Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths

2006-01-08 Thread JoFromOz
Helen and Graham wrote: nbsp; However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of "potential risks for the baby", including water in the lungs". And yet they pluck babies right out of their waters for no or little reason? Jo

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths

2006-01-08 Thread abby_toby
It's good to read something positive about birth for a change. Congrats to Justine!! I wonder when the AMA will stop making themselves look like idiotic, uneducated 'professionals'?? However, the Australian Medical Association opposes water births because of potential risks for the baby,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths

2006-01-08 Thread Päivi
Hi from Finland for a change, It sounds like a great rise in waterbirths, which is great. I was going to write about the article in a little local active birth newsletter, but have somequestions about the article first: "UNDERWATER births have risen by nearly 40 per cent in the past five

RE: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirths

2006-01-08 Thread Megan Larry
Not sure for how long but at the moment this story is on the main page of www.NEWS.com.au, has a picture of a baby under water and then the article has a picture of Elle. Anyway, its a good promotion for water birth. cheers Megan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On