I have supported a few women with enthusiastic
partners and there is usually a time when the woman tells off the
guyrubbing too hard, talking too much, saying dumb things etc :o)
We talk about this before the labour and
we discuss that for a labouring woman they have little opportunity
Can anyone point to where I can find the ACORN
Standards and also what this acronym exactly stands for? Much
appreciated.
Cheers, Joanne.
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Australian College of Operating Room Nurses www.acorn.org.au is the link Jo.
Cheers
Barb
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Hello you intelligent List-Wives...
I have decided for various reasons not to have the routine GTT during my
pregnancy, and now, at 33 weeks, I have had a small trace of glucose in
my urine the last few weeks. Tonight I checked at work at I had a
definite plus, not trace, of glucose. I did a
Jo,
I think glycosuria is pretty common in pregnancy. Your BSL is of course
excellent.
Perhaps you could do some reading about glycosuria in pregnancy. I don't
think there is much evidence to support routine GTT or screening.
Nicole.
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Dear Jo
I trust you know Henci Goer's book Obstetric Myths and Realities
see www.hencigoer.com
For an article by her re Diabetes try
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pcomplications/0,,9z3m,00.html
Denise Hynd
Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the
sake of
Yes I agree that this would make for interesting discussion. I found it
stimulating in digesting the issues between 'us and them'. I think for
those who are active in bringing about change, it could add a
perspective possibly over looked.
Jo Bainbridge
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It is not unusual to show some glucose. The renal threshold lowers. The fact
that your BSL was normal is very reassuring. Be a little careful of your
diet before you test your wee again. I wouldn't be worried. Maureen ps
just how many Easter eggs did you enjoy?
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