Strengths
Dear Helen,
Yes, the Birth Centre and the RWH in
Brisbane. We offer caseload i.e. 1-2-1.
Regards,
Anne Clarke
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From:
Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:18
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140673606687047/abstract
The
Lancet 2006; 367:1819-1829
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(06)68704-7
Caesarean
as this is then federally
funded. If the mother follows-up with their own Midwife at 6 weeks this
would be State funded.
Regards,
Anne Clarke.
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From:
Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, June 02, 20
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200606/s1655871.htm
Genital mutilation leads to more child birth deaths, study says
A new Australian study has shows female genital mutilation
leads to an increased risk of death in newborn babies.
The study has been published in medical journal, The
La
I think the bit about "medically required" was referring to the formula not
the consent.
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From: "Lisa Barrett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?
previous post said...
Also, I am
Note the statement that classify fullterm pregnancy as being from 37
weeks onwards!
http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/123/115026.htm?printing=true
June 2, 2006 The notion that having sex late in pregnancypregnancy will hasten labor and
deliverylabor and delivery is among
the oldest o
Some other invalid reasons for deciding to
introduce solids earlier than six months from my experience are
1. The pressure to get a baby to sleep through
the night. If I feed the baby solids I will fill him/her up and he won't
wake at night! Sleep deprivation contributes to this
decision.
Some other invalid but commonly
cited reasons for deciding to introduce solids earlier than six
months from my experience are
1. The pressure to get a baby to sleep through
the night. If I feed the baby solids I will fill him/her up and he won't
wake at night! Sleep deprivation contribut
http://www.abc.net.au/cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200606/s1657819.htm
ABC
Online Father forced to deliver
stillborn baby on roadside. 07/06/2006. ABC News Online
Last Update: Wednesday, June 7, 2006. 6:21pm
(AEST)
Father forced to deliver stillborn
Prebiotics 'cut baby's skin risk' Adding prebiotics
to formula feed can help cut the risk of babies developing a form of eczema,
research suggests.
Milan's Center for Infant Nutrition found atopic dermatitis was less likely
in babies given supplemented formula than those given the standar
www.theage.com.au
Doctors want premature start to baby bonus
rise
Sarah PriceJune 25,
2006
CANBERRA should bring forward its baby bonus rise
to reduce the risk of women delaying births, doctors say.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists said
That's great news Carolyn! Can you share
your stats with us. i.e. how many spontaneous vaginal births, transfers
etc. I am expecting them to be pretty impressive. Also are you still
getting plenty of support from the powers that be?
Thanks in advance.
Helen Cahill
- Original Me
Just wondering whether everyone is recommending
perineal massage antenatally as a way of reducing the risk of tearing? I
have read research to suggest it has been effective so I have just started to
tell women about it. I also am careful to say that it may not work but
there is no harm in
Thanks for your replies on perineal
massage. I realise it is just one of a host of hints for decreasing peri
trauma but it's good to have some research to back this one up and to find that
others are giving the same advice.
Helen
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19700277-23289,00.html
Drug babies on rise
July 06, 2006
CANNABIS smoking during pregnancy is a more dire problem in Australia than
previously thought, and the effect on babies is severe, a world-first study has
found.
The problem is compoun
It Does Matter Where A Baby Is
Born
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2006
(AP) States have nearly doubled the number of newborns being tested
for a host of rare but devastating genetic diseases - yet where you live still
determines just how protected your baby will be, the March of Dimes reports.
F
There is a section on the Today Tonight website
asking for feedback about the rising rates of caesarian births. It's down
the bottom right hand corner.
http://seven.com.au/todaytonight
Get writing. I didn't see the
program. Has anyone got a transcript? I have written a letter anyway
pu
I can already see
the induction rate rising.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/mystery-infant-deaths-must-face-tougher-scrutiny/2006/07/15/1152637919967.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Mystery infant
deaths must face tougher scrutiny
by Carmel
Egan
July 16, 2006
Mysterious death
Breast-feeding may help prevent bed-wetting
Benefits of brain development could play a role, researchers
report
Reuters
Updated: 10:16 a.m. ET July 5, 2006
CHICAGO - Children
breast-fed as infants are less likely to wet the bed later on, researchers
reported Wednesday, probably becaus
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/storyprint.cfm?storyID=3694098
Baby you
just aint see nothing yet at Selangor 27.07.2006
IT is just as well that Treasurer Peter Costello who is urging
Australians to populate and cherish does not hang around th
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14065706/page/2/
MSNBC.com
Eyeful of breast-feeding mom sparks outrage
Magazine cover blasted by public squeamish over sight of
nursing breast
The Associated
Press
Updated: 8:33 p.m. ET July 27, 2006
NEW YORK - "I was
SHOCKED to
Sorry for cross posts...
