I would love a copy of waterbirth policies
too.
Thanks,
Di (a long time lurker!)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From:
Sally Westbury
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 5:46
PM
Subject: Spam Alert: [ozmidwifery]
Ok, ive outed myself now,
I have been lurking on this list, drawing upon the
wisdom of all you beautiful, passionate women, for some time now and I finally
have a question.
What is the accepted Australian definition of a
"Birth Centre"? Is there one?
Our midwifery led, low risk unit offers
There is a great website for women with breast
reductions who wish to BF.
www.bfar.org
Cheers
Di
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From:
Marilyn
Kleidon
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 12:47
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Breast
Hi everyone,
Hot breaking news today... Wyong birthing unit is
opening next Monday as a low risk birthing unit. Anything outside the ACMI
guidelines are refered or transfered to Gosford. We're so
excited
Cheers
Diane
I know that i
would rather an uncomfortable ambulance ride than an agonising forceps
extraction by him! Shame they didnt ask that young couple about the
'management' of the birth and if they would have prefered to avoid the
problems in the first place!Diane.
Wyong is about 20 mins north of Gosford in NSW. We
have been closed for births since May
- Original Message -
From:
Sally Westbury
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:53
AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] wyong
reopens
Im a midwife at Wyong just north of Gosford. We
have a long established, wonderful midwifery led low risk unit with big baths in
all three rooms. New unit opened in Feb this year, team model of care, and
hopefully soon "case"load care also, BUT., the unithas
beenclosed for births and
they
would have lost a few very dedicated midwives. The closure has reinforced to me
that i couldnt go back to working in a medical model again, so i guess there
have been some lessons learned!
Cheers
Diane
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From:
Justine Caines
To: OzMid List
Cc: Carol Chapman
Hi Listers,
Just a question about birthing services in the
Northern Rivers region of NSW. Hoping to buy a property in the hills behind
Lismore in the next year or so, when my son finshes his HSC. Looking like I will
still have to work about three shifts a week for financial security and also
Thanks Abby,
Sounds like it was a dreadful time for you. I want to be fairly sure of
where Im going before I find it too hard to live with. Your experience would
have left me as a midwife traumatised too. I had a friend who birthed at
Mullum and said her midwife was a bit dreadful too, she was
- Original Message -
From: diane
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 2:24 PM
Subject: birth
Dear Miranda,
Did you ask Mr Mourik for a list of hospital
disasters? Those that occurred due to the mismanagement or intervention in a
"normal' birth? The few b
Oh my Goodness!!! Im not sure I could work in the
system up there!! Just emailed the Clinical Midwifery Consultant of the Northern
Rivers, only to get a response saying there is no one in that position since Dec
04 I did hear Liz speak at the ICM about how midwives coped with the
change
Hi Jo, would love to set up a practice, but it's
the whole downshifting thing, it' s scary for my partner and I to leave our $50K
a year jobs to go out into the great unknown without some steady guaranteed
income. Im ok with poverty, but he will take some convincing, he is a bit of a
Not Sure when Abby, but births are now at Mullum and a few postnatal beds
only at Byron.
Di
(Ive really blown my status as a lurker on the list this week!)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 8:17 PM
Hi Sally,
Im at Wyong and I guess our new model fits the
criteria (if there were one!) of a birth centre. We are purely low risk now,
including intrapartum transfer out of anyone who does not meet the low risk
criteria , as per ACMI guidelines (with a few central coast variations) and , as
it up at a meeting? Looks like we may be getting caseload of the ground up
at Wyong before long, as management (at the top) is supportive.
Cheers
Diane
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From:
Ceri
Katrina
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 11:59
AM
Hi to the Mackay Midwives,
I am going to be in Mackay for a few days next
month and wondering if I can come and see your Birth Centre. Any suggestions on
who to contact to arrange this. I am interested in how different midwifery
models arrange their work as we are trying to get a caseload
Thanks Michelle, will only be in Mackay on Fri and
Sat (11-12 Nov) so will have to try my luck on the Friday.
Thanks
Di
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From:
Michelle Windsor
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 8:04
AM
Subject: Re:
Gee Emily, didnt think you med students would have
time to sit and watch the soapies! (or to admit to it!! ;-) .
