Re: [ozmidwifery] breech article

2004-02-10 Thread Susan Cudlipp
What is ACTOBAC? - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] breech article Dear All I wonder how we can get the RCOG to make similar

Re: [ozmidwifery] BORN IN CAUL

2004-02-24 Thread Susan Cudlipp
The first time I birthed a baby in the caul was funny, the woman was on all fours so I was expecting to see the face first. Out slides this featureless head and my immediate thought was "Oh my God, this baby has no face! What will I say to the parents!" Then I laughed at myself and wiped the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Urgent: Need Info on Eating In Labour Policies

2004-02-29 Thread Susan Cudlipp
We allow and encourage food and drink as desired, unless specific instructions from obstetrician otherwise (for the high risk ones who are looking very likely to become NELUSC) Inductions are treated same as spontaneous labourers in this regard Sue - Original Message - From:

[ozmidwifery] Only in America?

2004-03-15 Thread Susan Cudlipp
was not in favour of it. The potential repercussions are quite horrifying - same as the 'study' into breech births a few years back - how long before all birth becomes a surgical event we wonder. Anyone know more about this? Yours in disbelief Susan Cudlipp

[ozmidwifery] Re: meeting

2004-03-17 Thread Susan Cudlipp
evenings - so a Thursday or Friday might be best. The attendance list is looking more promising! Sue - Original Message - From: Jude Douyere To: Susan Cudlipp Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:26 PM Subject: Re: meeting Hi Ya Sue I just got of the phone from

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: meeting

2004-03-17 Thread Susan Cudlipp
OOOPs, sorry mid list - this was intended for my Fragile X support group list - must have hit the wrong button - apologies! Sue - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: Jude Douyere Cc: ace graphics Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 2:10 PM Subject

[ozmidwifery] a labouring woman is a labouring woman???

2004-04-13 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Dear all I have been enjoying this discussion on the difficulties faced trying to provide women-centred care in hospital settings. While I agree that there are many problems with 'differences of opinion' regardingstyles of care, I have found that theone of thebiggest causes of intervention

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:a labouring woman is a labouring woman???

2004-04-13 Thread Susan Cudlipp
MY mistake Mary - our numbers are only about 70 per month - as you probably realised!! We used to be around 90 but numbers have reduced - 700 would indeed not be very 'people friendly'. Must proof read before hitting send in future Cheers, Sue - Original Message - From: Mary

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwife is a midwife...?

2004-04-14 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Mary I agree totally with this - and say "Roll on the day" I guess my only real point is that hospital based midwives seem often to be perceived as 'collaborating with the enemy' whereas the truth is that the vast majority are doing the best they can within the present system. It would

Re: [ozmidwifery] ER

2004-04-17 Thread Susan Cudlipp
She also added that the risk of transference of HIV in breast milk was about 3% as opposed to 50% dying from contaminated water Good to see Sue (also an avid ER watcher!) PS does anyone else remember the dreadful disastrous birth episode from waaay back when Carter was a mere student under

Re: [ozmidwifery] ER

2004-04-17 Thread Susan Cudlipp
op talking now, or you will all think I am a bit potty!! cheers jo - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ER She also added tha

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: moving during labour

2004-04-17 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I thought it was the Paul McCartney version of Mother Nature's Son from the White Album. It was very beautiful anyway - what a lovely way to make a birth announcement, loved the music too Sue - Original Message - From: jayne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: moving during labour

2004-04-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Mother Nature's son. It is from the White Album and I have not been able to get it out of my head ever since. I had to go and blow the dust off my ancient copy and play it again, complete with scratches. Which probably makes me the same age as your mum! How very special for both you and the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pounds and ounces!

2004-04-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Ditto here - babies weight only has meaning in the old money! Sue - Original Message - From: jayne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Pounds and ounces! I have to agree..I learnt metric at school

[ozmidwifery] 60 minutes

2004-06-02 Thread Susan Cudlipp
! It will be interesting to see what letters are read out next week - one for and one against is the usual format. Susan Cudlipp

Re: [ozmidwifery] Prenatal Classes in Perth - Midland and Hills area?

