[ozmidwifery] Doula Course - Phillipa?

2005-03-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all! I am looking at doing a Doula course this year (amongst other things!) to help with my application next year for B.Mid. Could anyone please provide any feedback on any Doula courses (I have noticed a few of you have done them) or suggest which ones are the better to do? I am in

RE: [ozmidwifery] Melbourne People!

2005-04-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Vaginal Lionel (Lionel Steinberg (sp?)) ... he delivers in Freemasons and I don't know where else, but he's known for his work with VBAC's. Birth attendant wise you could try Rhea Dempsey perhaps? Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyDirector, BellyBelly Toys4Tikeswww.bellybelly.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] Advice Please

2005-04-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Hey Justine, I know who this is, I am supporting her in labour. The advice Jan gave was great, thanks for that - if anyone has any extra advice they could give from a support perspective that would be great. She has an independentmidwife attending also and herprevious

[ozmidwifery] Doulas or Birth Attendants who would like to share their experiences?

2005-05-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello Everyone! I'm hoping to get in touch with some Australian Birth Attendants / Doulas who would be interested in contributing their experiences and personal journey on becoming a Birth Attendant, for an article I am writing on BellyBelly. The Birth Attendant / Doula movement has had some

[ozmidwifery] Pain relief resources

2005-05-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone! I was wondering if someone could please point me to some recommended accurate, up-to-date resources on pain relief in labour, as I am writing an article on BellyBelly (to accompany the natural birth article I wrote for this month) about the various forms of current pain relief and

RE: [ozmidwifery] Pain relief resources

2005-05-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
month or so . Cheers, David - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Pain relief resources Hello everyone! I was wondering if someone could

[ozmidwifery] Fears During Labour

2005-07-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone, I'm attacking that awful epidemic that is 'fear' in labour and producing an article for the site for August, addressing these fears. Would any midwives out there be interested in having a look at the list of the Top 12 fears and contributing to the article? I started a discussion

RE: [ozmidwifery] transition

2005-08-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I probably can't help you much here, but I had to share! Rhea Dempsey (www.birthingwisdom.com.au) has a trademark 'catchphrase' that sums it up all so well and I know many other midwives love it too. It's not specific to transition and can happen anytime in birth (but usually in transition!). She

[ozmidwifery] Oral EPO dose for cervix?

2005-09-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone, I know it's probably a bit late to try this, but I have a mum who's hoping for a VBAC, EDD today but in order to beat a caesar (they wont induce her of course) we're thinking of giving EPO a go to help with ripening her cervix. I have read somewhere that 500mg tid is often used -

RE: [ozmidwifery] Oral EPO dose for cervix?

2005-09-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
induction has been safely used for vbac women with an unripe cervix. kathy - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 12:05 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Oral EPO dose for cervix? Hello everyone, I know

RE: [ozmidwifery] Oral EPO dose for cervix?

2005-09-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
EPO dose for cervix? - Original Message - From: Kathy McCarthy-Bushby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Oral EPO dose for cervix? Hi Kelly, The balloon can be used for any primip or multip

RE: [ozmidwifery] CPD

2005-09-24 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Brenda, I found this interesting information belowon the Childbirth Solutions website: http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/birth/vbacinfo/index.php Cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD) This indication has been shown repeatedly to be inaccurate as a predictor of the

[ozmidwifery] Speaking of bad parenting advice...

2005-09-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message This morning, the Today show is discussing smacking and punishing children due to a father having to go to court after using a belt on his child which ended up deflecting in the child's eye and being in hospital for 4 days. They are asking for emails in - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I

RE: [ozmidwifery] Pinky McKay - an amazing woman

2005-09-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Completely agree Janet... So how's the weather over there? Hehehehe :) Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director, www.bellybelly.com.au www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth Baby Australian Little Tikes Specialists -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pinky McKay - an amazing woman

2005-10-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A tip I heard from a few mums / nannies was that if you make a snip at the end of the dummy, they quickly get bored of it - it no longer provides that soothing suck so they become disinterested. My son had a dummy which helped his reflux when he was little, but gave it up on his own when his

