[ozmidwifery] Julies matronly midwife

No offence, but, What about the poor woman who had to birth with her due to the swap? (if that is the case).Or for that matter every other woman in her care at any time. The role of midwives reminds me of the role our school teachers play, and we probably all have come across the scary

Re: [ozmidwifery] newborn bath

I have to agree there. My memories of my husband and I being taught how to bath our first child (6 yrs ago) are embarassing. I hadn't ever bathed a baby before, but to be told that today we will take you down and teach you how, it clearly was a messge that we weren't capable. Then the

[ozmidwifery] Vaccination HepB

Hi all, In SA we have an excellent, well established vaccination support group called VISA (Vaccination Information South Australia) www.visainfo.org.au They have just updated their info booklet, 64 pages, Investigate before you vaccinate: A guide for parents, full of info on all the available

[ozmidwifery] new baby vaccine

You might debate the necessity of some vaccines, but what about this one (below) I just found on NEWS.com.au , How on earth does this make sense? Cheers Megan Call for anti-junkie baby jab February 26, 2005 From: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/?from=ni_story A GROUP of Queensland

[ozmidwifery] feeds in 24 hrs?

Hi Nicole, I'm not a Midwife, but my 3 year old , born at home, had a feed within an hour after birth and his next feed was something like 32 hours later. We were all fine about it, but we did discuss that had we been in hospital, it would have been managed. How do you make a baby feed that

[ozmidwifery] insurnace companies

Hi Jo, we are covered for Midwifery by Defence Health. Heard of others using Australian Unity. I know there are others but can't be sure off the top of my head, cheers Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dean Jo Sent: Friday, 12 November

[ozmidwifery] ABC Feedback

Howdy all, you will be pleased to know that 3 or 4 positive e-mails and calls were viewed on the ABC Feedback show thanking GNT and their homebirth story. Another little bit of cover that all helps, cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au -- This mailing

RE: [ozmidwifery] ABC Feedback

Hi Jo, I can't see it either. A friend had the TV on and happen to hear my name, she then saw the other comments supporting the story. So I can't be of any more use than that I'm afraid, Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by

[ozmidwifery] Fwd: (Adelaide)Meeting to Defend a Woman's Right to Choose

Hi all, Just passing on this message from Lois Boswell, Adviser to the Minister for the Status of Women Subject: Meeting to Defend a Woman's Right to Choose Toni Jupe has agreed that we can have the IWD Luncheon Committee booking at WHS (Women's Health Statewide) for this meeting and

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fwd: (Adelaide)Meeting to Defend a Woman's Right to Choose

I need to add that the intentions of my initial posting was merely to inform those who may be interested in attending, I don't see the advantage in voicing our indidviual opinions on this subject under this forum. cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au --

[ozmidwifery] George Negus Tonight

I was able to get on Adelaides local ABC radio to promote the show this morning. Not sure what the demographics are of their listeners, but every little bit helps. Cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics.

RE: [ozmidwifery] AMA and midwifery-led care

Julie wondered if the obstetric training plays a role. The other night I had my 4 mth old in emergency for suspected meningitis (fortunately test came back negative), when getting a picture of his history the Dr asked about my pregnancy, was he a term baby,etc? As I was replying he was 9 days

RE: [ozmidwifery] AMA and midwifery-led care

They were also getting their heads around my un-vaccinated, co-sleeping baby as well. Strangely it was the co-sleeping the Dr had the most trouble with. No doubt they also teach the dangers of this at Dr school as well. The nurses on Paed ward were cool about it though! cheers Megan

[ozmidwifery] FYI

Childbirth becoming too clinical By LAURA ANDERSON 18oct04 The Advertiser THE medicalisation of birth has diminished women's satisfaction with their experience of childbirth, a study has found. Australian women are less likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth, but the result has been

Re: [ozmidwifery] Uniting midwives midwifery students - it is changing

Hi Carole, great poem and nice to hear about some positive support for our newly graduated Midwives. Good on ya! cheers Megan Dear everybody, One part of my midwifery role that I am passionate about is nurturing our young. Recently, the unit in which I work celebrated it's 10th BIRTHday.

[ozmidwifery] are you in labour?

Hey girls, want to know if you are in labour yet? Go to http://www.parentsplace.com/ scroll down about half way and you'll see a box on the right with quizzes in it, hopefully not meant to be taken too seriously?? cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au --

RE: [ozmidwifery] RE: FOR INFO: primary accouchuer

Hi all, thanks for passing this on and making sense of it, at least I understand it better. cheers Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dr Barbara Vernon Sent: Thursday, 7 October 2004 5:04 PM To: ozmidwifery (ozmidwifery) Subject:

[ozmidwifery] primary accouchuer (aka catching or delivering the baby)

Can I comment from Jen's earlier email, particularly ACMI requirement is that we are the primary accouchuer (aka catching or delivering the baby) for 40 non-instrumental births. I am really troubled with this requirement. I understand the idea behind it but shouldn't the birthing woman decide

