[ozmidwifery] breech baby wisdom

Does anyone know if there is compelling evidence why a VBAC should be ruled out because baby is in breech position, to add to it the feet are down, not bum? Mum is about 35-36 weeks, planned homebirth, excellent supportive OBs, and has a week ahead of bookings and tricks to help baby turn, Obs is

[ozmidwifery] 60 mins letter

I was also lost for words on what to write to them, but ended with a short and shiny, Dear 60 minutes, I came away from watching your segment on childbirth believing that it was nothing more than a promotion of medical birth. My belly is overflowing with our fourth baby due any day, which we

RE: [ozmidwifery] 60 Minutes this Sunday -7.30pm Channel 9

Title: 60 Minutes this Sunday -7.30pm Channel 9 Had a look at ninemsn website and this is the promo for the show http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/sixtyminutes/stories/2004_05_30/story_1126.asp Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [ozmidwifery] natural birthing options in Adelaide

Hi Melissah, can you pass on the contact details for Birth Matters SA, Tania 8339 4074 or Megan 8178 0149. We can give her some info regarding her options in Adelaide. Cheers Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Melissah

[ozmidwifery] NICE guidlines for C Section published

Debbie wrote Interestingly, it says there should be RCT's to compare vaginal birth and sections !!! I am nearly finished reading Michel Odent's, The Caesarean, and twice he has commented on RCT re this topic. To quote For obvious reasons one cannot tell a group of pregnant women that they must

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

My understanding is that the company that makes Misoprostol does not support the use of it as an induction drug AT ALL. If this is the case, I can only wonder how an ethics committee can approve any trial using this drug. It is considerably cheaper than alternatives and is promoted as being

RE: [ozmidwifery] Co-sleeping and older children

Its pretty obvious from this list that co-sleeping can't inhibit your sex life too much, just look at how many of us have 3 children, and some. I remember before having my children, working full time in my own business and hubby working full time, plus renovating and a social life etc, we

[ozmidwifery] hysterectomy info in Adelaide

Sorry its not quite Midwifery, but can anyone in Adelaide recommend a good person to get info on Hysterectomies. My mum is to have it done but really needs confirmation on the info and choices given by her Dr, who believes in removing everything just in case. She has a choice but is very confused.

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

We are with Defence Health and they cover midwifery, so many pre and post natal visits and X amount for birth, cant remember the actual payout though. My understanding is that its not uncommon for the midwife to arrange the costs on paper so as to maximise pay outs. I have done the ring

RE: [ozmidwifery] Adelaide Resources?

Howdy Rochelle, congrats on number two, hope all goes well. The most extensive library I know of is at Coast yoga, which she can join if attending the pregnacy classes there, Fri night 6.30-8.15, ph Vanessa 8295 2298. There are so many wonderful books their now, and of course the class

RE: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth articles, protocols, etc

To add my bit, ran into this very problem with a pregnancy yoga video, my In-laws could play it so tried to tape it, no way, it has security stuff on it to prevent you from doing so. Check before you buy, Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Disturbing article (dated 1999)

Title: Salon | Cut me open! This woman is keen to promote herself as a feminist, but surely if she cared about feminism she would be advocating for all women to have choices in childbirth, not just to defend her way of birthing. To mention her ideas around what is myth and what is fact,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Brow presentations

A friend who is an Osteopath suggests that for women who have a history of babies who present as breech, or possibly brow that osteo treatment could offer some benefit. At least by adjusting the body you are giving the baby an opportunity it might not have had. Just a thought Megan -Original

[ozmidwifery] caesarean and stiilbirth

Hi all, did anyone save a copy of the article that was posted on 28-11-03 on the link of caesarean and stillbirth URL http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health/story.jsp?story=467949 it is no longer available without paying? If so could they please email it to me on [EMAIL PROTECTED], we wish to

RE: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

Hi Denise, birthed first baby in level 3 public hospital in Adelaide with private obs, oxytocic given (Dr's practice), but at the same time we had asked for the cord to stop pulsating before cut. It was never expalined to me that my baby would receive so much of this drug due to our choice

RE: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of JoFromOz Sent: Wednesday, 3 December 2003 12:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care Larry Megan wrote: There were just 14 maternal deaths for which she had direct responsibility (4.6 in one thousand births). I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: response from Pat and Nicky

Dear Andrea and all I might be sticking my nose out here, but I found this response rather interesting. The concerns that I read on ozmid were real for those who wrote them and were formed from a range of experiences. I havn't had any personal experience with Pat or Nicky but know of them through

RE: [ozmidwifery] Baby osteo or chiro in Warnambool area?

