thought and goes
home to await SOL :)
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Ken Ward
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:15 PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Frustration
One tries, but often
Not wishing to simplify this discussion but I found this somewhere, years ago
and it took my fancy, (don't know if it is a genuine quote, but if it is..) it
suggests that colic and its associated parental concerns have been with us for
a very long time!
..Peine in the belly is a common
Pardon my scepticism but what exactly did this research prove? With so many
variables I am surprised that any conclusions could be drawn!
Alesa
Haven't they got anything better to research??!!
Helen
http://www.guardian.co.uk/medicine/story/0,,2001561,00.html
One in four natural births
evaluation are suggested
Hope this is helpful
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:03 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health
Hi,
Do any of you have stories relating to the use
Yes I have heard of this and am glad that you have
provided some info on exactly what the training and expectedfield of work
is. Although I acknowledge that women have been caring for each other since we
first started to walk on our hind legs, I do not believe that replacing a
midwife in
my humble opinion on a cold wintry morning:)
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: jo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:39 AM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding feedback
Most
Hi Mary I like this. as you say it is not so much specific to preferred
actions but a lovely reminder to all who may be alongside the woman that
respectful consideration is a the basic preference:) Many thanks for this
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original
Women aren't doing their
own Inductions and Caesareans... Very
true, but they are all too frequently choosing
them
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
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From:
Stephen
Felicity
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent:
routinely
include a comp feed if BSL are below 2.5- we work together and offer this
option first.
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
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From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 7:46 PM
' clinical practice.
My thoughts
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: E-News 8:11 - Postdates Pregnancies (May
Apologies for the long post and even more apologies if this 'FW:' infringes
on normal list etiquette,but I am interested in what others think of the
topic raised by Debby Gedal-Beer in the 'feedback' section.
Personally I beleive this is something that is of interest to the globe
which is my
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, April 10, 2006 12:20
PM
Subject:
Hi Julie
Really this is just an extension of the info
that is shared when talking about the difference between a 'ripe' and 'unripe'
cervix. I encourage women to feel the difference within themselves ( as an
at home activity!!) when we discuss non medical forms of induction, and I for
one
Hi Joan
Not sure if you want this for CBE or student education... however there is a
snippet in the I was in stitches video which shows part of the process of
an epidural- suitable for CBE
Alesa
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From: McAlpine, Joan (AHS) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Dear Donna
I believe that the list you have placed this
message one support service which allows Midwives from around the globe
(although predominantly here in oz) to unburden and share.
As you state this is a stressful environment to
work in and many small groups of midwives will support
give my number 02 6655 2721 i am just about to begin networking with
the birth community here so i can pass on any doula contacts i find, if you
don't get any better/ more direct responses.
Cheers Suzi Hoff
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From:
Alesa
Koziol
Dear List
Seeking contact with any doula currently available
to work with woman in Bellingen/Coffs Harbour/Dorrigo area
Thanks
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
test. messages not getting throughis it
me???
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
Please be assured that I am not killing the
messanger here...but really, are you really telling me that at your
site all newborn infants are subjected to an invasive process because
once upon a time a single baby
had a problem?
Alesa
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From:
HI Kelly
I suggest you ring and talk to the Midwives at
Masada Private Hospital, in Balaclava where the majority of their birthing
clientele are from the surrounding Jewish population. They have adapted many so
called 'hospital routines' to assisttheir women and will be able to share
lots
Hi Jo
From the 2002 version (10th Edition)... Lactation RiskCatagory L3=
Moderatley safe: There are no controlled studies in breastfeeding women,
however the risk of untoward effects to a breastfed infatn is possible; or,
controlled studies show only minimal non threatening adverse effects. Drugs
.
My next question for the list is to ask of any sites where Midwives are
using cervidil.
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
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Melbourne
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Thanks Lisa... do the midwives use it or is it
inserted by MO?? And which state are you in?
