Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Hi Alan. I just wanted to wish you all the best with your midwives clinics. I work in a large busy antenatal clinic and when we commenced midwives clinics, I noticed a real increase in our midwives confidence and job satisfaction. We now have team midwifery and are getting a birth centre in the next 6 months or so. Please let us know how you go Linda Trewern - Original Message - From: Alan Rooney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ozmidwifery ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 11:16 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Dear Alan I beleive in not re-inventing the wheel therefore if I were you I would contact other midwifery led services and ask for copies of thier promotional literature they have circulated Also suggest you contact your local newspaper and ask them to do an article on your new service!! Denise Hynd Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled. - Linda Hes - Original Message - From: Ken WArd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 12:20 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Stress that they will be getting to know the people who will be caring for them in labour. That this has been shown to result in shorter labours and less drug and epidural usage, and a significant reduction in operative births. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alan Rooney Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 11:16 AM To: Ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Even if they do see different midwives during the pregnancy, it still helps when they come in. Having worked in small units I know that there are only so many staff to meet. In my last position women could ask for a specific midwife to 'go on call' for them. Most of the women were happy to have who ever was on. Of course there was a few who requested NOT to have certain midwives, this also catered for. Our -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 2:28 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Alan are you offering continuity of carer or an alternative to the obs and then they still get a different midwife in labour. In Echuca they started a midwife clinic that offers shared care b/w the GP/obs and the midwife clinic but it in fact means that instead of having their antenatal care by one person they now have it by at least three. And then they just get who ever in labour as well. If you are offering continuity of carer then this is what you can sell and it will be attractive to the women. Otherwise sell the things you are offering that they dont get from the Ob. On time appointments, longer appointments etc. In the country the bush telegraph is still the best source of information so get women talking about it and a mail out to known pregnant women, notices or poters in child care centres, kindergartens etc saying 'Do you know someone who is pregnant tell them about the new choices that they have Good luck but keep pushing for a caseload if you dont have one its great ANdrea Quanchi On 07/08/2005, at 11:16 AM, Alan Rooney wrote: Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
I think midwives clinics (in hospitals) are invaluable in restoring women's confidence in midwives as the primary care-giver in labour and birth. Women (and their supports) who primarily see doctors in their pregnacy often are always asking when's the doctor coming? Unfortunately going to see a doctor is often associated with an abnormal event therefore pregnancy and birth is as well. Having midwives clinics, even if the caregiver's in labour are different, helps foster a sense of normalcy for the women. Were I work I have seen an enormous shift in this attitude with the women and their families as antenatal care who shifted from all obstetric care to a mixture of both with most antenatal care by the midwife. Melissa - Original Message - From: Ken WArd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 4:58 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Even if they do see different midwives during the pregnancy, it still helps when they come in. Having worked in small units I know that there are only so many staff to meet. In my last position women could ask for a specific midwife to 'go on call' for them. Most of the women were happy to have who ever was on. Of course there was a few who requested NOT to have certain midwives, this also catered for. Our -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 2:28 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Alan are you offering continuity of carer or an alternative to the obs and then they still get a different midwife in labour. In Echuca they started a midwife clinic that offers shared care b/w the GP/obs and the midwife clinic but it in fact means that instead of having their antenatal care by one person they now have it by at least three. And then they just get who ever in labour as well. If you are offering continuity of carer then this is what you can sell and it will be attractive to the women. Otherwise sell the things you are offering that they dont get from the Ob. On time appointments, longer appointments etc. In the country the bush telegraph is still the best source of information so get women talking about it and a mail out to known pregnant women, notices or poters in child care centres, kindergartens etc saying 'Do you know someone who is pregnant tell them about the new choices that they have Good luck but keep pushing for a caseload if you dont have one its great ANdrea Quanchi On 07/08/2005, at 11:16 AM, Alan Rooney wrote: Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Hi Alan I work at the Latrobe Hospital(in the Latrobe Valley). We also have a midwives clinic- run 2 days a week.There are about 6 midwives involved and we try where we can to book the women on theclinic's that we run. They still end up seeing 2 or 3 midwives and while there's no guarantee we'll see them in labour, the odd's are better than if they hadn't come to the clinic at all (still a long way from perfect). The women seemto enjoy the woman to woman chats,a friendly face to ask the 'not soimportant' or 'silly' questions. Not having to wait up to 2 hours is also a bonus. We do 'real antenatal education' compared to the standard 3 minute obstetric appt, encourage birth plans etc.We are seeing really good results(ie, low intervention etc with these particular women). The clinic has been going 2 years and now the doctors involved, now refer their own low riskwomen to us.In a small town, women also talkamongst themselves so we are always gettingcalls enquiring about how they can join (they need a referral). I don't see why you couldn't advertise your services in the medical centres, MCHN clinics (new mums can tell their friends), day carecentres and the like. We also tell them about the clinic at their booking in appt in the mainhospital. Word will get around. We're yet to offer caseload but working on it also. Like Andrea pointed out, advertise what youcan offer (perhaps complementary to what they are already receiving so not to ruffle any feathers) and I am sure it willlook pretty good alongside what they are currently getting. The more women who receive midwifery care the better in the long fight for improved maternity servives!!! Kim ---Original Message--- From: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Date: 7/08/2005 2:31:17 p.m. To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Alan are you offering continuity of carer or an alternative to the obs and then they still get a different midwife in labour. In Echuca they started a midwife clinic that offers shared care b/w the GP/obs and the midwife clinic but it in fact means that instead of having their antenatal care by one person they now have it by at least three.And then they just get who ever in labour as well. If you are offering continuity of carer then this is what you can sell and it will be attractive to the women.Otherwise sell the things you are offering that they dont get from the Ob.On time appointments, longer appointments etc. In the country the bush telegraph is still the best source of information so get women talking about it and a mail out to known pregnant women, notices or poters in child care centres, kindergartens etcsaying 'Do you know someone who is pregnanttell them about the new choices that they have" Good luck but keep pushing for a caseload if you dont have one its great ANdrea Quanchi On 07/08/2005, at 11:16 AM, Alan Rooney wrote: Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
How long is the wait at the obs office?? In Hobart when they started a know your midwife team one of the most decisive draw cards was that the midwives ran their clinic on time so women were not waiting for ages as they were in the hospital obs clinic. Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife Learn from mothers and babies; every one of them has a unique story to tell. Look for wisdom in the humblest places - that's usually where you'll find it. - Lois Wilson -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Stress that they will be getting to know the people who will be caring for them in labour. That this has been shown to result in shorter labours and less drug and epidural usage, and a significant reduction in operative births. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alan Rooney Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 11:16 AM To: Ozmidwifery Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives clinic
Alan are you offering continuity of carer or an alternative to the obs and then they still get a different midwife in labour. In Echuca they started a midwife clinic that offers shared care b/w the GP/obs and the midwife clinic but it in fact means that instead of having their antenatal care by one person they now have it by at least three. And then they just get who ever in labour as well. If you are offering continuity of carer then this is what you can sell and it will be attractive to the women. Otherwise sell the things you are offering that they dont get from the Ob. On time appointments, longer appointments etc. In the country the bush telegraph is still the best source of information so get women talking about it and a mail out to known pregnant women, notices or poters in child care centres, kindergartens etc saying 'Do you know someone who is pregnant tell them about the new choices that they have Good luck but keep pushing for a caseload if you dont have one its great ANdrea Quanchi On 07/08/2005, at 11:16 AM, Alan Rooney wrote: Advice needed I work in a small hospital in western NSW and we are about to start a Midwives clinic. The 2 obs in town are supporting us in this venture but I need some suggestions on how to inform the women of the town why they should choose the Midwives clinic and not visit the obs surgery, but I would like to do this without offending the obs. I would like to put this information in a pamphlet in all the Docs surgeries in the town. Any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone has research articles on this subject I would appreciate them. off list email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Alan. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
