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

2005-08-30 Thread Judy Chapman
Thank God there are some who support us, they are just not vocal enough. Without the support of the Cairns OB's Mareeba would be history. Cheers Judy --- wump fish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As a newcomer to Australia from the UK - it seems that the obs > are behaving > like threatened childr

[ozmidwifery] Re:

2005-08-29 Thread Judy Chapman
What a load of claptrap they write. 'There is none so blind as he who will not see!' seems to be appropriate for those 600 OB's who obviously don't read the evidence. Cheers Judy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In todays Australian Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.mes

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:BF video

2005-08-27 Thread Judy Chapman
Coming, and to you as well Ken. Judy --- Ceri & Katrina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it possible to get a copy??? Everyone's replies has me > curious... > > :-) > Katrina > > > On 27/08/2005, at 7:27 PM, Ken WArd wrote: > > > I would love to see this video too, please. Maureen > > > >

RE: [ozmidwifery] if mother wants to be directed for pushing

2005-08-26 Thread Judy Chapman
You are probably right Michelle. Not a good idea to do a VE just to confirm full dilation. If they push well for ages with no progress that may be an indication but so often you see either the head or other positive signs of progress in a reasonable time so why make her uncomfortable? Cheers JudyMi

RE: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-25 Thread Judy Chapman
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Judy Chapman > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 1:42 PM > To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au > Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video > > Any more takers for this one??? > It will take a while for me on my slow

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-25 Thread Judy Chapman
t; 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 Messa

[ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-25 Thread Judy Chapman
I have just been sent a hilarious video (2MB). Mum doing a yoga handstand, baby crawling and knows where the good stuff comes from... Need I say more. What a laugh. On a par with one of my bellydance mates who is still BF a 2 yr old. 10 min prior to performance it was a loud "Titta, Mum, Titta" an

Re: [ozmidwifery] Clinical experiences

2005-08-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Lindsay, Have you asked the CNC at Mareeba Maternity? 07 40929364 Mind you, we don't call ourselves 'alternative', we reckon we are just evidence based. Cheers JudyMichelle Windsor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Lindsay,   Sorry we can't offer you anything in Mackay at the birth centre.  At presen

Re: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

2005-08-22 Thread Judy Chapman
This reminds me of a time when I had a primi with an intact peri in Saudi. I got called over to see her in the ward many hours later as she was in great pain. Inspection showed a HUGE haematoma starting high in the vagina, needed emergency draining and haemostasis as well as blood transfusion. I wa

Re: [ozmidwifery] Kathleen Fahy article in Weekend Australian...

2005-08-21 Thread Judy Chapman
Thanks Judy --- Alphia Possamai-Inesedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is a copy of it. > > take care > Alphia > > August 20, 2005 Saturday Travel Edition > > SECTION: REVIEW; Health; Pg. 29 > > LENGTH: 891 words > > HEADLINE: Midwifery is safe, and access a right > > SOURCE: MATP > >

RE: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

2005-08-21 Thread Judy Chapman
Also to consider, a sentence in "Episiotomy and the Second Stage of Labor" edited by Sheila Kitzinger that has always stood out for me as it makes so much sense. Whenever you put the scissors in and cut you ALWAYS have second degree perineal trauma. If you work to birth the baby with an intact peri

Re: [ozmidwifery] Kathleen Fahy article in Weekend Australian...

2005-08-21 Thread Judy Chapman
Tania, Any chance of scanning and posting?? Cheers Judy --- Tania Smallwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Unfortunately not available electronically, but titled > "Midwifery is safe, > and access a right" what a wonderful comment on women's rights > and the sad > state of affairs here in Australia

RE: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell

2005-08-08 Thread Judy Chapman
Another interpretation of dependence is that they may actually feel 'safe' with you. If they don't know and trust the others how can they feel as safe and relax into the job in hand? Judy --- B & G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree. I see dependence is a mere transition phase as they > start

Re: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell

2005-08-08 Thread Judy Chapman
soon as they can, many straight from birth suite. Cheers Judy --- Andrea Quanchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a policy or agreement or are you just employed and > that is that > Andrea > On 07/08/2005, at 9:03 PM, Judy Chapman wrote: > > > When they suspended