Cheers
Alesa
- Original Message -
From:
Lisa Barrett
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 4:58
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
Which is interesting as compared with two dose of
Prostin it is actually cheaper however as described in a different post it
is a challenge to insert and we have an OB who is trying to use Midwives to
induce labour using this method. We feel (particularly as 70% of our
inductions are
Message -
From:
Alesa
Koziol
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 6:47
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
Re:cervidil
Thanks Lisa... do the midwives use it or is it
inserted by MO?? And which state are you
Title: Bericht
Hi Lieve
It is a shame that your colleagues feel so strongly
against supporting this woman, but in a group practice I understand how
sometimes there could be conflict over clients. However I wonder if they would
be asnegative about accepting someone with Hep B?? All the same
Dear Jo
The pharmacist is offering ineffective advise. Expressing three hourly as a
means of flushing out thrush suggests a lack of understanding of the
organism. This will not make any difference Jo, except to perhaps maintain
your supply if his/her suggestion was also to cease BF on that side or
Absolutely
Alesa
- Original Message -
From:
brendamanning
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:14
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Rh
anti-D
The nottesting partners
thing is probably all to do with litigation, blah, blah
We are now using the RANZCOG guidelines, which cite
the NICE guidelines as one of the reference sources(just personally I find
these guidelines incredibly restrictive for the labouring woman). A update on
the guidelines is due out early August. Current version is available online
although I
I vividly remember a young Greek woman many years
ago sitting in a corner of the room labouring away totally oblivious to the many
conversations in the room. There were 23 'support' people in this room who
were really getting in the way and taking absolutely no notice (much to her
disgust)
And letting go is so vital when we face these slightly unusual situations
frequently. Last evening a woman really had no contractions to speak of at
all throughout her whole second stage of labour, she didn't even really have
any urges to push, but did so on the behest of her accoucheur.
Many thanks for the laugh, I loved it:)
Alesa
http://www.thecowgoddess.com/archshow.asp?var=148
Giggle for the day.
Jo (RM)
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Hi Sue
This practice has always astounded me too. Although I will admit to 'doing'
a couple over the years- but never ever got any returns so now I refuse to
do them if requested and have a discussion with the Paed who requests it or
the Midwife who thinks she might just give it a go to clear a
Dear List
Have read this thread with great interest. Not
wishing to get into the debate regarding whose skill it is to perform this task
I just wanted to share our experience. The move away from anepidural that required top ups in labour to infusion pumps
came about when the midwives refused
Title: Bericht
Many thanks for posting this link Lieve, helps to
keep the knowledge on vaginalbreech babes flowing. As the saying
goes... "A picture is worth a thousand words"
Cheers
Alesa
I
got these link on the UK midwifery list
http://www.birthingway.com/footling_breech.htm
Hi Jan
This baby sounds like it has a tongue tie even in
the absence of a frenulum. The diagnosis of Tongue tie is not exclusively
reliant on a tight frenulum, if the tongue is fused to the muscles at the floor
of the mouth causing the symptoms you describe- this too is a tongue tie. A
Hi Andrea
Have met a few over the years. Met two
womenlast year with this condition, both with different outcomes. Both
conceived naturally and the duplication picked up at the 18 week scan, both
pregnancies uneventful. One was told that she couldn't/wouldn't labour properly
and would
Well done Pinky:)
Regards
Alesa
Hi Barb - you will be proud of me- I have called
John and am being sent teh apllication pack for LC exam and have booked into
Maureens course which starts next week -I am on the roller coaster
sothere is no turning back or slacking off now!
Thanks Di, havent come across this site before,
have just had a quick skim through but it seems like a great
resource
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
There is a great website for women with breast
reductions who wish to BF.
www.bfar.org
Cheers
at all
whilst in hospital, unless you have some great evidence I can use to
challenge that practice:)
Looking forward to the continuation of healthy dialogue
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Anne Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
but standards of risk management have altered the playing field. Aint
that the truth!
