Re: [ozmidwifery] Birthspirit Midwifery Intensive

2005-05-28 Thread Janet Fraser
Andrea can I put this info on my home birth forum? Best wishes, Janet Joyous Birth and Accessing Artemis Home birth network and birth trauma recovery. http://nugget.host-australia.com/~joyousbi/forums/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis -- This mailing list is sponsored by

[ozmidwifery] intro

2005-05-28 Thread Janet Fraser
where I can send women who contact us. I look forward to seeing some more on this great list! We have a deep commitment to birth activism so the NMAP and indemnity issues are big topics for us and we have links on the forum to those. Best wishes, Janet Fraser Joyous Birth and Accessing Artemis

Re: [ozmidwifery] New to list - Hi

2005-06-04 Thread Janet Fraser
. Anyone know anyone real life around here? Nicola -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 5:37 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New to list - Hi Hi Nicola

Re: [ozmidwifery] sexual abuse and labour

2005-06-05 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi Sally there's also Penny Simkin's book called something like When survivors give birth. J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] syntocinon crossing into the brain?

2005-06-05 Thread Janet Fraser
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] sexual abuse and labour Can someone help me with a question about this? There was a study done on nasal inhalation of syntocinon acting a little like the real deal oxytocin and inducing a trusting emotional state in the sniffer. Does syntocinon cross into the

Re: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

2005-06-07 Thread Janet Fraser
I don't know what mechanically delivered means unless they mean using instruments. However the radmid site has great links to stories and pics of face presentations. J

Re: [ozmidwifery] new baby for SA midwife of the year...

2005-06-10 Thread Janet Fraser
How incredibly beautiful and inspiring! Congratulations to her from Joyous Birth! J - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 2:28 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] new baby for SA midwife of the

Re: [ozmidwifery] News article, woman refused care for being overweight.

2005-06-13 Thread Janet Fraser
I find this website very helpful for info on larger women and pregnancy. Cheers, J http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/ -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Home birth Canberra? Or anywhere else, for that matter...

2005-06-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I've tried emailing but had no success. Does anyone know if the group is still operating? I'm looking for details for the Joyous Birth website. We're doing a state by state breakdown of hb groups. So anyone else who wants a listing, please contact me! Best, J Joyous Birth Home Birth

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-20 Thread Janet Fraser
On a related issue, I find this to be an invaluable resource. http://www.cordclamping.com/ It has some great info on physiological 3rd stage as well as the dangers of early cord clamping. All OBs could use this info. I'm startled by how many hospitals think pulling on a cord is ok???!!!

[ozmidwifery] asthma and induction

2005-06-20 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, a woman at 25 weeks gestation has asked me about being induced around the 35-36 week mark. Her asthma has been extremely severe during this pregnancy, resulting in a number of admissions to hospital and she is taking lots of steroids. Her OB is saying induction is warranted because

Re: [ozmidwifery] asthma and induction

2005-06-20 Thread Janet Fraser
pelvis in the last few weeks of pregnancy - wouldn't that make more room for her lungs? Good question, Jo. I'll tell her to ask her OB and see what happens... J

[ozmidwifery] Sorry for the repeat - Home birth Canberra? Or anywhere else for that matter?

2005-06-20 Thread Janet Fraser
Sorry folks but I was away and my puter deleted the replies I got. Can you respond again if you were so kind as to respond the first time? Thanks! J - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 7:36 PM Subject: Home

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-21 Thread Janet Fraser
This dad then told them that he believed in the benefit of allowing the cord to stop pulsating before cutting it and that he would sue them if they cut the cord unnecessarily. This is pretty much what I teach women about birth although I don't recommend suing all that often ;-). I

[ozmidwifery] info care packages for pregnant and birthing women - info from Joyous Birth

2005-06-21 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I've had such a huge response I'm going to list what I currently have and you can just tell me what you'd like. Happy to help in any way with other topics if you need them. I have usually made them up for women asking specific questions. Stuff I've written is about hb, natural

[ozmidwifery] info is on the JB forum now!

