[ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

2006-08-06 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Hi again you wise women, I was just talking to a friend of mine, who is 26 wks pregnant. (First pregnancy). She has been having very strong contractions and went to see a doctor because of this. She was told, that she has a placenta previa, and the placenta goes over... (She was very

Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

2006-08-06 Thread Jan Robinson
Hi Paivi Your friend most likely has a bicornuate (heart shaped) uterus. There is a dip in the middle of the fundus around this time that makes the baby appear to be lying lower - sometimes like the outline of an oblique lie. The placenta is usually sited in one horn and the baby is in the other

Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

2006-08-06 Thread Susan Cudlipp
Jan I am curious to know what makes you suggest bicornuate uterus based on Paivi's question? She has stated the friend was told placenta praevia, you point out that with bicornuate uterus the placenta is usually in one horn. Just trying to understand the reason for your diagnosis. Paivi -

RE: [ozmidwifery] Henci Goer's Article on GD

2006-08-06 Thread leanne wynne
Henci is absolutely correct - Gestational Diabetes is a big firfy!! Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

[ozmidwifery] Fertility Accupuncture Melbourne?

2006-08-06 Thread Kelly @ BellyBelly
Can someone recommend any acupuncturists in Melbourne who specialize in fertility and assisted conception? I have heard a few women rave about an obstetric acupuncturist (is that a word?!) in the CBD but the name eludes me Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fertility Accupuncture Melbourne?

2006-08-06 Thread Janet Fraser
I'd be steering clear of anyone using the "O" word in conjunction with fertility! I had acupuncture as part of the immense amount of work to conceive my son. Fairfield Holistic Health Group, just a few doors down from Rhea. Brilliant team there with an amazing track record of helping women

Re: [ozmidwifery] advise on placenta previa

2006-08-06 Thread Päivi Laukkanen
Hi Sue and Jan, Thank you for your replies. Sounds very interesting. I will talk to her again and try to find out more. Päivi - Original Message - From: Susan Cudlipp To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Re: