Re: [ozmidwifery] Nicole and Sally - Hiding the scissors!!

Absolutely! We are a low risk midwifery led unit with 24/24 consultant obs back up. Our stats have been good to date, (it's a brand new hospital which only opened for births in March) and we hope to remain a low risk unit for as long as possible. Sally - Original Message - From: "Janet Fra

[ozmidwifery] Nicole and Sally - Hiding the scissors!!

Are these normal figures for you? If so, I'd love to be able to tell women that when they ask me about what hospitals/BCs are more safe to birth in. Best, Janet -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Hiding the scissors!!

Mmmm!!! Janet, maybe you need to come and see our unit...we have been open since March, we have just had out 105th baby, and we have only had 2 episiotomies performed in that time, both for instrumental deliveries. Sally ___ NOCC, http://nocc.sourceforge.net -

Re: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy counselling

i too like carina went to the PAC during my student days (for me the experience was one of closure ) i felt that this is one placement that as students we should all be able to go to as the staff of this particular instituiton are confidnet and non judgemental with women's feelings and what t

RE: [ozmidwifery] Hiding the scissors!!

I am pleased to report that we have very few episis at Bendigo. We had two intact peris yesterday, despite the births being vacuum extractions by obstetrician. It was very calm and controlled. Glad we can get that right at least! Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[

[ozmidwifery] Hiding the scissors!!

Worked three nights before going on holidays (and to the ICM I hope!) and got four labouring women in that time - which for a small rural hospital is busy, with the rest of the hospital choka-block full with pneumonias/palliatve/and chest pains! Had a multi who had a 3rd degree tear with first

[ozmidwifery] magnetic underlays & babies

Can anyone help me with this inquiry from a friend?  Thanks.  Cheers, Joanne   "Do you know where I may find out whether magnetic underlays should be used where your baby may occasionally be fed in bed and sleep for a hour or two.  I have searched the web but cant seem to find much"