Hi all,
Am looking for a midwife/doula that will visit Ararat. Can anyone help???
Cheers Amanda.
Amanda Ward
Creative Memories Consultant
Ph. (07) 3261 4354
Mob, 0417 009 648
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Ok sorry, do not wish to expose anyone...just enthusiastic.
A
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Sent: Sunday, 31 December 2006 8:21 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] For Sue
Amy, the Sue you
We have a new record...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200612/s1819736.htm
I hope for her sake she has plenty of energy
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It's been really interesting reading about the birth
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http://seven.com.au/todaytonight/story/?id=30477
Caesareans and circumcisions
REPORTER: Jackie Quist
BROADCAST DATE: December 19, 2006
Researchers are looking
Test
I have just been welcomed to the list what now
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I have just been welcomed to the list what now
ok, I know logically that there must be many Dave Tonkins in the world,
but I have to ask if this particular David Tonkin ever taught high school?
Welcome to the list anyways, hope you have fun
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Testing - are mails going missing
again?
I posted one 3 times and it has not appeared in my
in box, also very few posts these past 3 days
Sue
test
Could I be taken off list - as we are
moving
Thanks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5322782.stm
More deaths for caesarean babies
Babies born by caesarean are nearly three times more
likely to die in the first month than those born naturally, US research shows.
The findings, based on over 5.7 million births, are particularly important
Hi,
would everyone mind thinking about how they write
the subject of their postings and being more specific.
I love to keep many of them for future reference
but find it so hard to find what i am looking for later...too many say "article
for your interest" "question fro
Thankyou for everyone's insight. Iam lucky that i have my own midwife at Northern Women's, and can choose
to start having a homebirth and if i don't feel safe iam booked in to a birthcentre. I think i will chat to her next visit about the birth i attended and do some debriefing. Iam preparing
Hi Kate,
I was meant to finish my degree last year, just doing my catch-ups and then i can register.
I thought that i would feel more safe at home, but again after that experience and the birth getting closer i'm not so sure. My partner is supportive of wherever i choose to birth. He's left
Hi all,
I have just started working at a new health facility that tends to give hep
B injections on day 2 or 3. I have come from a facility that gives hep B at
birth when vitamin k is given. Can anyone shed some light as to why the
might do it this way. Any articles. They seem to not know why
Hi all wise women,
I know this is something already widely discussed,
but at work this morning we were discussing redeveloping our breastfeeding
policy. A hot debate occurred in relation to timing of the first
breastfeed. In particular if the baby does not show interest in feeding in
the
Hi all,I am a newly graduated Midwife, who has her first lot of night shift (5 shifts) coming up.Does anyone have a tips for me? How to sleep best during the day, how to stay awake and alert during the night?Thanks
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From: adamnamy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 11:32 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] on the subject of induction
-snip-
Is the failed induction-requiring C/s rate really around 50%?
-snip-
It certainly isn't where I
Amy asks Is the failed induction-requiring C/s rate
really around 50%?
Monica replies no, IOLs resulting in CS at something like 32%
Ooo-err! Not a ½ only 1/3. Still a lot of inductions
result in C/s. I see Amys dilemma. According to the medical advice she
has ¼ chance of
regardless of whether there was IOL or
not.
Sally-Anne
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From:
Mary
Murphy
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:29
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] on the subject
of induction
Amy asks "Is the "failed
Hi Sally-Anne,
do you have refs for those
studies?
Cheers,
J
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From:
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To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 6:29
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] on the subject
of induction
Dear all
re IOL
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Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:29 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] on the subject of induction
Amy asks Is the failed induction-requiring C/s rate really around 50%?
Monica replies no, IOLs
Yes - that comparison is madein the study by
Shorten Shorten - not sure of the demographic - but likely to be
in NSW.
SA
xo
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From:
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Murphy
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:23
AM
Subject: RE
@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:49
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Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] on the subject
of induction
Hi Sally-Anne,
do you have refs for those
studies?
Cheers,
J
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From:
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To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Title: Message
Just seeking some advice from midwives out
there-I know I will most likely forget to ask all of these when I go to the
antenatal clinic or have my next midwife visit
I am 35+something weeks and have started
to show signs of cholestasis over the past few weeks. Blood
Hi Amy, Here are two articles you should read about Cholestasis. One
is off this list and the other is from
http://www.birthlove.com
Gloria in Canada
What Is Obstetric Cholestasis?
