Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding: Healthy children, families and communities seminar

2005-02-12 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Barb -I would be interested in a trade display in Melbourne - what deals can you offer? How many people attend? Pinky - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 10:18 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] nausea late pregnancy

2005-02-10 Thread Pinky McKay
I have sent the mother this link as it seems very straightforward. I have also asked where she is. http://www.musckids.com/health_library/hrpregnant/liver.htm - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 8

Re: [ozmidwifery] First week feeds 'set babies' sleep patterns'

2005-02-09 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Jo, I'm working on it Jo - every damn day! :) I wonder how their breastfeeding was going at twelve weeks? At Risk indeed! I am sure I have seen this actual study but not in a sensational newspaper article - no wonder mums feel 'guilty about cuddling their babies (day AND night! heaven

[ozmidwifery] nausea late pregnancy

2005-02-09 Thread Pinky McKay
Hello wise women, Any suggestions for this mum who has contacted me? She has given me permission to reprint her email on the list. "I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and have been suffering the most incredible nausea and sickness in the last 2 weeks. My GP and the doctors have simply said

Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal

2005-01-18 Thread Pinky McKay
I am blown away by "breast milk is generally considered 'good" amazing !!! pinky www.pinky-mychild.com - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:20 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Amcal Hi,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding Seminar

2005-01-09 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Barb - have you heard anything from Mark Spektor Re sleep DVD - its all a bit quiet -I might give him a call - I know he has a fair bit happening but its a bit quiet. Id like to get something concrete. Pinky - Original Message - From: Barb Glare To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed

2005-01-06 Thread Pinky McKay
with other mums nearby. Pinky - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 12:20 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent Help Needed Hi Deirdre, What about ABA groups -they are all around. Our

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: Message for Ozmid board

2005-01-01 Thread Pinky McKay
every child is different !! I agree wholeheartedly with you here Jo. Lets remember this is why 'one size fits all' advice so often makes mothers feel inadequate. Also, what works for a while may not work another time - even for the same child. So much is trial and error - and surrender! I

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: Message for Ozmid board

2004-12-30 Thread Pinky McKay
While pregnant and with little ones we ALWAYS had rest time in the afternoon - It was simply part of our daily rhythm and usually involved me reading to the toddler on my big bed after lunch (often while I breastfed the baby) - the current toddler was happy and would invariably snuggle and

Re: [ozmidwifery] AAIMHI Policy Paper on Controlled Crying

2004-12-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi all, I have been off line for the past week - looks like an interesting discussion. While I absolutely believe mothers need support and there should be no blame placed/ attacks on each other for choices of parenting style, just as for any other choices - birth, infant feeding etc, as people

[ozmidwifery] re todays Herald Sun

2004-12-07 Thread Pinky McKay
There is a page article re rising caesarean rates in todays Herald Sun (melbourne) - there was a smallish article with lovelycomments about empowerment in an interview with a woman who had a new baby at Mercy birth centre, but a bigger pic of a "superwoman" who had 2 elective caesars as she

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [ababcnet] Crying could cause brain damage (news.com.au report)

2004-12-02 Thread Pinky McKay
Your poor mum isnt the only one - almost every mum I come across lately has been told to do similar to their babies -and Im talking VERY young infants. While this was probably all your mum would have been taught, there is now lots of evidence re cortisol levels being raised by leaving babies

Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet?

2004-11-21 Thread Pinky McKay
also be careful to use AQUEOUS gentian violet - if it has spirit in, it will burn Pinky www.pinky-mychild.com - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentian Violet? Gentian

[ozmidwifery] Ezzo on radio

2004-11-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Detroit station WXYZ is doing a two-part expose on Gary Ezzo. The second part airs tonight. You can watch this on videostreaming by clicking on the link and scrolling down to the bottom of the page. http://www.wxyz.com/wxyz/ys_investigations/article/0,2132,WXYZ_15949_3330778,00.html