2005-06-21 Thread Janet Fraser
Dear all, I have put the information on my forum. You don't need to be a member to access them or cut and paste from the site. Bear in mind that we advertise midwives and birth attendants/doulasfor free here so if you'd like us to advertise you, we recommend you join us! We love having

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-22 Thread Janet Fraser
: Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage Could I bother you for a copy too?? Thankyou :) Holly JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Janet Fraser wrote: This dad then told them that he believed in the benefit of allowing the cord to stop pulsating before cutting

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-22 Thread Janet Fraser
- From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 8:54 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage This dad then told them that he believed in the benefit of allowing the cord to stop pulsating before cutting

Re: [ozmidwifery] post LUSCS analgesia

2005-06-23 Thread Janet Fraser
As a consumer I'm finding this very intriguing. I was given suppositories in the OR then nothing but panadol thereafter and went home the same day. I was offered a huge C class drug to take home (and assured it didn't cross into bm despite asking directly - big lie there) but I never took them. I

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-23 Thread Janet Fraser
Do you know what she means? Was it one of those ugly OB dystocia moves? I'm not sure what to offer with only that info. More please! :D J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-23 Thread Janet Fraser
Yes to what everyone else said :D It's still not entirely clear how the collar bone was broken, or am I missing something? I would add in - * practising optimal foetal positioning for the last weeks and in labour through upright positions thereby helping bubs into a great anterior possie. *

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-23 Thread Janet Fraser
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Friday, 24 June 2005 7:31 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth Yes to what everyone else said :D It's still not entirely clear how the collar bone was broken, or am I

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-24 Thread Janet Fraser
Can I ask, is the bone breaking manoeuvre being employed AFTER the Gaskin Manoeuvre has been unsuccessful? Thanks. J - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 3:52 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-24 Thread Janet Fraser
Janet Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can I ask, is the bone breaking manoeuvre being employed AFTER the Gaskin Manoeuvre has been unsuccessful? Thanks. J - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 3:52 AM

[ozmidwifery] Gaskin info

2005-06-24 Thread Janet Fraser
Try these too. http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk/shoulders.htm Midwife management of shoulder dystocia Someone asked about midwife management to avoid brachial plexus injuries. There are a couple of studies showing very good outcomes for midwife management of shoulder dystocia. See for example [3]

[ozmidwifery] Joyous Birth September gathering

2005-06-26 Thread Janet Fraser
When: Sunday, 18 September, 2pm. Where: Birth Central, Ivanhoe Celebrate Spring with us! Isis, one of our members who is also a doula, will be giving a talk and demonstration of usingthe rebozo. We will also hear birth stories, paint a belly or two, and talk about birth planning for home

RE: [ozmidwifery] inspiring quotes for pregnant women

2005-07-04 Thread Janet Fraser
Joyous BirthHome birthforum. A world first! http://www://joyousbirth.info/forums Accessing Artemis- birth trauma recovery. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis pregnancy and birth affirmations

[ozmidwifery] Megan

2005-07-05 Thread Janet Fraser
, Janet Fraser Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma Recoveryhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis

Re: [ozmidwifery] lotus placenta

2005-07-05 Thread Janet Fraser
Hear hear! I think it's really important to write thank you letters to hospital staff! Great stuff : ) Janet - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] lotus

[ozmidwifery] birth trauma NT, ACT and Tas?

2005-07-05 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I have contacts in all other states for birth trauma groups and I'm anxious to know who works in NT and Tas. Any ideas anyone? Big things are about to happen! J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma

Re: [ozmidwifery] Risk of uterine rupture + CARES

2005-07-09 Thread Janet Fraser
Hooray for Jo!!! You're such an inspiration to me! Janet Joyous Birth

[ozmidwifery] Fw: NCAD Melbourne 2005 - stories sought!

2005-07-12 Thread Janet Fraser
Would you like to share your caesarean and/or vbac/hbac story? -- For NCAD this year, I'm presenting (among many other things!) women's birth stories being read aloud by women themselves or some friendly acting folk If you would like

[ozmidwifery] doula in the Hawkesbury?

