Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-13 Thread James 'Fish' Gill and Abbey Rodda
There are studies that suggest that babies with any form of pharmacological pain relief including and emphasising epidural pain relief cause delayed time in the first breast feed and consequently reduced longevity of breast feeding . Right now I canĀ¹t site you to any references but they are

RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-12 Thread Cate Tischler
:-) _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 4:49 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream Here are some useful sources for the risks

RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-12 Thread Kelly Zantey
PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Cc: Kelly Zantey Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream Sarah's article's are so well referenced. One of the reference's included is: 25) Fernando R, Bonello E et al. Placental and maternal plasma concentrations of fentanyl

RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-12 Thread Debbie Slater
Kelly There was some recent research reported yesterday (I think) in the press - from Adelaide IIRC. Evidence that the fentanyl component of epidural effects babies and particularly their ability to breastfeed. Can't get the ref to hand immediately, but it is recent research. Debbie

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-12 Thread Helen and Graham
PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream They are very well referenced, which is why I was surprised when she challenged me on it as I knew Sarah uses lots of references (her articles are on my site) - but if you read the bit about the drugs going into the bloodstream

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-12 Thread Helen and Graham
, 2006 10:34 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream http://www.blackwellroyalmarsdenmanual.com/sample/mars29.htm The above link is a very in depth look at epidural drugs and their mode of action. Helen - Original Message - From: Kelly Zantey [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals and Breastfeeding

2006-12-11 Thread Elaine Jefford
Hi Can someone help? I need to resubscribe from the Christmas break and don't know how to Elaine Barbara Glare Chris Bright wrote: The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://www.theaustr alian.news. com.au/story/ 0,20867,20905801

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-11 Thread Janet Fraser
Here are some useful sources for the risks of epidurals. Funny how women are told to avoid alcohol and soft cheeses in pregnancy but encouraged to imbibe powerful and dangerous drugs in labour. Drugs in labour twenty years hence. http://www.midwiferytoday.com/artic...ugsinlabour.asp

RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream

2006-12-11 Thread Kelly Zantey
, December 12, 2006 4:49 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals - entering the bloodstream Here are some useful sources for the risks of epidurals. Funny how women are told to avoid alcohol and soft cheeses in pregnancy but encouraged to imbibe powerful and dangerous

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-25 Thread AshNeville
Dear MM As a midwife from the major hospital that you refer to, I am horrified at what you describe. I did not realise that debilitating events such as foot drop and epidural headaches were being ignored. The anaesthetic department of the said hospital prides itself on its superior pain management

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-16 Thread Ceri Katrina
On 13/02/2005, at 9:06 PM, Mary Murphy wrote: which was dealt with by complimentary medicine, no interest from the hospital. I was just wondering what complimentay therapies are out there for PND would love some more info on this. Thanks Katrina (on her way to night duty.. :-) -- This

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-16 Thread Mary Murphy
You wrote:I was just wondering what complimentay therapies are out there for PND would love some more info on this The list of complementary therapies that can assist is quite long. Each individual seems to know what works for them. I personally would start with Flower Remedies, be they

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-16 Thread Ceri Katrina
Thanks Mary these are awesome. Katrina On 17/02/2005, at 12:18 AM, Mary Murphy wrote: You wrote:I was just wondering what complimentay therapies are out there for PND would love some more info on this The list of complementary therapies that can assist is quite long. Each individual

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread Mary Murphy
I can't help you with any references Sharon, but I have a question. what happens to the data when things DO go wrong with an epidural? I have two homebirth clients in the past couple of years who needed to be in hospital for their births, (one for PE one for APH) who had long term sequelae

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread Miriam Hannay
Hi Sharon, there is a great article with references titled 'Epidurals: real risks for mother and baby' by NZ trained GP Sarah Buckley on the birth international website available at www.acegraphics.com.au/articles/sarah02.html. Really compelling stuff on longer term morbidity for women and

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread shaz42
. regards sharon - Original Message - From: Elissa and David [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects You may also find the leaflets at http://www.infochoice.org/ic/ic.nsf/icx/6

RE: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread Megan and Larry
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of shaz42 Sent: Monday, 14 February 2005 8:16 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects the reason im so interested is that 20 years ago I had one during my

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread shaz42
PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 10:53 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects Hi Sharon An Osteopath told me that without prior knowledge she could tell if and where someone had been given an epidural and in the long term time

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and long term effects

2005-02-13 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Sharon, One of the problems with epidurals (especially those done years ago when full blocks were popular) is that it is very easy to wrench the joints and ligaments, especially if the woman is moved in any way while the epidural is in place. Without the protection of the musculature, the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-06 Thread Deliverywoman
Hey listers, I was wondering if I could get some clarification of the phrase 'Term PROM' is this not a contradiction.??? Premature Rupture of Membranes ? at Term Or is the P (Premature) relating to prior to onset of contractions or active labour?? Thanking you in advance. Rita

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-06 Thread Mary Murphy
It would be very interesting to have some input from Sarah Buckley in regard to the effect on the womans own hormones and whether induction would be more successful if no "cold" epidural. MM

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-05 Thread GayeLeanne
Hi Everyone, Out of interest to you all I work in a large tertiary hospital where 2-4 inductions/day are booked, mainly due to post-dates ( Term + 10 -14/7 ), but also obstetric complications of maternal and fetal origin, and Term PROM. Both Prostins and ARM are used based on the Bishops score.

RE: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-05 Thread B G
PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals From a different perspective, we have used a PCA (Fentanyl) in labour when the mother has requested more painrelief than IM Morphine and an epidural is contraindicated, eg this week- fetal death in utero at 26 weeks, mother septic with bordeline

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-05 Thread Abby and Toby
It would be nice for us if all women were pro-active in determining their birth plan in advance in collaboration with their primary care-giver, be it GP, Obstetrician , or midwife, but sadly as we all know this is not the case with many women arriving at hospital for their baby's birth with

Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals

2004-11-04 Thread mh
: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Epidurals My Goodness!!! A PCA in labour, that's absolutely appalling. Sally - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:29

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and BF rates...

2003-03-24 Thread TinaPettigrew
In a message dated 24/03/03 10:27:58 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Tina I also feel it is significant that the problems were highest for the primip many of who may not have another baby or carry the negative experience into the subsequent pregnancy! In this age of

Re: [ozmidwifery] epidurals and BF rates...

2003-03-23 Thread Denise Hynd
Dear Tina I also feel it is significant that the problems were highest for the primip many of who may not have another baby or carry the negative experience into the subsequent pregnancy! In this age of 1.3 babies per capita Denise PS well done on being on the program of the Next NSW MA