I'm not in that sate, but just ring some osteos (yellow pages)and see who specialises in babes, alsoone who practices cranialtreatmentwould beexcellent. Otherwise there is a website and you may get the info you need off of that http://www.osteopathic.com.au/index.htm good luck Megan

[ozmidwifery] Today show response

I have offered the Today show to share with its audience the video of the birth of my second son, waterbirth at home. The funny thing is they could show the whole birth because the business end is hidden under the water, although they might have to blur out my breasts. I wonder if the mum was so

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

Dear all, my experience is that the only midwifery model in SA is that belonging to our independant midwives. We have some excellent midwives working within the medical model and they are by no doubt being the best midwife they can be, but at the end of the day it is still the hospital and the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Nettle tea

Hi Cas I dont know about your question, but my midwife rec Nettle tea for iron absorption, 4th baby in 5 years so body is a bit exhausted. She said I could have 3 cups a day, and I'm at the beginning of my journey. Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [ozmidwifery] full page report in today's Advertiser

Thanks for posting this Tania, I wrote straight away, my heart pounding with anger over what women are losing. Below is my response, Megan Birthing Rights,(Advertiser 13/11)Dr Mudge says "Women are the innocent victim in all this,". Too bloody right we are. Not because of the difference

RE: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA

The problem is that DNA can be collected from just about anything, and perhaps using the blood from the heel prick test is a quicker (cheaper) way. Do we know if they had to seek permission from his mother to use this method of collection? A girlfriend's daughter was one of those 'one in a

RE: [ozmidwifery] siatic pain

Hi, would def recommend a qualified osteopath, its a more wholistic treatment. Also she may be intersted in doing pregnancy yoga. Hope it improves fo rher Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of linda kamchevskiSent: Tuesday,

RE: [ozmidwifery] solids for 11mth old

My third son was fully breastfed at 13+ months, he just refused to eat. I think his first food was sucking a lamb chop bone, now at 21 months he eats a range of foods including breastmilk. The best thing was I didn't have to prepare baby food, and he did his jaw excercises (development

RE: [ozmidwifery] Co - sleeping!!!

We watched the show, not too bad for ACA, but I don't think a few mins really does it any justice. Most think your mad, and its not about suffication of baby, more about the old "rod for yourback" syndrome. I got the best wakeup hug this morning form my bed buddy, a "rod" I have gotten very

RE: [ozmidwifery] Costing the cascade - research evidence

Tried this address and wasn't able to get access due to a 'system problem' , any one had any luck with it? Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Elissa and David Sent: Friday, 1 August 2003 3:38 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE:

RE: [ozmidwifery] Any ideas for research and mosiac?

A suggestion for the coffeee table is similar images that Sheila Kitzinger has on her birth coat (the yellow one), the paisley and rose prints, it would need explaining to people, but thats part of it. When she visited this year she wore it and explained the symbolic meanings, its just

RE: [ozmidwifery] Reducing C/S rates

Thankyou everyone, this is the one I had in mind. Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Debbie SlaterSent: Thursday, 31 July 2003 1:16To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Reducing C/S rates Mary/ MeganThis

RE: [ozmidwifery] opportunistic session with two Indigenous midwives in Adelaide

give me any further information regarding the Aboriginal Women's Workshop mentioned below? ie. date, location, cost etc. Thanks, Leanne. From: Larry Megan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] opportunistic session with two Indigenous

[ozmidwifery] lowering caesarean rate

did anyone file away the posting on the hospital in UK that lowered its C/S rate by a dramatic amount just by making some changes such as relocating the bed, updating education on reading monitors, etc, do you remember the one? I have searched and can't find it, I wish to send it along with a

[ozmidwifery] opportunistic session with two Indigenous midwives in Adelaide

The SA Branch of the ACMI invites you to come and share a coffee and a chat with Two International Indigenous midwives: Carol Couchie Heather Muriwai First Nation midwife from Canada - Maori midwife from

RE: [ozmidwifery] curette and miscarriage

Thanks for the responses, would these ideas go along with a blighted ovum as well, the suggestion was that leaving it would cause adhesions to form etc, true or what? Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Megan Sent: Sunday, 27 July

