Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Andrea Bilcliff
So did I. Andrea Bilcliff - Original Message - From: Jo Bourne [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did get it the first time... maybe some emails get through to some people but not everyone? At 12:29 PM +1000 6/7/06, Stephen Felicity wrote: Sending this to the list for the second time as it

RE: [ozmidwifery] homebirth childrens book

2006-07-06 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
whoops its www.chrissybutler.com(no.au) From: "Kristin Beckedahl" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] homebirth childrens bookDate: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:05:57 +0800 Just letting those involved in homebirth about a new

RE: [ozmidwifery] Cord Blood Donation

2006-07-06 Thread Ken Ward
I also have done cord blood collection after a physiological third stage. And they have also been done after C/S. Maureen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Belinda Maier Sent: Wednesday, 5 July 2006 6:11 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread heidi crisp
I did actually respond and my friend has told me it hasn't worked how frustrating in essence; my response is that the focus is on 'little' bit of knowledge being dangerous, compared with 'alot' of knowledge that is well researched and evidence based being a fabulous thing. My point of

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Sadie
Me too. Sadie - Original Message - From: Andrea Bilcliff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure... So did I. Andrea Bilcliff - Original Message - From: Jo Bourne [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-06 Thread Judy Chapman
I prefer the term obstructed labour. Then one needs to properly describe what the obstruction was, i.e. POP and not descending despite best effors at positioning, etc. Or obstructed by medical ignorance of the natural process! Cheers Judy --- brendamanning [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When women

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Janet Fraser
By obtaining information from an internet list and offering this in opposition to the care the woman receives from the hospital can have a potentially damaging effect on her trust of the carers at the hospital that she has chosen. I'm afraid I see trust as something to be earned and

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to totally agree with you Janet. Trust MUST be earned and I think that if all women did not inherantly trust the professionals caring for them, if they ALL questioned everything and made the professionals give good evidence based reasons for interventions, all had second opinions if at all

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Janet Fraser
Yes to all that, Judy! And it is utterly possible to be truly With Woman and work in a hospy. We have lots of hospy MWs in Joyous Birth who I know really value the support they get from each other to work supporting clients first and institutions a poor second. A hard job but till that becomes the

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Sally Williams
Hi Andrea, Was wondering if you could contact me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] am wanting to catch up for a chat. Sally - Original Message - From: Andrea Bilcliff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 4:11 PM Subject: Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery]

[ozmidwifery] vbac

2006-07-06 Thread sharon
i was looking after a woman the other night who had requested a vbac. the original c section was for faliure to progress after induction late in the afternoon (the ob at the time was her cousin). the ob looking after this woman this time however was happy for her to let nature take its

[ozmidwifery] homebirth enquiry

2006-07-06 Thread jo
Hi all, Have had an enquiry from a woman in Orange (NSW) wanting a homebirth - anyone know of any willing midwives? Jo Hunter -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread Pauline Moore
Im a mid student and a kiwi. At present in NZ 78% of women choose a midwife as their lead maternity carer. Its nice to know that it is possible, when the choice is there. Pauline Moore WA

Re: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-06 Thread Susan Cudlipp
One thing I have seen a lot of is Obs stating in the operative notes that uterus was 'very thin' or 'translucent' and using this as justification for the repeat c/s One lady recently was wanting vbac very badly - came in in early labour i.e. not really established, at T+10. Got ARM'd - 2cms

Re: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Pauline, As I understand it, those that don't go to a midwife end up with a doctor (usually an obstetrician) and the NZ caesarean rate is over 20%. It looks like you have either either a midwife or a caesarean in NZ. Simple choice! Regards Andrea currently in the UK where 68% of women

RE: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread Debbie Slater
Andrea How do you define midwifery care for the UK? As someone who had all her children in the UK within the NHS where I was cared for by a midwife (except in one instance where I needed intrauterine surgery and was therefore cared for by an OB), I could not compare the over-servicing of women

Re: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread brendamanning
BEWARE: REALITY CHECK:I don't want to disillusion alot of you but a reality check is way overdue about what's going on across the Tasman.The saying: 'Be careful what you wish for.' is very applicable here.What MW have gained in autonomy, they have lost in the

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Blood pressure...

2006-07-06 Thread Jennifairy
Stephen Felicity wrote: Sending this to the list for the second time as it mysteriously disappeared. :o( - Original Message - From: Stephen Felicity [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Blood

Re: [ozmidwifery] homebirth enquiry

2006-07-06 Thread Janet Fraser
Noeline Lang Orange 026321462 - Original Message - From: jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 10:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] homebirth enquiry Hi all, Have had an enquiry from a woman in Orange (NSW) wanting a homebirth - anyone

Re: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-06 Thread meg
My sister had a lscs for pih / failed induction (don't ask) and then went on to have a failed attempt at a VBAC (same Dr) he noted a thin lower segment. I agree with the natural state theory and discussed this thought with my sister, as the dr advised her not to have any more children

RE: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread Kate Andrews
Hi Pauline...do you know what percentage home birth From: Pauline Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 21:31:56 +0800 I'm a mid student and a kiwi. At present in NZ 78% of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

2006-07-06 Thread Janet Fraser
It just stands to reason, doesn't it, that a muscle that stretches so far in pregnancy wouldn't be as thick as it is when empty! And yes, like everyone says, if those women weren't being carved up no one could come out with that crap. It's a bit like the "We have to induce for low liquor"

RE: [ozmidwifery] NZ stats

2006-07-06 Thread julia.haythornthwaite
Hi. The homebirth rate in New Zealand is approximately 7% (although these statistics also include planned hospital births where the woman births before getting to hospital - either at home or in transit). Julia Kate Andrews [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Hi Pauline...do you

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: online journals

2006-07-06 Thread Dr Barbara Vernon
Hi Megan I'm pleased to say that the Australian College of Midwives now has an online Journal: Women and Birth. The first issue of this year can be accessed by all by visiting the http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18715192 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/18715192

[ozmidwifery] 'Lactation failure caused by lack of glandular development in the breast'

2006-07-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Does anyone have any experiences to share with this? A woman has posted on my site about her experience and I was wondering what everyone thought on the topic. http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=352746 Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

Re: [ozmidwifery] 'Lactation failure caused by lack of glandular development in the breast'

2006-07-06 Thread Janet Fraser
She posted the exact same post on my forums today too : ) - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 3:49 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] 'Lactation failure caused by lack of glandular development in