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
- Original Message -
From: Jenny Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:39 AM
Subject: Re
We have experienced a fewcold epidurals over
the past 18 months prior to Prostin. I can hear the collective outrage simmering
on that facet of this practice- trust me when I say that every single midwife in
my workplace felt exactly the same. However the deed was done so to speak prior
to
Dear Rita
Jodie has already responded and provided
information on the Core of life program which is actually available in every
state and territory in Oz at the moment bar TAS, (although following the recent
NACE Conference there with one of the sessions being a Core of Life Presentation
Great analogy Sally- I've never thought about it
like that but its a perfect description:) Thanks for the tip:)
Always learning
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
- Original Message -
From:
Sally Westbury
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday,
Dear Fiona
It may be useful to read a copy of the
'Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers
Agreement's. It could be claimed depending on who financed this book that
there is a breach of the agreement. Clause 4a states" Manufacturers and
importers of infant
understand the basis.
We are not BFHI (yet) but follow most of the guidelines, maybe this is why
we are so aware of the APMAIF guidelines- it isn't always easy for a busy
maternity unit with many staff, but I would imagine it could be manageable
in a MCHN setting
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical
While you are at it (printing off and discussion) have an indepth look at
the 'epi-no' product as well.
More damaging in the long run but the message for the pregnant woman is just
as disempowering
Cheers
Alesa
- Original Message -
From: Lynne Staff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
Dear All
Trying to contact Heather Harris IBCLC and
traveller extroidinaire:). Would be grateful for connections
Many thanks in advance
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
Go Pinky:)
Alesa
- Original Message -
From:
Pinky McKay
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:37 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on
Monday
Hi all,
I will be on the Today Show on Monday at
8.10am - debating agaisnt Tizzie Hall
Only 6 Obs in Melbourne- what a load of crock. This
man certainly has an entertaining use of statistics. Maybe he only knows of 6
Obs within his sphere. Melbourne is a big place
Sharing your frustration
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical
Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
- Original Message -
Hi Denise
I work in a private hospital where information
regarding normal birth is shared in childbirth education classes. This is often
the only time that the women hear about an alternative to active management. All
the Obs practice active management unless challenged by their clients. We
condition being screened for, looking at trends, such
as area, years, etc.
- Original Message -
From:
Alesa
Koziol
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 5:08
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory
heelpricks for newborns
Hi Lynne
First I've heard of a named but blank card for those who
choose to decline how long has this been in
practice???Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical
Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
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From: "Lynne Staff" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Yeah for some form of enforcing the accountability of
professional practice. Start by linking this to the ACMI professional
accountability expectations of at least 40 hours worth of accrued ongoing
professional development per year. Until this is enforced by linking to
registration,
Hi Cheryl
I'm with Barb here. The secret to expressing is not just
allowing yourself unrushed time to work with your breast but also in the
technology used to assist. Absolutely nothing wrong with hand expressing but
there are many much better pumps on the market that the Kanesan pump which
Love the boxes Barb
I knitted my own several years ago -got the pattern from a
friend- again in many non human colours with nipple variations and use them in
CBE classes with good effect. They work well to illustrate lots of points about
breastfeeding, thoroughly recommend a set or two as a
Hi Rhonda
From a personal view, I had the same problem while breastfeeding. Was
reassured by hairdresser friend that this was common for breastfeeding mothers
and not too worry 'cos most of the time the hair growth returns after
breastfeeding. This occurred in my case- dont know what the
Hi Julie
Great outcome for the fathers in that group, hope that they
maintain the contact
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
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From:
Julie
Clarke
To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:19
PM
Congratulations Rosemary, I look forward to hearing
more about your project in a few short weeks.also looking forward to a
much warmer climate for a few days:)
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
- Original Message -
From:
Rosemary
Wayne Weckert
Great letter Tania, congrats on continuing to
spread the word to the 'masses' (grin)
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
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From:
Tom, Tania and Sam
Smallwood
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:23
PM
powerful than past
history. Just a thought
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: Debbie Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] KEMH (baby under the light)
This is just
which provides C/S
or VBAC specific classes, but would be interested in hearing about any that
do
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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- Original Message -
From: Andrea Bilcliff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Ozmidwifery Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Capers
Birth News [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Maternity Coalition Midwives
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; Ausbirthing Community
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent
Always interested in furthering my information:) Thanks Jo
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: jo hunter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] risks of 4th c/s and support
had a lot of Midwife assistance with their BF,
when they then compare the little time which a Midwife needs to spend
assisting a woman in the basics of AF it would be easy to draw the
conslusion that the support is not there or reduced.