RE: [ozmidwifery] curette and miscarriage

how would a first time mum know if she was or not, especially if she didn't seek medical treatment, and what woul dthe implications of that be? just wondering, Megan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mary Murphy Sent: Monday, 28 July 2003

RE: [ozmidwifery] Third time labours

Hi Rhonda, I had an 'easy' third birth. First two were 8-9 hours, no problems, third was 3 hours, no problems. That is to say, no complications, but it was full on and hard work. I guess if your family is to have another baby, then you have to take the pregnancy and birth journey that comes

RE: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

Just some ideas, firstly baby may benefit from treatment by an osteopath who specialises in paeds. Also contacting an infant massager who could teach the mum some techniques to help with moving the poo along, any wind etc. Likewise a homeopath/naturapath could be of help. It may be good to drop

[ozmidwifery] which tests are needed?(longish)

Any thoughts and opinions would be wonderful please. I have a girlfriend living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, who is early pregnant and wanting a vaginal, intervention free birth. The problem is Thailand has a very medical model of care that the Thai women have embraced. They have a Hippy Farm with

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous Story in the Good Weekend

in the Good Weekend Megan Not exceptionally computer-literate - but if you want a photocopy sent by snail mail - can do. Have the article torn out and sitting in the study. Cheryl From: Larry Megan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Birth Matters evening get-together

For those in Adelaide, Birth Matters is getting together on Thursday 24th July, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood, in the sitting room (out the back). Charge of $2 to cover room hire. I won't put forward a topic to discuss, last time we took 1 1/2 hour to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ridiculous Story in the Good Weekend

Hi Julieand others, is it possible to post the article or a link on ozmid. I'm in Adelaide , so havn't seen it. I like your response and would love to put both in our birth consumer group newsletter, thanks Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

My heart goes out to you, I'm not a midwife but I know enough to know youv'e been bullied. I had a second degree tear with my first which I think was brought on by obs coaching to push my baby out. Second baby was born at home in the water, wonderful midwife and only my breath and

[ozmidwifery] Vaccination seminar in Adelaide

Vaccination Information SA is pleased to host visiting lecturer Dr Viera Scheibner vaccine researcher, author and presenter. Viera presents her latest research including information on the very topical- Meningococcal, Anthrax and Smallpox vaccines, MMR and autism

[ozmidwifery] letter to editor

Howdy all, we have had very little newspaper coverage in Adelaide about how the Insurance will effet midwives but I did get my Letter to Editor published in the Advertiser and the local paper said they will also print it, Where is the governments support of Midwives? The World Health Organisation

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sleep Baby Sleep

Hi Pinky, I'll be happy to place around your flyers, send them to Birth Matters, PO Box 611, Brighton SA 5048. Megan Resch -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Pinky McKay Sent: Wednesday, 25 June 2003 11:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

[ozmidwifery] Chicken Pox

Hi, I posted the question about chicken pox to VISA ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and the following is Kathy Scarborough's reply, Thanks Megan - it is recommended for susceptible women in pregnancy but it is a human plasma product which to me would carry its own set of risks. What about homeopathics as an

RE: [ozmidwifery] 2 questions about pregnancy

Hi Nat, I'm not a midwife, but maybe the cramping could be to do with her pubic symthysis. Having suffered from an over-stretched one with my second and third pregnancy, the pain can feel like this. However there can be other pain, the thigh muscles get very tight and contracted, even your

RE: [ozmidwifery] Interesting..

I can't believe we needed astudy to show this, what was supposed to happen to the babies waste product. Or am I just too simplistic? Megan -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mary MurphySent: Tuesday, 27 May 2003 7:20To:

RE: [ozmidwifery] Story of love and warmth

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Story of love and warmth This family must be going through so much emotionally, joy that they have Lars with them , but knowing that the time is limited. When I told my husband their story, he asked what was keeping him alive, without thinking I croaked out "love".