No didnt see it , but always an emergency on the
soaps. One show on Foxtel (? Love my Way, the one with Claudia Carven ) had a
homebirth in the first episode, was a lovely
!!
Diane,
Recent research has
indicated that water temp is irrelevant in stimulating the baby to breathe
whilstbirthing through water.
It just keeps the
midwives busy doing somethingso they are out of the mother
way!!
Recent thread on OZmid
re this (water temp)very
With respect Jenny,
Im not sure that too many of the recommendations
out of the good old U.S of A could be described as 'best practice'.
Here is the NSW directive, it does however, also
refer to the CDC guidelines
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/PD/2005/pdf/PD2005_240.pdf
At our unit
Hi Em, found this online, seems he is still at
Mullumbimby.
http://www.nrdgp.org.au/news.html?NewsID=4307
Cheers,
Di
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From:
Emily
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 6:16
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] David
c'mon, the suspense is killing me! any
news?
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Sally-Anne Brown
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:53
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Peaceful
birth
Dear friends
This evening as the moon
Hi everyone,
Does any one know of any positions vacantin
Brisbane, for an experienced team midwife? I have a colleague who's husband is
being transfered to Brisbane.
She has extensive experience in midwifery models of
care, alternate therapies and is also a lactation consultant. Her ideal
:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Job in
Brisbane?
Dear Di,
if you contact Diane Tamariki-Midwifery Team
co-ordinator at the Mater Mothers Brisbane , we will be moving forword in
the New Year with Midwifery Models.
Regards Anne
Hi , I read that about Bec too. In the suermarket
line ( The only place I read them!!) hope she comes out and gives more detail,
she is a strong role model for lots of young Australian women (tho Im not sure
thats necessarily a good thing). I wonder if she had time for her epidural or if
is the list down or is everyone too busy xmas
shopping?
Merry Xmas to you all if there is anyone out
there!
Di
Hi Nicola, will keep ypu in mind when doing antenatal care, we might be able
to find someone who you can help at Wyong,
Cheers Diane
- Original Message -
From: Nicola Morley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Ozmidwifery' ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 1:04 PM
Hi , I have found that some women who do not
tolerate iron suppliments well can use Spatone, it is expensive though, about
$30 for two weeks supply. It is a spring water from the welsh highlands which is
high in iron and because is in the water it is rapidly and effectively absorbed,
dangerous medical interference.
Miranda, when are you going to stop this unfounded
scaremongering?
Diane
to
Miranda
What's the email address to send our letters to?
(Great letter, Diane. Phillipa, I loved yours, too.)
- Original Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 1:17
PM
Subject
Dont forget that letters to the editor must be
accompanied by your full name, address and phone number.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Di
Hi All,
Here is Miranda's response to my letter!! Im
thinking about mine... Cant really swear at her can I?
Dear Diane:As you know Prof Tracey is not an impartial observer and I
am not the only person who does not consider her research to be "proof" of
anything except the perfectly
Maybe a few friendly ausssie colloquialisms :
)
Does anyone have anygood references on the
use of garlic to treat GBS??? We have several women with previous GBS
approaching "swab time" who are interested in this.
Ta,
Di
is that the way Selangor on the Sunshine Coast works?
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 7:55 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] public-private birth centres
Hi everyone, we have been approached by a doc here in
Or is that just private? Would the public component work with a community
midwifery type program? I know of some hospitals that were public/private
such as Port Macquarie but that went back to just private I think.
Di
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Hi Nicola,
Im on leave from Wyong at the moment, but back to the daily grind next week
. I will keep an eye out for someone who might be great. I have a few in
mind that might be keen if they havent birthed yet. I will get back to you.
Diane
- Original Message -
From: Nicola Morley
Hi wise women,
My nomadic step daughter who is now close to 28
weeks is booking in to Tamworth hospital today. Does anyone have any suggestions
about the birthing services there, antenatal classes, support groups or any
thing of the kind?
At least she is close enough for me to get to if
or email on [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Katy.
- Original Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:39
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] tamworth
Hi wise women,
My nomadic step daughter who is now
Hi Cath,
two posts in one day!! I think that moves you out of lurker status! Your
thoughts would be valuable contributions to the discussions.
Cheers,
Diane L. (Wyong CMP)
- Original Message -
From: A C Palmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday
Just arrived home from such a birth in our unit,
2-3 cm to birth in 1 hour.
The woman I cared for birthed less quickly (5hrs)
and I almost managed not to disturb her birth with a VE , but after 30 min of
almost second stage behaviour, thought I should do a quick check. But was only
quick
I do notice an increase in spontaneous rupture of
membranes when there are changes of pressure
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Kylie Carberry
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:44
AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth and the
weather
Hi,
I like the Maningrida site too, anything by Sue Kildea is good. Helen
Callaghan (was in Newcastle) addressed some indiginous issues in a paper she
wrote for PhD or doctorate or something along those lines. There is a
conference in Sydney soon too, focussing on indiginous issues and birth.
Hi Emily (our favourite doctor, 'cept maybe Sarah
Buckley),
Nice to hear from you. You have been quiet lately.
Studying hard I hope!! You need to pass with flying colours so the women have
another great advocate out there for them (no pressure tho' of course)
:)
Cheers,
Di
- Original
hope these help
Di
Aboriginal Birth: Psychosocial or Physiological safety ®
Marie Chamberlain, Kate Barclay, Azar Kariminia Alwyn Moyer
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness and stimulate
discussion and research into maternity care options for Aboriginal women
living
Hi Katrina,
I have a great bob marley instrumental, ambient sounds one that people like
cause its something familiar, and that reggae beat gets the hips swaying.
Also like Tracey Champam, and Crowded House. Have a little Miles Davis jazz
number if we need a bit of a wake up.
Cheers Di
-
Title: Message
Hi Nic,
How is Krystal and her bub? What is the story with
the heart prob?
Cheers
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Nicola
Morley
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 9:19
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth
Sexual
Title: Message
Sorry, should have been off list!
- Original Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 10:10
AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth
Sexual Assault
Hi Nic,
How is Krystal and her bub? What
Maybe they are concerned about release of toxins or
lactic build up. I know when I have been for a massage, they warn about possible
headache and advise to drink water ++ to help flush the 'toxins'. Maybe in first
trimester this could be an issue
Di
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Hi Debbie,
Have you thought about caseloading. Its more cost
effective and woman centredthan team models. I dont have references but Im
sure some of the otherwonderful women on the list can help.
regards
Diane
- Original Message -
From:
Debbie
To: ozmidwifery
Hi Kristen,
I like the ABA/ Sue Cox ones too. There are two,
Getting it Right, and the First Week. The First week looks at BF and normal
urine and stool . Getting it right is a fantastic, easy to follow, step by step
instructional video, I like it better than Follow me Mum.
Cheers,
Di
Title: Mastitis question
I would second Nicole's advice regarding to
continue feeding. I
t is inflamation, leading to infection of the
breast tissue, not the milk. The bub is by far the best expresser!! Some babies
will refuse the breast with mastitis, this is because the milk becomes more
Congrats Pinky,
Im waiting on my own step-grandbaby (now 30 wks). Although mum is quite
young and im worrying myself senseless about how she will manage the birth,
she not even sure that she wants me there for all of the birth (she said
just not for the bit where it's coming out 'cause its too
Diane
- Original Message -
From:
brendamanning
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:05
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centres
in West NSW?
Justine states:
"Bankstown Hospital is an un-sung
heroHave a look at the NSW Mot
Happy International Midwives Day to
everyone.
Cheers,
Di
no higher risk than anyone else, they wont
'LET' her go past due date!! Lucky I wasnt there at the appointment Maybe
later, he he he!! I love a good debate.
Thanks,
Diane
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Katy
O'NeillSent: Tuesday, 9 May 2006 12:05 PMTo:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
GDM
Dear Diane, This decision comes out
of the conference held annually in the US on GDM. This last one
concluded that diet controlled
. it seems like your case was mis
managed medically. i hope this senario does not happen to anyother
unsuspecting mother.
regards
- Original Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:57
PM
Subject
back up
both times there was never any pressure to be treated differently. i actually
chose an elective induction at 41 weeks. i guess it just depends on the
individual situation. babies 3.5 kg and 4.0kg.
zoe
- Original Message -
From:
diane
Im glad you asked Nicole, thay way more of us will
know!! : )
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Nicole
Carver
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 1:55
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] VBAC in
Qld?
