Re: [ozmidwifery] hb mw byron bay?

Hi Janet, I'm local to Byron. 02 6680 2717 Sue Cookson Hi all, I have a couple of enquiries atm for Byron. Who's local? : ) TIA, J For home birth information go to: Joyous Birth Australian home birth network and forums. http://www.joyousbirth.info/ Or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives eat their young, don't they?

Hi Rachel, I am so sorry that you have had that experience which I know to be endemic in the system. With the managerial heirarchy that exists - the blame game is all that is played out, with nurturing an unknown component. WE as midwives sit at the door - of life and death - with all its

Re: [ozmidwifery] where has this list gone?

Hi, I'm still getting only the odd email so apologies if I repeat what anyone else has said. Justine really has her finger on the pulse in terms of consumer apathy/lack of knowledge. One thing that really struck me as I was completing my midwifery degree though and doing my clinical

[ozmidwifery] where has this list gone?

the thinking gone? where's the dialogue? i so miss it sue cookson -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] frustrating

Hi all, My email obviously went out about the direction of the list as I have recieved a couple of personal replies but my own email and other replies to the list have not appeared for me!! So frustrating. Can someone please email me copies of the discussion so I can participate?? Thanks,

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

have made different choices, but was once again was reminded that the journey truly is for each woman to make her own Cheers (and congratulations) Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery

Re: [ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

around to contain. What would be their plan if she became unwell? Get them to write this as they woudl a birth plan. Pinky - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:03 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] birth

[ozmidwifery] birth and mental health

Hi, Do any of you have stories relating to the use of Lexapro and Lithium (two different women) and birth - particularly homebirths. Would appreciate any feedback re outcomes and neonatal well being. Also how the women manage their medication both pre and post birth. As usual there is a lot of

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

TRIPLETS THIS TIME JUSTINE??? smirking, Sue Hi Lynne and all Me too please!! The Upper Hunter of NSW is one hell of a back water for birthing. Water immersion? Is that Greek? A couple of wonderful midwives still hanging on need to write a policy here too. Great to share what’s already

Re: [ozmidwifery] For Sue

Hi Amy, Not sure which Sue you are asking, but I don't know swans or swan valley centre... Maybe another Sue, Sue Cookson Hi Sue, Now I have to ask…are you the Sue at swans who I know from a few shifts we did together at the swan valley centre and recently on restorative? It is a very

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

Hi Carolyn, Gail and others, I can't agree with you enough Carolyn. Having just completed (yes!!) my BMid degree after attending homebirths for 23 years without a degree, I agree with everything that you have written - in particular the need to work with the doctors not against them, talk to

[ozmidwifery] an 18 year old's perspective on birth

Here's a story - a true one to help us understand why birth is as it is. This is the way and 18 year old saw her first birth two days ago - her elder sister's first baby. Due 30.12.06 Booked into a small hospital, shared care with midwives and GP. Planned normal birth. Good pregnancy; no

Re: [ozmidwifery] What happened with this birth?

Thanks Andrea. It is a funny one - I'm still giggling a bit myself!! Sue Congratulations Sue on hanging in there and having just completed my BMid degree'. I'd say welcome to the sisterhood but it feels like I'd be doing it 23 years too late. Andrea Q On 30/12/2006, at 2:14 PM, Sue Cookson

Re: [ozmidwifery] waterbirth

Hi Mary, In northern NSW/southern Qld two centres offer waterbirths: Mullumbimby Hospital which is a small unit for low risk women, about 130 births/annum John Flynn Private Hospital in Cooloangatta Qld offer water births, don't know numbers also just read that Coffs Harbour Health Campus do

Re: [ozmidwifery] paed burn cream

Hi, Don't know about that one, but Martin Pleasance, the homeopathic company make a great burn cream available at most health food outlets. Not expensive and very effective for all types of burns. Sue I started nursing in late 80s and Silvazine was being used then. I can remember it being

Re: [ozmidwifery] independent midwifery/national standards

I was just wondering if there had been any responses to the discussion of national standards etc?? I haven't received anything at all, Sue An interesting discussion. Brings me to the assignment I've just completed on the variation in education, regulation and registration of midwives and

[ozmidwifery] independent midwifery/national standards

An interesting discussion. Brings me to the assignment I've just completed on the variation in education, regulation and registration of midwives and competency assessments that occur across our wide brown land. And these will be the things that bring us to be either supportive or not of

Re: [ozmidwifery] independent midwifery

Hi Rachael, I'd say the same as Robyn. I can provide whatever she needs and assuming that I am familiar with the local hospital's protocols etc I can provide the woman and the hospital with appropriate documents Sue northern rivers nsw -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intradermal sacral sterile water injections

Hi Carolyn, I presented the intradermal protocol and GBS protocol to the CNC at Lismore the other day. She asked me if you could provide evidence to support the intradermal injections, but was interested in the concept. Anything would be great - I haven't done looking myself as I'm just

Re: [ozmidwifery] Intradermal sacral sterile water injections

Thanks Pauline, it would be great to receive the research on intradermal water injections, Sue Here in Colac we have a copy of the research, and findings, that was done to support the sterile h2o injections, if that would be of any help. Pauline - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

Propolis tincture taken orally is supposed to be effective against GBS - again, little research in the alternate area perhaps because of the mega$$ pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries around childbirth. And the research really shows that although IV antibiotics decreases the number of

Re: [ozmidwifery] Alternative GBS

Hi, Some more on the GBS line. Propolis tincture taken orally is supposed to be effective against GBS - again, little research in the alternate area perhaps because of the mega$$ pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries around childbirth. And the research really shows that although IV

Re: [ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active 3rd stage

Hi Andrea, I am not aware of the practice you have mentioned in America. Have you any references for this? Any idea what occurs if the placenta takes longer to arrive than the 20 minutes or so?? Sue Hello Sue, The question of third stage management has a cultural aspect as well. In the

[ozmidwifery] Delaying synto with active 3rd stage

Hi, I'm interested if there is any research on delaying synto for say up to 5 minutes in 'active 3rd stage'. Have been doing actively managed third stage throughout my clinical placements as a student (nearly finished!!) with some practitioners cutting the cord immediately, and most at about

Re: [ozmidwifery] lotus placenta

Hi Mary, There is always plenty of blood in placental veins - even a fair while after the birth. I remember one time I was collecting blood for a homeopathic preparation and got to it about an hour after the birth - still easy to get the blood. Always makes me aware of blood exchanges

Re: [ozmidwifery] Inductions for post term

Hi renee, I've attended many homebirths and am currently a student also. I am finding the same within the hospital where I do my clinicals - women induced at 40+10 days give or take the weekend!! As a birth practitioner, I am happy to take women to 43 weeks if they are healthy normal women

Re: [ozmidwifery] Trial of Scar

I recall a woman in Canberra about 6 years ago who had her 8th baby at home after 7 c/sections. Take heart, Sue My sister had a lscs for pih / failed induction (don't ask) and then went on to have a failed attempt at a VBAC (same Dr) he noted a thin lower segment. I agree with

[ozmidwifery] Compulsory vaccinations for health workers

Hi, This is a copy of an email sent by Meryl Dorey of the Australian Vaccination Network. Obviously relevant to all midwives and students. Very scary stuff... Sue Action needed urgently! We currently have two issues which will need your action both of them important both of them more

[ozmidwifery] PPH levels soar

Hi, This article appeared in last week's Sydney Morning Herald. I think it's amazing and it appears that some of the information is incorrect in that the article states that NSW Health implemented active thrid stage and early cord clamping in 2002. Surely syntometrine and syntocinon have been

[ozmidwifery] new centrelink forms

Hi, Anyone out there have any idea how women/couples who choose to birth unattended or with non-registered attendants can get there babies centrelink/medicare form from? Used to be a matter of getting baby sighted by a GP and the appropriate forms signed. The new forms are all registered to

Re: [ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?

