[ozmidwifery] Up coming conference

Just a note to remind everyone to keep this date free. On the 25th and 26th of July the NSW Midwives Association are having the annual state conference at the Carlton Crest in Sydney. The theme for the conference is Midwives and Women: Getting our Act Together. The programme is varied and has

Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic exams

Student Midwives gain consent from the women, in most cases the supervising midwife would gain consent as the women often feel bad about saying no directly to the student. The woman is aware that the midwife is a student, aware that they are learning, usually aware whether they are beginning in

Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking Maggie Banks

Have you tried Ph 00116478564612 Or Fax 00116478563070 At 09:12 AM 6/03/2003 +1100, you wrote: Dear list I am seeking contact with Maggie Banks, author of Breech Birth, Woman-wise can anyone help I have tried the email address in her book and her web site, so I'm looking for any others

Re: [ozmidwifery] preparing and supporting child sexual abuse survivors for chilbdrith

There is now a resource available for Midwives caring for survivors of sexual abuse. I think its a video and the producer is Shea Caplice, for more info contact the NSW Midwives Association. At 05:37 PM 27/02/2003 +1100, you wrote: Hi everyone, I would like to gather some insights into

Re: [ozmidwifery] NSW Postcard Campaign

Hi Justine Could I have around 60 postcards to give to my midwifery students to send to the health minister. Together we can make a difference. Thanks Rachel Smith Lecturer in Midwifery University of Western Sydney Bankstown Campus Locked Bag 1797 Penrith South. DC NSW 1797 At 02:48 PM 25/02

Re: [ozmidwifery] Obs Data base

Hi Denise There is an Obstetrics Data Base Group that meets every second month at Liverpool hospital, NSW. The women to contact about it is... Sorry I cant remember her name but if you ring Liverpool Hospital and page Julia Stewart she will be able to supply you with the contact details At

Re: [ozmidwifery] coth death study

Jim Sprott published a very controversial but interesting book titled Cot Death Cover-Up I purchased a copy in NZ about seven years ago. I have since lost/lent/ misplaced it and am unsure of the publisher, but will try to find out more details. It provides a very good argument for mattress

Re: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Fistula

Aviva, This women was probably Catherine Hanlon, who set up a fistula hospital in Ethiopia. She has written a book called Hospital by the River. I think you would enjoy it. Rachel At 08:46 AM 17/02/2003 +1030, you wrote: Dear Edwina and All, Some time ago, I heard an eye/mind-opening

[ozmidwifery] SIDS

More information about the book I mentioned earlier Sprott, J. (1996) Cot Death Cover-Up. Penguin Books : New Zealand A review of the book can be read by going to Dr Jim Sprott's web site. Rachel -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.