Re: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell

2005-08-07 Thread Judy Chapman
ADDIT to message below. Mareeba sorts out our hours not Atherton or Cairns so I guess that helps. Cheers Judy --- Judy Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > When they suspended the birthing services in Mareeba we > negociated to be able to: > Birth with our women in Atherton - w

Re: [ozmidwifery] Shhhh dont tell

2005-08-07 Thread Judy Chapman
When they suspended the birthing services in Mareeba we negociated to be able to: Birth with our women in Atherton - we are both part of the same Health Service District and therefore employed by the same employer. and After a bit of to-ing and fro-ing and orientation in their Birth Suite we are ab

Re: [ozmidwifery] sounds during labour/birth

2005-08-04 Thread Judy Chapman
One 'sound birth' that I vividly remember: she had got to pushing but could not push unless yelling but did not want to yell. I had to coax her not to push but to 'shout at me, louder, and again, that's really yell' etc. Then she pushed it out. A story of my mums about the woman who birthed in the

Re: [ozmidwifery] HBA

2005-08-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Yvette, Hope you can manage the home birth. Don't forget, he can book all he likes but can't cut till you sign the consent form. I know he can bully but be strong and hold out for what you feel is best for you and the babies. Cheers Judy --- Lindsay & Yvette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How

RE: [ozmidwifery] intermittent auscultation

2005-07-30 Thread Judy Chapman
I certainly have never seen any evidence. All one gets is textbooks and protocol manuals telling you that you must but not referencing the reason. Cheers Judy --- Sally Westbury <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to go further with today's radical thought. > > I believe there is not e

Re: [ozmidwifery] triplet birth

2005-07-27 Thread Judy Chapman
I wasn't at this triplet birth but knew what happened. It was a long time ago, probably about 20 years. The woman was unbooked, huge at ?30 weeks and labouring, a multi. She had been going to birth at home with a lay midwife. No USS. Palpation reveled too many poles, USS by Dr in LW revealed twins

Re: [ozmidwifery] Ascending head

2005-07-12 Thread Judy Chapman
I have not seen exactly as you describe Narelle but similar at an earlier stage of labour. I am sure it is related to the way the head is lined up with the opening and the pressure behind the baby at the time. As you know it is common to feel the difference if doing a PVE either during a contracti

RE: [ozmidwifery] gender prediction test over the internet?

2005-07-08 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to agree with you Melanie. This couple: "We are excited to tell you we are having a baby boy!!! My wife and I could not be more happy! Thanks to you and all the great people on your team for rushing our order through so quickly... the suspense was killing us! Robert & Ann T. - would not have

RE: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

2005-07-07 Thread Judy Chapman
The last twin birth that I had the misfortune to be involved with was a few years ago. I had caught the first babe and the woman had been talked into all the interventions that you all know about. Then the OB (fairly obviously playing up to the crowd!) did an ARM with the second twin nowhere near t

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

2005-07-06 Thread Judy Chapman
Also meant to say Congratulations Justine. You will have your hands full. I wish you a smooth pregnancy and great births. Cheers Judy --- Judy Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Geez Justine, can you clone that OB and spread him around > Australia? > Judy > > > --

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

2005-07-06 Thread Judy Chapman
Geez Justine, can you clone that OB and spread him around Australia? Judy --- Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Sue and all > > What a story! Great work to you and the wonderful Mum > > I have recently found I am too carrying twins (babe 5 and 6!) > Paul is off > for a vasectom

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

2005-07-05 Thread Judy Chapman
What a fantastic story Sue. It helps the rest of us keep our faith up in the face of problems. Cheers Judy --- Sue Cookson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > I thought to let you know about a lovely homebirth of twins on > Monday > 4th July. > Two little boys, 6lb7oz and 5lb 12oz, bor

RE: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy counselling

2005-06-27 Thread Judy Chapman
On top of that we are not there to tell the woman what to do. She is going to have to live the rest of her life with the outcome of the decision so it has to be hers alone. All we can do is help her clarify her thoughts and feelings as well as letting her know the help that is available which ever

Re: [ozmidwifery] OT: Amusing BF Cartoon

2005-06-27 Thread Judy Chapman
Thats a good one Jo. I need to book mark that one. Cheers Judy --- JoFromOz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.thecowgoddess.com/archshow.asp?var=148 > > Giggle for the day. > > Jo (RM) > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit

[ozmidwifery] Mareeba Midwifery Service

2005-06-26 Thread Judy Chapman
..is up and running today, have had two babies this morning. They must have been crossing the legs waiting though my woman was always going to birth here because her last labour was precipitate. Lovely way to celebrate a new beginning. Cheers Judy Send instant messages to your online friends

Re: [ozmidwifery] A birth centre for Townsville - 2nd post, I dont think it came through the first time

2005-06-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Hey Tanya, We in Mareeba have the 1 hour travel, you have 1 1/2 hrs. Should one be transferring by Amublance you can add nearly another half hour to that by the time you organise the transfer your end and they get up to Cairns birth suite the other end. I see you have some midwife antenatal clinic

Re: [ozmidwifery] Success!!!

2005-06-14 Thread Judy Chapman
Thank you Sue, Rosie and Marion, and all the wonderful people who have supported us. We are calling ourselves the Mareeba Midwifery Group Practice. That means that we are not totally bound by Birth Centre rules. We can't be as we are still offering the ante-natal care for high risk women in their

Re: [ozmidwifery] New to list - Hi

2005-06-04 Thread Judy Chapman
Welcome Nicola, I can't help with the doula training but you will find that there is an abundance of wonderful people on the list who are willing to help in any way they can. Cheers Judy --- Nicola Morley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > I have just joined this mailing list, and want to i

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE Twins

2005-06-01 Thread Judy Chapman
Having read both the articles supplied, comment on the second one. I know the OB people have to gain skills for emergencies but it is pretty pathetic to subject mothers and babies to the trauma and anxiety of these obstetric interventions "just for practice". Another example of women and babies not

[ozmidwifery] First to second twin birth interval

2005-06-01 Thread Judy Chapman
Thought this might interest the woman asking about twin births. I just came today on the ObGynWorld newsletter. Cheers Judy Investigating the inter-twin interval Issue 11: 30 May 2005 Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005; 192: 1420-2 The length of time between the birth o

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Center and Dr Molloy

2005-05-28 Thread Judy Chapman
That is a great letter of Jenny's. When I read about the incident in the Cairns Post I figrued it was blown up out of all proportion. Figured the midwives were dealing with the shoulder dystocia like Ina May recommended and that they were happy the baby was shocked but ok with the placenta still su

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

2005-05-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Ping, We aren't doing to badly at the moment. There was a rally by mothers and midwives and families on 12 May to protest the 'suspension' of our birthing services. Concurrently came the release of the Maternity Services Review which I believe was precipitated by the outcry in Mareeba. As you wo

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

2005-05-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Jenny, For myself, I work in a small hospital and we don't always have a doctor close to hand all the time so I am happy I can cannulate in a hurry when one of those unexpected big PPH's start to happen. I would prefer to have it under control by the time the Dr gets there and know her blood los

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-10 Thread Judy Chapman
on, 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: "Judy Chapman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, Ma

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-10 Thread Judy Chapman
to MP's etc. There is a rally in town > on thursday. > > Pardon my rambling, I am tired and very very upset. > > Judy > > > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/09/05 10:48pm >>> > > Is this not the time for Qld to its first midwife led >

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-09 Thread Judy Chapman
Geez Justine, we are all so aware of that in Mareeba Maternity, that is why we are what we are. Trouble is convincing the people who have power over us. We will fight. Judy --- Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gee Judy > > What an opportunity for midwifery to flourish! > > Midwives,

[ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-09 Thread Judy Chapman
Mareeba midwives are in mourning. With our most experienced Dr going into private practice we have been told today that we may not do any more births after friday. We can still do antenatal and postnatal care. I have not yet been to work today so I had to find out from the local news!!! We will kee

Re: [ozmidwifery] Births

2005-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
Congratulations, may you always get the high of birthing with women. Great to see the breech too. You get runs of good and bad. I am in a rural unit with a low CS rate but this week we have two primigravidas with prolonged prelabour ROM at term both go to CS after getting so far and just not getti