[ozmidwifery] Birth Matters SA, evening getogether

Sorry for the late notice, but Birth Matters is having a birth info gathering tonight (Thurs 27th) at Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood. 7 pm - 9.30 pm . We are around the back of the building, charge of $2/person for room hire. Everyone is welcome, we will probably have an

RE: [ozmidwifery] Hep B for newborns, att Sandra

Hi Sandra, Make you own minds up about the payments, but my husband just commented on how can you expect an unbiased opinion in this case. I always thought it would be good if this payment was collected and given to a children's charity. cheers Megan. VISA's reply to US study, Probably - I'll

[ozmidwifery] closure of neonatal intensive care unit

Last week I posted info regarding a rally to protest over the closure of one of Adelaides neonatal intensive care units, well in the afternoon the minister announced that the unit was to remain open. A win for women, children and families. Nice to know that when the people speak, we are listened

[ozmidwifery] RALLY -Neonatal intensive care closure

Hi all, you may be aware that the Flinders Medical Centre's (FMC) neonatal intensive care centre is to be closed and all bubs are to be cared for at Woman's and Childrens Hospital. Women who are concerened about the impact of this have organised a rally for Wed 12th March (tomorrow)in the front

RE: [ozmidwifery] Hep B Vaccine at Birth

Dear Sandra, I remembered when you first raised this, congratulations and a big thankyou for following it through. With your permission I would like to pass on your inspiring e-mail to Adelaides vaccination support group, let me know if you agree, [EMAIL PROTECTED] best of luck with it

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth through water ACMI SA study day

I've used water in my three labours and birthed two babies into water(at home). During my ante natal time I discussed catching the baby a number of times with my midwife. When birthing with love and trust as with my 2nd baby(first homebirth), it came naturual to put my hands down and feel my

RE: [ozmidwifery] Vaccination Information

Hi Robyn, South Australia has an excellent vaccination support group called VISA, you can e-mail them on [EMAIL PROTECTED] . I'm sure that they can provide you with the info you need. Megan Resch -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Aussie Poll on war

Can any one tell me what the best way will be to send back my How to Spot a Terrorist brochure? There isn't a return postal address and don't want to waste the oppurtunity and have Aus Post just bin it. Any suggestions welcome, thanks Megan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics.

RE: [ozmidwifery] J K Rowling

Had a read of the article and I think that She has splashed out £1800 to hire independent midwife Deborah Purdue, one of the few experts who advocate the practice. is money well spent, how many pounds is $5000 that the Ob charges here(as posted last week). What exactly does the last comment mean,

[ozmidwifery] Birth Matters SA coffee morning

Hi everyone, just sending you the dates for our gatherings for 2003, topics are not decided. We have found that people are happy to just share and discuss, as is shown by how long it takes to do a round. If you particularly want a subject matter or a guest speaker then suggest away and it can be

RE: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Story

In Adelaide it is less expensive to birth with a private midwife than our top obs, costing parents upwards of $1,500-$2000 easily plus the expensive necessary special ultrasound they recommend and any other costs involved. Not to mention the pedeatrician's fees. Our midwives fees were the best

RE: [ozmidwifery] New Years Greetings

Congratulations, sounds just beautiful. Best wishes Megan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cheryl LHK Sent: Saturday, 4 January 2003 5:43 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New Years Greetings Glad to hear of the safe

[ozmidwifery] New years baby

Was watching the fireworks on ch 9 at midnight, afterwards they went to a reporter in Sydney, with a dad in theatre scrubs holding his brand new baby wrapped in a foil blanket. Bubs was born by caesarean at 12.01am. Fancy that! Megan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

RE: [ozmidwifery] Christmas Baby

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Christmas Baby Hi Jan, thats a great birth story, or three. I was "wowing" when reading the woman sipping her tea and then her babies head was born, so beautiful. We women are just so damm clever. Best wishes for 2003 to everyone, Megan.

[ozmidwifery] support needed

A woman in the inner west of Sydney is looking for some support. She is 35 weeks pregnant, first baby, and is currently booked in at the R.P.A.(formerly King George V), in the midwifery programme, to birth in the birth centre. However she is not feeling like there has been muchh continuity and has

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: mothers rights in public hospital

Title: Message Well said Caroline. I think we all want whats best for women in birth, but of course we have different ideas of what that is. Cas, you sound like you have done oodles of preparation, and no doubt there will be something in hindsight that you wished you knew. If you feel

[ozmidwifery] RE:

Congratulations to the family and those supporting the birth, yippee! Megan. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, 9 December 2002 2:55To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: To

RE: [ozmidwifery] Tongue Tie

Hi Jo, I'm not sure on this but I have heard that a speech pathologist can assist with this and of course a good osteopathic treatment can also be of benefit. Good luck, Megan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jo Slamen Sent: Friday, 6

