Re: [ozmidwifery] sounds during labour/birth

2005-08-05 Thread Kathy McCarthy-Bushby
You could say now you and i both know that women make noise in labour as a coping mechanism, to help them release or express their pain and to encourage them to work with their body. Or you could remind them that whatever works for the woman to labour and give birth is good enough. Or you could

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread Miriam Hannay
Hi Jo, I totally empathise having suffered this condition when breastfeeding my fourth child, after feeding the others for years with no problems! I'm not sure what the problem is with Diflucan, here is SA it is available over the counter as a one off treatment called Diflucan1. According to my

[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - The Natural State

2005-08-05 Thread Barb Glare
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Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-05 Thread Anne Clarke
Dear Honey, I think theRWH MelbourneBirth Centre has VBAC's they may be able to help. Tel: 03 9344 2388 or 9344 2389 Fax: 03 9344 2653 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RegardsAnne Clarke

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread Joy Cocks
Dear Jo, If you email me privately I will send (as an attachment) a handout I have for thrush in the breast. It sure sounds like thrush to me! Joy Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[ozmidwifery] Why do we do this to women?

2005-08-05 Thread Robyn Thompson
An interesting and sad story about unnecessary oxytocin induction http://www.pitocin.bizland.com/ Retrieved from this site http://dirs.org/dir-top.cfm/Top/Health/Reproductive_Health/Pregnancy_and_Birth/Childbirth/Personal_Pages Robyn

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-05 Thread Michelle Windsor
At the Mackay birth centre we don't do VBACs. I wasn't there when they developed the exclusion criteria but I'm guessing it came from the obstetricians who would consider VBACs "high risk". Cheers MichelleHoney Acharya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All Wondering if anyone can tell me about the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding - The Natural State

2005-08-05 Thread Robyn Thompson
Hi Barb My apologies for this Conference, I will be in the UK doing a presentation on Waterbirth. I would love to present an abstract for the next breastfeeding conference on the data collected at Darebin and a DVD I have al most completed on preventing nipple trauma and innate

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth

2005-08-05 Thread Robyn Thompson
GET INTO LIFE Winter Publication from Grand United has a god article on Homebirth and some very interesting articles on a range of Health issues. http://www.grandunited.com.au You may have to call Grand United to get access to the Winter 2005 edition. Robyn

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-05 Thread brendamanning
Honey, Not at Rosebud mid unit, unfortunately. Brenda - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 2:29 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres Hi All Wondering if

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread JoFromOz
Hi Melissa. A lot of what I read says that Nilstat isn't the best treatment anymore because of resistance. But it obviously worked for you, and I didn't know you could get it systemically! I'll have to chase that one up. Glad you got rid of it! Thanks! Jo -- This mailing list is

RE: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread Mary Murphy
Hi Jo, this is a real downer for you. I personally would suggest taking some Homeopathic phytolacca, 6c tds or or 30c, bd for 3 days. If that doesn't work I would invest in a consultation with Jan Owen at the homeopathic education Centre in mt Lawley or James McIntyre who is a classical

[ozmidwifery] Re thrush in ducts.

2005-08-05 Thread Mary Murphy
Sorry, I replied to the list instead of offline to JO. Apologies to all. MM

Re: [ozmidwifery] UTS Bachelor of Midwifery

2005-08-05 Thread The Fairbairn Family
Hi, I would be interested to hear where UTS is!! - I am planning to be in Perth next year and am considering a midwifery course myself - anyone got any advice for a course in the Perth metro area? Stephanie currently in the UK - Original Message - From: Julia Vaughan To:

[ozmidwifery] waterbirth presentation

2005-08-05 Thread Lieve Huybrechts
Title: Bericht Hoi Robyn, where in the UK will you give your presentation and willmidwives from other countrysbe free to attend? I am very interested. greetings Lieve Lieve Huybrechts vroedvrouw 0477/740853 -Oorspronkelijk bericht-Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread D F Gorrel
Dear Jo I bought Diflucan over the counter at the chemist for $25.00. It isa single tablet dose. I am in the ACT but would assume this is applicable aroundAustralia. Regards Fiona ---Original Message--- From: Joy Cocks Date: 08/05/05 18:03:56 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-05 Thread Andrea Quanchi
Brenda, Do you work at Rosebud if so could you tell me do they have a policy for MIPP who come to the hospital with women in labour. Someone led me to believe that they do. In fact does anybody know of anywhere that does that could get me a copy. I have been summonsed by the CEO to please

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-05 Thread Jo Bourne
My understanding as a consumer is that hospitals will allow fathers to catch as long as all is going well but not on the record by your MIPP. I have been told the exact same thing by every midwife or hospital I have spoken to, the story seems to be fairly consistent. I don't see why, if they

RE: [ozmidwifery] UTS Bachelor of Midwifery

2005-08-05 Thread Julia Vaughan
UTS is University of Technology, Sydney opposite end of Oz to Perth L -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of The Fairbairn Family Sent: Friday, 5 August 2005 8:27 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] UTS

Re: [ozmidwifery] sounds during labour/birth

2005-08-05 Thread Kathy McCarthy-Bushby
Pam England comments to parents that when you hit your thumb with a hammer, you probably say Ouch or chant some profanity as vocalisation through pain is both a distraction and a release. I'm sure you could use this comment with parents and professionals. kathy - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] UTS Bachelor of Midwifery

2005-08-05 Thread Luke M Priddis
Hi Stephanie, UTS is in Sydney, NSW. I'm unsure of what courses are offered in perth, someone else know? Good luck! Holly : ) - Original Message - From: The Fairbairn Family To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 8:27 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread JoFromOz
Janet Fraser wrote: Jo! You poor bugger! So painful : ( Have you given gentian violet a go for the surface thrush? I don't know how it goes for the deeper stuff but LCs often carry it with them. Sending you much sympathy and healing vibes. J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread JoFromOz
Miriam Hannay wrote: Hi Jo, I totally empathise having suffered this condition when breastfeeding my fourth child, after feeding the others for years with no problems! I'm not sure what the problem is with Diflucan, here is SA it is available over the counter as a one off treatment called

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread JoFromOz
D F Gorrel wrote: Dear Jo I bought Diflucan over the counter at the chemist for $25.00. It is a single tablet dose. I am in the ACT but would assume this is applicable around Australia. Regards Fiona -- The pharmacist I spoke to said they don't like prescribing that for

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-05 Thread JoFromOz
Mary Murphy wrote: Hi Jo, this is a real downer for you. I personally would suggest taking some Homeopathic phytolacca, 6c tds or or 30c, bd for 3 days. If that doesn't work I would invest in a consultation with Jan Owen at the homeopathic education Centre in mt Lawley or James McIntyre who