RE: [ozmidwifery] Contemporary midwifery critique

2005-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to agree. I have downloaded and printed heaps to read in quiet times. 'bout 200 pages. Cheers Judy --- B & G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is an awesome site. Can anyone help me with a > midwifery/nurse > theorist for these examples. Roys came to my mind when I was > reading > through

Re: [ozmidwifery] fw:dopplers

2005-04-08 Thread Judy Chapman
I would like to be in with this ordering lot please. Cheers Judy --- Larissa Inns <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is from Jennifairy - her email server is not behaving and > she can't post it herself! > > For anyone wanting to purchase a doppler read on: > > >Pamela & I have managed to trac

Re: [ozmidwifery] caseload

2005-04-05 Thread Judy Chapman
Monica, Congratulations on remaining a midwife. I can't answer the caseload question but it sounds like the pay is a rip off. When I was in the teams at Mackay we were all level 2 clinical midwives for a start. Don't know what the formula for the salary was but the shift work needs to be recognise

Re: [ozmidwifery] c/s article- interesting!

2005-03-29 Thread Judy Chapman
The info below was often taken into account when I worked in Saudi Arabia 10 yrs ago. cheers Judy --- Callum & Kirsten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > FYI > > Kirsten > > > http://www2.eobgynnews.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?article=aqo05040601c#tqo05040601c01 > > Find local movie times and traile

Re: [ozmidwifery] big baby

2005-03-19 Thread Judy Chapman
Have seen a woman with a previous 4+ kg baby born normally have a CS as US said this one was 5 kg. Turned out to be smaller than the first!!! What a waste. That was around the time I two catches, both second babies and both easy births one 10lb 12oz and the other 11lb. Cheers JudyBelinda Maier <[E

Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

2005-03-05 Thread Judy Chapman
I don't think you are a wuss Sue. Looking back 32 yrs I still remember taking heaps of analgesia. Cheers JudySusan Cudlipp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Slightly tongue-in-cheek here but I have also observed that women who are smokers tend to require less pain relief as they seem very keen to get

Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

2005-03-05 Thread Judy Chapman
I don't think you are a wuss Sue. Looking back 32 yrs I still remember taking heaps of analgesia. Cheers JudySusan Cudlipp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Slightly tongue-in-cheek here but I have also observed that women who are smokers tend to require less pain relief as they seem very keen to get

Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

2005-03-02 Thread Judy Chapman
Also from a small hospital. After a spinal for the CS the woman is given a naprosin supp and panadol supp. Then she is written up for 4 hourly Pethidine, BD Brufen or Naprosin and 6 hrly Panadiend Forte, all PRN. I find that not many women utilise the Pethidine, or maybe only one or two doses. They

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: low placenta

2005-02-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Katrina, I have never heard of a way of making the placenta move. Chances are that with only 0.5 cm to move that it will by ok by the next few weeks. Cared for a woman who had a bleed at 25 wks and it was from placenta praevia. Kept in hospital resting and for observation. Had minor bleeds over th

Re: [ozmidwifery] Castor oil

2005-02-15 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Michelle, Can't access stuff on my computer to help you as it is dead but there is a research out there somewhere which showed that there is more mec lic in women who have had castor oil than those who did not. Foetal outcomes were as good as the no oil group I think.  Can't remember the specifi

Re: [ozmidwifery] attachments

2005-01-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Wouldn't mind a photo as well Jo. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers JudyMarilyn Kleidon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would love this too , Jo.  [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks marilyn - Original Message - From: Wendy Taberer To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:

Re: [ozmidwifery] attachments

2005-01-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Another suggestion is to post it in photobucket or something similar and then link to it. Cheers JudyAndrea Robertson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Jo,No, the list can't handle attachments. If people would like a copy of your picture, perhaps they can ask you to email them off the list?Regards,A

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

2005-01-22 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

2005-01-22 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBACs

2005-01-22 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Dierdre, Mareeba Hospital maternity is not a birth centre but being a small rural hospital could be considered a 'low risk' centre. Our tertiary hospital is Cairns Base Hospital, an hour's drive away. We are required to refer all high risk women there but we do have facilities for emergency CS (