2004-06-02 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Swan District Hospital give Childbirth Preparation classes for their own clients but will usually happily take ladies birthing elsewhere if they happen to live in the Midland area (depending upon the fullness of a particular course) Phone no is 9347 5315 - best to ring on Tues or Thursday

Re: [ozmidwifery] Cervix position and labour duration

2004-07-04 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Must say that was my immediate reaction too Mary Sue - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Cervix position and labour duration Lieve, this sounds like sexual

[ozmidwifery] VBAC education

2004-07-12 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Dear list The recent posts on VBAC have been useful as we are looking into offering Childbirth classes specifically for women who have had a C/S, in addition to the ones presently being offered. Does anyone have some previous class formats that may have worked well that they would be happy

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:sharing an unusual placenta question - ideas please

2004-07-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hi Julie If it is joined by a blood vessel it is most likely to be a large succenturiate lobe. Provided this is well clear of the presenting part it should not cause any problems. These are not uncommon. Sue - Original Message - From: Larissa Inns To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Incoming message

2004-07-21 Thread Susan Cudlipp
don't open this - my e-mail protection picked it up as a virus Sue - Original Message - From: Nicole Christensen To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Incoming message Hi Natalie - I cannot open your

Re: [ozmidwifery] Ab Fab birth - wandering off topic

2004-07-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Not sure about the woman but the husband was one of the "Young ones" with Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer and Adrian Edmondson (who is married to Jennifer Saunders) He played the 'straight' one. Onya Saffy for doing it all by yourself - I know its only a silly show but it was quite good to see

[ozmidwifery] virus warning

2004-07-24 Thread Susan Cudlipp
My e-mail protection has now picked up 2 mails sent to the list as virus's. Please all exercise caution and do not open any attachments. Cheers, Sue

[ozmidwifery] question

2005-02-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Thank you in advance, I have been "off list" for quite a while due to being very busy! Looking forward to listening in again now that life is a bit quieter. Susan Cudlipp

Re: [ozmidwifery] question

2005-02-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Thank you in advance, I have been "off list" for quite a while due to being very busy! Looking forward to listening in again now that life is a bit quieter. Susan Cudlipp

Re: [ozmidwifery] question

2005-02-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
t; That is used for anyone with a previous PPH or a grand multipara. One of the private docs also uses that for red-headed women.Depending on which doctor is on how long before declaring 'retained placenta'. HTH!Jo (RM)Susan Cudlipp wrote: Thanks for this, an

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: question

2005-02-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
beautifully put Larissa - Original Message - From: Larissa Inns To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 3:59 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: question "I would be very interested to hear from student midwives on this - what exactly

Re: [ozmidwifery] active management of third stage

2005-02-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
type in postpartum hamorrhage in the search box, there is only one selection,click it, then click on the large policy/directives logo - I found it after a few tries. Sue Cudlipp - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Analgesia post LUSCS

2005-03-04 Thread Susan Cudlipp
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 out of bed and go for their first smoke post birth - by C/S or otherwise!! It certainly seems to be an incentive for them to get up and moving.

Re: [ozmidwifery] newborn bath

2005-03-07 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I agree with Nicole here. Many new parents do feel uncomfortable handling new babies at first and we offer to help them, or do whatever they wish, or leave them to it if they are happy. We usually all follow the same routine (head and hair first) for the sake of continuity, but I always

Re: [ozmidwifery] one umbilical artery

2005-03-11 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Co-incidentally came across an U/S report at work today with this finding. It stated that it was an anomaly found in approx 1% of pregnancies,occasionally associated with fetal abnormalities and that follow up should be offered if clinically indicated. I have always been aware that U/S of

Fw: [ozmidwifery] Future Birth 2005

2005-03-11 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:43 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Future Birth 2005 We had the pleasure of this forum in Perth yesterday. Have to agree that it was an excellent day, inspiring speakers and a lot of fun. A much needed boost to my depleted "midwife" energy at the moment!

[ozmidwifery] childbirth classes

2005-03-11 Thread Susan Cudlipp
by physiotherapists and others besides midwives? Thanks in advance Susan Cudlipp No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.1 - Release Date: 9/03/05

[ozmidwifery] Re: FDIU (was Selangor Maternity)

2005-03-13 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Dear Donna It is amazing that FDIU in a hospital planned birth never seems to bethe subject of an investigation! I have seen several over the years yet theyseem to only ever bediscussed at in-house mortality meetings. I hope all goes well with you, helping a woman through a stillbirth is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Attn: Anne - midwifery model network.

2005-03-14 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I agree - please let us know your off-list contact for these details, I would also like to take this to my unit manager Sue - Original Message - From: Kim Stead To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 1:58 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth thread - maternity initiatives!

2005-03-15 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Good points and I agree with all aforementioned . I was one of the team for our (now closed) Family Birth Centre, and while it was a fabulous service in many ways, it was also badly thought out, much opposed by the obs(no surprise there) and working conditions werequite difficult forthe few

Re: [ozmidwifery] midwifery knowlege (ARM)

2005-03-15 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I really liked this Mary. It backs up my experience that the more 'influences' present, the less straightforward the labour. Last week I looked after a wonderful woman who knew what she wanted, and what she was capable of. I had a new student midwife with me and was enjoying the opportunity

Re: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

2005-03-31 Thread susan cudlipp
I have to add a 'success' story here. Last week we had a woman arrive in labour at 38 weeks. she had booked from the start for an elective caesar - no medical reason, just had heard too many horror stories from relatives and friends and had decided not to go there! Hubby was totally into the

Re: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

2005-03-31 Thread susan cudlipp
our bodies will be handled." — Linda Hes - Original Message - From: susan cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] A wonderfully successful vbac birth this morning

Re: [ozmidwifery] Comments??

2005-03-31 Thread susan cudlipp
Love this thread! PS Denise - is there a time planned for the rally on May 5th? Need to plan shift Sue - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:32 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Comments?? From MIDWIFERY

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rally flyer (4)

2005-04-07 Thread susan cudlipp
Melanie The Flyer is still not attached - just the image Sue - Original Message - From: Melanie Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; OzMidWif ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au; ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au; rosemary rees [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tim Rochelle [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rally flyer (4)

2005-04-08 Thread susan cudlipp
Not to worry as Denise posted me one Sue - Original Message - From: Melanie Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Cc: 'susan cudlipp' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 2:36 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Rally flyer (4) Yes I think it has something

Re: [ozmidwifery] Foetal positioning

2005-04-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Apologies for coming into this discussion a little late but have been minus computer and on night duty, however last night I had a situation which follows this theme. Primip who I had met 2 nights ago with H/W leak and early/latent labour, OP position. She had gone home and continued to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Justine and TV last night

2005-04-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
AaagH Missed it - and I had been l;ooking out for this since it was mentioned here some weeks ago - anyone got the transcript? Sue - Original Message - From: Denise Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 9:15 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Brow presentation...

2005-05-03 Thread Susan Cudlipp
And we are assured that brow presentations cannot deliver vaginally! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, May

[ozmidwifery] Fw: CSC 2005: HAVE YOUR SAY

2005-05-04 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Dear List-wives I was checking out the health reforms website at work, regarding the proposals for changes to our hospitals here in Perth. Sorry, I do not have the site address to hand, but there is a section in which to have your say. Here is the response I received which I thought some of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: Joyous Birth Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks

2005-05-04 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Very timely - I have just had discussion with a physio who we have recently discovered istelling the women in childbirth classesthat they should be asking for episiotomies!!! (don't even start going there - we are well aware of the inappropriateness of physio's doing any birth teaching, and

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:physios

2005-05-06 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Point taken Belinda - sorry if my comments caused offense - good and bad in all professions, absolutely, just that we have had a few issues of late with out of date and inappropriate advice being given and I was perhaps a little over-sensitive. I passed on the info re episiotomies to the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-09 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Sounds like you need to remind the 'powers that be' of the highly successful mid led unit at Ryde and push for the same scenario. It really is the only sensible solution - Good luck!!! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke -

Re: [ozmidwifery] Mareeba Maternity

2005-05-09 Thread Susan Cudlipp
You will be fighting for all of us who believe in midwifery led care so push hard sisters! I really hope you get through this, sadly it is often true that things sometimes need to fall apart before they can be improved, perhaps this will turn out to be a blessing in disguise - if you are

Re: [ozmidwifery] Abc radio author

2005-05-11 Thread Susan Cudlipp
The ANF did something similar some years ago - the resulting book was called "From The Heart" and I have a copy which I have re-visited several times. Many midwifery stories in that one too, as well as nursing stories, it is a lovely book, and I had submitted a story in the original

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy and breast feeding

2005-05-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy Justine, you wrote: As to who should do it, yes let the Drs go for it, it's their domain! If midwives determined what was and wasn't midwifery then we would have real changein this country NOW. That is an interesting point, and raises some

Re: [ozmidwifery] RE: breastfeeding

2005-05-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
And I'm really dissappointed to see that, once again, one cannot express an opinion without a reaction such as this. If offense has been taken, it is on the part of the taker, for none was intended. I know that many people are afraid to express themselves in this forum due to such instant

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pain relief resources

2005-05-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
You have probably already read this one but I thinks Nicky Leap's words of wisdom re: the role of pain in childbirth to be very inspiring, and they have given me a better understanding. Was fortunate to hear her speak on this a few years ago. The role of pain in normal birth and the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Pain relief resources

2005-05-25 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Had an interesting chat with a woman in clinic yesterday - wants an epidural as she is such a wimp - can't even stand stubbing her toe, or going to the dentist! I assured her that I hated stubbing a toe too and as far as the dentist was concerned - give me childbirth any day (had a funny

Re: [ozmidwifery] Consent

2005-05-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
We ask for signed consent for Konakion and Hep B, verbal for Guthrie - although we will soon be asking for written for this too I believe. These are given antenatally so that women have time to read and consider and ask questions first, Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Baby!

2005-05-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Many congratulations Jo Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: JoFromOz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 10:19 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Baby! Hello

Re: [ozmidwifery] Childbirth Education classes

2005-05-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I agree wholeheartedly with Nicole's post. It is very hard to give a balanced view when one knows that we are working within an obstetric model and the intervention rates that come with it. We try hard to instill the ideal of natural birth but are awareof the risk of setting the women up for

Re: [ozmidwifery] Nine News 30th may

2005-05-31 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Sounds to me like Doctor Molloy may have inadvertently helped the cause rather than harmed it. Hoist on his own petard??? Let's hope so Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Sally-Anne

Re: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Seen several, delivered a few, the last one was a primip with an OP position which converted to a face in 2nd stage (I remember the long ago tutorials on mechanisms of labour and conversion to face is one possible outcome of persistent OP) This primip delivered well with just a small

Re: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

2005-06-07 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Having just read the other posts on this - after my reply - I think somepeople are confusing 'mechanical delivery' (presumably meaning instrumental) with 'mechanisms of labour'. Mechanisms refer to the nature of the passage of the baby through the pelvis, and were taught extensively in my

Re: [ozmidwifery] Success!!!

2005-06-12 Thread Susan Cudlipp
BRILLIANT Best wishes to all and continued success Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, June

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

2005-06-13 Thread Susan Cudlipp
We too have a BMI cut off of 35. The reason is that the anaesthetists regard this as a risk factor should there be a need to anaesthetise - as Miriam has related the story of one lady quite clearly below. While I find it very hard to refuse a booking on these grounds, we do have to follow

[ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-16 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Dear list-wives Have just had a frustrating 'discussion' with one of our obs. A woman has written a very clear birth plan stating that she wants no interventions unless absolutely necessary. The 'problem' being that she is a JW and will not accept a transfusion under any circumstances. The

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
- Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: midwifery list Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage Dear

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-21 Thread Susan Cudlipp
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 Message - From: Susan

Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage

2005-06-21 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological 3rd stage I agree that blood loss is rarely measured accurately, and only takes into account initial (labour ward) loss, C/S loss is rarely even recorded. I did read somewhere that in physiological birth initial loss may appear heavier but that overall

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-25 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Mary I have seen several, notalways from shoulder dystocia, sometimes from that though, sometimes just a 'difficult' birth, one not so long ago was from a straight forward birth with no apparent reason. I agree that it is not a hugely serious situation and that the bubs do not suffer

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Quite possibly. I do remember one very nasty shoulder dystocia wy back, resulting in a very depressed large baby with # clavicles. It was not a nice birth at all, but I was not really involved in it having come into the room on the emergency call bell. I like what Gloria has written -

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

2005-06-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
group a number of fractured clavicles, where as I'd rarely ever seen them before. They appear to occur for the 2 docs that don't wait for restitution, but this is just anecdotal. CarolFrom: "Susan Cudlipp" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmid

Re: [ozmidwifery] pregnancy counselling

2005-06-27 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Not being a recent student I have no idea what the examiners are wanting in such situations, but it seems to me that there is no 'correct' way to handle this type of thing. You did what you thought was appropriate and the examiner obviously had other opinions. If you have lost marks for this

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

2005-07-06 Thread Susan Cudlipp
What a lovely birth - wish more midwives had the opportunity to see natural twin births, it is rare to see vaginal twin births in hospital these days, and I cannot imagine most obstetricians waiting patiently for the second twin to arrive in it's own good time - 5 minutes is the average! I

Re: [ozmidwifery] High babies

2005-07-25 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Surely if this baby is truly stuck in a transverse position at term (and there has been no mention of gestation) a C/S would be necessary? Is she a primip or multi? How long has the baby been transverse and has any attempt been made to encourage it to a more favourable position? sue The only

Re: [ozmidwifery] Rh anti-D

2005-07-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
At the risk of sounding stupid, I remember a couple who were both Rh-ve and yet their baby was Rh+ve. Now was this a case of 'Father unknown' or a mistake, or is it possible for this to happen? Both partners seemed quite sure that the parentage could not be is question by the way! I'm also

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2005-07-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Tanya wrote:- I think it is a good thing that you are considering all your options. Most women just go along with it blindfolded, without knowing all the discussions about it. How true - about this and so many other childbirth choices! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of

[ozmidwifery] Rhogam

2005-07-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Brenda wrote: LOL at you ref to the disruption in running the A/N clinic, that's exactly how I feel !! As for the storing it in the clinic, God knows what we'd do with it eh? To quote a Professor of Obstetrics last year "can't have midwives running about like loose canons, they must be

Re: [ozmidwifery] triplet birth

2005-07-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
(With tongue firmly in cheek) Phoebe (Friends) had vaginal triplets a few years ago - I was amazed that an American show would have a natural birth let alone a natural multiple birth. Then Rachel had a vaginal breech too - not diagnosed til 2nd stage. We had this discussion some time back

Re: [ozmidwifery] Encouraging twins into a good presentation.

2005-07-28 Thread Susan Cudlipp
This is also advertised in the recent Ace Graphics book. I read the advert and would love to see it. Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Gloria Lemay To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] intermittent auscultation

2005-07-30 Thread Susan Cudlipp
This is so true. We constantly have to justify our belief in the natural process of birth and should a mishap happen in midwifery care, the midwife is all but burnt at the stake. By contrast, most hospitals have regular mortality meetings to discuss medical mishaps, these are in house and only

Re: Fw: [ozmidwifery] Encouraging twins into a good presentation.

2005-07-30 Thread Susan Cudlipp
This thread on twin births is most interesting and insightful. I have been fortunate to atttend twin births several times over the years, but it never used to be considered the drama that it seems to be nowadays, and I think this is largely due to ill-advised interference which gives rise to

Re: [ozmidwifery] intermittent auscultation

2005-07-30 Thread Susan Cudlipp
ork better as a team for the greater good of the woman, her baby, and her family. So far, this has worked very well. Sally ---Original Message--- From: Susan Cudlipp Date: 07/30/05

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

2005-08-03 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hello Julie I have children with disabilities and this story has been 'doing the rounds' for many years. Originally penned by Erma Bombeck I believe. It is a good one and has brought comfort to many - I still use it when meeting with parents of newly diagnosed kids. It is also true of many

