Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Sue Cookson
Propolis tincture taken orally is supposed to be effective against GBS - again, little research in the alternate area perhaps because of the mega$$ pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries around childbirth. And the research really shows that although IV antibiotics decreases the number of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Diane Gardner
A homebirth midwife friend of mine in the USA sent me the douch and garlic recipes a while ago. Here they are: regards Diane Gardner douche: three parts water one part hydrogen peroxide douche before bed four nights in a row having the morning of the fifth day the day of your 'test' (if

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Janet Fraser
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS A homebirth midwife friend of mine in the USA sent me the douch and garlic recipes a while ago. Here they are: regards Diane Gardner douche: three parts water one part hydrogen peroxide douche before bed four nights in a row having

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi, Some more on the GBS line. Propolis tincture taken orally is supposed to be effective against GBS - again, little research in the alternate area perhaps because of the mega$$ pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries around childbirth. And the research really shows that although IV

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread diane
: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS I'd consult with a herbalist. Echinacea tinctures/ douches etc can be mixed up. I also have heard that a clove of garlic inserted into the vagina ( peeled clove) for 3 nights in a row also aids in reducing GBS. Robyn D - Original Message - From: Melanie

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, Birth and Baby BellyBelly Birth Support -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of diane Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 9:26 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Small sample I know, but of two women who have

[ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Melanie Sommeling
Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info about douching during labour, but the info was sketchy to say the least. I understand the risks of transfer are low

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Nicole Carver
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Melanie Sommeling Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:15 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Philippa Scott
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicole Carver Sent: Friday, 17 November 2006 10:01 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi Melanie, I suppose it is all about comparing the risks associated with having antibiotics

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Briege Lagan
Melanie By any chance did this mother have artifical rupture of membranes or a fetal scalp electrode applied? Briege Melanie Sommeling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 8:01 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi Melanie, I suppose it is all about comparing the risks associated with having antibiotics with the risk of the baby being affected by GBS. The antibiotics

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Heartlogic
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info about douching during labour, but the info was sketchy to say the least. I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread LJG
Hi Melanie Try gentlebirth... http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbs.html Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info about douching during labour, but the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Heartlogic
: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi Melanie Try gentlebirth... http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gbs.html Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info about

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Mary Murphy
- Original Message - From: Melanie Sommeling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:15 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Robyn Dempsey
] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:15 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS Hi wise women of the list, I am curious if anyone can enlighten me of any alternatives to Antibiotics in labour to decrease GBS transfer from mother to baby. I recollect some info

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Heartlogic
fascinating. What do you think about the douche and toxicity? Is my thinking plausible? warmly, Carolyn - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:50 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS What