Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Same here Sue - Original Message - From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT Cheryl LHK wrote: Do any hospitals have set protocols on number of support people going to OT for LUSCS be they electi

Re: [ozmidwifery] 4ft 9 and birthing

Actually it was me who mailed that - Rachel responded. I agree that height is not the only indicator, in this woman's case there were others, and I did not necessarily agree that she should not have been encouraged to try for a normal birth, just making the point that the advice was basicall

Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

My son was the same , waking every 45 minutes all night to have the dummy put back in. We decided to go cold turkey on the dummy one morning and although we had a bad day that night he slept from 6.30pm until 3.30am. Now if he wakes at night and has a feed he will just grizzle until he puts him

RE: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

Jo, I hear you!!! My first born was a very wakeful sleeper and my second has been waking often from four months - every time he is teething (i.e. now!) he gets worse. I know lots of mums that have wakeful babies at four months of age - so please don't feel alone! You've really got to follow what

Re: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

Jo, have you thought of trying a baby hammock? I used one for my second and third and did not have any problems as the baby's own movement bounces the sling and the movement puts baby back to sleep. If you lived near Mackay I would lend you one. The hammock was the best baby item I ever boug

[ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

Hi All... Just wondering if any of you have any thoughts on this Q/A: http://www.awareparenting.com/answer13.htm The question seems to relate strongly to our situation at the moment. Will is waking VERY often over night. He only seems to need feeding twice, as the other times he just semi-

Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

HI Cheryl not sure if it is protocol as such, but at Gosford if it is an emergencey Code 1 LSCS, and the women is under a GA, then no support people are allowed in theatre at all. If it is a lesser code or elective, then the partner/husband can be present. I have not heard of more than this number.

Re: [ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Cheryl LHK wrote: Do any hospitals have set protocols on number of support people going to OT for LUSCS be they elective or emerg? Just interested. Cheryl Yup, just one here. And only if the woman is awake... Dad has to leave if it is a GA. Jo -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE G

[ozmidwifery] support people in OT

Do any hospitals have set protocols on number of support people going to OT for LUSCS be they elective or emerg? Just interested. Cheryl -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] 4ft 9 and birthing

When will the actually look at the woman. Most women of that size will have an appropriately sized baby and no problems - something we have all had experience with. Cheers Judy --- Robyn Dempsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wump fish was saying last week an Ob said a primip who was 4ft > 9' sho

[ozmidwifery] 4ft 9 and birthing

Wump fish was saying last week an Ob said a primip who was 4ft 9' should have a c-section over natural childbirth.   Well, that's my height, my husband is 6ft 2! I'm a midwife,and was doing my training when I fell pregnant with my first baby. I  had sooo many Obs telling me that 'you'll be a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Scottish dads push wives toward C-sections? I don't think so

No - of course he didn't!! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: "wump fish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 7:23 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Scottish dads push wives towar

RE: [ozmidwifery] Article about increased respiratory distress and LUSCS

That is so sad, don't change the c/s rate, just do it later or better still use a drug to give a better outcome.   Megan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Helen and GrahamSent: Sunday, 16 October 2005 8:55 PMTo: ozmidwiferySubject: [ozmidwifery] Article about i

[ozmidwifery] Article about increased respiratory distress and LUSCS

http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1480474.htm   Caesarian section and respiratory distress 12 October 2005  Caesarian section rates in countries like Australia are soaring. Once maybe one in 10 babies were born by section whereas these days it can be as high as one in two. There a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Scottish dads push wives toward C-sections? I don't think so

Just beware the documentation. It is not enough to say that you discussed the pro's and con's of the course of action, you have to write exactly what you said. Cheers Judy --- wump fish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > People will try and sue for a poor outcome regardless of the > info given etc. >

Re: [ozmidwifery] Letter to the Ed published!

Bloody Brilliant!!! Let me know how I can help! : ) J

Re: [ozmidwifery] Scottish dads push wives toward C-sections? I don't think so

Actually repeated studies of medical negligence and why Show those that are not involved in the decision making regardless of the outcome sue they want some answers to their questions even an apology! Those consulted and heard do not sue even when the outcome is not positive!! Denise Hynd "Le

Re: [ozmidwifery] Scottish dads push wives toward C-sections? I don't think so

People will try and sue for a poor outcome regardless of the info given etc. But, if you have provided them with adequate info, and they have made their choice and you exercise the 'expected' level of skill - their case will be unsuccessful. I've just finished a legal, risk management course a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Is this true ?

If saying could make it happen?!! Denise Hynd   "Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled."   — Linda Hes - Original Message - From: brend

Re: [ozmidwifery] Letter to the Ed published!

Congratulations Tania Public awareness and furthering education begins with people like you Best regards Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of Independent Midwives 8 Robin Crescent South Hurstville NSW 2221 Phone/Fax: 02 9546 435

Re: [ozmidwifery] Letter to the Ed published!

well done Tania, I will toast my next wine to you Tania Smallwood wrote: Following the article in the Adelaide Advertiser last week about our private hospital caesarean section rates, I am amazed that I had this letter printed, first letter on the page, big headline, wow! *_Many birth Ch

[ozmidwifery] Letter to the Ed published!

  Following the article in the Adelaide Advertiser last week about our private hospital caesarean section rates, I am amazed that I had this letter printed, first letter on the page, big headline, wow!   Many birth Choices for mothers…   It sadly comes as no surprise to those of us in