[ozmidwifery] KYM VBAC

2003-05-31 Thread Jo & Dean Bainbridge
Kathy wrote: "It seems to me that women success rate of VBAC increase with the woman's determination, partners and midwifery support." Oh if only we could have some research proof for this! WE know it is true but those who are determined to compare vbac with repeat cs and only factor in the medic

Re: [ozmidwifery] vaginal wall tearing

2003-05-31 Thread M & T Holroyd
Dear Jo,   I don't know if this will help, but as a midwifery student I cared for a woman who had had a previous 3rd degree tear (I think... can't remember all the details as it was 5 years ago).  She had to have it repared in OT at the time & I think maybe one more op later down the track..

Re: [ozmidwifery] CallingSheena Johnson

2003-05-31 Thread Denise Hynd
Sheena I was trying to find out if you were a girl(?) went to school with obviously not Thanks Denise - Original Message - From: Sheena Johnson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 12:08 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] CallingSheena Johnson De

[ozmidwifery] Fetal lung fluid.. again...

2003-05-31 Thread Gayle Rafferty
Found these couple of articles on the net, but can't find anything to say that the 'squeeze' doesn't happen.  These also don't say that it is necessary to have the squeeze either as the fluid is reabsorbed by various methods.  Interesting again...  Gayle --

Re: [ozmidwifery] Reply to Kathy

2003-05-31 Thread Kathy McCarthy-Bushby
Jo, I remember another woman who had a very traumatic assisted vaginal birth that resulted in sexual dysfunction who decided to have an elective caesarean rather than be traumatised again. The woman received a laceration to the urethra that she was upset about. Fortunately, there did not seem to be

Re: [ozmidwifery] Reply to Kathy

2003-05-31 Thread Kathy McCarthy-Bushby
Dear Jo, Our KYM scheme was set up 10 years ago for low risk women. The increase in VBAC women has increased over recent years, so women strongly wanting a VBAC have been included in our inclusion criteria to KYM. So if women want an elective caesarean we are unable to offer care to them. Since 199

[ozmidwifery] Canberra Midwives

2003-05-31 Thread Mary Murphy
If there are any midwives on the list who cared for Katherine during the birth of my Grandson Rohan this morning at 6am (EST) Thank you. You took my place.   My son David telephoned me just after the birth and it was great to be included in that very important time for them all. MM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Interesting..

2003-05-31 Thread Mary Murphy
Re the squeeze.. If it is not the natural birth process which squeezes the FLF, then why is it that many C/S, especially those who do not labour, have fluid in their lungs and require extra care in Special Nursery?  MM - Original Message - From: Gayle Rafferty To: [EMAIL PR

Re: [ozmidwifery] Interesting..

2003-05-31 Thread Mary Murphy
Thanks Gayle for your very informative information.  The answer to all of your questions is No.  The mother was planning a normal birth.She was cared for  by her own midwife during pregnancy, saw an obstetrician several times for shared care. Problem free pregnancy. There was no labour. Term

Re: [ozmidwifery] diabetes

2003-05-31 Thread Denise Hynd
Dear Barb   Oh to clone you and your clinic for the "at risk" women all over Australia Thank you denise   - Original Message - From: B & G To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 2:54 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] diabetes Rhonda, That is why w

Re: [ozmidwifery] diabetes

2003-05-31 Thread Denise Hynd
Dear Rhonda There are  other effects of (inadvertently, insensitively  or uninformed) creating fear and anxiety for pregnant women such as;     reduction of growth hormones and optimal conditions for nurture the baby in utero and the woman who needs good reserves both physical and emotional fo

RE: [ozmidwifery] Back again...

2003-05-31 Thread B & G
Yep Cheers Barb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne and Caroline McCullough Sent: Friday, 30 May 2003 11:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Back again... Are you refering to Jon Sullivan's wife? I used to work for the

[ozmidwifery] Prolonged ROM

2003-05-31 Thread Lois Wattis
I am seeking details of policies and guidelines from hospitals and birth centres which offer the option of expectant management for prelabour ruptured membranes at term.   I can be emailed on [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you prefer to contact me offlist, or to attach documents.  Looking forward to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Side-by-Side Conference

2003-05-31 Thread Janet Caulfield
Dear List , To those arranging the conference a video would be a wonderful thing to have as i am unable to attend i would certainly purchase one. Janet --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.484 / Virus Database: 282 - Rel

Re: [ozmidwifery] Interesting..

2003-05-31 Thread Gayle Rafferty
Thanks for your reply Marilyn.  Your apneic baby could be the result of a placental insufficiency, cord compression, anaemia of the mother and generally any condition that will lead to a lack of oxygen to supply the baby through the placenta, including true or false knots in the cord. Respira