RE: [ozmidwifery] RUBELLA SCREENING

I'm not entirely sure on this , but I remember hearing that there is a risk to the next baby if a woman has rubella vaccination after a birth. That is the rubella is a live virus and takes time to be passed through the system, if a woman was to get pregnant during this period, the effect of

RE: [ozmidwifery] When birth and death come together

This makes me think back to a recent posting of the family whose first baby was born still at home and the baby had a lotus birth. Where the placenta was left attached to baby, and in this case forever. I see this as a wonderful gift to a child and perhaps the family you are with may consider this

RE: [ozmidwifery] Answer to Debby State/Fed Health Funding

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Answer to Debby State/Fed Health Funding Along the line of this subject, today I had a phone conversation with a staffer from Dept Human Services in SA, about midwifery of course. I had sent a letter having a go at them for lack of consumer input, in particular

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RE: [ozmidwifery] SEEKING RESPONDENTS

Hi Alphia, would love to offer my experiences of birthing at home to your research. Email me on [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Megan Resch -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alphia Garrety Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2002 1:07 To: [EMAIL

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sheila Kitzinger in Australia

Don't fancy Sting much myself , but both Pinky and Sting have pretty groovy names! and I'd love to hear what Pinky has to say. Megan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of barbara glare chris bright Sent: Tuesday, 26 November 2002 6:10 To:

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: [Children Present at Births)

who take the challenge to find the perfect park very seriously!!! Jo Bainbridge founding member CARES SA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 08 8388 6918 birth with trust, faith love... - Original Message - From: Larry Megan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 25

RE: [ozmidwifery] jittery newborn

Don't know where you are, but again I would recommend an experiencedcranial osteopath. Not saying it will cure anything, but will rule out some things. Regardless, the difference osteopathic treatment does to the body is worth its weight in gold. worth a try, Megan. -Original

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: [Children Present at Births)

We planned on having out two sons present at the birth at home of number three, boys were 3 1/2years and just under two. I showed them the video of number two being born, water birh at home, we watched it lots and also some other videos our midwife lent us. I told them about the noise I might make

RE: [ozmidwifery] A follow thru journey.....when Sally met Harry....(Long)

this is why I love waterbirth, my bits are out of view. There is no mistaking that feeling of having a babies head crowning, "Ring Of Fire" it is! Megan. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sally WestburySent: Friday, 22 November

[ozmidwifery] Hair Loss

In my previous life I was a hairdresser, so my thoughts and experience is that hair loss can be due to a trauma and if this is the case then it usually takes about three months after for hair to start falling out, by which time most people have forgotten the incident. This can be as simple as an

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and the power of the mind

I have been doing yoga for over 5 years now, attending pre-natal yoga with my three pregnacies and it has to have made a difference. The power of the breath in helping to let go is true. I was taught as you inhale you invisage that enrgising breath going to where the discomfort is and then on the

RE: [ozmidwifery] HIV and birth

The women on the show were from Johannesburg, and I would say not very wealthy, though not impoverished. The doctor said he would perform a caesarean on all mothers with HIV+ but the hospital cannot support/accomodate this. I wondered if there was a greater risk of transfer at birth if the woman

RE: [ozmidwifery] ABC radio

when you go on radio you can hear it all through the phone so it gives you some chance to listen and think about what is being said, that aside you will finish up and wish you had said a heap of other stuff not to mention the style of language you use, eg delivery instead of birth etc. Have

[ozmidwifery] HIV and birth

Did anyone else watch SBS, Cutting Edge, last night? It was on two women who were HIV positive and pregnant. Followed them through to post birth. It was said that there is less risk of transfer of the virus if baby is born by caesarean. They also said it was safer if baby was bottle fed, which

[ozmidwifery] short labours

After having three labours, 8hrs(induced with gels), 9hrs(home) and then 3hrs(home), I would rather the 9 hrs I did on my own steam. The three hour one was full on, it didn't hurt any more than the others, just wasn't the break in between, no down time to catch your breath. I'm glad it was my

RE: [ozmidwifery] Ultrasounds

Havn't heard of this magazine, where does one find it? Megan. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Leigh EvansSent: Sunday, 17 November 2002 6:51To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Ultrasounds Dr Sarah Buckley

[ozmidwifery] haptonomy

I had an interesting experience with my third baby and my osteopath (also my close friend). Was having a treatment, 30+ weeks, and she was feeling my pelvis and tummy area and the baby was pulling away as if it didn't like being touched. I could feel this happening and as the treatment continued

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE: Milk

Greenpeace has put out a booklet called True Food Guide, info available online at www.greenpeace.org.au/truefood. Thumbs down to Nestle Formula S-26, SMA Infasoy Progress Baby Formula(Wyeth), meaning no policy to remove GE derived ingredients,inc those from animals fed GE feed. Megan.