Forgive my ignorance, but what is
Hi janet,
We had a lady with a similar problem who saw a
doctor in Sydney, may be the one in Windsor, with great results. I will see if i
can find her details through a friend. Also a Dentist in Dural who does laser
prodedure but not till about 3 months, which of course is too long for
Yep was Laurie Kobler, just couldnt find where I
had written it down? It may well have been Monica that I was thinking of in
Sydney, it was someone who had been involved in a trial, if I brush the cobwebs
away I may even remember more!
Cheers Di
- Original Message -
From:
A
post 3-4 hrly feeds
Cheers,
Diane
- Original Message -
From:
Susan
Cudlipp
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:30
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] weight
loss
Thanks for all the replies to my
question.
To answer: Baby did have
Apart from the fact it tastes like Sh** (very bitter). Been reading about
Vit K all day today . Seems like a pretty good option as far as the
statitistics go.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/_files/ch39.pdf
they recommend further research into the effectiveness of supplimenting
hoping Mackay Birth
Centre is!!!
Cheers
Diane
- Original Message -
From:
Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:18
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery
Strengths
Just wondering if there are any
midwifery
I know of a couple of difficult ventouse deliveries that may have been
better abandoned.. one baby was stillborn, but of course it was never
attributed to the ventouse!!
Di
- Original Message -
From: Susan Cudlipp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday,
but the women are free to say
what they want and demand complete informed consent, and we can help them
navigate that rocky terrain.
Absolutely, the point I tried to make at our
meeting at work last week, but the powers to be and some colleagues,think
that women who don't ask or demand
al Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:56
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News
8:11 - Postdates Pregnancies (May 24, 2006)
but the women are free to say
what they want and demand complete inform
Written info on consent form signed by mother only in our area.
Di
- Original Message -
From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 1:29 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?
Hi,
just wondering what the policies
Hear, hear Lisa.
The old its just one bottle , cant do any harm arguement just doesnt cut
it anymore. The research speaks for itself.. to risk the increase in atopic
diseases and increased risk of so much else without truely informed consent
is inexcusable.
Cheers
Di
- Original Message
, but
they have done VE which (theoretically)increases risk of infection (any more so
than a speculum???). OR maybe it is because THEY are misogynist, control
freaks
Diane.
- Original Message -
From:
Kelly @
BellyBelly
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday
that confirms that you are at more risk in Hospital!!
What do other units do?
Cheers,
Diane
- Original Message -
From: brendamanning [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:51 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used
Of diane
Sent: Thursday, 15 June 2006 10:54 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] How long before synto is used?
We sometimes have some confusion over whether the women should have oral
AB's cover if they are on home management of SROM. The policy doesnt call
for it, but some
to keep my labor and birth low key...I don't
know, am I an eternal cynic? Bub calls, I have to go...
Amy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of diane
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 8:54 AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re
I am so jealous, staying put awaiting afore
mentioned step-grandbaby. Will be a four hour dash on country roads to get
there. Oh I know, maybe she should be induced to make it more convenient!!
(tongue firmly in cheek!!)
Cheers,
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Andrea
Congratulations Katrina!
Cheers,
Di Longworth
- Original Message -
From: Ceri Katrina [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 3:11 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] It's A Girl
Hi Everyone
I was hoping to announce my news along with the birth
Hi All,
Just to let you all know that my granddaughter ,
whos pregnancy and birth I was sooo anxious about, was born at Tamworth Base
last Tuesday 27th.
Kylie avoided the threatened induction due to her
gestational diabetes by birthing quickly and wonderfully. Although I was on duty
at
examined in the usual
way by a doctor to assess the position of their baby.
Well I wonder if this would be replicated with
midwives as the palpators!!
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Helen and Graham
To: ozmidwifery
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:02
AM
Capers have these ones.
http://www.capersbookstore.com.au/scripts/shop_srchby.asp?req=Grief+and+Lossby=catchoice=17
Cheers,
Di
- Original Message -
From: Megan Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 11:26 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]
about the Contracting Advantage service is
welcome to phone me at the College, or send me an email.