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [ababcnet] Crying could cause brain damage (news.com.au report)

2004-12-02 Thread Judy Chapman
Interesting article. My older brother has trouble showing emotion. Mum told once how she got him into routine by letting him cry. She kept going in a checking on him but he had to learn. That was 54 yrs ago. Cheers Judy --- barbara glare & chris bright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > C

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

2004-10-29 Thread Judy Chapman
In Mareeba we also do the Free Circulating Anti D. In Mackay a Kleihauer test was done an hour after birth and Anti D was given if baby was positive and the amount according to the estimation of circulating fetal blood cells. Cheers Judy --- Andrea Quanchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thats int

Re: [ozmidwifery] re: abortion etc

2004-09-14 Thread Judy Chapman
I guess if we took this 'pro all life' argument to the extreme then we would not have leather in our lounges, cars, shoes. There is a school of thought out there that plants scream when cut so I guess we don't cut any, don't rip veges off the tree/vine, don't fell trees etc!!! Cheers Judy --- Abb

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pelvic floor problems

2004-09-11 Thread Judy Chapman
Kirsten, The url is there, just not linked. Cut and paste into a browser address box and hit enter. Judy --- Kirsten Wohlt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Leanne, > > There doesn't seem to have been a link to the article..would > be very interested to see it! > > Kirsten > > > leanne wyn

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Caesarean Awareness Day 2004

2004-09-09 Thread Judy Chapman
2 months and you would be overrun. I was away a week and had 160 in my inbox. That was just ozmid too. Judy C Van Onselen Family <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Only a dozen times ?your lucky *smile*I had 30. colleen Ps I am in the process of moving from Kuala Lumpur to Australia I do not wish to b

[ozmidwifery] 'I had an abortion Tshirts'

2004-07-29 Thread Judy Chapman
Heard about this on another list. I know not all believe that abortion is a terrible thing but even so I think these Tshirts are a bit much. Life is so cheap you can advertise that you are killing off other human beings and be proud of it. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ppfastore/ihadabt.html Che

Re: [ozmidwifery] attachments

2004-07-22 Thread Judy Chapman
On top of that any attched file with a .exe and no resonable explanatory text is likely to be dangerous. I deleted it with out opening. Cheers Judy --- Kirsten Blacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Firstly, I never open attachments unless I'm expecting them > and I know what they are, and I don't o

Re: [ozmidwifery] ACT Standing Committee on Health

2004-06-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Jan, The url has wrapped to another line and if you have not cut and pasted that to the end of the highlighted link that could be the problem with access. cheers JudyJan Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi MarieHaving a second attempt to access this, but it keeps telling me it is a bad gateway.

Re: [ozmidwifery] thanks

2004-05-28 Thread Judy Chapman
Don't know the reason for that but I picked up the terminology when working in an American run hospital in Saudi. JudySheena Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you to all who replied about the cord around the neck query of mine. Now I have another question, why is it sometimes called the

[ozmidwifery] Good - Bad parenting.

2004-05-18 Thread Judy Chapman
Was talking to a niece on the weekend who is single, two children, youngest about 5 yrs old and diabetes diagnosed within months of birth. We were discussing paternalistic doctors and she told me of the diabetic physician who made her feel like a bad mum because her son' s HBA1C was up a bit. He u

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-17 Thread Judy Chapman
I nearly forgot and only got the last couple of minutes where you were talking about how babies might actually have something wrong when they cry. Came across well Pinky. Well done. If you have converted only one or two people you have still done a good and positive job. Cheers JudyPinky McKay <[E

[ozmidwifery] Assignment assistance needed urgently

2004-05-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Have just re-read my assignment and find I need to 'obtain a health related human interest story of at least 1000 words (approximately 3 pages in length ) from a popular magazine published between January and June 2004. I don't read popular magazines (except for gardening, computer and 4WD and the

Re: [ozmidwifery] urgent help for Another victorian birthing unit

2004-05-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Tracy Mackay Birth Center takes primips but not inductions with the exception of women booked with them who have had an ARM and have then established in labour. How long does it take to transfer to the tertiary unit? I don't have figures to back me up but my feeling is that the main difference b

