RE: [ozmidwifery] post LUSCS analgesia

2005-06-24 Thread Nicole Carver
taren/panadol regime. The women are up and about so much quicker, more alert and caring for their babies sooner. Maureen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nicole Carver Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2005 10:23 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Su

RE: [ozmidwifery] post LUSCS analgesia

2005-06-23 Thread Nicole Carver
. Otherwise it seems to be a good regime. Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of sally williams Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 5:52 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] post LUSCS analgesia Was wondering what other

RE: [ozmidwifery] Flat spots

2005-06-19 Thread Nicole Carver
osite side (works for some anyway!). In most cases they resolve. However, the head circumference needs to be monitored to ensure adequate growth is occuring. A Maternal and Child Health Nurse should be consulted, and perhaps check the head circumference every three months or so. Nicole C

RE: [ozmidwifery] Antenatal Urine Analysis

2005-06-19 Thread Nicole Carver
Melbourne. Nicole Carver. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Justine CainesSent: Monday, June 20, 2005 12:57 PMTo: OzMid ListSubject: [ozmidwifery] Antenatal Urine AnalysisDear Wise OnesI am about to spar with a local GP and was

RE: [ozmidwifery] Problems With new Models

2005-06-15 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Mel, It seems that there has not been much funding given to even the places that have supposedly had successful submissions. Some are only offering antenatal care etc. Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Melanie Jane

RE: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

2005-06-06 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Emily, I believe mento anterior or chin facing mum's pubic bone can birth vaginally. Mento posterior the babe can't come around the curve of the pelvis. Theoretically, at least! Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Emi

RE: [ozmidwifery] sexual abuse and labour

2005-06-04 Thread Nicole Carver
, Iss 4 (April), pp 18-20. Regards, Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 6:36 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] sexual abuse and labour could anyone point in

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2005-06-02 Thread Nicole Carver
>Hi, >I am forwarding this info for anyone who might like to do some casual work >at Cohuna Hospital (on the Murray River in Victoria). They are experiencing >some difficulties covering all of their shifts. >Nicole Carver > >Hi Nicole, > >Sue from On Times Nurses h

RE: [ozmidwifery] Childbirth Education classes

2005-05-27 Thread Nicole Carver
e of a far from ideal situation.   Nicole Carver. [Nicole Carver]  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dean & JoSent: Friday, May 27, 2005 2:43 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Childbirth Education classes

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: bathing babies

2005-05-25 Thread Nicole Carver
tionale, surely? ( I seem to remember posts about this subject earlier in the year, am I right?) Sally - Original Message - From: "Nicole Carver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmid" Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:50 PM > Dear fellow list members, > > What i

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2005-05-25 Thread Nicole Carver
w the rationale for other midwives' practice, including it's impact on the infant's temperature and risk of infection. Your input would be most appreciated. Nicole Carver. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Iron infusion

2005-05-16 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Sue, I believe iron infusions, as opposed to intramuscular iron injections, can be risky. At my workplace they do not take place on the wards, but only under supervision in the intensive care unit. As you seem to be saying, the woman does not seem to have any indication that such drastic action

RE: [ozmidwifery] Abc radio author

2005-05-11 Thread Nicole Carver
, and we are delighted with the result.We have just had the launch of Labour of Love on International Midwives' Day here in Bendigo. There is a Melbourne launch at RWH on May 20th. Allison Buck is officiating. Please excuse my bragging, we are very proud of the result! Nico

RE: [ozmidwifery] Foetal positioning

2005-04-14 Thread Nicole Carver
tis twenty minutes. They do not necessarily intervene straight away, but in many cases it is a forceps birth. I would love to learn more about the techniques you describe to prevent so much intervention. Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Beh

RE: [ozmidwifery] caseload

2005-04-06 Thread Nicole Carver
for midwives and managers. It is available for purchase for about $50. Worth every cent, as it looks at the practical aspects including funding and staffing etc, and gives a number of examples. Good luck! Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [ozmidwifery] caseload

2005-04-05 Thread Nicole Carver
elves, whether midwives and women invite them to or not and we must use their resources to our advantage. Kind regards to all, Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Justine Caines Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:02 AM To: OzMid List Su

RE: [ozmidwifery] caseload

2005-04-05 Thread Nicole Carver
detractors of alternative models of midwifery can say 'we tried it but it doesn't work', making it more difficult for further reform to occur. Kind regards, Nicole Carver. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of mh Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2

RE: [ozmidwifery] GDM question

2005-04-02 Thread Nicole Carver
Jo, I think glycosuria is pretty common in pregnancy. Your BSL is of course excellent. Perhaps you could do some reading about glycosuria in pregnancy. I don't think there is much evidence to support routine GTT or screening. Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAI

Re: [ozmidwifery] returned

2005-03-18 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Janet, This sounds like it would require specialised help. I don't know which state you are in, but a speech pathologist who has experience with helping with breast feeding or a lactation consultant from a major women's hospital might be the most likely ones to have any advice or assistanc

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

2005-03-14 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Jan, In Victoria there is about to be an announcement of allocation of funding, tomorrow I think, to hospitals who have expressed interest in caseload midwifery. The funding is limited, but will be extended over the next 5-10 years. I think this round of funding will be allocated to one h

Re: [ozmidwifery] Preconception care?