Re: [ozmidwifery] Gary Ezzo

2004-11-01 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Abby- Can I offer a positive alternative? Why not go into your local bookshop and ask if they have copies of 100 Ways to Calm the Crying? This way there MAY be an alternative available to mums -these (and other gentle titles) need to be in their faces or parents will have no options but to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Book poster and order forms

2004-11-01 Thread Pinky McKay
I agree -I had a great time at the conference - and although tired today I feel really energised -there are some great midwives out there! Will send fliers to you and Julie, Pinky www.pinky-mychild.com - Original Message - From: Tim Rochelle To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] question

2004-10-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Not sure if this is relevant to pregnancy restless legs -I discovered this long after my pregnancies -I am affected by salicylates, naturally occuring chemicals in otherwise healthy foods (see Fed Up By Sue Dengate review at my website www.pinky-mychild.com). As I started to moderate my kids

Re: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness

2004-09-29 Thread Pinky McKay
Alesa - please can you contact me off list with your phone number? Pinky - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Morning sickness Dear Fiona It may be useful

Re: [ozmidwifery] Legal Advice

2004-09-15 Thread Pinky McKay
Honey - are you going to the Doula conference in Sydney this weekend? - that would be a great issue to discuss with other doulas. I have a similar issue teaching infant massage but get all participants to sign a disclaimer and I put all risks ie oil sensitiity/ when not to massage etc in

Re: [ozmidwifery] was formula, now HELP for b/f

2004-09-07 Thread Pinky McKay
"It is so important to acknowledge the importance of breastfeeding and breastmilk but it doesn't mean that those who cannot bf for whatever reason love and nurture their babies any less than those who bf. Many women I know also juggle the despair of not giving their baby the 'best' the

Re: [ozmidwifery] was formula, now HELP for b/f

2004-09-07 Thread Pinky McKay
! - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 10:13 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] was formula, now HELP for b/f "It is so important to acknowledge the importance of breastfeeding and breas

Re: [ozmidwifery] formula lunches

2004-09-06 Thread Pinky McKay
Hear! hear! Denise- I have been quietly watching this discussion and I must say I am appalled that anyone who is complacent about formula promotion and can justify such practices is working with mothers and babies -I often marvel that there are two things that have helped perpetuate the human

Re: [ozmidwifery] Formula companies and sponsoring child health nurses lunches/conferences

2004-09-05 Thread Pinky McKay
Go Alesia! Pinky - Original Message - From: Alesa Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Formula companies and sponsoring child health nurses lunches/conferences Couldn't agree more Anne There are many ways to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Petition to ban Ezzo(Babywise) book

2004-08-17 Thread Pinky McKay
I am all for action against this program but does anyone know what exactly will be done with this petition? For instance, will it be circulated to booksellers? Does censorship extend to actually banning the import/ sales of books? I am shocked and frustrated that such information is widely

Re: [ozmidwifery] Petition to ban Ezzo(Babywise) book

2004-08-17 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Abby, Thanks for filling us in. I have read Ezzos book 1 and flicked through the others -I begrudged paying - but need to know the enemy. I agree - in my opinion it is abuse and it is convincing. I have personally come across mothers who have had awful experiences - my email box attracts lots

Re: [ozmidwifery] re interview

2004-07-28 Thread Pinky McKay
- Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] re interview hi everyone -can anyone help here please -for an interview in Mother and Baby Mag -if so please contact me

[ozmidwifery] re interview

2004-07-27 Thread Pinky McKay
hi everyone -can anyone help here please -for an interview in Mother and Baby Mag -if so please contact me offline and I will pass on to thefeatures ed- Thanks Pinky do you know a mum who had a health problem during pregnancy like carpal tunnel syndrome or severe morning sickness or

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: 60 Mins Caesarean Section

2004-06-07 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: FW: 60 Mins & Caesarean Section Do you have refs for these stats lois? pinky - Original Message - From: Lois Wattis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: 60 Mins Caesarean Section Well said

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: 60 Mins Caesarean Section

2004-06-07 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: FW: 60 Mins & Caesarean Section Fabulous, Justine - thanks for all the work you do. Pinky - Original Message - From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 10:46 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: 60 Mins Caesarean Section Hi all Here’s a