RE: [ozmidwifery] safetsleep

2005-10-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Speaking of head shape - would you believe this... my family went out shopping not long after my son's birth and a woman waiting in line at the checkout grabbed my arm and said, 'Wow, what a lovely shaped head he has! Did you have a caesarian?' I picked my jaw up from the floor, managed a 'no' and

[ozmidwifery] BellyBelly Luncheon - November 19th

2005-10-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear All, Ive just released the final details of the Annual BellyBelly Social Event for 2005, to be held on Saturday November 19th at the Carlton Rydges Hotel in Melbourne. The following lovely speakers will be present: * Pinky McKay, talking about that illusive thing we call sleep;

RE: [ozmidwifery] birth centres in Australia

2005-10-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sally, Id love a copy of that list when you are finished if thats okay Id upload it for women on my site to see / contact the birth centres in their area. Contact me offlist if you like! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director, www.bellybelly.com.au www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle

[ozmidwifery] Study: Pacifiers Reduce SIDS

2005-10-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Eeek!! Another article we wish hadnt been published, it also condemns co-sleeping published on the ninemsn news site Pacifiers reduce SIDS: study Thursday Oct 13 09:06 AEST Infants should be put to sleep on their backs only, not their sides, and pacifiers can be used to help prevent

[ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire

2005-10-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone, Im just wondering if everyone could please let me know who hires out birth pools around Australia - women often ask where they can hire them in my forums so I may as well put a list together and pop it in my waterbirth article I have too. There is someone asking about

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire

2005-10-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire The Midwifery Natural Childbirth Centre at 336 Oxford St Leederville W.A. Ph 08 92423330. email [EMAIL PROTECTED]. We have 5. MM From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire

2005-10-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
. email [EMAIL PROTECTED]. We have 5. MM From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Thursday, 13 October 2005 12:14 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire Hello

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire

2005-10-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
! Kind Regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool Hire Here are the details

RE: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

2005-10-16 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Jo, I hear you!!! My first born was a very wakeful sleeper and my second has been waking often from four months - every time he is teething (i.e. now!) he gets worse. I know lots of mums that have wakeful babies at four months of age - so please don't feel alone! You've really got to follow what

RE: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

2005-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Infant Sleep Helen, I love your comments here, so very true and honest. I was wondering if you could please give me permission to quote what you said, anonymously, to help out a mum having similar sleep issues in my forums? I just couldnt say it any better! Best Regards,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Infant Sleep

2005-10-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Infant Sleep My apologies, I meant to send off list! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director, www.bellybelly.com.au www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth Baby Australian Little Tikes Specialists From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [mailto

RE: [ozmidwifery] postnatal depression - urgent

2005-10-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Sylvia, I have some support links here: http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/viewforum.php?f=47 as well as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) which is all in a parenting forum Ive set up for both depression and anxiety. The girls in my forums are very gentle, so

RE: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth and Doula Articles

2005-10-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Congratulations Kylie!!! One of the girls in my forums actually just commented today that shed picked up a copy and loved it!!! Well done and if you need more articles, let me know Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director, www.bellybelly.com.au www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle Solutions For

RE: [ozmidwifery] The 'wrong' gender

2005-10-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Andrea, I have written an article on this which may be of help. I have found people linking the article on Specific Gender forums around Australia many of them find it very helpful. Perhaps you can pass it onto her? http://bellybelly.com.au/articles/pregnancy/gender-disappointment

[ozmidwifery] Birth Options Eastern Melb

2005-10-26 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, My beautiful 20 year old sister has found out that she is (unexpectedly) pregnant and has little support from her (ex) partner. She lives in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne Boronia way and I would like to direct her to some more gentler, supportive birth options near her

RE: [ozmidwifery] birth options Eastern Melbourne

2005-10-26 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Marietje, I actually suggested this to her as I was a birth attendant for some twin births there not long ago, but she thinks it might be a bit far. I will see if I can get her there for a trail run so she can see how long it takes her, but given she works closer to Box Hill than where

