[ozmidwifery] hep b @ birth

2007-01-24 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi , A number of staff in our unit have commented that babies who have Hep B immunisation just after birth seem much more unsettled for the first 24-48 hrs than those babies who don't have the immunisation .Has anyone else noticed this or are we just imaging things ?? Our unit has only recently

Re: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping

2007-01-23 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Raelene, We have a policy that allows co-sleeping.We had more concerns about babies falling out of bed(did actually happen) rather than them being smothered by mums so our policy just makes sure the bed rail is up on which ever side of mum the baby is sleeping with a pillow against the bed

[ozmidwifery] Question re conference at John Hunter

2006-12-22 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, I have seen a brief email about a conference at John Hunter Hospital on the 9th and 10th Feb 2007 dealing with Midwifery models of care and Electronic fetal monitoring. Does anyone have any more information about this conference and are applicatiuons available online anywhere? Thanks Lyle This

RE: [ozmidwifery] paed burn cream

2006-12-08 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Kristin , SSD is silver sulphadiazine or Silvazine is the trade name.It has been used as the treatment for burns for more than 20 years it has good antibiotic properties and encourages moist wound healing .Have not seen any side effects from it in 30 years of nursing. Hope this helps Lyle

Re: [ozmidwifery] BFing lactose intolerant babies.

2006-10-29 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, There is an excellent article on www.health-e-learning.com written by Robyn Noble which deals with infant lactose intolerance and colic .I have had excellent results using her dietry changes etc .Also she usually reccomends the use of small quantities of bowel flora replacements such as

Re: [ozmidwifery] NICE Intrapartum care guidelines -draft

2006-07-11 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, Had a quick read through the 55 page summary and it seemed a lot more balanced than a lot of units seem to practice in Australia . Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/11/06 12:28 pm Has anyone read these? Lisa The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut

Re: [ozmidwifery] NICE Intrapartum care guidelines -draft

2006-07-11 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, Had a quick read through the 55 page summary and it seemed a lot more balanced than a lot of units seem to practice in Australia . Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/11/06 12:28 pm Has anyone read these? Lisa The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut

[ozmidwifery] Re :Politics

2006-02-11 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, I work in a NSW public hospital as a midwife and our local state member has given us consent forms to get the mothers to fill in to give him permission to to send them a congratulatory card after the birth of there baby.He is a member of the current government party and holds his seat by a

Re: [ozmidwifery] rooming in

2005-11-23 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Brenda, Fully agree with you I have no problems taking babies to the nursery at night for mums that are totally exausted and giving them that little break they need .Wrap the babies up, put some Mozart on the CD player and they will often sleep for hours .Then change them and take them out

[ozmidwifery] fyi

2005-11-17 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Good morning, Just an email to let people know there will be an excellent conference at John Flynn Hospital on the Gold Coast on the 26/11/2005. It is entitled When only the Breast will Do. It will be run by Robyn Noble who runs Bayside Breast feeding clinic.For those of you who dont know Robyn

Re: [ozmidwifery] temperature

2005-05-18 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi , We have not done rectal temps on babies or infants for more than 18 years. About that time we got terumo axilla thermometers and have continued to use them They are very accurate .I did some comparisions when we first got them between the axilla thermometers and rectal temps and found they

Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: Breastfeeding

2005-05-18 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Barb, This was very good Thanks Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/18/05 6:44 pm Interesting, Carina and Denise, I feel breastfeeding advocates have been hoisted on their own pettard - for so long we sold the message that breast is best. Not the obvious, that breast is normal; formula feeding is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Recurring Mastitis Help

2002-11-15 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Jo, I have used the following with very good results(recommended from a friend who runs a breastfeeding clinic) TakeFish oil 4000mg Evening primrose oil 2000mg Vitamin C 4000mg Take these every day while breastfeeding. Take half in the morning and half at night

Re: [ozmidwifery] Recurring Mastitis Help

2002-11-15 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Sorry I was typing this at work with a baby attached in the mie ti and must have hit the wrong key. This is the correct address www.goldenglow.com.au Hope that works better Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/16/02 01:45am Hi Jo, I have used the following with very good results(recommended from a