Following the thread about single layer closures
for LUSCS, I thought I would send the following NICE guidelines
- latest UK recommendations. This was published in
2004.
Helen
http://www.nice.org.uk/download.aspx?o=cg013fullguideline
One- vs. two-layer closure
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20063886-2,00.html#
Mum-to-be travels 2000km to give birth
By Liza Kappelle
August 08, 2006 08:15pm
Article from: AAP
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A MUM-to-be has been shunted more than 2000km around Western
Australia for somewhere to
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/126/116188?printing=true
Breastfed Babies Less Stressed Later?
British Study: Children of Divorce Less
Anxious if Breastfed as Infants
By Miranda HittiWebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MDon
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
This is ironic after what has just been posted about the latest
possible risks of ultrasoundHelen
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5241968.stm
Breech baby checks 'miss cases' Routine pregnancy
exams to check a baby is in a good position before birth are not sensitive
enough, exper
http://www.abc.net.au/news/items/200608/1721677.htm?southwestvic
It has been suggested that councils and rural communities should pay
obstetrician's indemnity insurance to address the crisis in obstetric services
in country areas.
The federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Pru Goward, say
Latest research shows sex does help to bring on labour. The theory about
prostaglandins effect is not supposed to be valid as you need litres of the
stuff to do any good but my own theory says maybe it is the mechanical
effect of cervical stimulation - we know that after a vaginal examination,
Hi Tania
Would be really interested to know your stats as
I anticipate they will be something to be proud ofI know midwifery led care
is the way to go and look forward to being able to shout this from the rafters
with some good ammunition
Helen
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F
That is fantastic Tania - well done to you
both.
Helen
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From:
Tania
Smallwood
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:02
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] c/s and other
stats for mid led units
Don’t actual
Does anyone know if the private milk bank in
Melbourne ever got off the ground??? It was on the list some time
ago.
Helen
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From:
Kelly @
BellyBelly
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 6:35
PM
Subject: [ozmid
their product was "free of
infection and fit for human consumption" and convince the government that they
had strict screening processes in place, he said.
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From:
Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, August 28, 200
I hope this isn't a double up email - I have resent it as it
didn't seem to get through.
Just thought I'd send this on for anyone not aware of
Maternity Coalition's latest campaign.
I just visited the
website and plan to join up as this is an issue close to my
heart.
Helen (there
Not sure, we too have the synto out at least an
hour or two before birth. We have stopped drawing up the synto until
after the birth ( not what you were asking I know) ever since synto
was given accidently at a Victorian hospital prior to a baby's birth with
terrible consequences.
Helen
Mothers' cries for help met with silence
Deborah GoughSeptember 3, 2006
HUNDREDS of thousands of desperate mothers fearing for their babies' health
are swamping a specialist helpline with calls for help but their pleas are going
unanswered.
A staggering four out of every five callers to the
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5322782.stm
More deaths for caesarean babies
Babies born by caesarean are nearly three times more
likely to die in the first month than those born naturally, US research shows.
The findings, based on over 5.7 million births, are particularly important
Encouraging parents too rare
September 12, 2006 09:00am
Article from:
SMACKING should be outlawed, crying can't be photographed and
children are getting fatter, but are parents really getting it so wrong, asks
Sue Dunlevy
You can't trust parents these days. They put junk food in the lun
Susan
Your message came to my inbox but not to my
ozmidwifery sub folder. The differences I can see is that all the ozmid
messages have [ozmidwifery] in the subject heading and yours doesn't, it just
says (no subject header). And your message says To: midwifery list
and my ozmid messages
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: term breech trial
I think it would be good to get a list of
providers in each state who are performing External Cephalic Version ECV.
I know, having just been to Box Hill Maternity for an inservice, they have one
or two progressive obstetricians who have a regul
I was sitting in my GP's waiting room yesterday
reading an interesting magazine called, I think "Complementary Medicine" which
is a peer-reviewed research focussed magazine for doctors in the specific
area of pregnancy and women's health. I was impressed that my doctor may
be subscribing to
http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/sixtyminutes/stories/2006_10_22/story_1798.asp
Interested to see how biased this story is going
to be.
