RE: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

2006-06-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
It's a funny thing though, because most women/couples in the mainstream complain that the midwives (as well as the Ob of course) were not there enough for them in hospital and for them that's a scary thing - and it even makes them angry! They want to know what's going on every step of the way

RE: [ozmidwifery] Starting solids too early

2006-06-20 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Okay, a solid-crazy mother has reared her head, as she always does, hi-jacking these sorts of discussions - there is one person who always pushes the solids!!! Anyway, can any of you tell me at what point you really need to think about solids then, should you want to soley breastfeed? I

[ozmidwifery] Article: New Mums Run Off Their Feet

2006-06-19 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Something we already knew, but passing it on, it was on Today Tonight: REPORTER: Sophie Hull BROADCAST DATE: June 15, 2006 New mums are working 75 hours a week. No-one said new mums had it easy, but it seems dads might be the last people to realise just how much is involved in

[ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

2006-06-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Yeah my jaw dropped too any advice for this mum?: I was wondering if anyone else has been told they would have trouble b/f as their iron levels are too low? I'm due any day now and have never leaked or had any signs that I will be able to produce milk... The midwife at the BC told me

[ozmidwifery] RE: Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

2006-06-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 19 June 2006 1:34 PM To: 'ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au' Subject: Low iron and inability to breastfeed? Yeah my jaw dropped too any advice for this mum?: I was wondering

[ozmidwifery] Mother's Milk Bank on Life Matters 20th June

2006-06-18 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
http://www.abc.net.au/rn * The Mothers Milk Bank - a special project for mothers to donate milk to babies missing out on breast milk. 9-10am. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support -

RE: Re: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sally, It is up to wonderful women midwives like you to keep women's chances alive - don't give up! What hope will we have if the best chance we have at choice no longer wish to work in the system? We need to infiltrate the system to get anywhere. Don't underestimate the power and ability you

[ozmidwifery] VBAC'er in Narre Warren (VIC)

2006-06-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A mum on my forums is after a VBAC after a traumatic birth and lives in Narre Warren. She is going public, so I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good woman centred option for her, I dont think she is comfortable with a homebirth just yet, but I have suggested she read The Thinking

RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-15 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early I decided to post that Suck This article on my site (talk about putting things in the lions den) and it started off disastrous but then, the ABA saved the day after someone sought information and the conversation is going so much

[ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
For those who work in maternity units, I am just wondering what the policy is in your unit in regards to how long a woman can continue after her waters have broken before having synto put up? There seems to be such pressure to put it up fairly quickly (after you ask to at least wait at

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Wednesday, 14 June 2006 8:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used? For those who work in maternity units, I am just

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
THEY are misogynist, control freaks Diane. - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:48 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used? For those who work

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
hours before induction of labour - see http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=17381 Debbie Slater Perth, WA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Wednesday, 14 June 2006 8:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] How long

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
induction of labour - see http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=17381 Debbie Slater Perth, WA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Wednesday, 14 June 2006 8:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
until 18 hrs. Confirmed GBS aren't considered to be candidates for home management. Di - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:10 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used? Oh

RE: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?

2006-06-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
suggest that it is fine to leave pre-labour rupture of membranes up to 96 hours before induction of labour - see http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=17381 Debbie Slater Perth, WA From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Wednesday, 14 June 2006 8:48

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Yep thats what I did just met her for a couple of hours and saw her husband he looked awful and white as a ghost, but she says shes ready, so I will follow and support her 11% in her decision. The hospital told her her husband would be alright as long as he didnt hold the baby. Best

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 12 June 2006 5:39 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour Yep thats what I did just met her for a couple of hours and saw her husband he looked awful and white as a ghost, but she says shes

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Saturday, 10 June 2006 9:07 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour Sorry I meant Nicole and Carolyn! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions

[ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, I have a woman whos due for an induction on Tuesday due to cholestasis but showing signs of being in early labour (which is great if we can avoid induction). Problem is her children have gastro and tonight shes started vomiting and has diahorrea so shes very, very anxious and

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 11:05 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour Hello all, I have a woman whos due for an induction on Tuesday due

RE: [ozmidwifery] Gastro Labour

2006-06-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
gastro before being induced, and it is likely that most midwives and doctors would agree. If not she can decline to bring it forward anyway. Warm regards, Nicole. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Friday, June 09

[ozmidwifery] Synto heart problems?