Hi again, this question originated after a scenario at the hospital i'm doing a placement at. twins born by elective s/section at 36+6 weeks twin one 2550g, twin two 2210g mother's intention to breastfeed BSLs requested at 1 hr. twin one 2.7, twin two 2.3 paed requested formula feed for both i

[ozmidwifery] consent to formula feed?

Hi, just wondering what the policies are concerning consent to give formula to a baby (any baby). is the consent to be written or verbal, and is it gained from either parents or just the mother? sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

Hi, With the new Konakion MM it's the other way around. It has been designed by increasing it's absorbability in fat to be more affective if given orally. It has NOT been proven to be as effective as the old Konakion in being absorbed by the IM route. They are waiting to see if the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

' babies it was designed to assist? Are they part of a randomised trial,happening without parental consent ? Brenda - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re

[ozmidwifery] Re: First breastfeeds

Hi Melissa, I only have anecdotal evidence from 20 odd years of homebirthing where I've observed quite a number of babies not breastfeed even within the first 24 hours. These are babies who have very normal deliveries, no drugs and full access to the breast. As much as it can be uncomfortable

[ozmidwifery] proud moment

Hi guys, just to let you know of a proud moment in my life. not only do i have a firstborn daughter who can deliver calves by herself by c/section in the middle of paddocks, but i now have a second born daughtermed student who has helped birth her first woman. she sat through twelve hours of

Re: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

Hi, I was a student at a large Adelaide hospital and last year I witnessed most of the midwives staying at the front desk for most of the time watching 'their' women's CTGs. I found it appalling - that we as students were observing this as modern midwifery management; that the women were

Re: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins

Hi, Homebirth could be an option for this woman if she find practitioners willing to attend. Remember she will receive twice the maternity allowance of $4000 (from July on) so the costs of the homebirth will be covered. My med student daughter only yesterday was with an obstetrician who

[ozmidwifery] C/section lotus

Hi all, Just want to put it out there that it a lotus birth after c/section was successfully negotitated and managed here on the north coast NSW again. The handover from surgeon to midwife was made and the midwife then simply waited whilst the placenta was delivered (ie peeled off the uterine

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternal Vitamin K?

Hi Mary, Vitamin K does not appear to cross the placenta in major quantities - some thoughts that low vitamin K levels in baby's blood is to do with the need for cells to replicate at an enormous rate and that high levels of K can inhibit that... (don't have the reference off the top of my

Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternal Vitamin K?

preservatives etc and so is still of question to parents, but perhaps the oral route more closely replicates normal vit K intake. Hope this makes sense, Sue On 24/03/2006, at 1:11 PM, Sue Cookson wrote: Same sort of riks/benefits as any vaccination concept - oral vs IM route with IM bypassing

[ozmidwifery] Propolis for GBS

Hi, At the end(?) of the Novelli article it mentions Propolis, a bee product. I have used this very successfully with BGS+ve women - 2 weeks of taking that orally once per day, reswabbed and no GBS. Propolis is the only product that I have found that is specific for Strep infections. It's

[ozmidwifery] Direct Coombs positive

Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have experience with babies who come up with a poistive Direct Coombs test? A cord blood sample from a newborn showed baby was A pos with anti-A antibodies - they would have been passively transferred from the O neg mum. It's pretty likely therefore to be

[ozmidwifery] Vaginal breech in hospital

Hi all, Had the honour of assisting a 38 year old primip to successfully birth her breech baby vaginally yesterday in a large hospital. She has been told she had to have a c/section but negotiated her way to trying a vaginal delivery. We drew up birth plan specifying freedom of position, midwife

