RE: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?

Hi Lisa, We introduced consents to feed with formula late last year. There was a vast improvement in the amount of comp feeds being given. We did collect the data but the midwife who drove this initiative is on sick leave but will be back in the fold in the next week or so if you want

RE: [ozmidwifery] high GTT result?

Hi Janet, GTT results aren't just the last measure. You are considered GDM if your fasting BSL is 5.5mmoll or your 2 hour reading is 8mmoll. Generally 9.8 would be managed on diet, exercise, education etc. If the BSL's remain well controlled then there is no reason to exclude her from a

RE: [ozmidwifery] high GTT result?

Hi Janet, The 1 hour result is irrelevant. It is the 2 hour that counts as they aren't able to utilise and excrete the excess sugar. So, she needs a consult with a GDM midwife or endocrinologist (whatever you have)if her fasting BSL is 5.5 or her 2 hour is 8. I hope that is clearer. Joan

RE: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

Hi Kelly, I worked with telemetry CTG's in 1986 at Westmead where everyon'es CTG could be seen at the desk (we were trying to escape back then as well). The patients couldn't move around then, but the newer telemetry units work without a central viewing area. I don't know about satellites

[ozmidwifery] epidural video

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of a video/DVD of an epidural being inserted in labour. I do not want any political statements as I need it as a teaching tool. Any ideas? Joan THIS E-MAIL IS CONFIDENTIAL. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by return e-mail

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky

Dear Pinky, We certainly do waterbirths at the Angliss in the FBC. Joan -Original Message- From: Ken WArd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2006 19:12 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky I believe

RE: [ozmidwifery] testing urine

Hi Michelle, I'm sorry but I don't know what state you are from, but in Victoria we tend to parctice by the 3 centres guidelines, a weighty document put out by RWH, Mercy and Monash. The guidelines come from evidence based practice and you only need do urine testing if BP elevated or

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth stools and PPH

Hi Tracey, I did a PPHaudit in the FBC at The Mercy (Melbourne) in 2002/3/4. I did find that there was an increased risk of PPH with the birth stool. I can't remember the actual figure (small) but I would have loved to have developed the audit into length of labour, the type of woman you

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendants in Maternity Hospitals (VIC)

Hi Kelly, Why don't you try approaching the antenatal education department at all the maternity hospitals. It is helpul if you have contacts within the organisation that can progress things, but if your package is good you should be able to sell it. Why don't you target family birth

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centres

Dear Anne, I suggest you try a birth centre from each state as they usually know what happens around their neck of the woods. In Victoria try Mercy FBC. I think their email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] or something similiar. I know they opened in 1990, well after Monash, which has since closed. There

[ozmidwifery] emergency skills

Hi everyone, I was just wanting to know if anyone had been to Midwifery Skills for Emergencies run by Birth International with Maggie Banks as the facilitator. It's just that it is quite expensive ($1095) , which is dearer than the ALSO course. Thanks, Joan THIS E-MAIL IS CONFIDENTIAL. If you