TV tomorrow x 2!!!

2006-07-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Tuesday

[ozmidwifery] Today Tonight (VIC) Caesarean Births

2006-07-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
FYI there is a story on tonight about increased caesareans being performed. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support

RE: [ozmidwifery] Today Tonight (VIC) Caesarean Births

2006-07-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 10 July 2006 6:32 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Today Tonight (VIC) Caesarean Births FYI there is a story on tonight about increased caesareans being performed. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator

[ozmidwifery] ALCA

2006-07-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I was checking out some links to find some Lactation Consultants in Sydney and I came across this link: http://www.alca.asn.au does anyone know much about this association? I know many women on this list are also lactation consultants but the list here doesnt seem very big, is there a

RE: [ozmidwifery] List working properly???

2006-07-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I try really hard to be careful with my wording! But still, it seems to take a while for replies to go through (sometimes if at all!). I do notice that the yahoo groups go through so quickly, often instantly, perhaps you could change to a Yahoo group instead, import all the email addresses in? It

[ozmidwifery] Life Matters Tomorrow: A Midwife Working in Remote Australia

2006-07-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Life Matters on ABC Radio National Tuesday July 11 9am - 10am live with Kate Evans (Richard Aedy is on leave this week) . Stories include: * The argument for accelerating gifted children through school. We speak to one of the world's most

[ozmidwifery] FW: [ozbirthing] Too many caesars

2006-07-08 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Leslie - I wonder if this has something to do with what you mentioned at Choices last night (the Ob was sued in the US for something like 1.3 million for performing a caesarean which was 'uninformed consent') Maybe they are deciding it might be a good idea to think differently and thought

RE: [ozmidwifery] 'Lactation failure caused by lack of glandular development in the breast'

2006-07-07 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
-diagnosed condition. Whenever a woman says: oh my breasts didn't change at all with my pregnancy the alarm bells should ring ! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery

RE: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-07 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Great news - mum relaxed, all is now normal and fine with every aspect of her monitoring. I had a feeling it was only anxiety. And thank goodness it was good old white coat syndrome... we can all breathe now. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception

[ozmidwifery] 'Lactation failure caused by lack of glandular development in the breast'

2006-07-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Does anyone have any experiences to share with this? A woman has posted on my site about her experience and I was wondering what everyone thought on the topic. http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=352746 Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

RE: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
need to truly support women, foster open negotiation and respect, and keep pushing to change the practices that aren't evidence-based or in the best interests of women and their babies. - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Just wondering what guidelines exist for trial of scar a woman on my site said that she has been given until 41 weeks to give birth or shell be having another caesarean. Is this right? I am sure I have heard otherwise and seen otherwise Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
is currently labouring for her HBAC at 42+4 without ANY crap like that! - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:25 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar Just wondering what guidelines

RE: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
about... - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:19 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar Oh yes we are having a big discussion about the wording after that post, and I told

[ozmidwifery] Get-Up website

2006-07-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I came across a website recently called Get-Up (http://www.getup.org.au) What is GetUp? GetUp is a new political movement to build a more progressive Australia. GetUp brings together like-minded people who want to bring participation back into our democracy. GetUp.org.au members use

[ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, Just wondering if anyone has some reassurance for this woman, I have given her some info which was posted here previously as well as my own reinforcements for her, but it sounds like the mercy are really pushing for an induction and shes buying it a little not surprising

RE: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Oh no no no, not at all!!! I have been as level headed with her as possible, encouraged her to ask questions, and forwarded some information which I found on the list in regards to how it all works - I am just more blunt on the list as I know I am not going to scare anyone who is informed, and I

[ozmidwifery] Pinky on 5AA radio at 7.40AEST

2006-07-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
If you are not in Adelaide, you can go to www.5aa.com.au and click listen online and you can listen to the interview. Please ring in / email in in support of Pinky McKay and ask for more!!! Other shows she will be on tomorrow are: 3.30pm - 105.7 ABC RADIO DARWIN 4:35pm - 891 ABC RADIO

[ozmidwifery] Back from the Homebirth Conference

2006-07-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for such a wonderful weekend! It was lovely to put so many faces to names and to have that passion turned up a notch by being in the presence of so many women cheering on the same hopes and dreams we have for birth. Thanks all again, cant wait

[ozmidwifery] Ask an Expert PR Registration Site

2006-06-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Came across this website, which I thought some of you would qualify for, plus a definite for the Maternity Coalition and ABA: http://www.expertguide.com.au Do you want journalists to contact you for your expert opinion? If youre an expert in your field, become a part of Australias

[ozmidwifery] Post Natal Doula Gold Coast

2006-06-25 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women on my forum is looking for a gentle post-natal Doula: i was wondering if anyone can recommend a post natal Doula on the gold coast need some help settling my 10 week old colicky bub? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From

[ozmidwifery] Urgent: First Time Mums of Newborn Needed (VIC)

2006-06-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, I have just been contacted by a current affairs program who are looking for mums to appear on their show which is in an article about Pinky's new book, Sleeping Like a Baby. They are after mums with babies up to about 3 months of age, ideally younger, and perhaps have

RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts onBirth Plans?

2006-06-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans? I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth intentions or birth preferences and hopefully

[ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth intentions or birth preferences and hopefully everyone else will too one day!) and I was wondering if anyone would be happy to comment from a midwife perspective? Id like to know: What do you think of birth

RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
It said page not found. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
an extra su! pport person ( doula etc). Good Luck zoe ( parent / midwife ) Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth intentions or birth preferences and hopefully everyone else will too one day!) and I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
- Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans? I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth intentions or birth

RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
to her plan.I work in country NSW . Katy - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans? I am writing an article as we speak

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