[ozmidwifery] ve's

One of my strongest memories from my fourth son's birth was doing a VE on myself whilst reclined on the toilet. I did it mainly because it was my last oppurtunity to feel a dilating cervix. WOW it was amazing, but it was mine to feel. My first son was born in hospital where I had a few VE's, I

Re: [ozmidwifery] breech baby wisdom

Hi Lynne, she had the ECV, which bubs took to kindly and remained head down. She went into spontaneous labour, after 24+ hard working hours at home they transferred to hospital for a rest and epidural. Another 27 hours later she birthed vaginally her strong, healthy 4.5 kg daughter. A mammoth

[ozmidwifery] Fears parents using medication to replace the lullaby

Is it any wonder when Panadol is so colourfully advertised and welcomed as a sponsor for things related to children. My kids hate the stuff, they refuse to take it. Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

[ozmidwifery] Nestle boycott

I have survived quite nicely on other brands of coffee, chocolate, icecream, etc but havn't found an alternative to choc buds/bits for cooking or evaporated milk. Not sure about condensed milk either? Anyone know of any alternatives for these? cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail

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This was in todays Adelaide Advertiser, might be of interest to some cheers Megan Our culture of isolation By MELISSA KING 07sep04 THE Western style of push-away parenting was a cultural experiment in which children could be the losers, a visiting professor said yesterday. Meredith Small,

RE: [ozmidwifery] doula article

Personally I've experienced an Obstetric hospital birth and then 3 water births at home with the same Independent midwife. For each of my home births I welcomed another individual to be there for support. I have shared my birth with 2 different friends and the third time with a B-Mid student. I

[ozmidwifery] newspaper article on parenting

This was in todays Adelaide Advertiser, might be of interest to some cheers Megan Our culture of isolation By MELISSA KING 07sep04 THE Western style of push-away parenting was a cultural experiment in which children could be the losers, a visiting professor said yesterday. Meredith Small,

[ozmidwifery] TV show

for those interested, ABC TV's Compass, Sun 10.15pm [check your guide]is showing a UK doco on abortion, I think its called My Foetus. I believe it includes the footage of an abortion and shows images of foetus at various ages. I heard that 'the powers that be' tried to prevent it being aired.

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] who would have guessed? Breast Milk Kills Skin Warts

How about how expensive they expect this treatment to be. My milk flows free of charge. Megan From: Dean Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 26/06/2004 19:05:20 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] who would have guessed? Breast Milk Kills Skin Warts Svanborg said if HAMLET proves

[ozmidwifery] good baby/hubby

Just to add my bit to this. I have just spent 2 lovely nights at a BB with my 2 oldest girlfriends. I left my three young boys in the capable hands of their dad and grandparents, just took the bump inside me that we will finally meet in the next month. We were able to have a conversation that

[ozmidwifery] sleep stuff

Dear Cas, the good thing about this is you have learnt that you are def not alone in this one. We also have done the whole help, what do we do? sleep thing. Our third boy ended up being our first co-sleeper, partly because we wanted to, but mostly just to sleep. Well, he broke all the rules of

[ozmidwifery] sterile water injections

Hi all, thanks for the responses. It sounds so interesting and hopefully the research trial helps support the wider use of it. I'm not a sufferer of back pain in labour, but there are plenty who are and it must make a difference. Cheers Megan This message was sent through MyMail

Re: [ozmidwifery] I've had a baby (long)

Dear Jackie, congratulations on your dear Ena, you sound exstatic. The ever wonderful Roz has been with me for two births and with the new one on the way. Well done Megan Resch From: Jackie Kitschke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 04/12/2003 13:34:31 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery]

[ozmidwifery] birth group in Melbourne

Howdy , a woman who recently VBAC at home in Adelaide is moving to Yarraville, Melbourne and is looking for birth support groups to make contac with, thanks in advance Megan This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Adelaide

Its Vanessa Shribman. cheers Megan From: Sheena Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 08/11/2003 6:25:33 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Adelaide oops, I meant Vanessa's -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MatCoWA] give me some questions

Hi, not sure its leaflet material, but its some of the things that our midwife gave us that no one else could, Megan Q. Who will mention your cats behaviour in your birth notes? A. A Midwife! Q. Who would you invite to help celebrate your child's first birthday? A. Your Midwife. Q. Who would

Re: Re: [ozmidwifery] Adelaide

Hi Sheena (and Tania), the pregnancy class at Coast Yoga is on Fri night at 6.30-8.15, ran by Vanessa, contact for yoga centre is 08 8295 2298. Megan From: Tom, Tania and Sam Smallwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 08/11/2003 5:25:24 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Adelaide

Re: [ozmidwifery] Almost c/s - horrid shift (VERY LONG!)

This made my heart sink as I read it, how dare anyone reduce the birth of a baby to that. No wonder I struggle with a them and us attitude. Megan Quoting Sally Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Overheard by midwife in delivery suite. (I can't call it anything else because women do not birth in