RE: [ozmidwifery] birth options Eastern Melbourne

2005-10-31 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Thanks everyone for the great feedback, shes decided to look into Box Hill the Know Your Midwife Program is appealing for her. Shell be moving in with us so its convenient too. Do you know how quick it books out? Shell be five weeks on Friday Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director,

[ozmidwifery] Home Gender Prediction Kit

2005-11-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, Ive just been approached by a Journalist for a QLD newspaper asking about a product recently released in the US which can apparently test for the gender of a baby from 5 weeks of pregnancy. I was asked to comment and also asked if there was anyone else who might be able to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Home Gender Prediction Kit

2005-11-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Australian Little Tikes Specialists From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Thursday, 3 November 2005 6:44 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Home Gender Prediction Kit Hello all, Ive just been approached

[ozmidwifery] BellyBelly Event - Next Saturday

2005-11-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone, I just wanted to remind everyone of the BellyBelly.com.au Annual Event here in Melbourne which is next Saturday! Full details can be found here: http://bellybelly.com.au/general/annual-bellybelly-event-2005. The event has been extended until 4pm to cater with the amount

[ozmidwifery] Melb Ob's Supportive of Lotus Birth

2005-11-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A girl in my forums has asked of any Melbourne Obs / GPs etc that are supportive of Lotus Birth for her birth anyone? Ive suggested Lionel Steinberg as a possible and also Peter Lucas but other than that I have no idea where to start. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Director,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Melb Ob's Supportive of Lotus Birth

2005-11-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 3:10 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Melb Ob's Supportive of Lotus Birth A girl in my forums has asked of any Melbourne Obs / GPs etc that are supportive of Lotus Birth

[ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified!

2005-11-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the girls in my forums here in Melbourne just posted this no wonder she seemed upset when I saw her yesterday I had no idea at the time: I have just had the worst night of my life, and its taken me 3 hours to stop crying uncontrollably. My Dr, who I've been seeing throughout

RE: [ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified!

2005-11-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
hospital and get any records/pathology faxed over - or at least that has happened to us in the past. This is the sort of obs who needs a complaint written about him!! But it will turn into a he said, she said situation. If she goes back to him, take another person with her!! Cheryl From: Kelly

RE: [ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified!

2005-11-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
? J - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 12:24 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified! Thanks everyone for your thoughts and replies, it was a huge shock to me but I guess

RE: [ozmidwifery] Absolutely horrified!

2005-11-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
whether or not they liked their Ob and mostly they don't, and mostly they're hurt or distressed by actions or words from that Ob but they're going back next time. Um yeah... Stockholm Syndrome? J - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Pinky on Today Show re: Controlled Crying

2005-11-27 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, Pinky McKay is going to be on the Today show on channel 9 tomorrow morning discussing controlled crying - we don't know who against as yet and an exact time but my guess would be around 8am. But if everyone could watch the show and if possible email feedback afterwards, as a

RE: [ozmidwifery] Pinky on Today Show re: Controlled Crying

2005-11-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
www.toys4tikes.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth Baby Australian Little Tikes Specialists From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 28 November 2005 4:08 PM To: ozmidwifery

[ozmidwifery] Birth Attendants in Maternity Hospitals (VIC)

2005-12-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello everyone! J I just have a question for those in Melbourne I have been training with Rhea Dempsey this year as a Birth Attendant, and have met many wonderful women who have done the course with me and prior to this year too. Of course, I am very pro-birth support and am interested

[ozmidwifery] Jewish Birthing

2005-12-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello again! I am supporting a woman who is Jewish and they are very religious so I am after some tips on how I can best work with their religion during the birth. So far I know that the father-to-be is unable to see her less dressed than he would normally (so she needs her top on during

[ozmidwifery] Private Health Midwifery

2005-12-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hey all, There has been lots of talk over the HBA covering midwifery of late, but after being so unhappy with Medibank Private I did some research last night and found out that NIB have actually been covering it for some time just not in full and they offer a much better package for

[ozmidwifery] Scheduled Caesareans...?

