[ozmidwifery] Finnish midwife looking for a training

and homebirths. She is required to help and assist the birting family as much as possible during the training. Please let me know if you know any good possibilities for her. Best Regards, Päivi

[ozmidwifery] terminating pregnancy

with, and just wanted to ask for any advise. Is it better to wait and let nature take it's corse, or go the medical way... I guess they would give her cytotec. What kind of risks should she be aware of? Any good links for websites? Thank again, Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] terminating pregnancy

? Päivi - Original Message - From: D. Morgan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] terminating pregnancy Paivi, These pregnancies generally terminate themselves anytime up to 12 weeks, as hormone levels aren't

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dancing in labour and pregnancy

Thanks Luci, This is very interesting. Päivi - Original Message - From: Luci Bubner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:11 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Dancing in labour and pregnancy Yes Debbie, you are correct in stating

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dancing in labour and pregnancy

. I rocked into the walz in a bath tub myself. Päivi - Original Message - From: Angela Thompson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Dancing in labour and pregnancy Hi Paivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] International Help

my country Päivi Finland - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] International Help I've got BC and HBstats pulled out of the perinatal data

[ozmidwifery] Dancing in labour and pregnancy

find in dancing? How have you seen women use rythm and movements? Does anyone know if there is difference weather you dance ballet, ballroom,salsa or belly dance... (prenatally, that is) Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Goodbyes

practise. I think this list is the best, because I always get an onest opinion of what happens, when midwives don't give in to the policies, and work independently. And also how things can be done even in the high-risk hospital. You are the Best! Gotta go now, Don't leave sadie =) Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives in Finland??

[EMAIL PROTECTED]. I have also lived in Australia myself, so would love to help her out. Päivi - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwives in Finland?? Do we have any Finnish midwives

Re: [ozmidwifery] Good Morning

expressions changed into amazement. This is just, what my doula told me afterwards. I have also been very exited to read the posts lately. It is so exiting to hear the real stories from you all. I learn so much everyday here. Päivi Childbirth Educator - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] intact peri

Hi Michelle, That sounds like a great number for hospital. What is your epidural rate? Päivi - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] intact peri Hi

[ozmidwifery] intact peri

? What is the % of intact peri in a waterbirth? Many questions... Thank you for any ideas or comments. Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Marketing the Midwife the Doula

. This would make it so much easier for someone to get all the good looking material even if they don't have the skills for that part of the business. Well, it would take me a while to get it done, but this is just an idea I have had. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly

Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

others. Päivi Childbirth educator Finland - Original Message - From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 4:53 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story That's right Janet, i know these online communities exist

[ozmidwifery] midwifery exchange

back five times since then =). I am just thinking how much this experinece could change one midwife's views and practise... Please share any thoughts you have about this. Regards, Päivi Laukkanen Childbirth Educator Finland

Re: [ozmidwifery] OMG what next?

What about this one? http://www.pregnancystore.com/pushpal_birthing_aid.htm Päivi - Original Message - From: Jo Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 5:30 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] OMG what next? http://www.pregnancystore.com

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal examinations

I would love a picture as well =) Päivi - Original Message - From: Mike Lindsay Kennedy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 1:44 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal examinations Hi would also like your photoLinz On 8

[ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

hoping for an intervention free birth. Can anyone give any thoughts on this, since it's out of my knowledge and would like to learn more about it. Päivi Childbirth Educator Finland

Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

Hi Sue and Jan, Thank you for your replies. Sounds very interesting. I will talk to her again and try to find out more. Päivi - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Re

Re: [ozmidwifery] List working properly???

Hi, Just wanted to add, that I am currently on another Australian list (yahoo based), and the same problem has been there. Päivi - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: Re

Re: [ozmidwifery] ] FW: Birthcentre/ homebirth

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] ] FW: Birthcentre/ homebirth Hi Nat, Another really empowering book is "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" if you haven't read it yet and "Baby Catcher" by Peggy Vincent. Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

birth plans on internet with lots of linksfor more information on each topic. I see it as a tool to help women learn of their options. Päivi Childbirth Educator Finland "Kelly @ BellyBelly" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am writing an article as we speak on b

Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy

Please send to the list as I am also interested : ) Päivi - Original Message - From: Alice Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy Hi Suzi, I have several studies

[ozmidwifery] Re: Starting solids too early

Hi Kelly, Thought you might like this artickle. I picked it up from an AP-list, but who ever posted it couldn't remember where she had found it... Päivi Baby Led Weaning. What a sensible approach. You walk past the supermarket shelves of nappies, dummies, bottles, teats and formula quite

[ozmidwifery] using a baby sling after C-section

. To me it would make sense to carry the baby in a sling, but since I don't know too much about surgery, don't want to give wrong advise. Päivi Childbirth educator Finland

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Thanks Carol, It looks georgeous! I think I'll order one and check it out. I did actually send a wholesale enquiry already to the publisher. What kind of feed back have you got about the book? Päivi - Original Message

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

. If your books is as good as it sounds I would love to sell it in my store, even if it was only in english. So, is it getting published?? Päivi - Original Message - From: Carol Fallows To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 9:02 AM Subject

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

een potato and carrot! and banana and brunes.In US it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: o

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

Not sure, if this is at all, what you need, but it has some references on the bottom. Päivi http://www.lactinv.com/just_one_bottle.htm

Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids

I guess some professionals would say, "Oh your baby is so tiny, that he will need more food" or "Oh, he's such a big boy I think he'll need some more food"... Päivi - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Wednesday, June

[ozmidwifery] aspartame use during pregnancy

Does anyone know where I can find references / studies / articles about aspartame use and birth defects? Is it generally advised in Australia to avoid diet drinks and aspartame when pregnant? In Finland I don't think it is considered a risk. Päivi

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Home birth for Television Series

Hi, Picked this up from an Sydney AP list, and just thought I'd post it here too. Päivi We are currently producing an eight part fly-on-the-wall documentary series for Foxtel looking at the realities of pregnancy, childbirth and the early stages of parenthood. As part of the series we

[ozmidwifery] perineal massage

of perineal massage? Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] fertility problems

the doctor didn't even look at her or listen her at all. Now I now a bit more myself too. So, thank you. Päivi Hi Paivi, I am replying to you off the ozmid list, but please feel free to share this post. I have 20 years experience as a natural family planning (NFP) teacher

[ozmidwifery] fertility problems

ow nothing about. Päivi

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birthing Music

My favourite is Mariner from Tony O'Connor. You can listen to it at http://www.tonyoconnor.com.au/catalogue/cds.htm. This is a wonderfull relaxation cd, but also has a personal meaning for me, which always makes it more special : ) Paivi - Original Message - From: Ceri Katrina

[ozmidwifery] Hi from Finland

diary. We sell a post natal girdle in our store. We only sell couple of them in year and never thought too much about it, but could this work in a similar way? http://www.bebes.fi/kauppa/product_info.php?cPath=23_28products_id=909language=en Päivi Laukkanen Finland -- This mailing list

[ozmidwifery] previous email was not intended for the list : (

Sorry everyone, I accidentally posted a mail to the list, which was intended for Andrea personally. Paivi -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

. Or multivitamins. Pharmaceutical companies are recommending all sorts of stuff, but what really are the important ones... What kind of supplements do you midwives recommend for your clients to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Päivi Independent Childbirth educator Finland

Re: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

that in my store? Can you remember the daily recommendations for folic acid? Päivi - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 11:00 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

Re: [ozmidwifery] supplements during pregnancy

Very interesting Lieve. This is exactly why I love this list. I would never get these answers anywhere else... Päivi - Original Message - From: Lieve Huybrechts To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:32 AM Subject: RE

[ozmidwifery] has anyone tried the made in water birthpool?

Hi, I am planning to stock this new cool birthpool in my Maternity store. It sells only for GBP45! It seems to be the hot product on the market... Just wondering if anyone has tried it? http://www.madeinwater.co.uk/poolcom.htmlo Paivi Independent Childbirth Educator Finland

Re: [ozmidwifery] Photos of beautifull birthing rooms

Wow, It would be more than terrific to get their story in a local magazine. Is there any way you could hook me up with them? Päivi - Original Message - From: jesse/jayne To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:49 PM Subject: Re

[ozmidwifery] Photos of beautifull birthing rooms

Hi everyone, I am putting together a photo gallery to display some of the most beautiful birthing rooms in contrast of the most uncomfortable hospital delivery rooms, with some description of where they are from.The photo gallery will be presented in Tampere Finland later this spring. If

Re: [ozmidwifery] Photos of beautifull birthing rooms

associate with birth over here... Päivi - Original Message - From: jesse/jayne To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:09 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Photos of beautifull birthing rooms Can I suggest some pictures of the most

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths

s mean, that 40% off all births in this hospital or do they have a separate Birth Centre? It doesn't sound like a very busy hospital with some 300 births a year... Oh, and another silly question: Is The Sunday Telegraph, the Sydney Newspaper? Thanks for this info, Päivi - Original M

Re: [ozmidwifery] hair dye

. I use a mixture of three different reds, and love the colour. It is bright, but looks natural. The distributer is Wella, and it is only available in hair salons. Päivi - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday

Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence

Wow, that sounds so interesting! I have a history as a dancer and I am opening a dancestudio in six months time. We are also aiming to provide different classes for moms and babies before and after birth. Pelvic Power sound like a hit. We are also working on a class for prenatal exercise in

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

Yes please, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you : ) Any more takers for this one??? It will take a while for me on my slow line to upload. I will try to get on line about lunch time tomorrow to send to those who say. Cheers Judy --- Kate /or Nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto please Kate [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

Thank you so much for your answers regarding the episiotomy. I have been reading about it, and always knew how unneccessary it is, but I guess I didn't realise howlittle it is needed, when the birth is cared in a correct way. I must say I was supprised about your epis rates, and it gave me

[ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

A mom asked me when is episiotomy really needed. She had asked from many professionals, and all just gave her the answer, that "They will try to avoid episiotomy, but will cut just in case, if not sure". In Finland the episiotomyrates arefrom 4% to 50%, and for firsttime moms from 9% to

Re: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

with scissors. Our rates are very high in Australia. Well IMO, any rate of episiotomy is too high unless it's negligible. Just my 2c ; ) Janet - Original Message - From: Päivi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 21

Re: [ozmidwifery] another induction

Hi everyone! A short introduction of myself: I am a mother of two / a maternity store owner / a childbirth educator and a natural birth activist from Finland. I have been reading Andrea Robertson's books and diary for a while and got a lot of help from her company in organising a new consept