yes, I think we all need to be aware that the birth plans on the internet all
seem to be about 20 yrs out of date. We don't use eye drops anymore in
America at least not in Washington or California. And does anyone give
perineal shaves anymore? But those items are still on the internet birth
The website www.childbirth.org has a lot of information on biirthing plans that seems
a little more current .It gives samples ,info on how to write one ,opinions of mothers
who used them and a lot of other information.Although they are written with an
American view they still have a lot of
Tina as far as I know there is no body that has the power to formally
investigate complaints and police hospitals about breaches (not breeches -
they're different) of the 10 Steps or WHO Code, or any other voluntary
standard. The real power is the collective voice of consumers. A letter
to
What do others think? Could it? Would it? I actually feel that it probably
doesn't in our local hospitals, but you still hear of women feeling
threatened into giving formula. If you don;t he'll be dehydrated/it will
clear up his jaundice etc. Any thoughts?
A bit off topic, , but I
This confirms my own experience albiet from a different anle. My mother being
a 1930's trained midwife was a strong breast feeding advocate, having breast
fed me her only child in 1951, despite considerable social pressure to be
more modern. When she returned to work in 1958 I do remember her
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From: Malavisi, Pete [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 6:21 PM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject:RE: formula without consent?
I saw a mother today in my child health capacity and she mentioned that her
2 day old babe had been given boiled water overnight
In a message dated 8/12/01 9:23:15 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time,
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The acceptable
reasons for supplementation in the BFHI are quite stringent. (The most
acceptable alternative to a mother's own milk is milk from another woman.)
Many hospitals have become
On 8/12/01 10:44 AM, Grant and Louise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh I see this happen regularly, consent is given - but not INFORMED consent.
Your baby NEEDS a bottle/comp/some food because s/he's
hungry/dry/jaundiced/big/little/sleepy/crying/prem/overdue/urates in the
nappy (or you've
10 years ago my friend and I made birth plans concerning the very most
important things to us regarding the births of our babies..hers was
totally disregarded and her new born was given sugared boiled water and
formula (despite stating that her baby was to receive NOTHING BUT BREAST
Unfortunately I work in the private OBSTETRIC system, and very rarely see a
birth plan. Those we see have NOT been discussed with a caregiver - medical
or midwifery- and usually have been copied from an American internet
site/book and include things like no eye drops for the baby.
sigh we
I remember when I handed my birthplan over to a midwife when I was admitted
to the hospital and she had a quick look and rolled her eyes!!
When I presented an Obstetrician with my birthplan, she flicked through it
(pen held at the ready) and crossed out most of it, saying Well, that's not
Hi,
Just wanted your thoughts. Last week we held a seminar for health
professionals on breastfeeding. About 30 midwives and ABA counsellors
attended, which I thought was terrific. One midwife raised the issue that
she felt some babies were still being given formula without parental consent
in
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To: Ozmidwifery [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 3:49 AM
Subject: formula without consent?
Hi,
Just wanted your thoughts. Last week we held a seminar for health
professionals on breastfeeding. About 30 midwives and ABA counsellors
attended, which I thought was terrific. One midwife
I saw a mother today in my child health capacity and she mentioned that her
2 day old babe had been given boiled water overnight because it was
unsettled, not sure if consent was gained or not, but my understanding is
that we shouldn't be giving anything except for the breast unless firstly it
is
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