Re: [ozmidwifery] Peaceful birth

Hey Justine, enjoy, anchor, and birth those beautiful babies deep breaths, Sue Dear friends This evening as the moon transcends into an aquarian quarter one of our most dynamic and fabulous women of consumer maternity reform in Australia is preparing for the birth of her

Re: [ozmidwifery] Dr John Stevenson

Hi Mary, Yes John is still alive and well at 83 years old. I have emailed you privately with his details. Sue An ex-client and long-time supporter is looking for information about John. He is still alive isnt he? Does anyone have a recent contact address? I will pass on any

Re: [ozmidwifery] POP statistics

Hi Brenda, Just been taught that 5% stay OP of the 10-15% that present as OP. NO research to support that, only texts. Other stats suggest that up to 20% births begin as OP - Jean Sutton's optimum positioning info. Hope this helps, I haven't seen an OP in 23 years of homebirths - pretty

Re: [ozmidwifery] Melb Ob's Supportive of Lotus Birth

I'd have to add that if she is looking for 'permission' to have a lotus birth, she needs to work harder to understand it is her right to make choice irrespective of whether that choice is understood or supported by others. If she firmly stands in her place with her decision to have a lotus

Re: [ozmidwifery] emergency skills

I attended Maggie's Intensive in October 2004 in New Zealand at Maggie's house. It's a wonderful workshop to either reaffirm the work midwives already do, particularly if you work independently, or to give you many new persepectives and questions about why you do what you do, where your

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: [hbo] Check out Hudson Valley Lactivism

Hi , I took each of my 4 children to births with me over many years. they obviously didn't need to come once they were weaned but if i thought i might be away for a fair while then the toddlers came too. i had some problems with one of mine, my only boy, who seemed to not be able to hang in so

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: Midwifery Educators

Hi Brenda, I've probably missed some info - but where do you work that such marvellous practices have been implemented? Sue A big impetus to change the cord cutting routine at our unit was to revamp the birth bundles. We broke the bundles down intoseparate items

Re: [ozmidwifery] Induction and third stage labour

Here here Mary, I've also been doing physiological third stage for 22 years and have not seen any jaundice worth investigating. Cords are usually left for at least two hours, mostly longer... Placentas not held higher or lower ... no fuss. No synto and no 'milking ' of the cord. One

Re: [ozmidwifery] Northern Rivers

Hi Diane, I'm doing a student clinical placement at Lismore at present in the Birthing Suite. I live about an hour away and drive there and back each day - beats flying to Adelaide for weeks at a time. Lismore is a typically underfunded teaching institution, doing it's best under the

Re: [ozmidwifery] perinatal stats

Hi Jan and Andrea, Hate to disagree Jan, but up this way at least it's the registered midwives who are not putting in their stats. That's about laziness and an unwillingness to be involved in the 'politics' of birth. Seems to me it creates the opposite effect - full ability of political

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

Hi Lindsay, At what gestation did the u/sound miss your twins pregnancy? Anyone else have a similar story? Sue I had ultrasounds on the day of birth of my last two babies, I was overdue both times and had to see Obstetrician. These were my 4th and 5th children. Number 4 he

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

Hi again, I also forgot to add that the nurse practitioner also stated that an episiotomy rate of 10-15% for birth was justified and there was only 'soft evidence' for promoting tears over episiotomies. I do fully intend to follow this with a research search. For those of you who have

[ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

Hi, I've just returned from a clinical placement in SA where I spent a mindblowing three hours in an incontinence clinic in an outpatients unit at a major hospital. The mindblowing element was the following statistics (copied from one of the handouts): 39-49% women tear or have an

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

Hi Judy, Yes please for the video. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] shoulder dysticia

Hi Mary, I remember reading one of Leila McCracken's unassissted birth stories which related the woman birthing an 11 pound baby by herself, feeling the baby was a bit 'stuck' and leaning backwards over the end of her bed which freed the baby. I guess if we rely on our instincts and primal

