Re: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

2006-04-05 Thread Alan Linda Trewern
Hi Maxine, At Townsville Hospital, women who are insulin dependant see the lactation consultant ante-natally and if they are planning to breast feed, she discusses the option of expressing and freezing in case her baby needs it. These babies always go to the nursery for observation and get

RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

2006-03-31 Thread B G
ScottSent: Thursday, 30 March 2006 8:52 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics I have heard Townsville Hospital recommend it. May be something there. Cheers Philippa ScottBirth Buddies - DoulaAssisting women

Re: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

2006-03-31 Thread The Fairbairn Family
:23 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics Hi, At Redcliffe I actually encourage IDDM/GDM's on insulin women to express prior to OT if I am OT list for the day. It may only be a few mils/drops but I have found that this usually satisfies the infant

RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

2006-03-30 Thread Philippa Scott
I have heard Townsville Hospital recommend it. May be something there. Cheers Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville From: [EMAIL

RE: [ozmidwifery] insulin dependant diabetics

2006-03-29 Thread Kate Reynolds
I forgot, I cant see that anyone would have a problem with her bring in her frozen colostrum if she is lucky enough to get a stash pre-natally (I could have filled a few bottles before I had mine!). Cheers, Kate