[ozmidwifery] Immunisation foum

2004-05-18 Thread Pinky McKay
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Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-18 Thread Pinky McKay
- Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:37 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday Hi all, I will be on the Today Show on Monday at 8.10am - debating agaisnt Tizzie Hall sl

Re: [ozmidwifery] more baby stuff

2004-05-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Hey jo- I tell mums at my toddler workshops that yelling is a natural biological reaction to stress!! You should see their jaws drop in shock (and relief)- so often they come because they do feel bad about "losing it". I then talk about how if we find ourselves yelling too often weneed

Re: [ozmidwifery] good baby long

2004-05-17 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Jackie, This is music to my ears -it warms my heart to hear a mother truly enjoying her baby as you are. This "surrender" is more difficult for some and much more difficult under the pressure to have a "good baby". Yet when a mother struggles and tries to impose one size fits all

Re: [ozmidwifery] good baby long

2004-05-17 Thread Pinky McKay
ould often be neglected and failure to thrive and subsequent mortality was quite (very ) high... if whoever made this statement is still on this list, I would be interested in a reference for this as, it makes total sense to me. marilyn - Original Messa

Re: [ozmidwifery] parent directed feeding

2004-05-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Cath - it is horrific -its a practice advised by Gary Ezzo - a "pastor" from teh US -his books Babywise/ childwise/ toddlerwise etc sell by the millions and are promoted in some evangelical churches. He claims to raise Godly children -its also very punitive -ie babies over 5 months who

Re: [ozmidwifery] parent directed

2004-05-16 Thread Pinky McKay
If you do get a chance to watch Today tomorrow am - perhaps some feedback to them might be helpful. Pinky - Original Message - From: Belinda Maier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 10:32 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] parent directed I think it is a new

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Tizzie bailed out at teh last minute apparently so they went ahead with a discussion on sleep - played pics of screaming babies in cots with parents standing by. As they were doing this TRacy came into my ear plug (Being in Melb studio I was in a large empty room with equipment/Bright lights

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-15 Thread Pinky McKay
from my heart. Babies everywhere are SO lucky to have you as their very vocal advocate!!! x x x x x Go Pinky!!! Nicole -- Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:37 PM Subject: [ozmi

[ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-14 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi all, I will be on the Today Show on Monday at 8.10am - debating agaisnt Tizzie Hall sleep"expert". She's a former UK childcare worker whoadvocates strict routinesfor babies -you probably all knowwhat I think of that and this is why they have asked me -I think they are wanting a "stoush"

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-14 Thread Pinky McKay
Much appreciated anyway! Thanks for your support pinky www.pinky-mychild.com - Original Message - From: Abby and Toby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 12:01 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday Oopps! Sorry for the double post, I'm

Re: [ozmidwifery] Assignment assistance needed urgently

2004-05-13 Thread Pinky McKay
The latest womans weekly has a story about Delta Goodrems cancer??? if that suits it's on the shelves right now at a supermarket near you. Pinky - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: ozmid Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 7:25 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] High-tech hospitals fail babies

2004-05-01 Thread Pinky McKay
Tell me about it!! - 2 mums in my latest massage course which started yesterday are living proof - one is bottle feeding - very sad about the outcome - bub 6 weeks prem/caesar and bottle fed in nursery (she had planned a home birth)- didnt suck at breast, second mum doing a sterling job of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pinky's trip to Brisbane

2004-05-01 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message Parenting, the gentle way with Pinky McKay. (Im heading to Brisbane in the morning so bookings can be made through Katie- see bottom of flier) “Parenting should be based on connection rather than control - and it should be FUN!" says Pinky McKay, author of Parenting By

[ozmidwifery] Re workshops in Brisbane

2004-04-29 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Brisbane ladies, I am coming to Brisbane to speak at ABA seminar on Tuesday but will be also doing a 2 hour toddler workshop on Monday am and a talk at 7pm on Monday night at the Esther Centre, Cnr Peel and merivale Sts, South Brisbane. If anyone would likemore info, please email

