In Mareeba the women are booked under the Midwife's name. I
guess it takes a long time to change. We are not rocking the
boat right now as what we are doing is very different to what
most of the rest of Qld does and we are just too happy to still
be alive. Working with the OB's in Cairns is one of
11:02 AMTo:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] Obs first
visits
Dear all,
I am hoping for some information about
midwifery/maternity units that don't require women to be seen by an
obstetrician at any stagethroughout their pregnancy. Info I need
is do
to 'touch base'.
Rachel
From: Sonja Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Obs first visits
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:02:03 +1000
Dear all,
I am hoping for some information about midwifery/maternity units
At Mareeba the women are not seen by an OB. They are supposed to
have just one visit sometime with a Dr to check they are normal
healthy but that does not always happen.
All charts are case conferenced with the supporting OB and
suggestions for care are discussed if there is anything out of
the
raphics.com.au
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 11:02
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] Obs first
visits
Dear all,
I am hoping for some information about
midwifery/maternity units that don't require women to be seen by an
obstetrician at any stagethroughout their pregna
It is very depressing to hear that even when women have midwifery-led care
they either have to see a dr or have their notes reviewed by a dr. As
midwives we are the experts in normal and competent at identifying when
things are high risk or becoming abnormal. Why the hell do the drs waste
At King Edwards birth centre the GP/OB review
the notes only at 36 weeks.
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