2006-01-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women in my forums posted this comment which I think is very interesting, while I know there are far too many c/s as is, I think she has a valid point. What do you think? I was just thinking that the name 'elective C/S' should be changed to 'scheduled C/S'. So many people

[ozmidwifery] Tearing after using Epi-No?

2006-01-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a woman I am supporting due in two weeks who emailed me with this: I had a slight incident this morning... Was using an epi-no birth trainer (for the second time) in an effort to reduce the risk of tearing or needing an episiotomy, and

RE: [ozmidwifery] Tearing after using Epi-No?

2006-01-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
without tearing. I'm with Justine..those gadgets are money-making toys dangerous to boot! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday

RE: [ozmidwifery] Tearing after using Epi-No?

2006-01-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
dangerous to boot ! With kind regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 7:51 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tearing after using Epi-No? Wondering if anyone has

RE: [ozmidwifery] On behalf of Rochelle . Perth

2006-01-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Check out this link: http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=18822 I have put them in a list with a brief description. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions For Conception, Pregnancy, Birth Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support From:

RE: [ozmidwifery] Private Health Midwifery

2006-01-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Private Health Midwifery Ive just set up a new link on the main BellyBelly website for all to access with the summary of covers, contact details for appropriate people in health funds and ombudsman details! If anyone has anything to add, if anything changes etc

RE: [ozmidwifery] Jewish Birthing

2006-01-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
and will be able to share lots of info. Email me direct for a specific contact name Cheers Alesa - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 2:54 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Jewish

RE: [ozmidwifery] Re: Waterbirths at Monash BC -for Pinky

2006-01-24 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Pinky, I supported a woman having her waterbirth at Monash about 6 months ago - it was a great experience for all, midwife was lovely and I know she is still there - I saw her during an ante-natal visit with another woman. Email me off list if you want specifics - I didn't get the initial email

RE: [ozmidwifery] Babies Sleep Again...

2006-02-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I just emailed the editor of Practical Parenting, Lynne Cossar. You can read what I had to say below, but if you could please forward this onto everyone to email in their own comments of support for Pinky and lack of support for Tizzie, that would be a great way to show them what the public really

[ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hey all, I hope this post is appropriate! I love reading your discussions, however I do feel out of place not being a midwife and am keen to discuss some issues which I dont think will be of interest to some of you, like the ones over the last few days!!! Just wanted to send out an

RE: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 6:58 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants Hey all, I hope this post

RE: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants

2006-02-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lara Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2006 10:49 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Online meeting places for Australian Doulas / Birth Attendants Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My forums aren't about

[ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday

2006-02-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, Be sure to watch the channel 9 Today Show on Tuesday Tizz.ie Hall is on Tuesday the 28th of February at 8:20 am. Perhaps about her new sleep book which is being released, this is what I am guessing. Be sure to watch. Oh and you might like to know that the Today Shows email is

RE: [ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday

2006-02-27 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
. - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 8:10 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday Dear all, Be sure to watch the channel 9 Today Show on Tuesday Tizz.ie Hall

RE: [ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday

2006-02-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:56 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday hi all is there anywhere you can download it from because i missed it as i have no tv ! love emily --- Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think someone seemed a little (well maybe

RE: [ozmidwifery] Watch the Today Show - Tuesday

2006-02-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
! love emily --- Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think someone seemed a little (well maybe A LOT!) nervous - and rightly so And I know who wrote that email too, so it was great to see one being read out, from someone I know! :-) I also think that they decided to change

[ozmidwifery] Low lying placenta

2006-03-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Can anyone offer any words of wisdom for this lovely lady in my forum? I would have thought if its 2cms away from the cervix it would be okay? So I thought I better ask to be sure before I reply: Hi girls As I've discussed with a couple of you, I've had the same issue and unlike most

RE: [ozmidwifery] Low lying placenta

2006-03-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Thanks for this Helen, I might check out the site for third tri shes 38 weeks I think so they have left it as late as possible. She also said this: Thanks for the support, and I will certainly look up the website. I had a scan on Monday (left it as late as possible) that showed the

RE: [ozmidwifery] Low lying placenta

2006-03-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Lemay, Vancouver, BC Kelly @ BellyBelly wrote: Can anyone offer any words of wisdom for this lovely lady in my forum? I would have thought if its 2cms away from the cervix it would be okay? So I thought I better ask to be sure before I reply: Hi girls As I've discussed with a couple of you

[ozmidwifery] If this doesn't make you laugh...

