Problems with the ozmid list

2002-07-02 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hello listers, It seems that our Website host in the US had problems and one result was that the ozmidwifery list has not been functioning for about 24 hours. This is now fixed, but I am told that any messages that were sent to the list that have not appeared may have been lost. If you sent

List disruption

2002-07-02 Thread Kim Hunter
Hi everyone, Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control the list has been unavailable for the past 36 hours. The problem has now been fixed and we apologise for any inconvenience. Regards Kim --- Kim Hunter List Administration Birth

when I get into a site

2002-07-02 Thread CHERYL JONES
If any body known how let me know? When I get into a site eg McKenna's how do I find out where the literature is from. As they are written in brief from a referencing point of view so that i can access the literature / and use them in my assignment many thanks Cheryl -- This mailing list is

my story

2002-07-02 Thread judit
Hallo, I was recommended to tell you this story by my midwife friend, to get to know so more opinions on the subject. I am a believer in natural birthing so I had my first baby at home because I didn't trust the hospital to respect my wishes. I had a wonderful midwife and a wonderful

Re: communism

2002-07-02 Thread Mary Murphy
Dear Ben, this was in reply to several messages on this subject on the ozmid list. I didn't think it was not in "good form" to reply in this way. I am a little miystified. Can anyoneassist me here? Mary M. - Original Message - From: Sturmfels To: Mary Murphy Sent:

stinky spam

2002-07-02 Thread Jo Dean Bainbridge
Did anyone else get the hardcore porn pics sent through the ozmid list today!? I am getting a bit sick of this! It is one thing to have spam with links to stinky sites, but when it loads up pics automatically I think it is a bit much. Any way of stopping this happening? Jo Bainbridgefounding

ear infections

2002-07-02 Thread Macha McDonald
Hi. I need some advice..again!! My 15.5 month old daughter is suffering from her second ear infection in 3 weeks. The doctor she saw mentioned referring her to a specialist to have grommets put in! (after 2 infections!...I suspect that they are the same infection). She has 2 bottles of cows

RE: my story

2002-07-02 Thread Macha McDonald
I'm not a midwife, so this is just my opinion. What has the size of your pelvis got to do with tearing? Am I missing something here? That doesnt make any sense to me. I think you need to change obs. Get a mother and baby friendly ob. He is using scare tactics with you, telling you you'll

RE: my story

2002-07-02 Thread Sally
The pink kit is found at http://www.commonknowledgetrust.com/index.htm I would recommend it to all midwives and women. Wintergreen is wonderful. In peace and joy Sally Westbury -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or

RE: my story

2002-07-02 Thread Sally
I agree with Macha. What does your pelvis have to do with the tear. I would really recommend you get a hold of the 'PINK KIT' which has the most fantastic perineal massage in it. (not like the perineal massage I have seen described in most books) I have see the most amazing results from women

Re: ear infections

2002-07-02 Thread Jayne
How have you been treating her Macha? If you've been using antibiotics, I would stop or that will set her up for repeat infections. Garlic oil in the ear and paracetamol for the pain is what I've found effective. If the body is not allowed to heal itself, then it can become dependant upon the

RE: ear infections

2002-07-02 Thread Sally
Macha I have seen homeopathies work really well with ear infections. Eliminating the need for grommets. Find a good homeopath and try it. In peace and joy Sally -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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2002-07-02 Thread elizabeth mcalpine
I was so happy to be involved in the new teamcare at a local hospital. Today, I spent time refreshing antenatal care, which hasn't changed in 70 years except for additional tests. I felt that another day was unwarranted but the supervisor got a bit flighty - the education bit that I should

Re: communism

2002-07-02 Thread Rhonda
I think your reply was fine and it is not in "good form" to be negative to anyone on the list - if you don't like a message - Delete it! Period! PS: As far as the porn stuff - yes it is much more annoying and I wish it could be stopped. It is not in

Re: ear infections

2002-07-02 Thread Rhonda
Having the two so close I would think that the antibiotic (guessing that was what was used to treat it) was not the right one and if he has not changed it then it is probably not helping that much anyway. You could try (more for the skin rash) goats milk or