Re: [ozmidwifery] B12

2004-04-01 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Rochelle, Re lactation. Some years ago I had a good friend who was vegan, baby (about 7 or 8 months) was lethargic so mum was given B12 injections and bub picked up dramatically and was crawling around again after a few days. Quite a dramatic change after mum being concerned her bub (who

Re: [ozmidwifery] re. sleep article

2004-03-31 Thread Pinky McKay
Hear! Hear! Marilyn. I would also like to add that an article showing so many sleep problems in older children is almost "proof" that the very prevalentsleep school training in infancy does not "teach" babies to sleep/ instil good sleep patterns etc - for life! Babies and children are

Re: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping

2004-03-22 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Marilyn, I first discovered breastfeeding was supposed to inhibit sex drive at a la leche league meeting when my 3rd baby was a few weeks old -and there I was obliviously waiting for my 6 week check up so I could really get going again! I do remember saying help yourself Im asleep (which did

Re: [ozmidwifery] Co-sleeping and older children

2004-03-22 Thread Pinky McKay
yep - it works!! but dont leave it where they can get it- we had a cat smeared in vaseline once!! :) pinky - Original Message - From: Julie Garratt To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 12:52 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Co-sleeping and older

Re: [ozmidwifery] Gentle Beginnings

2004-03-22 Thread Pinky McKay
Beginnings Sessions with Pinky McKay Parenting should be based on connection rather than control – and it should be FUN!" says Pinky McKay, author of ‘Parenting By Heart’ and ‘100 Ways to Calm the Crying’. It is never too early to consider your parenting op

[ozmidwifery] Gentle Beginnings

2004-03-21 Thread Pinky McKay
Gentle Beginnings Sessions with Pinky McKay Parenting should be based on connection rather than control – and it should be FUN!" says Pinky McKay, author of ‘Parenting By Heart’ and ‘100 Ways to Calm the Crying’. It is never too early to consider your parenting options or to lear

Re: [ozmidwifery] Parenting - instinctual or learnt?

2004-03-20 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Sue, I absolutely agree that birth can be one of the most empowering or disempowering events - I have both read and seen (and felt!!) that rush of birth.Interestingly, in my Gentle Beginnings discussion groups and massage classes, the women I see who dont fit into normal mothers groups

Re: [ozmidwifery] older children and co-sleeping

2004-03-20 Thread Pinky McKay
parent said that her daughter had problems getting to sleep... and woke in the night - needing her mother to get her back to sleep. - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:46 AM Subject: Re

Re: [ozmidwifery] husbands on co-sleeping

2004-03-19 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Silvia, Re harmful effects of co-sleeping -there are some comprehensive articles in my links page -I have a heading Co sleeping links. ( www.pinky-mychild.com ) One of these is an entire issue of Mothering Magazine devoted to research on cosleeping by various experts (including James MCKenna) .

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
You have such lucky kids Sue - that you had realistic expectations from the outset - most of us learn along the way. Did you sleep with your own parents? I have just finished reading to my 12 year old - he has dyslexia so needs me to read to him. I treasure this time before bed which has evolved

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Sounds great Cas - fingers crossed for you . You are right - there is a lot more to parenting, but I have a sneaking supicion that you might be able to get away with a little bit more benevolent neglect (read, less daytime demands) if kids have that night time closeness -if that is what they want.

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Silvia - do you only make love in bed? at night time? - after initial differences between the romantic love needs and babies we simply became more creative. Now I only have a husband to sleep with - and his respirator -I can tell you thats not particularly conducive to intimacy! Joking aside, I

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
, but we always go to sleep holding each other. My husband works from homelucky me, I have all day!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pinky McKay Sent: Friday, 19 March 2004 10:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Re birth stats

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi, Can anyone tell me how many babies are born in private hospitals in melbourne each year? Where would I find this info? Thanks, Pinky

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re birth stats

2004-03-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Thanks Ann and Irene, Pinky - Original Message - From: Irene Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re birth stats Perinatal Data Collection Unit Tel 1300 858 505 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers Irene Irene Ellis