2005-07-17 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, Does anyone know of a doula in this area? Cheers, J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma Recoveryhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/accessingartemis

Re: [ozmidwifery] article FYI

2005-07-18 Thread Janet Fraser
Dear oh dear. And how many of these women actually had undiagnosed PTSD caused by birth trauma, I wonder? And how many had births in which no normal physiological processes occurred to give them the capacity to care for their newborn? Sometimes I despair! J -- This mailing list is sponsored by

Re: [ozmidwifery] High babies

2005-07-25 Thread Janet Fraser
Bicycle shorts! Cheap, simple and hugely effective! J - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 12:17 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] High babies Surely if this baby is truly stuck in a transverse position at

Re: [ozmidwifery] High babies

2005-07-25 Thread Janet Fraser
If I was the woman in question, the very last thing I'd ask for is ECV, Too dangerous and unpredictable. The Spinning Babes website has more information on moving less-then-optimal babies than I have ever seen anywhere else. Gentle Birth archives has a massive amount too along with explanations of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Irish Mothers Continue to have their Birth Choices Challenged

2005-07-25 Thread Janet Fraser
It's great to see you here, Tracy. I'm so excited about your work. It's always great to be the women turning the first sod, as it were. Brightest blessings and support from Australia! J

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaccination

2005-07-27 Thread Janet Fraser
No one has claimed the money he offered to prove hospital birth is safer than home birth either. I'm laughing a lot over this one! J - Original Message - From: jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:43 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] laparoscopy

2005-07-29 Thread Janet Fraser
For most women, losing 5% of their body weight is enough to kickstart their menstrual cycle. I have severe PCOS and have never taken any drugs for it as I can manage it fine with low carbing, exercise and occasional trips to my naturopath. There are so many paths to explore before heading

[ozmidwifery] ventouse information

2005-07-30 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, can anyone direct me to online resources on the use and risks of ventouse? I have the info from ACE but that's about it really. Best, J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma

Re: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information

2005-07-31 Thread Janet Fraser
Or: www.diseasesdatabase.com Any good? Brenda M - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information

Re: [ozmidwifery] ventouse information

2005-07-31 Thread Janet Fraser
MessageThank you so much, everyone! I'm feeling very well informed now : ) J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Fw: [UCbirthnews] Unassisted Childbirth on the Discovery Health Channel

2005-07-31 Thread Janet Fraser
Given our recent discussions about this brilliant dvd, I thought it might interest people to see this. Best, J Dear Friends, Mindy Goorchenko and her family will be appearing in an episode of "Amazing Babies" this Tues., Aug. 2nd at 8pm and 11pm Eastern Daylight Time on the Discovery

Re: [ozmidwifery] Just thought I'd share....

2005-08-02 Thread Janet Fraser
I love that, Sally. I'm going to borrow it today ; ) Thanks, J - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:29 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Just thought I'd share I use a similar

[ozmidwifery] seeking student midwives

2005-08-02 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, we'd love some input from student midwives (and their qualified colleagues, of course!) for NCAD in Victoria. Contact with Joyous Birth gives student MWs an excellent group of birthing women to talk toand of course we have always offered free advertising across Australia for

Re: [ozmidwifery] HBA

2005-08-02 Thread Janet Fraser
Excellent news, Andrea. I await with interest, as does the rest of Joyous Birth! The defence forces gold standard cover pays for hb entirely, which is also useful to know : ) J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] HBA

2005-08-03 Thread Janet Fraser
I help heaps of Mums through Homebirth Australia get a rebate. Justine we'd love to hear more about this in Joyous Birth. Can you email me details of what you do? Thanks! J http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Pre-Eclampsia

2005-08-04 Thread Janet Fraser
HTH Philippa. I think there are many ways to prevent it but hospitals don't promote them. I can look for more if you need it, but start with these. Some counselling might help her make decisions too as emotional stress is thought by many people to be a contributing factor. I've seen many

Re: [ozmidwifery] Thrush Treatment

2005-08-04 Thread Janet Fraser
Jo! You poor bugger! So painful : ( Have you given gentian violet a go for the surface thrush? I don't know how it goes for the deeper stuff but LCs often carry it with them. Sending you much sympathy and healing vibes. J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC's and Midwifery led birth centres

2005-08-06 Thread Janet Fraser
My understanding as a consumer is that hospitals will allow fathers to catch as long as all is going well but not on the record by your MIPP. Speaking as a consumer who had to transfer, part of how horrific it was (apart from general staff attitudes which created massive problems for us) was

[ozmidwifery] Melbourne - Risk, safety and ideas of choice in childbirth

2005-08-08 Thread Janet Fraser
http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/viewtopic.php?p=2155highlight=#2155 Joyous Birth View topic - Risk, safety and ideas of choice in childbirth - a talk..url Description: Binary data

[ozmidwifery] hb MW in or around Kalgoorlie?