-by Natalie Forbes Dash
Homebirth Access Sydney
Blue Mountains Homebirth Support
CHOLESTASIS is a liver
From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of adamnamy
Sent: Saturday, 4 March 2006 8:32
PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] on the
subject of induction
Just seeking some advice from midwives out
there-I know I
well said julie.
over the past few weeks i have been in labour ward
with many women induced and all of them have lead to a cascade of intervention
culminating in LSCS. The woman i was with the last shift, for example, ended up
with a trial of forceps in theatre! why oh why do the powers that
hi i was wondering if anyone on the list knows
where i can buy a book entitled When survivors give birth by Penny Simkin
i became interested in finding this book and the subject of childhood
sexual/physical abuse when meeting a woman that i looked after that was a
survivor.
i would
help help
where is perinatal data thing tomorrow jan
test email - now mine is playing
up!
This happened to me once and I deleted the name out
of my address book and re-entered it. Some emails were coming up to
"ozmidwifery" and some were coming up to ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au.
I was sending OK but they didn't come back to my inbox. Never really understood
how I got it to
Hi all,
I thought I'd share with you a ridiculous scenerio
which happened at my work today. A woman who was having her fourth baby,
three previous being vaginal births and one of which was a uncomplicated vaginal
breech birth was booked for her first ELUSC for breech at 38 weeks. Upon
In todays Australian
Obstetricians rally to fight birth of midwife units.doc
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Hi Listers,
My apprentice is desperate for help with the following:
-Effects of postpartum psychosis on the mother/baby - this is a complex
case scenario.-3500 words-Case scenario on 3 babies requiring special
care admin-(Jaundice,NAS TTN) -3500 words-Presentation on
management of
If anyone is interested, there is a student in Newcastle looking for non
vaccinating parents as part of her research for her honours degree. i did
it, it was really interesting. I have copied and pasted her details below.
Best wishes,
Lisa Chalmers
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
YOUR EXPERIENCES
Tanya wrote:-
I think it is a
good thing that you are considering all your options. Most women just go
along with it blindfolded, without knowing all the discussions about
it.
How true - about this and so many other childbirth
choices!
Sue
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of
Hello
I run a voluntary support group in Brisbane for
women who have had traumatic births. I picked up a Postnatal Distress
handout froma Womens Health community centre in Logan and i was wondering
where i could contact the writers of the handout. The names on the back of
the handout are
Home superior to hospital birth
Source: British Medical Journal 2005; 330: 1416-22
The largest prospective study of planned home births to date evaluates the
safety of such births supported by direct entry midwives.
Among low-risk women, home births assisted by certified midwives achieve
Hi Jeannine, that would be Tere GW? Send her my love if so :))
So when are you making the move?
Would love to catch up when you land.
can ph me 08 83915542 / 0415915110
cheers
Jfairy
Jeannine Bradow wrote:
Hello Jennifairy,
I believe i may know the midwife u mentioned. I'm working with
Here is a
cross posting from the C-Aware list. A
woman wanting support for a VBA2C it would be great if we can help her
avoid another humiliating and appalling situation that was imposed upon QLDs
Mandalaine.
If you have
any replies, just email the list and I will forward them on to this
Yes it is tere and I'll give her a hug from u. I would love to talk some
time about the state of affairs in south oz.
Jx
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Hello Jennifairy,
I believe i may know the midwife u mentioned. I'm working with her. She
mentioned u.
Jx
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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 has asked me to send you the following re
Dear fellow list members,
What is your practice regarding the timing of the first bath, in a hospital
setting? One of my colleagues is re-examining our current practice of
delaying the first bath until approx 24hrs, and after babe's temp is
confirmed to be normal. We are keen to know the
hi just caught the program thought it was great.
wonderful work in and ideal world it would be great for women to have the option
of home birth covered by our medicare system. IF ONLY. congratulations for being
so involved.
I have deleated the email about purchasing dopplars so could the person
ordering them email me off the list
thanks
andrea quanchi
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Hello everyone!
I am in need of some help!!! I am 32 weeks
pregnant and the baby is in a breech position. I have been doing breech
tilts 2-3 times a day for the past week with no success. I am having
acupuncture next week. I am particularly interested in some information on
the use of
Just checking that I am still on the list as I
haven't been receiving many emails lately.
Helen
I hope someone has an answer to my question.
