Re: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

2006-04-27 Thread Janet Fraser
This from the hospital which claims to be extending it's birth centre ethos to L&D? That's clearly a crock. I can't believe the lengths hospitals will go to in an effort to avoid dealing with CLIENTS in an appropriate and evidence based manner. This is up there with the new robot designed to

[ozmidwifery] a small step

2006-04-27 Thread The Johnsons
A good news story of persistence getting the desired result in a private hospital. I recently underwent a second Caesar to deliver my daughter, and with the help of my independent midwife was able to have a really good experience in a hospital somewhat known for being a stickler for regulations (ie

RE: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

2006-04-27 Thread McAlpine, Joan (AHS)
Hi Kelly,   I worked with telemetry CTG's in 1986 at Westmead where everyon'es CTG could be seen at the desk (we were trying to escape back then as well).  The patients couldn't move around then, but the newer telemetry units work without a central viewing area.  I don't know about satellit

[ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

2006-04-27 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I was at a birth the last few days @ RWH and the midwives were telling me hospitals (RWH included) are soon changing to new EFM machines which are linked to a satellite system, so women can be monitored by the midwives from the ward desk. They were joking about it too, how they could have a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Jo Watson
Thanks, Nicole.  I'm trying to stick to a good low sugar/yeast diet.:)JoOn 28/04/2006, at 5:23 AM, Nicole Carver wrote: Also, when dealing with thrush diet seems very important, as does making sure baby is treated too, regardless of symptoms. Having suffered it with three babies, I didn't have any

RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
Also, when dealing with thrush diet seems very important, as does making sure baby is treated too, regardless of symptoms. Having suffered it with three babies, I didn't have any success until I treated them with daktarin gel as well, and also applied it to my nipples after each feed.. Howev

RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Jo, I work at a hospital with RMOs who will prescribe it for us. We also have a very supportive pharmacy which subsidises the cost. A lactation consultant may be able to help you find a doctor who will prescribe it for you. Currently we only prescribe three doses of 150mg on alternate da

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Jo Watson
Nicole, how do you get a doctor to prescribe fluconazole for thrush???I have it again, and am going down the whole daktarin oral gel route again, plus vinegar to soak the dummies in when not in use.  JoOn 27/04/2006, at 6:04 PM, Nicole Carver wrote:Hi,I am working as a lactation consultant at the m

RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Jo Bourne
Nicole I also managed to successfully treat all but my first round of Mastitis (I had it 8 or 9 times I think) with homeopathics. But Phytolacca never worked for me, usually I took either Conium maculatum or Belladonna). Personally I would be seeing a homeopath to get the appropriate remedy for

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Janet Fraser
Try this as a starting point. http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/recurrent-mastitis.html#homeopathy - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis qu

RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi, I am working as a lactation consultant at the moment, and find it difficult to help women that have not had success with antibiotics for mastitis or fluconazole for thrush. How does one get hold of this Phytolacca? Do you have to see a naturopath? What is the correct amount to have? I wo

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Janet Fraser
I fought off mastitis with a few hours of Phytolacca. I've seen it work complete miracles on chronic mastitis. J - Original Message - From: Kristin Beckedahl To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 5:40 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] M

RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-27 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
I was 'lucky' to experience mastitis 1st hand with bub at 7 mths.  I did hot packs & massage before and during feeds, and did ice packs on/off afterwards.  I also pumped the breast inbetween feeds, and took Phytolacca 30 homeopathic throughout the day.  AT night I took 2 panadol ( I had fever, chil