Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-31 Thread Jennifer Price
Judy, I've just got back from holidays and would love to be sent a copy of the breastfeeding video cheers Jenni ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) *** This email, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential and for

RE: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Dean Jo
Personally Andrea, my hubby was far more traumatized by my second birth -my episiotomies vbac- than my horrific cs of my first. It wasn’t until I had my third did he truly understand what I was on about. He was mute with the first. Scared sh*tless with the second. He laughed and cried with our

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: 'Higher risk' in midwife deliveries (http://theaustralian.com.au report)

2005-08-31 Thread Vedrana Valčić
Thank you for this, Rachel. I am very interested in this subject because in Croatia, you become a midwife after graduating from a high school for midwives. There is no university-level education afterwards and I was under an impression that if we (women and midwives together) manage to convince

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

2005-08-31 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi Lindsay, At what gestation did the u/sound miss your twins pregnancy? Anyone else have a similar story? Sue I had ultrasounds on the day of birth of my last two babies, I was overdue both times and had to see Obstetrician. These were my 4th and 5th children. Number 4 he

RE: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-31 Thread Vedrana Valčić
I've sent it to you for Judy, because of her slow line. Vedrana -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifer Price Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 8:45 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video Judy, I've

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: 'Higher risk' in midwife deliveries (http://theaustralian.com.au report)

2005-08-31 Thread Emily
can you let us know how the c-section conference goes Rachel ? emilywump fish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Denise! What a lovely response.Moving to Australia has re-ignited my fighting spirit regarding women's birth rights. There is so much to fight for and so many motivated, strong midwives

[ozmidwifery] All our fault!

2005-08-31 Thread Mary Murphy
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RE: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Vedrana Valčić
My husband was traumatized by my birth (and so was I). After the ob decided to use vaccuum extraction, he was sent out of the room and just listened to all what was happening. When our son (Vid) was born, he was called back into the room and was shocked with all the blood (they did an

Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
A woman I know who was given 3 u/s in labour (to see where the baby was...)as well as countless others through her pregnancy, was eventually told she had no option but c-sec for her breech baby. When they cut into her, they sliced straight through her placenta because NO ONE HAD PICKED UP

Re: [ozmidwifery] BF video

2005-08-31 Thread nicole and gareth
Judy would love a copy of the video too if possible [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks nicole -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.

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2005-08-31 Thread Melissa Singer
Hi all, I thought I'd share with you a ridiculous scenerio which happened at my work today. A woman who was having her fourth baby, three previous being vaginal births and one of which was a uncomplicated vaginal breech birth was booked for her first ELUSC for breech at 38 weeks. Upon

[ozmidwifery] RE:

2005-08-31 Thread Ken WArd
What fool the woman to believe the rubbish obliviously told her, she already had the proof of a breech vaginal birth. I would love to have a chat with her. some women do think a c/s is easier and jump at the chance when one is offered. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2005-08-31 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Hi Melissa (only just worked out the surname :-)) Yes, happened today - how sad. Also today we saw a multi 10 wks post partum with RPOC post emergency C/S for breech at 36 weeks. This particular lady had vaginal breech with no.1, I delivered no 2 (SVD), and then, as you say - came into

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Couldn't resist adding my bit to this one! First bub was elective C/S, which hubby found very ho hum, not really a worry or a turn off, but not very exciting either - his words were it's a bit like ordering your baby at the department store 2nd bub was VBAC but VERY medicalised- I had so much

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Lea Mason
As someone who facilitates couples' preparation for birth as part of a comprehensive 12 week course that essentially gives the dads training similar to a doula's, I see this article as addressing something that happens when dads are unprepared. The type of birth experience doesn't seem to

[ozmidwifery] Fw: Midwife criticism 'misused statistics' (http://theaustralian.com.au report)

2005-08-31 Thread Sally-Anne Brown
- Original Message - From: sally b To: Sally-Anne Brown Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 6:12 AM Subject: Midwife criticism 'misused statistics' (http://theaustralian.com.au report) sally b ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) suggested you might be interested in this

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2005-08-31 Thread brendamanning
Sue, I wish we could teach women that they can say NO to C/S. No consent, no surgery. What can we do to enable them to just have faith? I know it's the old education, education, education but it's just so wrong ! Very distressing, makes me want to cry! We used tohave beautiful standing

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread brendamanning
Lea, Your classes sound great. I wonder if anyone does these or similar in Melbourne specifically for men ?? BM - Original Message - From: Lea Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:38 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Tanya Fleming
I totally agreemy husband has been present for my two home water births too. In facthe said it felt so great as he felt like we did it all on our own with the midwife reassuringly in the corner of the room...which we did. Tanya - Original Message - From: Megan Larry [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
I wonder if anyone does these or similar in Melbourne specifically for men On the Joyous Birth forums there is a private section specifically for fathers who have been present at births which were traumatic. We also support them in planning, with their partners,for subsequent births in a

[ozmidwifery] Article about epidurals increasing posterior presentation

2005-08-31 Thread Lisa
Does anyone remember an article about Epidurals increasing the percentge of posterior presentations? I wanted to use the reference for Childbirth classes and wondered if anyone remembered whether it was a journal article or not. Thanks Lisa

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re:

2005-08-31 Thread Melissa Singer
Hi Sue, Couldn't but wonder what would of happened if she went to Dr W clinic day? - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 8:38 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Re: Hi Melissa (only just

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2005-08-31 Thread wump fish
Sue, you are so lucky to have cared for women having a physiological breech. I have only seen one vaginal breech - and it was far from physiological (epidural, stirrups, fiddling about etc). Unfortunately it doesn't matter what we teach women about saying 'no'. When they are faced with an

RE: [ozmidwifery] Men at births

2005-08-31 Thread Tania Smallwood
Hear hear both of you. In our practice, we have taken on several couples where, after meeting the partner, it becomes obvious that part of the drive to birth at home, is because of that feeling of 'being a spare tyre' at the last birth. Even though some of these blokes aren't completely

[ozmidwifery] SA Homebirth Network

2005-08-31 Thread Tania Smallwood
Hello everyone, Just wanted to let the list know that the Homebirth Network of SA is having a coffee morning tomorrow, 2nd September, from 10-12 at the Eastwood Community Center, 95 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood. We are also having a birth story night from 7.30pm at the same venue, on the

Re: [ozmidwifery] SA Homebirth Network

2005-08-31 Thread Janet Fraser
Hi Tania : ) Have you put those details on Joyous Birth? I'd be most grateful! I'll put them on Natural Parenting for you too, if you wish! J - Original Message - From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:55

RE: [ozmidwifery] 3rd degree tears

2005-08-31 Thread Lindsay Kennedy
Hi Sue It was about 11 weeks. I was booked into the hospital clinic, had the USS and antenatal appointment and decided I couldnt stand the cattle market philosophy and changed to a GP who did deliveries (this was a few years ago in NZ, prior to independent midwives). On my first visit

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2005-08-31 Thread brendamanning
Rachel, Actually that was me (Brenda)not Sue, who wrote about the physiological breeches, and I do realise now that experience is rare. When you speak about choice what you'd do if you had a breech baby yourself you are really limited because there are not many of us in PP who have