I am a newly graduated Certified Midwife working in a
large teaching hospital. I need to find out other policies regarding the number
of breastfeeds required in the first 24 hours of a healthy term newborn. If a
baby has not breastfed at
At the organisation where I work we have been asked to sign 'a code of
conduct'before we can be given a password to the new computer system.
There is nothing in the code that is not already covered by the other codes
and laws by which we are governed and in the past I have declined to sign it
hi i don't know if anyone is interested but one of
my continuity ladies husband is making chairs for babies which are made out of
wood and sit on the table so baby can join in during meal times also. they are
sturdy and well made and would make a great present for anyone who has recently
Hi All,
An article FYI. The final comment about the increase in women choosing to
birth without analgesia is interesting.
Leanne.
Preferences for analgesia in labor
Issue 21: 1 Nov 2004
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
2004; 117: 30-2
A new study has
Dear List,
I have recently heard of the Anti-D that can be given during pregnancy
(28weeks?) for the prevention of HDN... does anyone know how effective it
is, and if it is safe...? Thanks, Kristin
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the midwife acted inappropriately?
Tell me to drop the subject if this is not the forum for such a discussion.
Thanks Fiona
4.6. Decision to use
Syntocinon/assessment of progress of labourAs I stated earlier,
Professor Pepperell was critical of the fact that Syntocinon was infused without
"I am only one, but I am one.I cannot do everything, but I can
do something.And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the
something that I can do.What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by
the grace of God, I will do."---Edward Everett
Hale
Hi list, I have just read in Salerno (1999, p. 122)
that endorphin release is higher after acupuncture and TENS. Is acupuncture used
in activelabour? I would be interested to hear of anyone's experiences of
this. Thanks Fiona (CE student)
I am a student midwife. I was hoping that somone could explain the
difference betwenn length and thickness in vaginal examinations - I
find this very confusing
Thanks for any help you can give me
Stacey
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Help! I am spending hours looking for information
for the smallest questions. Can anyone provide info or links to find
pre-eclampsia and diuretic and sedative use??? Please and Thankyou,
Fiona
Hi all, I have just come across the book Spiritual Midwifery at the op shop.
What do others think of it, if you know the book by Ina May Gaskin? Thanks
Fiona
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Dear List
This note is for all of the
Midwifery course coordinators and Graduate midwives in 2005.
My name is Felicity Cummins and I am
the Grad Mid coordinator at Mildura Base Hospital. I am in the process of
finalising the details about the program but I can tell you that there will be
This was in todays Adelaide Advertiser, might be of interest to some
cheers
Megan
Our culture of isolation
By MELISSA KING
07sep04
THE Western style of push-away parenting was a cultural experiment in which children
could be the losers, a visiting professor said yesterday.
Meredith Small,
Hi everyone,
I havehad no luck yet with any editors but am pushing as hardas I canand writing proposal letters from every possible angle.
As an extreme example of where we don't want to end up, I am looking at childbirth in the US. I understand independent midwives are illegal (or were) - can
FYI..
Helen Cahill
MOMENTS IN
TIME: Child RaisingSunday 13 June, 5.50pm, ABC TVJill Tiver, a working
midwife since the late 1950s, reveals the history ofAustralian childbirth.
Through memories, home movies and archival footage,Jill reveals the changing
roles of mothers, fathers and
This might of interest to some of you and fits with
the recent thread on parenting styles.
http://www2b.abc.net.au/abcdiary/event.asp?id=43545display=fromtodaygatewayid=221presdir=healthPageRec=0
Helen Cahill
This is a long one but sooo
lovely.
A
woman named Emily renewing her driver's license at the RTA office
was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated,
uncertain how to classify herself. "What
I mean is,"
explained
the recorder,
"do
you have a job, or are you
Jo from oz could you please email me [EMAIL PROTECTED]so I
will have your email address, I must have written it down wrong as I keep
getting mail returned,
thank you,
Rochelle Beckman
Birthplace Support Group Inc.
WA
Another interesting article and more ammunition for
midwifery led care.
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9099746%255E26462,00.html
Helen Cahill
At-home
Childbirth Raises Rental Issues of Noise and Privacy Robert S.
Griswold | Steven R. Kellman | Ted Smith 17-October-1999 Sunday This
column on issues confronting renters and landlords is written by Counselor of
Real Estate and Certified Property Manager Robert Griswold, host of Real
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please
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Subject: Protect the Community Midwifery Program -- Help Needed #1
The Maternity Coalition has made its urgent priority the protection of
the
Community Midwifery Program, as we understand that it may be one of the
tragic
HI everyone,
A positive story for once!