Re: [ozmidwifery] Calling for book reviewers

2002-11-15 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
the following details: Name Lyle Burgoyne Postal address22a Park Ave Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Phone number0266728372/0404 491 218 Area of interest/expertise Midwife ,Breastfeeding Thank you for your interest, Andrea Robertson - Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

2002-09-28 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi John Flynn birthing unit on the gold coast has a very good computer program for recording all the details of both mother and baby and the birth etc.These can then be collated for stats etc.The person to contact for further info is Dr Andrew Davidson on 0755989199 Lyle [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Severe Nausea

2002-09-24 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
After reading about Blackmores SSPC on this list awhile ago I have suggested its use to a number of women with severe hyperemisis with very good results.Vomiting seems to settle completely and they say they feel great.SSPC is only available with a naturpath prescription or from a chemist that

Re: [ozmidwifery] lactation /stillbirth

2002-09-24 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Some Obs I know use Dostinex to prevent lactation in mothers who don't want to breastfeed.It needs to be given on day1 or 2 post deliver .A dose of !mg is given stat and it totally stops any lactation .Dont Know about its safety or long term effects and its very expensive , about $75 for the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Day 3 weight loss

2002-09-10 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi Iagre totally with Rhonda cereal and toast do not make good breast milk .Mothers need some protien and some fat with all three meals Lyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/09/02 02:13pm Is this in a hospital? Check the mothers diets! What is on the menu for them? I am sure that

Re: Abruptio Placenta

2002-04-20 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, Has anyone read Dr Tom Brewer's website at www.blueribbonbabies.org ? He was an obstetrition in the USA who found that by putting mothers on a good balanced diet he eliminated all PIH and abruptio placenta and had a greatly reduced incidence of prem labor and miscarriages . Does any one

Re: Fenugreek

2002-04-11 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, we use fenugreek often in our unit with good results.The studies indicate a minimum of 3 grams a day is reqired for any effect ,ie to maintain supply. To increase supply up to 6 grams is required , these doses are usually divided up and given tds with meals,ie 2grams with breakfast lunch

Re: bill caricature

2002-03-26 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
BILL CARRICATURE IS A VIRUS THAT WILL DELETE ESSENTIAL FILES DO NOT OPEN!!! Grant and Louise [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/25/02 07:50pm Hi How are yo? look to bill caricature it's vvvery vey unny :-) :-) i promise you will love it? ok buy No Viruse Found

Re: Re 10 min Apgar scores

2002-03-05 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi,we only do 10min apgars on babies that have low apgars at birth Lyle cjknight [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/06/02 02:44pm Dear listers Does anyone else out there do a routine 10 min Apgar score on babes? I am having a long running argument with our Quality Improvement Coordinator that this score

Re: turning a breech

2002-01-12 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, My sister in law had a bub that was breech ,she tried most of the suggested exercises with no success.I had attended one of Andrea's seminars just before this and had heard of moxibustion and suggested this to her .I got details from Andrea and my sister in law tried at 37 weeks with great

Re: formula without consent?

2001-12-08 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
The website www.childbirth.org has a lot of information on biirthing plans that seems a little more current .It gives samples ,info on how to write one ,opinions of mothers who used them and a lot of other information.Although they are written with an American view they still have a lot of

Re: common knowledge

2001-08-08 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
This can be found at www.commonknowledgetrust.com Lyle -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: guthrie at breast

2001-08-08 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
The evidenced based nursing site has a study that may be of use. IT is titled Skin to skin contact with their mothers reduced pain in healthy newborn infants during a heel lance . It can be found at www.ebn.bmjjournals.com Lyle -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: Fw: Mondays program is misinformed !

2001-07-23 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Very well said Denise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/20/01 12:22pm - Original Message - From: Denise Hynd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 10:21 AM Subject: Mondays program is misinformed ! Dear Noramn Swan and Company I am so idstress to know you