Kind regards, Barb
Dr Barbara Vernon
Executive Officer
Australian College of Midwives
1/97 Northbourne Ave, TURNER ACT
Ph +61 2 6230 7333
Mob 0438 855 529
From: diane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 21
the Ryde info can be found here,
http://www.acegraphics.com.au/articles/rydemidwifery.html
cheers,
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Tania
Smallwood
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 5:52
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] c/s and other
The Wyong info would be as per the Mothers and
Babies report. We have been a low risk unit with no inductions or epidurals for
quite sometime, but the criteria was tightened to reflect the ACMI referal
guidelines less than 12mths ago when we re-opened after a period of closure due
to
I too have seen a EN on the ward where my daughter
was, telling her to wake her baby because she hadnt been fed for seven hours, A)
this was incorrect, B) there was no reason to wake the babe even if it was C)
when asked , she said she was just told to make sure babe fed (? from the one
Title: Message
Keep up the good work Annette! I had this
discussion with my mum last night (she is a midwife/nurse who has been working
contracts in rural areas for a while), her arguement was, "where will they get
the midwives to do it?" . I feel that more midwives would move to rural areas
Title: Message
Hi,
Just had a thought, Justine, has anyone pitched the
campaign to Getup? If they were to adopt it , there would be massive coverage.
If many of us suggest it to them it might get a look in.
Di
If you have a good idea for a new GetUp campaign on an
important national issue,
Hi All,
The Rural birth campaign is of vital importance.
See info on the maternity coalition page http://www.maternitycoalition.org.au/
If lots of us email GetUp they may consider taking
up this campaign!
Di
If you have a good idea for a new GetUp campaign on an
important national issue,
That's a great article Pinky. One of my visions is
to create a community of women where positive birth stories are told. I'm hoping
to develop a 'birthplace' where women can access services, classes, alternate
therapies, groups, resources and products, to help change the culture at least
at
slings, hammocks, nappies etc. The "meet the midwife" days are going really
well there too!
: )
J
- Original Message -
From:
diane
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006
11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [o
Looks like we are all working hard together, in
different ways, toward the same outcome. I believe we will get there, even if
governments and policy makers only agree on a costs basis. That is why caseload
is able to get off the ground in some areas. Gosford and Wyong are starting
soon!
Di
I know of many women who really baulk at making
contact with a 'group' of some sort where they need to phone in or go to a
meeting place. I agree Tania, that consumer society must feel they have to pay
for something for it be valuable, pretty sad, but true.
I'm hoping to access those women
Absolutely! I know I love to be with my family, but
throw in great meals, a spa bath and a midwife to help in an environment where I
would do nothing but rest and care for bub, not home where the washing is piling
up and the other kids are getting bored. Hmm, why not a luxury midwifery led
Its Great. I have been soo waiting for this to come
out as where I work we have been making up 'breasfeeding packages' with most of
this info and fact sheets etc for over a year. It is very time consuming. Now
this is out we can just give them the booklet! We also have a breasfeeding
Julie, you need to put .au on the finch
link.
Di
- Original Message -
From:
Julie
Clarke
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 9:11
AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] New South
Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding
Yes very
Iremember something like this happening 20 yrs ago when I had my first son.
There were warnings then too. The other issue is thet the extra matress
changes the height of the sides which can create a falling risk too. I
always just used a sheepskin instead (regularly tumbledryed to de-dust and
Not everyones home is a haven. For some it can
represent other moreless savourythings, the least of being an
ongoing place of toil, the worst being a place of fear and domestic violence.
The memories flood of a half renovated (for 10 yrs), with no internal walls in
places, no floor
Hi Michelle,
Im up for my first recertification in
2009. I could just resit the exam or get enough CERPS. Both arent cheap. Finding
time to keep up with both midwifery and lactation conferences is hard and
expensive. I can probably only justify one every two years to be fair on my
family!
Diane
that's a crack up, made me laugh a lot to hear that old furphy still getting a
work out : ) Please let your friend know that statistically home birthing
women are middle class and tertiary educated. Tree loving or leg shaving I
cannot vouch for but maybe we should run polls
OMG, check this out
Childbirth - pain relief options
The current popularity of natural childbirth can make some pregnant
women believe that using pain-relieving drugs during labour is weak or a
sign of failure. However, childbirth is one of
Why not have some midwives go to Malaysia for a
homebirth for her? She could have her local hospital for backup and not have to
remove herself from her family and friends. It may even be more affordable,
anyone up for a months holiday in Malaysia?
Di
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