Re: [ozmidwifery] sounds during labour/birth

Where are all those sound-proofed labour rooms so we can bellow to our hearts content without worrying about the 'neighbours'? Who designs these places anyway? I remember feeling like I bellowed so loudly that my mudbrick house shook! I'm sure the whole valley heard me as I struggled to hold

Re: [ozmidwifery] intermittent auscultation

Interesting line on intermittent auscultation. If mws aren't given the OK to listen intermittently, then every woman would be strapped to a CTG machine with its accompanying restrictions of time and position. Having done a placement recently where CTG's were the norm because of the hospital's

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Pool suitable for use in a small unit

Hi Justine, Mullumbimby Hospital up north here have been successfully using a wooden sided, easily assembled and dissembled birthing pool with liners that are cleaned according to health and safety protocols. The ones used at Mullumbimby were designed for the rooms, and are a bit lower and

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

Hi again Yvette and others, These babies weren't identical at all, although by ultrasound they were monochorionic diamniotic twins. My twins book says all monochorionic are identical so I am confused. My guidelines for twins at home have always been first baby head down, of even size and 37

[ozmidwifery] Homebirth of twins

Hi everyone, I thought to let you know about a lovely homebirth of twins on Monday 4th July. Two little boys, 6lb7oz and 5lb 12oz, born 10.5 hours apart. SRM 3.30 am and birth of baby #1 at 6.49am. Then a few hours where ctxs were fairly regular but not so strong unless baby#1 was

Re: [ozmidwifery] broken collar bone subsequent birth

Hi all, I saw a clavicle broken in a homebirth many years ago. I was only an apprentice at the time, but it was a big bub, it did appear very stuck and we were counting the minutes. At about the 8 minute mark the midwife managed to begin to extract an arm. It was during this extraction that

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery in East Timor

education etc to assist women in childbirth. Good luck with your work - wish I was free to join you for a while, Sue Cookson Dear Margaret I respond as one who spent time in PNG in the 1980's as a midwifery tutor where I actually learnt more from the village/traditional culture of birth there than

Re: [ozmidwifery] face presentation

Hi, I helped a woman give birth some time ago to a baby born face first. I remember flipping though the 'textbook in my brain' until I came to chin to pubes. By then of course baby had presented exactly that way and born normally. 2nd degree tear as head flexed through the peri, but apart

Re: [ozmidwifery] gastric washes

Hi all, Need your help finding references/articles on gastric washes for neonates, also any first hand observations or thoughts. I've just returned from a week in Adelaide doing a postpartum placement and was amazed to see so many gastric washes being done. When I queried the practice and asked

Re: [ozmidwifery] gastric washes

Hi again and thanks to Robyn and Marilyn for your replies so far, I fully agree that gastric washes are not warranted, but having been faced with babies who receive no breastmilk at all when the mothers choose to artificially feed, I wonder at their different mechanism of clearing a gut

[ozmidwifery] RE Twins

informed. Good luck Yvette and I hope this information helps, Sue Cookson -Original Message-[Ken Ward] *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Lindsay Yvette *Sent:* Thursday, 26 May 2005 3:26 PM *To:* ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Re: [ozmidwifery] monochorionic diamniotic twins birth in a public hospital, hopefully vaginal.

large teaching hospital, so it does happen and there is hope, particularly if you are armed with your own midwife, and are well informed. Good luck Yvette and I hope this information helps, Sue Cookson -Original Message-[Ken Ward] *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidural top-up Policy

Hi Justine, Marilyn and all you passionate women, Whilst researching for a recent essay on research in midwifery, I came across articles about Dutch midwifery and scope of practice. With a country that still has about 33% babies born at home, 9%c/section, 6%epidural, and where midwives are the

[ozmidwifery] Iron infusion

Hi, Not too sure if this isn't part of the same thread about 'dramatic' women,. What do any of you know about the risks/benefits of iron infusions after a PPH? Hb @ 5 weeks is 91, but mother active, walking, good milk supply (always), happy... Anyway, she's been advised by a medico to have an