Re: [ozmidwifery] sounds during labour/birth

2005-08-04 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Obs are often uncomfortable with noise, or even noiseless but (to their thinking) unusual behaviour. Today I attended the birth of a lovely multi who was in 2nd stage for some time but just did not want to push. She was scared of letting go I think, so I just waited patiently and let her get

Re: [ozmidwifery] another induction

2005-08-20 Thread Susan Cudlipp
At least he was honest and gave her some options Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Karen Shlegeris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 8:08 AM

Re: [ozmidwifery] when to cut an episiotomy

2005-08-22 Thread Susan Cudlipp
In my training, in UK in '79, the episiotomy rate was very high. Of my 30 obligatory deliveries, 29 had epis, the 30th being a multip who delivered too quickly for anyone to push scissors into my hands. I was only taught how to deliver with one, no effort was made to teach how to protect

Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine collection and testing of cord blood

2005-08-23 Thread Susan Cudlipp
I agree, what a waste of time and money as well as your other concerns. We collect a small ammount of cord blood at each birth. The reason given is so that we have some of baby's blood if s/he should develop any infection or extreme jaundice, that it might be tested. It is discarded after a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine collection and testing of cord blood

2005-08-25 Thread Susan Cudlipp
procedure? Looking forward to hearing your reply Megan - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine collection and testing of

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-26 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Can this be sent to the list? Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Vedrana Valčić [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:07 PM Subject: RE:

[ozmidwifery] Re:

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hi Melissa (only just worked out the surname :-)) Yes, happened today - how sad. Also today we saw a multi 10 wks post partum with RPOC post emergency C/S for breech at 36 weeks. This particular lady had vaginal breech with no.1, I delivered no 2 (SVD), and then, as you say - came into

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Couldn't resist adding my bit to this one! First bub was elective C/S, which hubby found very ho hum, not really a worry or a turn off, but not very exciting either - his words were it's a bit like ordering your baby at the department store 2nd bub was VBAC but VERY medicalised- I had so much

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Cudlipp
safe obstetrics now ! There are only 1 or 2 of us who remember believe it can happen. SO SAD! BM - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:38 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Hi Melissa (only just worked

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Ah but they don't think that sex and childbirth are related!! Thanks for making me smile Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Dean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-09-01 Thread Susan Cudlipp
- From: Susan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births Ah but they don't think that sex and childbirth are related!! Thanks for making me smile Sue The only thing necessary for the triumph

Re: [ozmidwifery] Emailing: video05 you will like this

2005-09-02 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Is this a genuine message or a virus? I thought that attachments could not be sent to the list - please all be cautious and do not open unless it is verified "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Breech Babies

2005-09-05 Thread Susan Cudlipp
, Miriam (FUSA) --- Susan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes it was Brenda who wrote that, but I have also been a midwife long enough to have seen many breech births - back in the UK, and delivered a few myself. Not all good, mostly quite 'managed' but at least they were mostly seen as being

Re: [ozmidwifery] Care In Partnership program

2005-09-08 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Lynne, I have wanted to work in Selangour since I heard you speak at the Future Birth seminar a few years ago - sadly, a move to Queensland is not on the cards! I hope your unit goes from strength to strength, and helps encourage similar units around Australia Sue "The only thing necessary

[ozmidwifery] Just a thought

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

Re: [ozmidwifery] Just a thought

2005-09-09 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Good points Mary and Janet. I asked one of of our obs if they would like to attend the last conference in Perth - they had not even heard of Michel Odent! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery led units

2005-09-19 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Sally, it wasn't a disaster. You presented extremely well. We all know that they will edit hours of filming to show a few seconds of what they want to portray, however I felt the overriding exposure was positive - the one obstetrician saying that he had been converted was worth a lot! I

Re: [ozmidwifery] me too - my letter to Miranda

2005-09-29 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Well said indeed! Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message - From: Janet Fraser To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:22 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] me

[ozmidwifery] letter to Ms devine

2005-09-29 Thread Susan Cudlipp
OK - felt moved to join the voices (zealots)so here is my 2 cents worth. Sue "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"Edmund Burke - Original Message ----- From: Susan Cudlipp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 30, 200

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