2006-03-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
then nothing will. Check out these quad babies J http://www.metacafe.com/watch/72008/babies_babies/ Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - Click Here

[ozmidwifery] Blood clots after VBAC

2006-03-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, I supported a close friend of mine in a natural VBAC on Saturday, where everything was perfectly fine (almost 10lber and only a small tear no stitches) until afterwards she had really bad afterpain and felt pain from what she said was her scar. When voltaren and panadeine

RE: [ozmidwifery] Blood clots after VBAC

2006-03-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 9:13 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Blood clots after VBAC Hello all, I supported a close friend of mine in a natural VBAC on Saturday, where everything was perfectly fine (almost 10lber and only

[ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

2006-03-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
One of the women in my forum is after a caring Doula / Birth Attendant in the Hunter Valley area NSW I think shes considering a VBAC. If anyone has any recommendations or details please email them to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

2006-03-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area Oops sorry, I am still bouncing off the walls from that natural VBAC on Saturday ;) Ill email the list so everyone will know in the area - she is in Branxton. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

2006-03-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Fraser Sent: Monday, 6 March 2006 4:29 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area Kelly is she in contact with the local birth support group? It's pretty busy. J - Original Message - From: Kelly

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area

2006-03-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula - Hunter Valley Area Yep Justine, I meant what I said but it seems it has been misinterpreted by gentle I mean someone who is warm and compassionate and as for the mainstream bit, I personally feel she needs someone with her who has been in

RE: [ozmidwifery] Acupunture and induction

2006-03-08 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
My friend had her VBAC on Saturday at 39wks and 6 days with no complications; drug free, over 4kg baby and only a graze. She had an induction massage at Fertile Ground, which basically involves acupressure points, although she found it too hard for what she liked and was sore afterwards.

[ozmidwifery] Negotiating with Private Health Funds

2006-03-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Dear all, I am sure there will be at least one or two of you who have experience with this but I am interested in putting forward a proposal to Private Health funds to include Birth Support as part of their benefits scheme somehow. Im just starting initial research so if anyone can

[ozmidwifery] VIC Chiropractic Clinical Trial - Fertility

2006-03-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Passing on details of a study which has been sent to me, should you know anyone who would be interested in participating. Sorry for the cross-post. Hi, I am writing to inform you of a clinical trial being conducted during 2006 and 2007. The

[ozmidwifery] Those with Foxtel - Baby Catchers of the Amazon

2006-03-26 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
About to start on National Geographic Channel 7.6pm AEST about birthing without medical facilities. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - Click Here

[ozmidwifery] Dark Mother - Personal Stories

2006-03-27 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Just passing on a request I received for personal stories from mothers about the darker side to motherhood that some of you out there might like to share. DARK MOTHER In 2005 I was in the midst of completing a birth attendant course when I had the idea of creating a book that shared

[ozmidwifery] Looking for a Doula for VBA2C in S.A.

2006-03-27 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello, I have a woman on my forums wanting to have a VBA2C for the birth of her third child. She is in Christies Beach area and her email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you would like to contact her. Have given her details for CARES-SA. Thanks! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,

[ozmidwifery] Steve Biddulph on Life Matters Tomorrow

2006-03-28 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Life Matters on ABC Radio National Thursday March 29th 9am - 10am with Richard Aedy . Controversial and influential psychologist and writer on children, masculinity and raising boys, Steve Biddulph speaks on families, childcare and his activism around

[ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hey everyone, On chatting to some fellow Maternity Coalition members and due to getting so many emails asking where to find doulas, I have decided to finally get up and running the Birth Attendant / Doula Directory I have been meaning to do for the last 12 months! Please feel free to

