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

RE: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Nicole Carver
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 are unlikely to do harm, except perhaps by damaging the woman's normal flora for a time. The consequences of things going wrong with the

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
Hello Melanie, A Danish Obstetrician came to John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle NSW) and presented some time ago on the use of Chlorhexidine douche for women with GBS positive swabs. Very popular in Denmark apparently and is being heralded as the treatment for women in third world countries

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
What about the risk of absorption of chlorhexidine? When the cream was used on newborn babies it was toxic. MM A Danish Obstetrician came to John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle NSW) and presented some time ago on the use of Chlorhexidine douche for women with GBS positive swabs. Very

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Robyn Dempsey
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 Sommeling [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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