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep issues

2004-03-17 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message Hi Nikki and Cas - love your suggestions Nikki. I am having memories here Cas - it is sooo hard to be sleep deprived when you have other kids and feel as tho you need to meet everyones needs - living up to the "good mother" ideal. Another consideration is the longer we

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep issues

2004-03-17 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message Hi cas, My husband was a real pain with our second. I think perhaps for the guys they are needy and cant see the light at the end of the trunnel as the first child is till intensely needy - they arent as bonded as we are to the bubs so just see a "solution" rather than how

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Hypno birthing

2004-03-13 Thread Pinky McKay
Is this the "Mammalian dive reflex"? Cookie Harkin a baby swim teacher in Melb who has also been involved with water births and has studied in Russia,utilises this reflex to teach very young babies to "swim" - not sure how/ if it relates to birth but if you blow on a baby's face to

[ozmidwifery] re planning your babymoon

2004-03-09 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi all, I am offering "Planning Your Babymoon", creating a gentle environment for your newborn -a 2 hr session at Hawthorn on Friday evening for pregnant and brand new couples. My little bit to counteract all the awful baby training advice BEFORE they are bombarded!!-I have hada ringing

[ozmidwifery] re co-sleeping

2004-03-05 Thread Pinky McKay
hi everyone, I am "commenting" (I dont know how this will be chopped or re-arranged) in a segment on George Negus tonight re co-sleeping. It will also feature an interview with Prof James McKenna. Thats at 6.30pm on ABC TV. Fingers crossed it is sensible/ unbiased/ unsensational(mind you,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Lotus placenta

2004-02-26 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Jane I have forwarded your email to Sunderai from Spiritual mid group in Melb -also can pass it on to Sarah -both are familiar with Lotus, Pinky - Original Message - From: jayne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 1:32 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [ozmidwifery] bed sharing

2004-02-17 Thread Pinky McKay
Thanks Denise. pinky - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd To: list Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:22 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] bed sharing From a reference in Birthnews for your information Denise Hynd . -Original Message-From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] New Parenting Group for Melbourne!

2004-02-14 Thread Pinky McKay
Congratulations to melinda, I'd also like to announce 2 discussion groups for mums with babies that I am leading -at Oakleigh (Tuesdays)and Hawthorn (alternate Fridays). These have come about as an extension of my infant massage classes - mums wanting to "continue " - receiving support for

[ozmidwifery] James McKenna

2004-01-19 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Ladies , It doesnt seem to have been well-publicised but tomorrow night 6pm Old Arts bulding Melbourne Uni - Prof James McKenna(YES!! THE James McK -SIDS researcher extroadinaire!)is giving a public lecture "Cry it out sleep training: social ideology masquerading as science." no need

Re: [ozmidwifery] James McKenna

2004-01-19 Thread Pinky McKay
This is really strange - I sent the message belowa week ago -it was a fabulous talk by the way, Pinky - Original Message - From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 10:02 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] James McKenna Hi Ladies

Re: [ozmidwifery] men and birth

2004-01-18 Thread Pinky McKay
its great isnt it!! Pinky - Original Message - From: Larissa Inns To: Larissa Inns Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 8:10 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] men and "birth" This is a fantastic read!! This articleturns the tables, and looks at howwella mancould

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth centres in Melbourne suburbs

2003-12-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Sally, Bruce Sutheland did his last birth at the centre in Nov, several people use the rooms including myself (for infant massage classes and from Feb, a mothers discussion/support group), an anthroposophical naturopath, The International College of Spiritual Midwifery, Margaret

Re: [ozmidwifery] Twins question

2003-12-11 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Dianne, I'm not sure whther it could help, but my book Parenting By Heart has a beautiful twins birth story(plus the awful lead up) - mum (a GP) had her first baby at a birth centre and was desperately upset to discover that risk management for twins (her next pregnancy) was an epidural and