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Hi Maureen
Both NACE Vic Branch and the Childbirth Education
Department at RWH offer courses for beginner to advanced Childbirth
Educators
I have contact details for NACE if you are
interested, contact me off list
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
-
Jeez Pinky, thats what I did wrong..I didnt start early
enough!!
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery EducatorMelbourne
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From:
Pinky McKay
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 8:36
AM
Subject: *SPAM* Re:
Valid research questions, although the first one is
better worded (IMHO) however, the practice of VE to confirm full dilatation is
not universal although if this is the practise that you have witnessed
...
As you state there are so many other signs that a
Midwife
Dear List
Thankyou for all your assistance. I had a chat with
Maggie this afternoon.
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
Dear list
I am seeking contact with Maggie Banks, author
of "Breech Birth, Woman-wise"can anyone help
I have tried the email address in her book and her
web site, so I'm looking for any others
Regards
Alesa
Alesa KoziolClinical Midwifery
EducatorMelbourne
Hi Julie
CASA is the Centre Against Sexual Assault, a state
funded resource here in Vic. They offer all types of counselling and assistance
from emergency tolong term therapy to victims of sexual assault. There is
probably a similiar resource in NSW. Try one of your large public hospitals
Hi Helen
I've had several friends with this problem and this
is what I remember.
-It appears that enuresis is more common in
males
-Night control of the bladderafter urinary
tact infections and renal manlformationshave been excluded, will sometimes take up to 16 years to
Dear List
Son's girlfriend works in a toy store. When I asked
her about this doll (thought it could be a useful prop for a sibling
antenatal educationclass)she informed me thatMattel
'Barbie' competitor 'Steffi
Love'has had a similar product on
Australian toy shelves for some time. So I
Hi Pinky
I'd forgotten the furore over "Barbie's" wedding
ring, Steffi must be a modern woman- she doesnt
have one!!
Steffi dolls are made by 'Simba Toys GmbH
Co', a company which appear to be based in one of the European countries
(possibly Holland) as the instructions(!) come in six
than a Barbie.
Pinky
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From:
Alesa
Koziol
To: ozmidwifery
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 9:19
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant
barbie
Dear List
Son's girlfriend works in a toy store. When I
asked her
-Click here for
Free Video!!http://www.gohip.com/free_video/
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From:
Alesa
Koziol
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 10:04
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] RE pregnant
Thankx Darren
I was having no luck converting the attachmetn to a readable file.
Thankx also to Joy- a great information leaflet
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: Darren Sunn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday
is
usually seen within 72 hours.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 10:51 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.
I
!!
regards
Alesa
Alesa Koziol
Clinical Midwifery Educator
Melbourne
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From: Andrea Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 1:52 PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Moxibustion instructions
There were so many requests for information following
Dear Rhonda
Have you given your friend info reJackie Mawsonand the
birthrites site??
Alesa
Alesa KoziolMidwifery Clinical EducatorMelbourne
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From:
Rhonda
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 12:20
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery]
Nice little feel good quote that I just came across
When I stopped
seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I sawthe woman who helped
me give birth to myself.
Alesa
Alesa KoziolMidwifery Clinical
EducatorMelbourne
Thanks for this info Robyn, I have the same 'gut'
(pardon the pun) feeling about using this precious resource. Too many babes are
being labelled weight loss 10% and the ensuing pressure on the women to
perform is huge. Attempts have been made to address the weigh times and
education has
Dear List
Soem time ago there was a small discussion on the
list re the practice of espressing colostrum prior to birth and using this to
prevent neonatal hypoglycaemia. This appeared to be helpful for gestaional, type
1 or type 2 diabetes. Can anyone steer me towards some detailed
And what a potential cost saving. If only I had
done something about my oldest childs talipes instead of leaving it alone to
correct itself I could have saved many hundreds of dollars off podiatry fees and
orthotic appliances!
Alesa
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