[ozmidwifery] No messages

2004-05-06 Thread Judy Chapman
I haven't had a message for 2 days. Is the list so quiet or am I having problems. Judy Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian research

2004-04-23 Thread Judy Chapman
Hear, Hear Sadie. I won't weigh the baby before feeding unless  we have tried and baby is not ready. I often joke with the women about them  not even knowing what a pound is. They want it for the grandparents. Cheers Judy Sadie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Very interesting research Mary - howeve

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes in pregnancy

2004-04-19 Thread Judy Chapman
Nicole, He can't do any CS without her signing the sonsent form. That would be a major assault charge for him. She would get heaps of bulllying though so if she can find a more accommodating accoucher it will be easier. Cheers JudyNicole Christensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: to Sally, Jay

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

2004-04-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Jen, I have not seen it used other than for termination. That is several hospitals in Nth Qld. Cheers JudyJen Semple <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How common is the use of misoprostol for induction in Australia?   I've read it's used quite a lot in the US & that it's used in abortion in Australia, bu

Re: [ozmidwifery] Beautiful Birth

2004-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
At the risk of being flamed, moving around is not the best for all. I have recently cared for a woman with definite ideas for an active birth (unfortunately I did not know her prior) and when she started contracting well she was very active. Bath, all fours, standing, walking all night. Declined VE

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes in pregnancy

2004-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
I once heard an OB say that there were more risks to the mother from the CS than to the baby from the herpes with the older infections. Might be worth pursuing. Cheers Judy --- Nicole Christensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > I posted a query last year re. genital herpes in pregnancy. I

Re: [ozmidwifery] post- c/s nuitrition

2004-04-13 Thread Judy Chapman
In all my years as a midwife I have worked mostly in hospitals which favour early food and drink after CS and rare are the problems. I have found that those women who do have a problem with their gut tend not to want food/drink. I guess it is her body saying it is not ready yet? Cheers JudyJen Sem

Re: [ozmidwifery] Induction.

2004-04-07 Thread Judy Chapman
It would be interesting to see this study replicated with larger numbers. Interesting that the rate of CS was lower in the group which had the oxytocic ceased at 5 cm. Cheers Judy --- Mary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interesting.. women often as why the "drip" can't be > discontinued o

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC/ twins/lotus

2004-02-29 Thread Judy Chapman
The last few places I have worked also used epidurals with VBAC. Just need to monitor properly. In the old days they said an epidural could not be used as the woman would not have the pain cues to impending uterine rupture. At least that is what I was told. Cheers Judymh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

RE: Abuse of power!! Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
At my previous hospital where we had an extended midwifery scheme we had a biliblanket which we were able to send home with mothers who needed them. Typically, these women had gone home early, follow up visits had identified jaundice requiring phototherapy, and unless the woman was completely unabl

Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
Abby, I am sorry that you have only had negative from 'the system'. Midwifery is such a changing climate. I am tempted to say that Australia is going from the obstetric nurse system to midwifery and different hospitals are changing/not changing at different rates. There are some out there, the one

Re: Abuse of power!! Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
This is one of the saddest stories that I have heard in ages and how those on that fateful night can call themselves midwives has got me beat. I am not a huge believer in the legal system but I think, down the track, your sis has a case to call the hospital to task and expect explanations to her sa

Re: [ozmidwifery] rhesus neg mother

2004-01-28 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to agree on the horific nature of the hydropic. Prior to my starting my nursing I had my second child in a public hospital. One woman had had a live first child and then got Rh antibodies. When I met her she had just had her seventh child, still born as were the last five. Her first had been

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

2003-12-01 Thread Judy Chapman
Heard an anecdote the other day about a woman who had 3 vaginal births after a CS and they it was found out the CS was Classical. JudyFrom: "*G and S*" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care Date: Sun, 30

Re: [ozmidwifery] high head at term

2003-10-28 Thread Judy Chapman
I have seen many a primip with a high head at the beginning of labour who has progressed and birthed well. One recent woman who comes to mind had a support person who was an acupuncturist and after a treatment she zoomed along and did exceptionally well. Bowen can work well too to help normalise t

Re: [ozmidwifery] weighing babies on Day 3

2003-10-08 Thread Judy Chapman
I don't have the evidence available to back me up but I do prefer to teach the parents how to tell if their baby is feeding well by things like alertness, urine output, the feel of the breasts before and after feeds, attachment and contentment, etc etc. I am not fond of weighing, it is just anothe

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: presentation - words of wisdom?