Re: [ozmidwifery] Quote

ME TOO!!! Sue I am amazed to have been a midwife from the era in which women marched in the streets, demanding normal births without medication, to a time when they expect an epidural as soon as it is allowed in labor, even planning elective cesareans and giving up the gift of birthing their

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth in Grafton/Maclean

Hi Justine, I think this area is often covered by the midwives from Bellingen, or even from Byron/Ballina/Lismore. Grafton's only 2 hours from me and I'm 20 minutes north of Byron. Bellingen is probably about the same distance south from Grafton. Hope this helps, Sue Dear All I have not heard of

[ozmidwifery] Independent midwife numbers

Hi all, Just completeing my assignment - anyone know approximately how many independently practising midwives there are across Australia? Thanks, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Contemporary midwifery critique

/740853 -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Namens Sue Cookson Verzonden: vrijdag 15 april 2005 1:16 Aan: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Onderwerp: [ozmidwifery] Contemporary midwifery critique Hi all, Am in the midst of an assignment which includes

Re: [ozmidwifery] Foetal positioning

Hi all, I also took that last bit as being positive, but I've still yet to hear real stories of women in hospitals pushing for longer than a few hours in most cases, at least in my area. Also just to keep adding to our own stories, I have yet to see an OP birth with the women I have given care

[ozmidwifery] Contemporary midwifery critique

Hi all, Am in the midst of an assignment which includes a critical analysis of contemporary midwifery. I need some references to validate what I'm saying - fragmented care vs continuity of care, educational methods, medical dominance, socially constructed health care systems, mechanistic view

Re: [ozmidwifery] Post placental hypotension with synto

No Tina, Simply an IM injection. I've checked out the info that goes with synto and 1 article was very clear that a side effect could be hypotension, elevated heartrate, nausea etc etc. JUst didn't seem to be the right response for such a lightweight bleed - her Hb's and ferritins were good

[ozmidwifery] Post placental hypotension with synto

Hi all, Just doing some research on the effect of syntocinon on a newly birthed mum. I have recently witnessed a severe post placental hypotension after synto was given with a fast (but not too severe) bleed - about 700ml in total. Drop from 100/70 to 70/40 within 5 mins ... any thoughts?? She

[ozmidwifery] Homeopaths in Melbourne

Hi, Needing some homeopathic help for a couple in Melbourne at present with their 2.5 yr old daughter having surgery. Can anyone recommend an outlet for homeopathics easily accessible to the Children's Hospital? Thanks, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives in Lennox Head?

Hi Julia, There are a few of us around the Byron Bay area who would be happy to assist your relative. She could pop along to the Byron Bay Pregnancy Support Group which meets every Wednesday at the Community Centre, Jonson Street, Byron Bay. From 10.15 -11.30 there is bodywork of some

[ozmidwifery] folic acid and retained placentas

Hi Sonja, Don't have anything on a research level to do with adherent placentas, but do have some anecdotal stuff. John Stevenson who was a homebirth doctor in Melbourne for some years during the 80's, always asked women as part of their history, if they'd ever had severe dysentery, and if so,

[ozmidwifery] [Fwd: Ear tags and Wilm's tumors]

---BeginMessage--- Hi, Whilst we're on the subject of unusual occurrences and their possible outcomes: One of my babies born 3 years ago had 3 eartags (we called them earrings) on her left ear. Cylindrical units, the largest being a double matchstick head size. Lotus birth, so no opportunity

Re: [ozmidwifery] MORE ACTIVE MANGAEMENT

0419 528 717 - Original Message - From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:31 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] MORE ACTIVE MANGAEMENT Hi Sue, I was taught that if doing a manual removal would effectively save the woman's