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and breastfeeding attitudes

2003-12-07 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Nicole - you realise that by breastfeeding your baby when and where he needs to be nursed you are normalising breastfeeding. Poor silly woman she is to be so embarrassed/ disgusted/ envious that you could do a natural womanly thing, but yes her reaction is ridiculous and it must have set you

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw:(WOW) birth and breastfeeding attitudes

2003-12-07 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Cas, God on you -that's what god made breasts for! Reminds me when I was at a nieces wedding and a tiny bub in front of us began to cry, parents were obviously not about to BF in church -James then 2 said in a very loud voice - Mummy, the baby wants a booby I later discovered we were sitting

Re: [ozmidwifery] practical parenting

2003-12-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message Hi Cas, Thanks - and thanks for your interview too, even tho I ended up going "moderate" - space didnt permit any more than a "one of each" opinion.Sonia's points were lovely and challenging too. I have just started reading my copy of PP - did you also notice 3 birth stories

Re: [ozmidwifery] babies in recovery room

2003-12-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: Message George Negus would be a great person to approach, Pinky - Original Message - From: Wayne and Cas To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:44 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] babies in recovery room Nic, it is normal

Re: [ozmidwifery] Today Show appearance

2003-12-02 Thread Pinky McKay
Go Andrea! Best wishes, Pinky - Original Message - From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 2:04 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Today Show appearance Hi everyone, I've agreed to be interviewed on the Today Program tomorrow

Re: [ozmidwifery] live caesarian on the Today show

2003-12-02 Thread Pinky McKay
The more people like us "react" the more determined they will be and the more convinced they will be that they have a REALLY controversial, ratings boosting story. With Andrea there as the balanced view, I cant see how a "live" caesarean would get any business for an Obstetrician - if they

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth group in Melbourne

2003-11-23 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Megan, Rhea Dempsey runs a lovely group on Wednesdays, see below . I do infant massage classes at Hawthorn Birth Centre and currently have a woman from Yarraville with a 4 week old bub in the group -only gentle thoughtful mums seem to come along - had another amazingly gorgeous group of

[ozmidwifery] Virus

2003-11-23 Thread Pinky McKay
Caroline - I think you could have been infected . Ive just recieved a "sus" part email from you. Pinky

Re: [ozmidwifery] looking for

2003-11-15 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Linda Lina's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pinky - Original Message - From: linda kamchevski To: list Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] looking for can anybody tell me how to get in contact with lina clerke please.

Re: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping

2003-10-10 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Claire and Helen, It is a lovely article isnt it - so refreshing to have someone say it like it is without any pussyfooting. By the way, Deborah Jackson's book Three in a Bed is well researched, easy to read (ie not an academic text) and great ammo against critics of co-sleeping. I have a set

[ozmidwifery] Massive infant massage-athon!!

2003-09-18 Thread Pinky McKay
Please can you help -We are desperate for more babies!! Its a fundraiser for Bonnie Babes and should be a fantastic day out. We have the Windsor Ballroom to fill!! Thanks, Pinky Massive infant Massage-athon at The Windsor! Bring your baby - bring your mums group! Giveaways - (free

Re: [ozmidwifery] Media release - indigenous birthing

2003-09-16 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Barbara, A friend of one of my kids who has just moved to ACT is interested in doing midwifery. She is a young mum of 3 kids and is planning to do general nursing first -Is there a direct entry course there? Pinky - Original Message - From: Barbara Vernon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ozmid

[ozmidwifery] Massive Infant Massage-athon

2003-09-15 Thread Pinky McKay
line. See www.bbf.org.au ~~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Workshops Infant massage with Pinky McKay Learn infant massage at a series of four weekly classes. Next series begins on Friday 10 October. Saturday series of three weeks for couples begins on October 18

[ozmidwifery] Re co-sleeping

2003-09-06 Thread Pinky McKay
rmation on FSID and the health advice to protect babies from cot deaths and accidents can be seen at www.sids.org.uk/fsid or via the Helpline on 0870 787 0554. - Original Message ----- From: Pinky McKay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, S

Re: [ozmidwifery] solids for 11mth old

2003-09-03 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Rhonda, Yep - there is a difference isnt there - I reckon I couldnt have stopped my boys when they were ready - one discovered the fruit cupboard at a crawling age (it was low down) and used to leave little teeth marks in the apples -Id discover a little bum sticking out of the

[ozmidwifery] Co - sleeping!!!