2003-09-15 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Nola, I guess it depends on where you are. The woman (primigravida) I birthed with at 0615 today wanted an epidural but being in a small hospital and one of our GP anaesthetists being on leave it was not going to happen so she was told that if she really wanted it she would be transferred. She

[ozmidwifery] Successful VBAC

2003-09-04 Thread Judy Chapman
We were all so happy at work this morning. Woman having third baby and at term. First CS for  breech, second SVB. OB in tertiary hospital telling her that she should not be seeing midwives "They can't fix up the ruptured uterus can they?" She an intelligent professional but very unsure, pulled bot

Re: [ozmidwifery] excellent book

2003-08-26 Thread Judy Chapman
It is certainly a good book. He also has some articles on the birthinternational site worth reading. Judy   From: "Rob and Claire Leslie-Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] excellent book Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 11:12:03 +0100

Re: [ozmidwifery] I have typed up and pasted below an editorial comment in theAugust ANZJOG regarding breech birth. G

2003-08-24 Thread Judy Chapman
If it is Michael Humphrey ex Cairns I guess it is. He got a bit of a caning on the list a while ago but I have heard he was a great support to the Mareeba Maternity unit when they had a GP obst having a go at them and trying to wreak havoc. Cheers Judy<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Examination

2003-08-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Having made mistakes in the past with VE's I am now not happy to say I have felt the cervix until I have been able to really feel that edge and if possible and not painful, to be able to slip the finger tip right under it. Judy From: "Robin Moon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters

2003-07-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Cas, Re the blood streaks: they can happen in a normal birth if the labia have split a bit prior to the head being born then the blood can leave some streaks over the babies head. I am sorry I missed that birth.  'fraid my TV reception is pretty poor (rural) and I don't watch much. Judy From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Third time labours

2003-07-21 Thread Judy Chapman
Rhonda, My 30 yr old son was my first CS and I was encouraged to wear a light panty girdle afterwards for a while to support the belly. Still used the same thing for my daughter 19 months later. I think it helps the pain a bit for a while but my sag in the skin is still not good. Even when I had l

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators(NICE)

2003-07-17 Thread Judy Chapman
nal Message ----- From: Judy Chapman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE) She certainly would if she got any answers. Have 1 promise so far. Judy om: "Child Birth Inf

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators(NICE)

2003-07-16 Thread Judy Chapman
ld have a nice list of midwives because of this. Her name is Judy Chapman P.O Box 1524 Mareeba QLD 4880 Maybe you might be interested Terry Stockdale - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:27 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] National Regis

RE: [ozmidwifery] what's happening ?

2003-07-12 Thread Judy Chapman
I think we all have bad runs. Since I have been at my new job primips have given me a hard time with a couple going on to CS. Had real good figures at the last place. Cheers Judy From: Ken Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] w

[ozmidwifery] assistance with assignment please

2003-07-11 Thread Judy Chapman
The new semester is starting and I need assistance from those of you who have business cards. I am doing desktop publishing for the first assignment I need to design a business card. I have to spend time collecting business cards to use for inspiration. I need to have two that I really like to sub

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Midwife near Emerald QLD?

2003-07-08 Thread Judy Chapman
I believe there is someone. Email me privately and I can get in contact with a midwife who knows the said homebirth midwife. Cheers Judy From: Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Midwife near Emerald

Re: [ozmidwifery] Jumpy legs

2003-07-05 Thread Judy Chapman
Certainly does sound like restless legs syndrome which I have had for years. Tried lots of stuff but little works. A panadiene at night often does but not always. My mum finds one aspirin works for her (not for the pregnant women though). Judy From: "Sheena Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy - when to cut?

2003-06-11 Thread Judy Chapman
Jo, I am actually on holiday and travelling so have no references with me but there is a lot of info out there on physiological pushing as well as proper upright positioning etc. Chase up the work of Constance Benyon who wrote about physiological pushing vs the valsalver manouver in 1952. Cheer

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