2005-03-05 Thread Nicole Carver
The other thing here is women often don't get much support during the early phase when the physical signs and symptoms of pregnancy can be quite intense. Women and their support people may benefit from being told about natural remedies for morning sickness and to expect fatigue. Also changes

Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

2005-03-02 Thread Nicole Carver
How many women have problems with constipation from the Panadeine Forte? Nicole. - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS Also from

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intrapartum Foetal Surveillance Education Program in Victoria

2005-03-01 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Helen, I participated in a workshop as part of the program you mention. It was very informative, very honest about what is known and not known about CTGs. All professionals participated on an equal basis, with obstetricians receiving the same information as midwives, and completing the sa

[ozmidwifery] progress report re Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-26 Thread Nicole Carver
at! Good luck, lisax - Original Message ----- From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction Hi Lisa, I don't believe the bab

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-26 Thread Nicole Carver
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction Nicole Carver wrote: Hi All, Have just had a scary experience when a baby became floppy and stopped breathing three times after the Hep B vaccine. She is ok, but being observed for 24 hours in special care. It just

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
had a respiratory arrest.   Both times the docs denied it could possibly have had anything to do with the vaccine!   Sally - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmid ; Maternity Coalition Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 10:48 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
enuinely at risk of this?? If a baby has a reaction like this...(hope she is ok!!) does that mean she is contraindicated for future vaccines?? Many thanks, lisa Perth   - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmid ; Maternit

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
ying hep B...how would a baby contact it?   Through a blood transfusion? Do you have to report reactions like that? Hope you dont mind me asking,..  lisax   - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.c

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
ou dont mind me asking,..  lisax   - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction Hi Lisa,   Welco

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
ccines?? Many thanks, lisa Perth   - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmid ; Maternity Coalition Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 7:48 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction Hi All, Have just had a scary experie

[ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

2005-02-25 Thread Nicole Carver
, and where there are no risk factors present, more dangerous than not giving it. Nicole Carver.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bach Mid

2005-02-14 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Kiwi Kim, I am a post grad educated midwife, and I ENVY the training that you Bmidders have had. Many of the hospitals which have put in for caseload midwifery funding will struggle to find adequately prepared midwives within their ranks. Bmidders fit the bill perfectly. So while in the sh

Re: [ozmidwifery] B/MID FOLLOW UP

2005-02-13 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Marcia, One of the two grads of the Bachelor of Midwifery from ACU that I know has a graduate year at Sunshine. The other is off for a well earned break with her family on a trip around Australia. We are very proud of them, and know that they will be wonderful midwives. Nicole. (Bendigo). -

Re: [ozmidwifery] Telemetric?

2005-02-12 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Marilyn, I am wondering, if there is a central place to view all monitorings in the unit, would women get as much time 1-2-1 with a midwife? I am concerned that it might mean that a lot of our intuitive assessment, plus our clinical skills would be lost by remotely assessing our clients. O

Re: [ozmidwifery] Student's support role

2005-02-10 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Marilyn We have one on our unit in Bendigo. Nicole. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Kleidon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Student's support role > Just a question of interest: how common are telemetric ctg's here i

[ozmidwifery] contact details for caseload midwifery models

2005-02-09 Thread Nicole Carver
Hello All, A fellow midwife has asked me to post a request for her. She would like to know the contact details for Maternity Hospitals which have a caseload model of care in Sydney or Adelaide. Can anyone help? Nicole.