2003-09-02 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi all, have just had a call from A Current affair - my co-sleeping interview is on tonight!!! Fingers crossed it is a positive -the "other side" is a forensic professor from Adelaide. Two mums had cameras placed in their bedrooms overnight - brave women! Pinky

Re: [ozmidwifery] Co - sleeping!!!

2003-09-02 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Megan - a lovely wee "rod" by the sounds -Interesting hpw they cut and dramatise when you know what was said and how they have split sentences etc - I actually was "chopped" mid sentence when I said "there are no risks" I actually added "whenthere is a safe sleeping environment". I have

Re: [ozmidwifery] solids for 11mth old

2003-09-02 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Ronda, i beg to differ - actually some babies wont touch solids despite them being available -my daughter (now 23 and a healthy vegetarian who has no eating disorders or food fusses and didnt as a child)had two siblings to copy and was always at the table on my lap at mealsand offered

Re: [ozmidwifery] [saveourbirthcentre] Rally!

2003-09-01 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Denise -I have forwarded this to www.bellybelly.biz and Kelly the host there would like to know if there is a web link with more info that she can link to for parents to access? Pinky - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pinky ACA

2003-08-30 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Jo, No you havent missed it -Im still waiting too! I guess terrorists etc come before babies. They say they will let me know when its going to air so Ill keep everyone posted when they do. Pinky - Original Message - From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] biting baby and breast pain.

2003-08-29 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Cheryl. from personal experience I would say bubs generally bite after they have had a bit of a feed - ie not when they are really hungry and needing to uck - so I would remove them gently if they bit and create a diversion for a little while - try not to react with a great big ouch as it can

Re: [ozmidwifery] new baby

2003-08-28 Thread Pinky McKay
Title: National Caesarean Awareness Day 2003. Hi Lyn, Very best wishes to all of you and congratulations - you were so ready last time I spoke to you, how lovely to hear about your beautiful birth and how happy you are. Pinky - Original Message - From: Lyn Cottee To:

[ozmidwifery] Extending the breast

2003-08-26 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi Ladies - it's in! My column in Practical Parenting this month is - EXtending the Breast - interviews with Megan Resch (nursing an 18 month old) and Jane Palmer (tandem nursing!!!).Thanks ozmidders for all your offers of interviews -I only get about 500 words but I do have you all on file

[ozmidwifery] Meet PInky in Sydney/ Melbourne classes

2003-07-30 Thread Pinky McKay
Meet Pinky McKay in Sydney this weekend Pinky McKay, author of “100 Ways to Calm the Crying” and “Parenting By Heart” is attending the International lactation Consultants Conference in Sydney at Darling harbour this weekend (1st to 3rd August). On Friday night

Re: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week

2003-07-24 Thread Pinky McKay
Hi julie, I am having a stand with my books but sounds like they are strict about not lettingexhibitors attend any sessions -I couldnt affrd to do both -discovered yesterday that my publisher has closed all author accounts so had to pay up front for my books - I usually do but but usually

Re: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week

2003-07-24 Thread Pinky McKay
Ps Julie - warm hugs!! Brrr. Pinky - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ILCA conference next week Good Morning everyone… I had a bit of a shocking start to

[ozmidwifery] co -sleeping

2003-07-23 Thread Pinky McKay
Five alive and all co-slept too! I just realised today that I dont actually personally know anyone who has NEVER taken their children into their bed - my neighbour once took her whining bull terrier puppy into her bed, and shes a super houseproud lady! Pinky

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re co-sleping

2003-07-22 Thread Pinky McKay
(some people don't think it's very professional!?%!) and now with No 3 bub happily sharing my bed - and the whole family playing musical beds throughout the night, it's tons better than the controlled screaming (which I did with No 1 and I regret thoroughly). cheryl From: Pinky McKay [EMAIL

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