2005-08-08 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, a Joyous Birther is looking for a MW for a hb in Kalgoorlie sometime next year? Any thoughts, anyone? Thanks! J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma

[ozmidwifery] United Arab Emirates?

2005-08-09 Thread Janet Fraser
OK here's an unusual one : ) Anyone know who can help a woman seeking a home birth in the UAE. So far her advice is that it's illegal but I think that needs further investigating. Anyone? J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis

[ozmidwifery] another induction

2005-08-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, a woman I know has been asked by her OB if she will consent to be induced at 39 weeks (ie right now)because he's going away. Yes, you read it right. He took on a client knowing he was going to be away when she came to the end of her pregnancy OR he decided to go away after taking

Re: [ozmidwifery] another induction

2005-08-17 Thread Janet Fraser
Personally I hope that my healthcare practitioners will schedule holidays to recharge their batteries. My MW had a month off while I was pg and I felt happy that she was doing that rather than working to the point of exhaustion. The point is that seeking to induce a client because of a holiday is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doctor dystocia

2005-08-17 Thread Janet Fraser
I believe we need to get into the kinders and primary schools and teach the next generation of parents about healthy reproduction practices. Might be an interesting project for midwifery students to do? Introduce the concept of midwife to the kids. Cheers A friend of mine did just this while pg

Re: [ozmidwifery] another induction

2005-08-18 Thread Janet Fraser
How about OBs don't take on clients for when they plan to be on holidays? "I'm sorry but I'm away in April when your baby is due. Perhaps you'd like to see my colleague Dr So-and-so?" This all came up because this one has either taken a client on knowing that he would be on hols in her last weeks

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doctor dystocia

2005-08-18 Thread Janet Fraser
so huge I can't see how they'd squeeze any more in personally ! BM - Original Message ----- From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Doctor dystocia I believe we need to get into the kinders and prima

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastmilk bank

2005-08-20 Thread Janet Fraser
We have a milk bank here? I've got my surprised face on! J - in Melbourne - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 11:15 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Breastmilk bank Does anyone know how the Breastmilk bank in

Re: [ozmidwifery] Human Milk Bank

2005-08-21 Thread Janet Fraser
Hmmm. Well I haven't heard anything about it and I'm in contact with many lactavists who'd love this. I shall do some investigating! Anyone know the LC in the article? J - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 6:02 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

2005-08-21 Thread Janet Fraser
I'm not one of the professionals in here, Paivi but hi anyway. : )I've read in a few places about how episiotomy rates suddenly drop when studies into them begin. A hb MW I know does less than one a year so I figure that's a good guide.Mostly in hospitals they're performed for no reason at

[ozmidwifery] placenta weighing

2005-08-22 Thread Janet Fraser
I totally agree with a previous email that the people who make the rules ought to have to demonstrate what the procedure is actually proving or helping. But here's a link to a study more generally that also deals with weighing. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...0dopt=AbstractMidwifery.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding

2005-08-24 Thread Janet Fraser
I totally agree, Gloria. And how about we hear more on the dangers of babies sleeping in cots since that's where most die? J - Original Message - From: Gloria Lemay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:54 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:BF video

2005-08-27 Thread Janet Fraser
 Me too. It's definitely sparked my curiosity now LOL. J - Original Message - From: Ceri Katrina To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:BF video Is it possible to get a copy??? Everyone's

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:BF video

2005-08-28 Thread Janet Fraser
It's excellent!!! J : ) - Original Message - From: Ceri Katrina To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:BF video thanks! it is extremely cute. I had the whole family in stitches.Katrina

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

2005-08-29 Thread Janet Fraser
Sue this stuff really scares me. I don't know what business a nurse in an incontinence clinic has recommending major abdominal surgery, with it's attendant risks which are far greater than vaginal birth. If I were the nurse, I'd be saying, "Have you thought about having a home birth? Those