Sun-Herald, Sydney August 3 2003
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More power to midwives in bid to cut caesareans
By Miranda Wood, Health Reporter
Midwives at Sydney hospitals are working on a program to reduce the high
rates of caesareans and other
Pinky is in town for a
conference, and will be doing an evening for parents on August 1. Let me
know if you are interested!
Denise LoveBirth Central -
02 9399 5854LifeOptions - The Centre for LifeLong LearningDoula
Expresswww.e-lifeoptions.com
Hello fellow ozmidders
just a note to say hello to you all and to say I am still here lurking in cyber space. I have just completed my pain/pharmacology exam today (YEHAAA)...feeling great to have now completed 3 of the 6 semesters of the B Mid...yes I am half way thru the course, can you all
Tina,
I didn't realise that there was a BMid group on the net, thats great! I am a
B mid student at ACU melbourne, How would I go about accessing it, if I
can??
Natalie.
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Tina,
I didn't realise that there was a BMid group on the net, thats great! I am a
B mid student at ACU melbourne, How would I go about accessing it, if I
can??
Natalie.
Hi Natalie,
just register
Internationalwww.childbirthinternational.com
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Distance training for the world's childbirth educators and doulas
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Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 8:55 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery
Denise
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Hello fellow ozmiddersjust a note to say hello
to you all and to say I am still here lurking
Nikki
What determination and passion
I am in awe and thanks that the new generation of
midwives are so centred!
Denise
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Macfarlane
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on
their babcks, and am increasingly surprised at how easy it is to do this.
marilyn
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Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 11:33 PM
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Dear friends,
I don't know if this topic has been
surely not putting baby on front is
crappy for development?
aviva
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From: Lieve Huybrechts
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Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 6:03 PM
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Dear friends,I don't know if this topic has been discussed in the
group
Dear friends,
I don't know if this topic has been discussed in the group already, but it
interests me. The sleeping rules for babys (not on their tummy anymore)
causes a lot of problems with back and neck muscles of children 3-4 months
of age and later, because the parents are made so anxious
Dear List, I just had a
wonderful follow through experiance - minus a birth! i have been
following this wonderful women thru since mid 2002,and she was due 7/1/03,
however went 10days over with her now 21month yo. her 1st
labour was a swift 6 hrs, so i had a hunch this one maybe the same!
To all mws and consumers I have just witnessed a
complete hands off breech birth baby girl born up to the nipple line in caul
clear liquor intact perineum great apgars and believe it or not in one of our
public hospitals in melbourne .in hosp all up 6 hrs and home the power of women
jan
Could someone please tell me how I can discontinue Ozmidwifery for a week please as I shall be away for a week?
Thank you,
Jenny
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Not a bad bunch for the w/e.
Luv
Rhonda.
He SaidShe Said... (10) He said..."I don't know why you
wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it." She said..."You wear
briefs, don't you?"(9) She said..."What do you mean by coming home
Listers,
Interesting website and magazine - "made" for
humanized childbirth supporters.
www.byronchild.com
love
Liz Mc
Dear Fellow Social Justice Seekers,
The appointment I had with a Sal Lintott in
Melbourne, was to discuss the issue of women's choice in childbirth, of which
they have none.It is also an increasing global issue -
particularly in developed countries, and recommended by the WorldHealth
Dear Listers,
herewith interim flyer, re NMAP - It was straight
when I sent it - I think it can be adjusted
Liz
Hello listers,
Yesterday, I attended Vicki Chan Nic
Edmonstone's 'Intuitive Workshop'. What a beautiful, emotive,
empowering, enlightening and fun day.
A day which -
reinforced my commitment to change childbirth
practices
refueled my passion to stop the conditioning which
the medical
Dear Jen and List[s]
Yes, isnt it just THE best feeling in the whole
world! I am still buzzing about the place from the birth on monday.
just an update on the woman i followed through, my
initial guess of 9.5 pounds was out - try 10 pound 8 and 1/2! yes, wow and oww!
i havent seen her but
dear All,
I am happy, stoked, proud, thrilled and woohoo-ed
to announce that today saw the arrival of a baby, which coinsided with me
assisting at my very first live birth!
i rushed to the hospital at 3am this morning and at
12.40 in the afternoon mr 9.5pounds reared his [HUGE] head!! i
Dear List,
For interest
www.gentlebirth.org/nwnm.org/nwnm_org.html
Liz
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