Re: [ozmidwifery] MORE ACTIVE MANGAEMENT

Hi Sue, I was taught that if doing a manual removal would effectively save the woman's life, then that was the best option. Obviously a risk vs benefit type of situation. The doctor I trained with did the occasional manual removal at home rather than the time challenging option of transferring,

[ozmidwifery] Re: Breech

Hi Helen, Babies are often breech at 32 weeks, even up to 35/36 weeks, so I'd tend to try to relax a bit. I do understand your anxiety, particularly in today's breech-scared environment. My second baby was born breech vaginally and I know how tough the emotional journey can be. The doctor I

Re: [ozmidwifery] MORE ACTIVE MANGAEMENT

Hi, I would definitely treat this woman like all others and assume physiological 3rd stage is sufficient. I have never actively managed a 3rd stage, and have given syntometrine 3 times only after placentas were born - all in my early days of homebirth. I always prefer to; a) make sure women are

Re: [ozmidwifery] MORE ACTIVE MANGAEMENT

Hi Abby, You'd have to be quick and really believe this will work in the case of a true and fast PPH. I have seen a woman taste her placental blood whilst having a trickle bleed after the placenta was born and the blood loss stopped , but I can't recall if that was after she got up, in which

Re: [ozmidwifery] active management of third stage

Hi Nicole, Could you give some more details about where to go - I found the directive but not the actual document. Thanks, Sue To those who are interested I am a new grad midwife (6 months out) and we were taught about active and physiological management. I work in a tertiary referral hospital

[ozmidwifery] RE CHoices to VBAC

Hi Jenny, (and others), Just interested in Robyn Turnbull's reply to you re the Caboolture woman's 'medical condition' that was not disclosed in the newspaper coverage. Do you have any idea what that was - and also I've been contacted by the Vacc Awareness Group who believed the woman had

[ozmidwifery] Doppler advice

Hi, Am looking for the SA contact for dopplers and the name of the doppler that was recommended some time back on this list. Hope someone can help, Sue -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

[ozmidwifery] Uni SA B(Mid) problems

Hi all, Just thought I'd update those others of you who may have enrolled to do the external BMid course through Uni SA. I guess I'd been feeling that there was something uncertain around the course, and today I received a letter from the uni saying that in future, all clinical placements for

Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine Observations in labour and post partum

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Routine Observations in labour and post partum Hi Tania, Have to agree with you - I don't 'routinely' do much except listen to baby's heart rate, more so in 2nd stage or if any worrying fluctuations in 1st stage. I don't do BP's unless there has been a problem during

Re: [ozmidwifery] Incidence of meconium

weeks gestation, 13% @ 36 -39 weeks gestation, 19% @ 40 -41 weeks gestation and 23% @ 41 weeks gestation. This does not cause a problem unless the foetus becomes hypoxic. Leanne. From: Sue Cookson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery

Re: [ozmidwifery] Incidence of meconium

Hi Leanne, Thanks for the offer to send me a copy - probably ordinary mail would be the easiest. My address is: Sue Cookson, 200The Pocket Road, The Pocket NSW 2483 Thanks again, Sue Cookson Hi Sue, It really is a terrific article about birthing in the caul. I'm sure I also have an article

[ozmidwifery] Incidence of meconium

Title: Incidence of meconium Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has information on the incidence of meconium during labour? Anecdotally, I would say around 20%, but wonder if other's practices agree with this figure and if there are any statistics showing a reliable figure? Thanks, Sue

Re: [ozmidwifery] Arthritis in pregnancy

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Arthritis in pregnancy Hi Sheena, I have just been researching the Rhogam thread and came across a discussion on the Midwifery Today forum about a woman who came down with degenerative arthritis about 3 months after receiving her Rhogam shot. This was linked possibly

[ozmidwifery] External Bmidders from UniSA

Hi, Just wondering if any of you out there who are doing the external B(Mid) from Uni SA have had any trouble with your clinical placements? I'm in northern NSW and have been told that there are very few local clinical placements available, but do not want to end up doing placements in nursing

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