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF & FF

2005-01-25 Thread Nicole Carver
803.   Best wishes to you and your friend, Nicole Carver, Midwife, Lactation Consultant and Maternal and Child Health Nurse. - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To: ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, Janua

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF & FF

2005-01-25 Thread Nicole Carver
ee her maternal and child health nurse if she has one for ongoing support with this. However, her GP also sounds like he/she is ok.   Cheers, Nicole Carver. - Original Message - From: Philippa Scott To: ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast reduction

2005-01-17 Thread Nicole Carver
s the women could be assisted to contact the Unit Manager to discuss the matter, which would help them feel at least this would not happen to another woman, and the staff would benefit from some education.   Kind regards, Nicole Carver, IBCLC. - Original Message - From: Barb

[ozmidwifery] Re:

2004-12-13 Thread Nicole Carver
consultant at your workplace, I suggest that you get to know him or her and use them as a resource.   Kind regards, Nicole Carver, IBCLC. - Original Message - From: Nicole Hmelnitsky To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:31 AM I hope someone has

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: [MCVic] spiritual needs in pregnancy

2004-11-28 Thread Nicole Carver
. The articles will be international though most (but not all) will be in US journals. I did notice a few from Australia though.   marilyn - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: ozmid Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 2:32

[ozmidwifery] Re: [MCVic] spiritual needs in pregnancy

2004-11-28 Thread Nicole Carver
Sorry guys, I meant haven't been able to find articles about spiritual needs. There's plenty about the other two. Nicole. - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmid ; Maternity Coalition Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 9:30 PM Subject: [MCVic]

[ozmidwifery] spiritual needs in pregnancy

2004-11-28 Thread Nicole Carver
hanks, Nicole Carver.

Re: [ozmidwifery] terbutaline

2004-11-22 Thread Nicole Carver
Thanks Marilyn, Nicole. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Kleidon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] terbutaline > Terbutline is a bronchial dialator but is also used to relax uterine muscle. > it is define

[ozmidwifery] pay arrangements in team or caseload midwifery

2004-11-22 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi, Are there any people on this list who work in team or caseload models? I would be interested to know how you are paid, are your salaries annualised or do you get paid for actual hours worked. Details of how you are compensated for overtime and call outs would be appreciated. You can send

Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet?

2004-11-21 Thread Nicole Carver
Gentian violet is very effective at treating thrush, particularly nipple thrush. I tend to use Daktarin gel for the baby. The concerns about carcinogenic effects of gentian violet have been deemed to be over reactive by many, and so some people prescribe gentian violet for mother and baby. If your

Re: [ozmidwifery] niphedipine

2004-11-20 Thread Nicole Carver
Where does terbutaline fit in with all this? I have heard of them using it at RWH, but haven't seen it at my workplace. Nicole C - Original Message - From: "ID & AC Quanchi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 5:32 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] niphedipi

[ozmidwifery] TRIGR Homepage

2004-11-19 Thread Nicole Carver
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 breastfeeding was to be encouraged for at least six months. One of the two formulas was to be used if it became necessary at any t

Re: [ozmidwifery] gestational diabetes and antenatal ebm

2004-11-17 Thread Nicole Carver
Unfortunately, they seem to be signing people up before they have their babies, to be in a RCT between cow's milk and non-cow's milk based formulas. A bit dodgy ethically to me! Does anyone else know more about this? Nicole C - Original Message - From: "Sandra J. Eales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [ozmidwifery] Postnatal Observations

2004-11-16 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Melanie, At my workplace we do temperature and pulse twice a day, BP only if they have a history of hypertension in their pregnancy. I don't know if it is evidence based. Nicole C - Original Message - From: "Melanie Jane Dunstan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednes

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: [C-Aware] parvovirus

2004-11-16 Thread Nicole Carver
oes anyone out there know? Nicole Carver. - Original Message - From: Dean & Jo To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 9:13 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: [C-Aware] parvovirus I am not sure what her query is but if a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: (Adelaide)Meeting to Defend a Woman's Right to Choose

2004-11-08 Thread Nicole Carver
ws on others. Kind regards to all, Nicole Carver. - Original Message - From: "sally" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: (Adelaide)Meeting to Defend a Woman's Right to Choose >

Re: [ozmidwifery] smoking in pregnancy

2004-11-04 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Leanne, There is systematic review by Lumley and others on the Cochrane site, very recent, about smoking. Just go into topics, Pregnancy and Childbirth. I think August 2004. You will also find some good references at the end of the review. Regards, Nicole Carver. - Original Message

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Maggie Banks midwifery intensive

2004-11-01 Thread Nicole Carver
I'm sure there would be plenty of interest from Bendigo too! Nicole Carver. - Original Message - From: "ID & AC Quanchi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 1:15 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Maggie Banks midwifery

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

2004-10-26 Thread Nicole Carver
't happen (I am not > an immunologist). > > Anti-D has been given prophylactically in various communities around the > world since the late 1960's and has been extremely effective in preventing > HDN. As with all medications informed consent should be given. Have you > vi

[ozmidwifery] Re:

2004-10-25 Thread Nicole Carver
nd regards, Nicole Carver. - Original Message - From: "Kristin Beckedahl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 6:52 PM > > > Dear List, > > I have recently heard of the Anti-D that can be given during pregnancy > (

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