Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery Intensives

Andrea - will there be a venue in Melbourne???   Maggie is so fantastic!!!   Regards   Kiwi Kim,     ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 23/09/2004 3:18:57 p.m. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery Intensives   For those of you who have been thin

[ozmidwifery] Midwifery Intensives

For those of you who have been thinking of doing the ALSO Course, but perhaps have hesitated because of its obstetric orientation, the Midwifery Intensives that we are offering in November provide the perfect alternative. This program, facilitated by Maggie Banks, is used by New Zealand midwiv

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 3

Without reading others posts, I think what is happening to the middle ground is the rel question. When asked why i think women are choosing cs I ask if anyone is looking at the way in which 'natural' birth is being treated in hospitals. What are we as a society doing to natural vaginal birth th

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 1

Thanks for this Abby, Much of my research centers on this very thing.  I did interview many women who chose to birth through a private institution with many choosing to be induced or have a caesarean because of issues of control and fear.  Whilst your reference is demonstrating what is happening

Re: [ozmidwifery] LUDICROUS! Fw: Joyous Birth if this doesn't make you write a letter nothing will!

Yes thank you - that is perfect. Take care Alphia At 09:54 AM 23/09/2004, you wrote: >>I am not clear where this was sourced from - can you help me out? The letter was published in The Weekly Times in Melbourne. I recieved the email on the Joyous Birth list and forwarded it on.   Is that the inf

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 3

It sounds as though childbirth options will soon be - Book in for a Caesar with your local friendly obstetrician who can probably fit in 10-20 cut and shuts per day! or be reckless (so the obs would have us think) and do your own thing and have a home birth with a midwife who will be with you one

Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy

That was what I was interested in reading in Odents opinion that suggesting iron supplementation to women with what I would have thought was a low Hb may be contraindicated. If the study he is talking about found that Hb 8.5 - 9.5 resulted in the biggest baby weights why would you need to be conce

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 3

  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 11:05 AM Subject: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 3 " Controlling Delivery " Part 3By John Pope Of New Orleans Times PicayuneContributing : David Wenner of

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 2

  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 11:02 AM Subject: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 2 " Controlling Delivery " Part 2By : John PopeOf the New Orleans Times PicayuneWenner contributed Patrio

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [BirthRage] controlling delivery pt 1

Hi,   I know this is based on America, but it seems, similiar attitudes are becoming more common here too.   Love Abby (P.S. There are three parts to this.)   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 11:

RE: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au

I have not been able to access this site either. Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advocate for and em

Re: [ozmidwifery] LUDICROUS! Fw: Joyous Birth if this doesn't make you write a letter nothing will!

>>I am not clear where this was sourced from - can you help me out? The letter was published in The Weekly Times in Melbourne. I recieved the email on the Joyous Birth list and forwarded it on.   Is that the info you wanted?   Love Abby

Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy

Dear Marilyn, I would also appreciate a copy of this article. I did attempt to get a copy through the 'Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health' but it was going to be quite expensive - $30A per article. Thanks, Leanne. 3 Rodney Court Mildura Vic 3500 From: "Liz Newnham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Repl

Re: [ozmidwifery] LUDICROUS! Fw: Joyous Birth if this doesn't make you write a letter nothing will!

I am not clear where this was sourced from - can you help me out? At 08:45 PM 22/09/2004, you wrote: You have got to read thismy favourite part is where he says, "Home is the most dangerous place to have a baby. " My mind is running trying to figure out where to start with this bunc

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: Letter to The Editor

I like it!!      ---Original Message---   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 23/09/2004 12:06:01 a.m. To: MC Committee; OzMid List Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: Letter to The Editor  Her’s a bit for them to chew on.My hubby suggested the word impotent!!!JCxx-- Forwarded MessageFrom: Jus

Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy

I can only speak about my own pregnancy but I had consistently "normal" hb but low serum ferritin levels. The care I was given was to keep an eye on my dietary iron intake and monitor my hb to make sure it stayed up then to recheck sometime before my next pregnancy to see if I was always that wa

[ozmidwifery] FW: Letter to The Editor

Title: FW: Letter to The Editor Her’s a bit for them to chew on. My hubby suggested the word impotent!!! JC xx -- Forwarded Message From: Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 22:31:50 +1000 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Letter to The Editor Dr Mourik’s opinion i

Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy

Andrea wrote:"... there is a widespread belief that this test (hb) can effectively detect anaemia and iron deficiency." The latest measure seems to be Ferritin and according to www.ironpanel.com.au  this measures the iron stores in the marrow. Ironpanel says that "ferritin < 15 means that a p

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au

Hi Yes - in fact we are working on a section just for students. Simona From: "Honey Acharya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 22:33:47 +1000 Can student midwives sign up to access the s

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au

I can't get the web address for the midwives site to work :( Anyone else having trouble? Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au

Can student midwives sign up to access the site? - Original Message - From: "80simona fox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:08 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au Hello I would like to make all Midwives aware that the "Midwives me

[ozmidwifery] midwives.com.au

Hello I would like to make all Midwives aware that the "Midwives message board" is now up and running at www.midwives.com.au click on "your say" and sign up (midwives only). You can still opt to have postings sent to your own email box - however there is a great advantage to visiting the "Your

Re: [ozmidwifery] casload practice

Lynne, I wish I was closer. I am so passionate about caseload. Relocating from SA would be huge, though closer than going to NZ or UK, which I was contemplating before other unforseen life events. Needs thinking about! But thanks for giving us all the offer. Like someone else said, I want on

Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy

Yes Please Marilyn, 55 Aldinga Rd Willunga SA 5172 Thank you, Liz. - Original Message - From: Marilyn Kleidon To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:04 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] measuring Hb during pregnancy Exactly Andrea. There

[ozmidwifery] LUDICROUS! Fw: Joyous Birth if this doesn't make you write a letter nothing will!

You have got to read thismy favourite part is where he says, "Home is the most dangerous place to have a baby. " My mind is running trying to figure out where to start with this bunch of BS!! Of course, it would be a male OB!!! When will they learn.   - Original Mess