Re: communism

2002-07-02 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
Dear Mary: I don't know who Ben is. One thing I have liked about this list, apart from the midwifery thatis, is the relaxed and friendly way people are about messages and things, there appears to be no "flaming" etc. about list ettiquette. I do know that if the list starts to reflect Ben's

Re: stinky spam

2002-07-02 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
I agree, that spam has to be deleted out. marilyn - Original Message - From: Jo Dean Bainbridge To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 4:34 AM Subject: stinky spam Did anyone else get the hardcore porn pics sent through the ozmid list

RE: my story

2002-07-02 Thread Jackie Doolan
Dear worried Mum, This is a very scary way to go about offering you information. I would request in writing (cc to all panel members) some research that supports this doctors management plan. State that to make an informed choice you need to weigh up the risks and benefits associated with

Ear Infections

2002-07-02 Thread Danielle morley
Hi all, My 4 year old daughter, Alex, had recurrent ear infections from a very young age combined with terrible asthma in the winter. She would cry all day and part of the night - thats if she could breath properly. I allowed her to keep her bottle because it was the only thing that soothed

ear infections / garlic oil

2002-07-02 Thread James Stephanie Fairbairn
hi again Macha, I have just been reading other people's replies to the ear infection prob and the reason garlic oil would work is that ithas a very naturally potent antibacterial properties and can relieve the symptoms without the need for antibiotics which end up killing all your bodies

Re: midwifery refresher

2002-07-02 Thread joy
Title: Re: midwifery refresher Dear Liz My heart goes out to you. Realising that this list is a public medium, what I am saying is what I would say to anyone in a similar situation. I have developed this approach from many years of working in Victorian public and private hospitals, and

Re: ear infections

2002-07-02 Thread DebSlater
In a message dated 7/2/02 8:21:23 PM W. Australia Standard Time, macha writes: And what about the mucous thing? Have any of you experianced ppl out there My sister-in-law switched my nephew to soya milk as he was having recurrent ear and chest infection. In her experience the result was

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2002-07-02 Thread Kim Hunter
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RE: my story

2002-07-02 Thread Ward, Birthing Centre Midwives
Dear worried Mum, I have been with women as a midwife and they have given birth to a baby between 3-3.5 kgs and had a third degree tear for whatever reason and all the soul searching couldn't explain it and then have been with women with a history of a third degree tear and have no problems next

SPAM MESSAGE PROBLEM - Explanation

2002-07-02 Thread Kim Hunter
Hi everyone, You are all aware there has been a recent string of spam messages being sent to the list and I understand how frustrating this must be. This has happened because of a glitch in the mailing list software. As you all know the mailing list address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] and

Spam response

2002-07-02 Thread Darren Sunn
Regarding the latest "porn" emails to enter our list. The best way to deal with these from my experience is to click on your message title at the top of the page and add them to Blocked senders list. I have been informed that you should not scroll

new email address

2002-07-02 Thread Lynne Staff
Hi all - after several days of not recieving any emails, I rang my computer people who kindly told me I have a new email address! Nice to be informed! Regards Lynne Staff

Re: gripe

2002-07-02 Thread CHERYL JONES
Jo I well understand your frustation however think of it in a positive way at least you spoke out and perhaps? maybe? you had them thinking. I think the dissapointment is that they are fellow colleaguesand midwives at that not obstretic nurses. takecare and you'd done what you could hang in

my story

2002-07-02 Thread Darren Sunn
Dear Judith, From my humble opinion it is the episiotomy that encourages a deeper tear. I am definitely not an expert though. Taking up the point of the other listers, Perenium massage is the way to go! Like any muscle tissue of the body you have to

3rd degree tears

2002-07-02 Thread Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital
Dear 'Worried Mum', I am a midwife and I, too, had a 3rd degree tear with the birth of my first child. I had him in a birth centre and was also happy with my birth experience. He was 4.3 kg. My 2nd child was born in the small maternity unit in which I now work. My sister 'caught' my