2006-06-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I have a question from one of my forum Moderators, just wondering what your thoughts were: Hi Kelly Just wondering if you would know the answer to this. I know how busy you are, but thought you'd be the best to ask. No hurry with the answer... I have been to the doctor tonight

RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-08 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Yep I have already seen that article and had permission to reproduce it, but they only have it in PDF format, so I can't copy across the text :( Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support -

RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-07 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready. Päivi - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday

[ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Ive come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any

RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

2006-06-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, grandmaspropose that maybe some solids will help with weight gain. It is so hard for a new, and in grandmas eyes naive, mother to ignore this 'wisdom'! Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [ozmidwifery] doula for nambour hospital

2006-06-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Are any of these close? Sorry don't know the locality: http://www.bellybelly.com.au/doulas-qld Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From:

[ozmidwifery] Doula in Sutherland Shire

2006-06-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
I have a forum member who is having trouble finding a Doula in her area: I am currently living in Sylvania and will be giving birth at Hurstville Community. My due date is not till 22 November so I have a bit of time at this stage I am not 100% sure I will be using the services of a

RE: [ozmidwifery] Superbrats - on tonight

2006-05-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
was the calm behaviour of the children belonging to the attachment parenting advocates. I am probably biased but I couldn't help but notice their contentment whenthe cameraperson wasfocused on them. Helen From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent

[ozmidwifery] James McKenna on Life Matters tomorrow

2006-05-23 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Life Matters on ABC Radio National Thursday May 25 9am - 10am with Richard Aedy . Tomorrow's program features some of the key speakers from the Parenting Imperitives Conference currently being held in Adelaide: * New ideas on sleeping with your baby from

[ozmidwifery] Superbrats - on tonight

2006-05-22 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Just an FYI sorry if not appropriate. SUPERBRATS Are we bringing up a generation of brats? Have todays parents lost the plot? Some parents are ready to admit they lose control of their children as soon as theyre toddlers. The result can be spoilt, self centred, unruly kids. Kids

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-05-17 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
, doesn't mean it's okay. I would like to read more about this but am heading away for a week. I'll look forward to catching up with others advice when I get back. Love Abby Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wondering if anyone has any tips on working with women who have been

[ozmidwifery] Need a speaker for Melb expo - Birth Support

2006-05-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, I have been offered a great opportunity to have a speaking session at the Parenting Australia expo on any day at 1.15pm which is this Friday to Sunday this is a GREAT opportunity to promote what we do but I am a complete chicken and my mantra is just like a signature I have

RE: [ozmidwifery] Need a speaker for Melb expo - Birth Support

2006-05-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
] On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Monday, 15 May 2006 10:58 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Need a speaker for Melb expo - Birth Support Hello all, I have been offered a great opportunity to have a speaking session at the Parenting Australia expo on any day

[ozmidwifery] SMH: Midwife-led births seen as safe and cheap

2006-05-09 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Midwife-led births seen as safe and cheap By Julie Robotham Medical Editor May 10, 2006 BIRTHS supervised only by midwives are safe and popular and can cut health system costs by up to half, according to the first formal audit of two NSW pilot programs for healthy women at low risk of

RE: [ozmidwifery] new idea

2006-05-04 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Oooh yes please, will someone please give the woman some REAL facts!!! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [ozmidwifery] letter writing time

2006-05-03 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Id love to read your letter Janet if you would like to share it? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From:

[ozmidwifery] Birth Centres in West NSW?

