Re: [ozmidwifery] Mum Gives Birth In Toilet - Monash Medical Centre

2007-01-23 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
are or how tragic it is that the health system the world over is failing women because of shortages of experienced midwives, or a multitude of other approaches that would be more beneficial towards women and babies. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International

Re: [ozmidwifery] paed burn cream

2006-12-08 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
that could allow oxygen through. I had read in several places that it was the treatment of choice but for us it was nowhere near as effective as the honey. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

2006-11-17 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
infection rates amongst woman having low intervention births in settings that have close mother/baby contact compared to those rates in more actively managed settings. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com - Original Message - From: Nicole Carver [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] The Purple Line

2006-08-31 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
if the baby is posterior and rotating past the sacrum. In this case though it does not tend ot be as long and disappears again as the baby rotates towards the mother's left hip. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com - Original Message - From: Megan Larry

Re: [ozmidwifery] Manual rotation

2006-06-28 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
anecdotal evidence but so far proving to be extremely effective when done. Reduces intervention rates significantly, turns babies alot quicker than any other technique and focuses ont he mother and baby dyad. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE

Re: [ozmidwifery] managed versus physiological 3rd stage, was: after birth pains

2006-04-02 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
can now the acceptable option for you and your baby. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com

Re: [ozmidwifery] brown sugar

2006-04-01 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
about this? Is she concerned or does she feel the baby simply does not need to poo more often? How does she feel about giving sugar? Nikki Macfarlane -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-30 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
Title: Message Kelly, Findadoula.com is a free listing service as you know. If people do not list, then they will not appear on the listing. We sent out more than 2000 emails more than a month ago to doulas on our mailing list and on other lists and the response to list was moderate. I run

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

2006-03-30 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
o promotes findadoula.com. With paid google advertising if the ad has appeared a fixed number fo times that day t will not appear again until the following day and this may be why you have had no luck with our ad appearing. Nikki Macfarlane

[ozmidwifery] Making a Difference workshop in Sydney

2006-01-12 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
-Hotel, SydneyTimes: April 21 - 4-9pmApril 22 - 9-5pmApril 23 - 9-5pm Cost: $210 early bird price$250 standard price$180 student discount price All student materials, workbooks and light refreshments included. Nikki Macfarlane[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ozmidwifery] Cervical dystocia

2005-08-08 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
repeating some textbook solution? Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com - Original Message - From: Dorothy Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 7:52 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Cervical dystocia

Re: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

2005-06-07 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
beautiful. I guess when a person calls a birth a mechanical delivery they are not going to see many things that happen as nature intended, or is that just my bias? Nikki Macfarlane www.childbirthinternational.com

Re: [ozmidwifery] New to list - Hi

2005-06-04 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
Nicola, Welcome to the list! I work for Childbirth International - we offer doula programs you can study for at home. Feel free to contact me offlist if you would like to know anything at all. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com -- This mailing list

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidural research

2005-02-16 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
cotics due to their lack of benefit to mother and baby and direct harm to babies in the form of breathing complications. Nikki Macfarlane Director of Training, Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com

Re: [ozmidwifery] mw needed

2004-11-25 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
within a few hours. Also have a few very supportive doctors here. Let me know any questions. Nikki Macfarlane For info on doula services, refer to www.parentlink.org

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vegan and pro-choice (was abortion etc)

2004-09-13 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
to eye on this issue. But if our focus is on helping women in all their choices to make the choice that is best for them, and providing education to help women understand their options, we are at least working towards the same goal. Respectfully, Nikki Macfarlane www.childbirthinternational.com

Re: [ozmidwifery] co-sleeping

2004-03-22 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
! On the opposite end of the scale I have worked with many women who have been hotter than hot from soon after giving birth despite feeding. Just depends on the woman I guess! Nikki Macfarlane -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
thats fantastic cas. and you are absolutely right - we should do what feels right for us. the problem with co-sleeping or not co-sleeping is that many people are influenced by books, friends, health professionals etc telling them that it is bad for them and their children if they do co-sleep,

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-18 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
universally for everybody. Nikki Macfarlane - Original Messa ge - From: Sylvia Boutsalis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 7:10 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff I don't mean to be judgmental in relation to co-sleeping but I am curious about what