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
standards/ training? Or will you use a disclaimer? There is an Australian Doulas register at www.doulasaustralia.com Pinky - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:07 PM

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
- how will you be protected re doulas standards/ training? Or will you use a disclaimer? There is an Australian Doulas register at www.doulasaustralia.com Pinky - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
- From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory Hey everyone, On chatting to some fellow Maternity Coalition members and due to getting so many emails asking where

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory Hey everyone, On chatting to some fellow Maternity Coalition members and due to getting so many emails asking where to find

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 4:52 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory Im not going to be an official body or register for it; its at your own

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Nikki, Thats great but I feel that you would have a much better response and investment spending that money where the pregnant women are and promoting what we are all about, rather than advertise in the hope they will know what to look for on Google. I have never heard

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message This is all great guys, advertising it where you are but you need to advertise or have lists publicly available in the mainstream and this is not to imply anyone is more alternative that the other. At the moment you are all advertising where you know people will want Doulas

[ozmidwifery] Doula in Brissie

2006-03-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hey all, I have a gorgeous dear friend due at the end of October and she lives in Wynnum. Shes attempting a VBAC after a post-dates (as in I think 2-3 weeks) overdue baby who wouldnt want to engage and at the end of the day, resulted in the Caesar. Catch is, I am coming over for the

[ozmidwifery] PPH C/S

2006-03-31 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, A woman on my forums has had two normal births of big babies 11lb3oz and 13lb5oz and had a PPH with both. Her Ob is now recommending a c/s with her third bub and wants a scan at 34 weeks as a deciding factor of this. She wants a normal birth is it okay just for her to say

[ozmidwifery] Article: Premmie Babies 'Bed Blocking'

2006-04-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
This was apparently on Sky makes you sick to the stomach Fury Over Baby Comments Updated: 14:38, Monday March 27, 2006 Doctors have provoked controversy by suggesting premature babies should not always be treated because they are bed blocking. They said that in some cases,

RE: [ozmidwifery] PPH C/S

2006-04-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sally-Anne - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] PPH C/S Hello all, A woman on my forums has had two normal births of big babies

RE: [ozmidwifery] c/s pph

2006-04-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
She said this in regards to amounts lost: hi I lost over 600mls each time with my first baby i had a blood transfusion i was so sick with my first with my second i was passing clots (tmi) as big as dinner plates huge I was scared thanks for your replies Best Regards, Kelly Zantey

[ozmidwifery] Just when you think the message isn't getting through...

2006-04-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
This is a perfect example of why I keep pushing promotion to the mainstream and why its S important. Sometimes you feel like you are getting nowhere, sometimes you feel like you are going backwards, but then, you see you are actually going a million miles ahead our work can be

RE: [ozmidwifery] My Sunrise Email

2006-04-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I'm pretty sure this one doesn't have children either. But at least she's more professional and composed than some other sleep experts I know. She's open to criticism and wont offer to sue as a first step LOL Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception

[ozmidwifery] Birth Attendants in Bendigo?

2006-04-05 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
If you can suggest anyone please let me know. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support

[ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC

2006-04-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I heard from a very reputable source (from her well regarded Obstetrician) who said that there are currently no availabilities to get women in for caesareans at the moment. Her Ob has been ringing around absolutely everywhere to get her booked in as she lost her last baby and has lots of

RE: [ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC

2006-04-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 10 April 2006 12:21 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC I heard from a very

RE: [ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC

2006-04-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: [ozmidwifery] Caesarean demand in VIC This info is certainly not true of the private system, cannot speak for the public system- but it sounds like a tall story - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday

[ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-04-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Just wondering if anyone has any tips on working with women who have been involved with sexual assault? Loaded birth she also lost her mother recently so trying to get lots of tips and suggestions shes feeling fearful of interventions and is due soon. The hospital recommended she get

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-04-10 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
? And really, the same rules apply as should apply to every woman - she gets total control over who's in the room and what happens to her - despite hospital policy. She'd obviously be safer at home where she does have that control. J - Original Message - From: Kelly

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