Re: [ozmidwifery] transition

2005-08-29 Thread Janet Fraser
I've got that book. I'll hunt around in it for you : ) J - Original Message - From: Maxine Wilson To: ozmid Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] transition Vedrana I vaguely remember reading something that I found meaningful in

Re: [ozmidwifery] pelvic floor / incontinence

2005-08-29 Thread Janet Fraser
I agree. It's one of themost irritatingmyths about scheduled c-secs that it doesn't create pelvic floor issues. I have a friend who's had 2 forced c-secs and she has terrible bladder issues. J - Original Message - From: Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: 'Higher risk' in midwife deliveries (http://theaustralian.com.au report)

2005-08-29 Thread Janet Fraser
Rachel (welcome btw!) I hear everything you're saying and I concur. It's so transparently about a professional monopoly but their own brilliant misinformation campaign is so entwined with our current cultural fears around normal physiological birth that very little gets into the media to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: 'Higher risk' in midwife deliveries (http://theaustralian.com.au report)

2005-08-29 Thread Janet Fraser
Like I said, Justine, I've been published a lot in SMH and the Age, just never on birth, so I obviously have the style etc for those other topics. I'll look out for some of those consumer letters from MC. J - Original Message - From: Justine Caines [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
A woman I know who was given 3 u/s in labour (to see where the baby was...)as well as countless others through her pregnancy, was eventually told she had no option but c-sec for her breech baby. When they cut into her, they sliced straight through her placenta because NO ONE HAD PICKED UP

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
I wonder if anyone does these or similar in Melbourne specifically for men On the Joyous Birth forums there is a private section specifically for fathers who have been present at births which were traumatic. We also support them in planning, with their partners,for subsequent births in a

Re: [ozmidwifery] SA Homebirth Network

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi Tania : ) Have you put those details on Joyous Birth? I'd be most grateful! I'll put them on Natural Parenting for you too, if you wish! J - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:55

[ozmidwifery] x-rays and other nasties for a pregnant woman

2005-09-01 Thread Janet Fraser
Can I please have some thoughts on where to look for info on this? This young woman was admitted to hospital with a suspected clot on the lung and suspected pneumonia. She is really freaked out and I'd love to direct her somewhere specific for information. This is direct from her. Cheers,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Care In Partnership program

2005-09-08 Thread Janet Fraser
, Janet Fraser

Re: [ozmidwifery] Friend with breach baby...told CS only options.

2005-09-08 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi Debbie, oddly enough I too know 2 women in exactly this position atm. The dangers of choosing a surgeon for the care of a perfectly normal pregnancy are becoming clear at this point. There's an OB at JHH that deigns to catch breech babies - Andrew Bisits (sp?) - so perhaps he's one to

Re: [ozmidwifery] article FYI

2005-09-08 Thread Janet Fraser
I keep reading this stuff places and it really irritates me. So they did this whole study but forgot to ask WHY women are in this position? So what was the point of the study? It's like a French study I read the other day where they asked hospy birthing mamas (actually in the hospy!) what they

Re: [ozmidwifery] Friend with breach baby...told CS only options.

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
Won't even give them a capital for their title !!!) BM - Original Message ----- From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Friend with breach baby...

Re: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
Following the post from Lynne Staff, and others who talk of supportive (might even say sensible) obstetricians who do practice woman friendly care. Wouldn't it be good if some of these rare creatures came out and spoke to their less supportive colleagues about their methods,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
I'll hunt it up for you. I hope I wasn't dreaming! J - Original Message - From: Vedrana Valčić To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 7:52 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought Marsden Wagner talks convincingly

Re: [ozmidwifery] ACMI referral guidelines

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
I'm so sorry, Anne. I deeply sympathise with you and I wish I could do something to help. I think it's time thatthose of us with actual real evidence went on the offensive and stopped allowing Obs to dictate the terms of this discourse. They need to be asked to demonstrate their fitness to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
I think you're right, Ping. J - Original Message - From: Ping Bullock (G) To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought Hi Vedrana, It is in his book 'The Birth Machine' I think.

[ozmidwifery] *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Last minute reminder for Melbourne NCAD*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

2005-09-09 Thread Janet Fraser
You're invited to National Caesarean Awareness Day in Melbourne! When: Sunday 11 September, 11am-2pm. Where: Rooftop Room Northcote Town Hall 189 High Street Northcote 3070 Entry: gold coin donation This year's theme is Birth our way – strong and powerful! What's happening: * Stories

Re: [ozmidwifery] IOL and C/s...