2006-05-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
A question from one of my members: I was wondering if there were any Birthing Centres in the Western Suburbs of NSW I know Nepean Hospital had one and closed it down about 2yrs ago due to lack of staff and also i think Campbelltown had one, but thats also closed down L I cant seem

[ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs

2006-05-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Sorry if this has double posted but my emails have been playing up. Have a really keen woman wanting a waterbirth in a birth centre or hospital Can anyone tell me of any hospitals in the SW suburbs of Melbourne that allow waterbirths? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator,

RE: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs

2006-05-02 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
centre - just ask Pinky, whose daughter had a fab waterbirth Barb - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 11:12 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs Sorry

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-05-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
to catching up with others advice when I get back. Love Abby Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-05-01 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Thanks Justine! I would love more awareness being cranked up, and would happily accommodate any articles on BellyBelly aimed at the birthing women and / or the men that are by their side. One thing we found really useful (unfortunately too late) was having the bed adjusted into a seat position

[ozmidwifery] 32wks SROM

2006-04-30 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Hello all, A mum on my forums had her waters break at 32 weeks on Friday. Shes been going to Shepparton hospital but is not happy. Basically they tried to stop her contractions and she had said she didnt want them stopped, but they did it then sent her home. Its all a little confusing

RE: [ozmidwifery] 32wks SROM

2006-04-30 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: Sunday, 30 April 2006 9:25 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] 32wks SROM Hello all, A mum on my forums had

[ozmidwifery] Waterbirth in Melb SW Suburbs

2006-04-29 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Can anyone tell me of any hospitals in the SW suburbs of Melbourne that allow waterbirths? 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] Breastfeeding Mothers Given Wrong Advice for 40 Years

2006-04-24 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Breastfeeding evolution in Britain - WHO changes guidelines... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2147863,00.html Mothers got wrong advice for 40 yearsSarah-Kate Templeton, Medical Correspondent BREAST-FEEDING mothers have been given potentially harmful advice on infant

RE: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins

2006-04-21 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Lesley, I supported a twin vaginal birth at Box Hill hospital. It was such a fight but we did it. If you want to contact me off list then I would be glad to give you any help and advice along the way. I could also pass on details of the mother as I am sure she would be happy to chat to

RE: [ozmidwifery] massage in pregnancy

2006-04-14 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
My best friend and I were pregnant on separate occasions and both had a pregnancy massage at term by the same wonderful person. We both went into labour 48 hours after the massage, but of course this is at term. Massage is so therapeutic I have been massaged throughout my first pregnancy

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-04-13 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
proffession. Just because it's in a hospital or because it's an OB, doesn't mean it's okay. I would like to read more about this but am heading away for a week. I'll look forward to catching up with others advice when I get back. Love Abby Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wondering

[ozmidwifery] Herbal tea for swelling in pregnancy

2006-04-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
The name of it has lost me, I remember there being a herbal tea you can drink in pregnancy to help with fluid retention currently supporting a woman who has been checked out for PE and all is fine, but she has swelling in her face and would like to know anything she can do to help. Thanks

RE: [ozmidwifery] PPH C/S

2006-04-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
D - Original Message - From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: 01 April, 2006 4:26 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] PPH C/S Hello all, A woman on my forums has had two normal births of big babies 11lb3oz and 13lb5oz and had a PPH

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-04-12 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Absolutely, its open to everyone! I have even had requests for NZ Doulas so I think I will have to make a page for them too!!! Please send your details as per the questions http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-attendant-locator and feel free to pass onto any Doulas you know. Best

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Sexual Assault

2006-04-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Thank-you everyone for your replies, you have been most helpful I am off to meet her now so I will let you know how I go and I will certainly email some of you off list later too thank-you for offering to help more! Im really looking forward to supporting her as a chance to deepen my

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-04-11 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Title: Message Ive starting adding some Doulas to the list, I still need to do lots of work on it but I thought I would make it live for everyone to see and hopefully encourage more to send in details. Please feel free to forward this onto any Doulas you know I want to get you all some

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

[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

[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

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] 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

[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] 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

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] 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

[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] 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] 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] 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] 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

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.

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

[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

[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

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

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

[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] 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

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

[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

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