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep issues

2004-03-17 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
ghts with him, I can completely empathise. Nikki Macfarlane Director, Childbrith International www.childbirthinternational.com - Original Message - From: Wayne and Cas To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 7:36 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] sleep i

Re: [ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

2004-03-17 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
direction for support groups of other mums who can help. I am pretty sure they are listed on the database on my website - go to Find a Doula and type in Brisbane and you will see their contact details. Nikki Macfarlane www.childbirthinternational.com - Original Message - From: Wayne and Cas

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

2004-02-29 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
other factor. Having a policy of NBM does NOT prevent aspiration of stomach contents, reduce acidity of stomach contents or ensuring an empty stomach. Are the anaesthetists saying something about their confidence in their own anaesthetic technique? Nikki Macfarlane Director, Childbrith

Re: [ozmidwifery] Doulas in the Blue Mountains

2004-02-15 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
for someone. Nobody at the moment in Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia or Northern Territory. Only one doula in Brisbane, none in Sydney or Canberra. Could do with some more listings for Australia! And nothing yet for NZ! Nikki Macfarlane - Original Message - From

Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-01 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
phototherapy but be in the same room as mum. In fact, in most places the equipment is available for hire and mum can give at home. Good luck. Nikki Macfarlane Director, Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http

[ozmidwifery] Twilight delivery - Still used

2003-06-18 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
Twilight sleep is still used in some countries sadly. One of my colleagues is training with me as a doula. She had her fourth baby with our group last year. Her first two were born in the Phillipines 10 and 8 years ago. She had what she called twilight sleep - administered through her IV

Re: [ozmidwifery] OT: spam

2003-06-17 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
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Re: [ozmidwifery] (no subject)

2003-06-16 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
Tina, I am so envious! I patiently (or maybe not so patiently!) await the day when I can begin calling myself a midwife. Living here in Singapore the direct entry midwifery programs were simply unattainable for me. Since we did not know how long we would be living overseas I decided to

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Episiotomy

2003-06-13 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
is a Singaporean obstetrician. No midwifery care here - just doesn't happen. The midwives are limited in what they are able to do and effectively restricted to working as obstetric nurses. Nikki Macfarlane Childbirth International www.childbirthinternational.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Distance training

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Episiotomy

2003-06-13 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
al Message - From: Nikki Macfarlane To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 4:02 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Episiotomy Thanks for the clarification Lesley and Marilyn. The HOOP trial conclusions was what I had read in MIDIRs some tim

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Episiotomy

2003-06-12 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
I am confused by this discussion so hoping for some clarification! My understanding of the results of the HOOP trial was that it favoured the use of Hands On - a finding that the midwives in the UK were surprised by. I had read summaries that clearer pointed out an improvement in perineal

Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy - when to cut?

2003-06-10 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
Jo, What a frustrating situation for you, her other caregivers and of course the woman herself. Can I ask what position she was in when she was pushing. Also,how she was pushing - following her own urge with everyone following her pace or with counting, held breath and purple pushing?

Re: Cosleeping

2002-06-11 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
activities that have not been adequately tested and proved beneficial? And even will continue to use high risk practices that have been proven to be high risk? Ridiculous. Nikki Macfarlane Singapore - Original Message - From: Janelle Lyndon Webb To: ozm

Re: 'educated' women

2002-05-12 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
talk" and develop those same skills themselves. A long way to not say very much I think! Nikki Macfarlane Singapore - Original Message - From: Debby M To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: 'educated' women I consi

Re: consumer representation

2002-04-14 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
. If we, and our clients, don't ask for it to be any different it never will be. People do not change because everyone else is muttering to themselves about how awful they are. They change because of pressure. Because they start to hear of another way. Nikki Macfarlane - Original Message

Re: Alternative birth options in Brisbane

2002-02-03 Thread Nikki Macfarlane
more info on choices available. Their telephone number is 07 3839 5883 Another source of info may be Childbirth Education Brisbane - tel. 3359 9724. I think also the Boothville Maternity Hospital is staffed by midwives and offers an alternative to the typical obstetrics model. Nikki Macfarlane