2005-09-12 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi Tania, I often use this article. It's not exactly what you're after but has an extensive bibliography. Where did the IOL in first time mamas has a 40% c-sec rate info come from. Jo??? J http://wwwhencigoer.com/articles/elective_induction/ - Original Message - From: Tania

Re: [ozmidwifery] IOL and C/s...

2005-09-12 Thread Janet Fraser
BUT we can safely say to women now - two Australian studies have identified that whether you have IOL or not there is a 60% chance of having a c/section with epidural block. I would really love the details of both of these. I can wait for the yet to be released ; ) but do you have a link to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Workshop

2005-09-13 Thread Janet Fraser
Brenda would you like me to advertise this on Joyous Birth and Natural Parenting? J

[ozmidwifery] URGENT - home birth video?

2005-09-13 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I realise it's a late request but the one I had organised isn't available : Could anyone with a home birth video, commercial or personal, please stick it in an express post bag for me for this Sunday?I'd be ever so grateful! I'll even pay for the postage!You know I would! Joyous

Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT - home birth video?

2005-09-13 Thread Janet Fraser
PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT - home birth video? Janet, Home waterbirth OK? Address ? I know you aren't leaving town !! Brenda - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday

Re: [ozmidwifery] perinatal stats

2005-09-14 Thread Janet Fraser
I suspect there are even more happening in 2005 now that Joyous Birth has such a strong recruiting drive ; ) If home birth had a pyramid selling scheme, I'd have won a microwave and a toaster over for sure : ) J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Fw: women's experience of caesarean - and birth afterwards.

2005-09-14 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, as part of NCAD in Melbourne, I have collected birth stories and other creative responses from women who have experienced c-sec and vaginal birth after surgery as well. Since many of the members of this list care for us before, during and after our surgery, I thought it might be

Re: [ozmidwifery] cow colostrum

2005-09-15 Thread Janet Fraser
Really brings home to me why my son has a tshirt that says "I love my mummy's milk - not just milk from any old cow!" J - Original Message - From: Larissa Inns To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:00 PM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth friendly GP

2005-09-15 Thread Janet Fraser
I think my sister's is ok and she's in the inner west so near to where you've posted. Is it just for bloodwork or the like?J - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:56 PM Subject:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth friendly GP

2005-09-15 Thread Janet Fraser
Try Lucy Balin, Stanmore, cnr Trafalfar and Holt sts. Does shared care and is jiggy with home birth. My home birthing sister has seen her for a while. J - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 15,

[ozmidwifery] synthetic oxytocin

2005-09-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I can't find which animals are being pillaged for Synto/Pit production. The literature says "mammals" so can anyone pin it down for me? TIA J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma

Re: [ozmidwifery] synthetic oxytocin

2005-09-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Title: Message LOL that was my suspicion. It's what gets used in shampoos for the same reason. Yes, I'd love hair like a pig... Ta for confirming my worst suspcions, Jo ; ) J - Original Message - From: Dean Jo To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] synthetic oxytocin

2005-09-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Worse. B - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] synthetic oxytocin LOL that was my suspicion. It's what gets used

Re: [ozmidwifery] *Elizabeth Meryment: Unnecessary birth pain*

2005-09-16 Thread Janet Fraser
Ah Philippa, music to my ears! Fanbloodytastic! J

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery led units

2005-09-20 Thread Janet Fraser
How about Evidence Based Care Centre? : ) J -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] CPD

2005-09-20 Thread Janet Fraser
I'll put my mind to work on this one. All I can say is that I hear it all the time from women with Obs (surprise, surprise) and most women I know have birthed larger subsequent babies but at home without obstetric *ahem* "wisdom". A friend was dx with CPD with her 8lber and then pushed out

[ozmidwifery] twin hb stats?

2005-09-21 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi all, I've been asked if anyone knows of any studies around twins and hb? Or any studies where twin births weren't excluded from hb populations? TIA, J Joyous Birth Home Birth Forum - a world first!http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/ Accessing Artemis Birth Trauma

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