[ozmidwifery] Status of Women

As promised, I have the info of who to contact around Australia, so happy writing and visiting, Cheers megan. Please follow the following links to find the most current details for Commonwealth and State Women's Advisers and Ministers: http://www.osw.dpmc.gov.au/index.html -Our Networks

[ozmidwifery] ARM and crotchet hooks

Yesterday my lovely Mum was teaching me how to crotchet and it got me thinking about artificial rupturing of membranes. I thought it appropriate that before any practitioner was let loose on a woman to perform this procedure, they had to first make a baby rug or something and master the crotchet

[ozmidwifery] autism study

Does anyone know more about the study done in WA looking at children with autism and their birth experience. Have a snippet from The Advertiser, saying women who had experienced difficult births or caesarean were more likely to have a child develop autism than those who had a normal birth. The

[ozmidwifery] Re : Julia's birth

And a shock of white blonde hair…. Perfect I have also had a baby born with a crop of white blonde hair, it is truly beautiful. He was born in the water and to have a baby lifted through the water and this halo of white hair floating around the head, is a sight to be seen. cheers Megan -- This

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gold Coast Midwife

Hi Tory' my thoughts on the varicose vein is that yoga may help. I havea beauty in my right groin, starts somewhere up higher and finishes down my inner thigh. Pregnancy causes it to swell and bulge. I have been doing yoga for 5 years and three pregnancies later it has never caused me a

[ozmidwifery] info on cholestasis

Has anyone have any suggestions for a mum who is pregnant with baby number four, about 13 weeks, but developed cholestasis with her last baby. Fortunately it was very late into her pregnancy and she birthed vaginally after an induction, all going well. I have some info that was posted 12 months

[ozmidwifery] Promotion of midwifery at the X-mas pageant

Hi all, the Birth Network is going to be handing out flyers at Adelaide's Christmas Pageant, Sat 9th Nov,(this weekend). We will meet in front of Parliament House between 9 and 9.15am, probably stay around North Tce. We have no idea how successful this will be, but we are going to give it a try.

RE: [ozmidwifery] NMAP and the Staus of Women

PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] NMAP and the Staus of Women wonderful, Megan. OK, who is it in Vic?? Liz - Original Message - From: Larry Megan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 4:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] NMAP and the Staus

RE: [ozmidwifery] Interesting fact

Did anyone watch New Dimensions- Health, tonight on ABC. It was on post traumatic stress disorder experienced by woman during childbirth. It was only short but had a wonderful midwife say some very great things like, "a woman should be able to walk in off the street in labour and expect to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Interesting fact

For want of words, I'll just say thankyou, Megan. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of RhondaSent: Wednesday, 6 November 2002 1:05To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Interesting fact

[ozmidwifery] NMAP and the Staus of Women

Hi all today myself and another consumer had a lengthy appointment with S.A.'s Minister for the Status of Women. She was very interested in NMAP and what we had to say. She is going to invite us to a number of other meetings so as we can spread the word to other women and their various groups. She

[ozmidwifery] ARM

Hi Jo, after reading your e-mail it makes me realise something about my first birth. It was suggested by my Ob at 9cm to have waters broken, I was nearly there and if left longer the waters will come out with pressure and mess every where. He did say it might speed things up a bit. Ignorantly I

[ozmidwifery] Christmas Pageant

hi all you Adelaide birth people, Sunday 9th November is our Christmas Pageant and we have printed up some flyers to be given out to anyone who wants one. so can people who are interested in helping please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange getting them to you or we could meet there on

RE: [ozmidwifery] Christmas Pageant

sorry, it helps if I say what is on the flyers I suppose. Its basically to support NMAP and midwifery care. Cheers Megan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery;acegraphics.com.au]On Behalf Of Larry Megan Sent: Monday, 4 November 2002 11:36 To: ozmidwifery

RE: [ozmidwifery] here is a hot one

Hi Terry, NMAP stands for the Natioanl Maternity Action Plan which is a mouthful to say, so hence the snappy little title. You can view the document on www.maternitycoalition.org.au A number of women have put an enormous amount of time and energy into creatinga planthat both professionals

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