[ozmidwifery] 24th HBA Conference Poster Presentations

Hi ozmidders, Just to let you know that the early bird rate for the Homebirth Conference finishes on May 31st. We are only able to fit 200 in the Conference Centre and spaces are filling up rapidly. If you are coming and have not yet registered, it would be wise to do so quickly.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

Okay, this woman I have been talking of is now ready to de-brief her birth, I will be seeing her tomorrow and she wants to know why it went the way it did (it has been troubling her). I can explain the complexities of a posterior presentation, but I was wondering, into what detail would you go

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?

That's a great term! Thanks, Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Isis CapleSent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:25 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld? Empowered Birth After

RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

Nice slow stretching as the head descends. Good nutrition -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Päivi LaukkanenSent: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 7:37 AMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage Hi

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?- Answer for Nicole

Hi, Nicole, VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After Caesarian. Not many hospitals will accommodate a woman wanting to give birth vaginally after a caesarian, quoting it too dangerous and that it could lead to uterine rupture, but the research literature supports VBAC and found it to be no more

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in Qld?- Answer for Nicole

i think she was asking about EBAC - empowered birth after caesarean ie vaginal or caesarean but with the woman empowered to choose and direct and plan the experience in order to suit her Gail McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Nicole,VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After Caesarian. Not many

RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

No fundal pressure, no lithotomy position, no rushing. From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Ken Ward Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 10:30 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal

RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

As she feels the burning sensation on the peri encourage her to stop pushing and pant ha ha ha haor blow to allow the uterus to expel the baby without added her own force to it - usually saying stop pushing isnt enough and can be confusing - so to start panting or blowing yourself will

[ozmidwifery] VBAC

Hi everyone, collective knowledge sought! Does anyone have any information that would enlighten a woman who has had 2 vaginal births, then twins by C/S and now wants a VBAC. Is she at increased risk because of the twin C/S? Thanks, MM

RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

Title: Message VBAC success rate for someone who had birthed by cs for previous twin birth 79% Effect of prior vaginal delivery or prior vaginal birth after caesarean delivery on obstetric outcomes in women undergoing trial of labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Aug;104(2):273-7 Hendler I,

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

Absolutely not Mary. The things that increase risk are usually complications that occur as a result of CS, such as intrauterine infections following CS, haematoma formation in the uterine incision, extension of the uterine incision at CS,and not the fact that she has had a CS for a twin

RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

As for research, I dont know if this is still relevant: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrievedb=PubMedlist_uids=10076134dopt=Abstract Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Mar;180(3 Pt 1):593-600. Related Articles, Links    Randomized controlled trial of prevention of

RE: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

Then there are these: http://www.update-software.com/Abstracts/AB005123.htm http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1121301 http://www.childbirth.org/articles/massageref.html http://www.intermid.co.uk/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/contents.html?uid=870journal_uid=12

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

This is exactly the reason why I became involved in HypnoBirthing and now the Australian calmbirth program. We teach women to stand their ground and also their partners to take charge too, supporting their partner. If the partners are really taking charge they WILL intervene because now they

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

Hello Kelly, Diane said Kelly, be careful about what you say in the de-brief. ... it is far more important to listen to her and let her vent than giving her too much information. She will be very raw and vulnerable and will take in everything you say... agree wholeheartedly with that.

Re: [ozmidwifery] perineal massage

Hi Paivi, I did an extensive literature review and essay for uni in 2004 i can attach for you to yourdirect addressif you like. Breifly after many years of routine episi we were from the 90's able to assess the effects of Antenatal Peri massage on intact rates.and there have been several

[ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

Hi all, advice for a woman whose first baby had a severe tongue tie that was never diagnosed until way too late by which time bf had just not worked for her at all. She's pg again and looking for support just in case this one has TT as well but has been told she can't have it fixed straight

Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

Hi, The Australian Breastfeeding Association stocks a very fabulous and informative short video on tongue tie made by the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne. http://www.lrc.asn.au/users/sales/category6_2.htm With a bit of research, she should be able to get the help she needs. Barb

Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

Hi Janet, There's a good paediatrician at Windsor who is very respectful does snips... I can get the number if needed. Also if she would like breastfeeding support she's welcome to contact me(I'm an ABA counsellor), or I can give you numbers for her local ABA group. 400 women per month birth at

Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

Thanks so much, Natalie and Barb! Passing it all on right now! : ) J - Original Message - From: Natalie Dash To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip? Hi Janet, There's a good

Re: [ozmidwifery] tongue tie snip?

Hi janet, We had a lady with a similar problem who saw a doctor in Sydney, may be the one in Windsor, with great results. I will see if i can find her details through a friend. Also a Dentist in Dural who does laser prodedure but not till about 3 months, which of course is too long for

[ozmidwifery] article FYI

Hi All, The full article was 8 pages long so I've just copied the abstract - but its worth reading ... although it only confirms what we already know...! You will find it at: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/530788_print Factors Associated With the Rise in Primary Cesarean Births in the United