Helen
Wouldn't there be special advertising rates for
NOT-For-Profit organizations such as ABA? Or could the government sponsor
such an ad as it will ultimately save them lots of money down the track if more
women breastfeed. They are supposedly supporters of pushing the
breastfeeding message an
Does anyone know of any research regarding risk
of subsequent 3rd/4th degree perineal tears during
vaginal birth. I know of a woman who has experienced this with her first
birth, then had a caesar to avoid a similar episode next time. She is
having her 3rd child and is revisiting the idea
As depressing as it was.for those who missed
60 minutes on Sunday - if you have broadband you can watch it online at the
website in the "Video Library" section.
Helen
There is a special parenting report on Sunday at
0900 if anyone is interested...discussing cosleeping amongst other
things. I just saw it on their website.
Helen
http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/Bottles-may-misalign-baby-teeth/2006/10/29/1162056855298.html
Bottles may misalign baby teeth
October 29, 2006
Nasal allergies, bottle-feeding and thumb sucking may
all contribute to certain types of tooth misalignments in young children, a
study show
http://healthcare.leeds.ac.uk/pages/learning/mid/midwives1.htm
This online learning video may interest student
midwives or anyone interested in seeing the typical style of learning found
in midwifery courses (would be interested to know if things have changed as
I trained in 1988). It is
This is the reply I got after sending a letter
of complaint to BubHub re advertising bottles on their website.
I haven't investigated whether bottle
advertising per se is against the WHO Code but I think they are splitting hairs
on this and if they are truly pro breastfeeding as recommended b
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Helen and Graham
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: Bub Hub Community Forums Contact Us Form - Site
Feedback
OK - but it states that unethical
marketing of bottles and teats would be in breach of the Code - not
Well at least they dealt with the issue swiftly
when brought to their notice.
Helen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:06 PM
Subject: Bub Hub Advertising
Hi Helen
We've had discu
Sids study
American researchers are closer to developing a cure for Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome after identifying an important brain defect in its young victims.
The researchers at the Boston Children's Hospital believe the problem is
related to the brain chemical 'serotonin' which regulates b
Hi Carolyn
I am just writing to say that I won't be applying for the job at Belmont this
time around. Whilst I feel confident that I am qualified and experienced
enough to perform the role, I don't meet all of the position criteria at this
stage, having had a break away from mid to have my son
Sorry ozmidders, this email was meant privately for Carolyn.
Helen
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From: Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking midwife to join us at Belmont Birthing
Services
Hi
Births induced early
Adam Cresswell, Health editor
05dec06
OBSTETRICIANS are inducing women to give birth early so they can attend medical
conferences held when birthrates are at their highest.
An analysis has found the typical Australian obstetrics conference, lasting
several days, causes 4 pe
Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in
labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in
long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your
thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman
http://www.blackwellroyalmarsdenmanual.com/sample/mars29.htm
The above link is a very in depth look at epidural drugs and their mode of
action.
Helen
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From: "Kelly Zantey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 8:57 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery
the opioid injection. This may occur
if high blood levels of the opioid follow absorption from the epidural space
into the systemic circulation (Macintyre & Ready 2001)."
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From: "Helen and Graham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday,
Just writing to wish everyone a great Christmas and New Year and thank you all
for sharing your knowledge throughout the year. It is reassuring to be part of
a larger group of likeminded people with the goal of providing better birthing
services in Australia. Your support is invaluable.
Hele
I have read an article at work a few days ago about the Rural Doctors
Association claiming a victory over Maternity Coalition by blocking a midwife
only service in a remote area. GP Obstetricians had supposedly threatened to
leave but changed their minds when the RDA intervened ( I think that w
I have recently met a woman who specifically gave up breastfeeding her six
month old so she could get pregnant. That seemed like a real shame but she was
very keen to get pregnant ASAP. What would ABA's advice be on this one?
Helen
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From: Barbara Glare & Chris
Hi Brenda
Can you give us an update on Rosebud Midwifery Unit? You were saying
recently that there were plans to stop births there - what has happened
since then.?
Helen
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From: "brendamanning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Cc:
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 5:
Hi Lynne
Can you point me to some research that I can use to support the safety of
waterbirth. I have just read the following reference in the SA Women's and
Children's Waterbirth Policy as sent in by Fiona to Ozmid as follows:
"There is no evidence that perinatal mortality and morbidity, incl
Hi Listers
I think it would be great to have a list of both Waterbirth and Vaginal Breech
Service providers.does anyone have the time or resources to do it? There
is one hitch I know of with some vaginal breech providers.
Some places that offer them will only offer them to their local wo
Thyroid disease & pregnancy
Seven's On Call
By Dr. Jay Adlersberg
(New York-WABC, December 21, 2006) - Thyroid problems during pregnancy are
often picked up by alert doctors with simple blood tests. When thyroid trouble
is not discovered, the results can be premature births, miscarriage and low
Hi Listers
Any experienced midwives out there like a 4 - 6 week opportunity to be involved
in a caseload midwife program in ASAP in Portland Victoria? We have had an
unexpected rise in late booking ins and desperately need a midwife. The locum
would definitely be with a view to staying on per
06 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgently required midwife for 4 - 6 week locum in
caseload mid model Victoria
What dates are you looking at filling?
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From: Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 20
goal for 2007!
Warm regards, and a happy and fruitful 2007!
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From: Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth
Hi Lynne
Can you point me to some research
Womb cell op 'raises birth risk'
The most common operation to remove abnormal cervical cells raises the risk of
giving birth early, experts say.
A study of 5,000 Australian women found when a heated wire, loop diathermy, was
used the risk rose substantially.
Young women should not automatic
I agree with you Brenda. Here's another thought...Sometimes the debate gets
very heated and I wonder if this has turned some people off staying on the
list. e.g. If they say something a bit different they may get howled down
for it.
The risk is that you end up with a list full of only those p
Precancerous changes and preterm births
Issue 01: 8 Jan 2007
Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2007;114:70-80
A study has provided new insights into the association between precancerous
changes in the cervix and the risk of subsequent preterm birth. The fin
Has anyone on the list had any experience with this problem yet?
Helen
http://au.news.yahoo.com//061019/2/10z5n.html
Friday January 12, 04:13 PM
Mums who take ice 'killing unborn kids'
Mothers addicted to the drug ice are kill
Having worked in Vietnam for 8 months - I asked some of the women how long
before the baby sleeps in his own bed in Vietnam? They said, usually by 5
years when they go to school but often not until about 8!!
Western culture is warped on this subject. Hey I realise co-sleeping has
its dow
This story reminds me of my time working in Gove in the Northern Territory.
The aboriginal women on the ward would co-sleep from day 1 and also leave
their babies in their beds when they went outside to escape the
airconditioning. You had to be VERY CAREFUL before you went ripping the
sheets o
Helen and Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, 24 January, 2007 6:36:19 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping
This story reminds me of my time working in Gove in the Northern Territory.
The aboriginal women on the ward would co-sleep fro
Pregnant women urged to check folic acid dosage
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1832921.htm
New Australian research has found that most pregnant women are not taking
enough folic acid, leaving their unborn babies at risk of spinal cord defects.
The study has found only 30 per cent o
Yea I saw it. Let's do it ...
Helen
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From: "Ping Bullock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 6:46 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re:
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To:
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 4:27 PM
Just found this article whilst surfing the net. I feel anecdotally that both
reflux and colic are overdiagnosed. I am a midwife but not a MCH nurse. If it
is so common maybe it IS a normal variation..what do you think about it?
It just seems to me that some people aren't happy until they
I thought this was interesting given threads last year by Kelly about similar
complaints on BellyBelly. These lawyers obviously mean business. Scary stuff
and a worry for free speech. I wonder what the outcome was as this happened mid
last year.
Helen
http://www.mumsnet.com/
Mumsnet and Gin
Haven't they got anything better to research??!!
Helen
http://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,2001561,00.html
One in four natural births causes brain haemorrhage
Ian Sample
Tuesday January 30, 2007
The Guardian
Giving birth naturally increases the risk of minor brain haemorrhages in
newborn
http://www.obgynnews.com/article/PIIS0029743707700149/fulltext
SAN FRANCISCO - All psychotropic medications are excreted into breast milk, but
the benefits of breast-feeding generally outweigh the relatively small risks to
the baby from antidepressants, Dr. Andrea J. Singer said.
The nutritiona
Could you send them to the list Alan?
Helen
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From: Alan
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 2:53 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] midwifery pay scales in OZ
Hi Shelly
I have got the awards for Queensland and New So
attachment as they are in PDF format. I will
try to send them this evening when the new system is up and running
Alan
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Graham
Sent
How much do they cost Maureen?
Helen
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From: "Ken Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "ozmidwifery"
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:02 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Grieving families
For those unaware, SIDS and KIDS have a 'Treasured Baby' programme. We
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