Re: Direct entry

1999-08-02 Thread Judy Chapman
I agree with Elaine wholeheartedly. I have no desire to do general nursing and restrict my jobsearching to hospitals big enough to employ full time midwives. One of the problems not mentioned also is the lack of doctors who can/will do obstetrics. Many women are forced to leave their families

Re: Evidence based info

1999-08-09 Thread Judy Chapman
Dear Felicity, Could be some of the 'happy to be induced group' were expected to wait out the time in hospital, away from family etc. Then they just want to get it done and get home. I have seen this often enough. Judy From: Felicity Croker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL

Re: courses for midwives

1999-08-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Great idear Trish, especially distance education modules for us people stuck out in the whoop whoop. Judy From: Trish David [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: courses for midwives Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 11:13:45 +1000 Dear all, academics and anyone studying. I am preparing a

Re: Checking the Cord... Good or Bad

1999-09-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Melissa, I do check for cord but not to the extent of burrowing in deeply as I have seen some do. I rarely cut a nuchal cord unless it is REALLY tight as I prefer to try to slip it over the baby's shoulders as it births. I always feel that once the cord is cut one has a very limited time to

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2001-11-18 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi List Someone at work mentioned a midwifery model of care called STOMP (don't know what it means). Can anyone tell me anything about it?? Judy _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp --

Birthing Stool Policy

2001-12-02 Thread Judy Chapman
When I am attending a woman birthing on a stool I use a foam mat about 2.5 cm thick to sit on. I know I don't need to get in too close until the head is near crowning so I move around a lot to keep the circulation going. Anyway, I probably have more than one woman to look after so I get up and go

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2002-01-09 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi All, I am interested in running a women's info session on exercise in pregnancy and would appreciate any references/ resources you can help me with.Judy Chapman Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to

RE: 12 hour shifts

2002-01-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi, The birth centre in Mackay works 12 hour shifts. Email me and I will try to get more details. Judy From: "Christine Tony Holliday" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: 12 hour shifts Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:17:03 +1030 Chris, The Birthing Centre at the Women's

12 hour shifts

2002-01-15 Thread Judy Chapman
all night and are sleeping. They are paid a salary and have to even their hours up eventually, can't get too far in credit or debt. Hope this helps, Judy From: Greg Barbara Cook To: Judy Chapman Subject: Re: 12 hour shifts Date

Kitchen appliances linked to miscarriage

2002-01-19 Thread Judy Chapman
Good reason to rebel and get out of the kitchen and housework. Evidence based and all. Judy From: Ann green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Denise Hynd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Kitchen appliances linked to miscarriage Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:51:45 + (GMT) Dear

Re: particularly precious

2002-01-26 Thread Judy Chapman
The way I understand this "particularly precious" is that they seem to think that if you fall pregnant spontaneously you can always "replace???" a baby if you lose it but with fertility treatment that may not be the case. Don't think they have got a hold of the fact you can never replace a lost

Fwd: Re: Contact us From Ninemonths

2002-02-10 Thread Judy Chapman
gets the choice of only eating to need, not force. A more likely chance to be normal weighted in an increasingly obese society. Judy Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764 _ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail

RE: midwifery positions

2002-04-16 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Marilyn, I am sure that though there is not much specifically advertised in the papers, there are lots of jobs going. I know that here in Mackay, Qld, we seem to always have deficits on the roster and one or two say that they are leaving in the next few months. Check out www.ncah.com/ for

Re: VBAC feedback

2002-04-26 Thread Judy Chapman
! Happy IMD to you all. I shall be celebrating with a long-overdue, childfree weekend alone with my husband! Sue C Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764con _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http

Re: PhD research on the medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth

2002-05-11 Thread Judy Chapman
Centre NSW 1797 Australia Phone: 02 97726628 Fax: 02 97726584 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764 _ Chat with friends

Re: fingers crossed!

2002-05-17 Thread Judy Chapman
put this out there! hope you are all well take care love jessica. Judy Chapman Midwife 07 4749076id _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics

Re: Closure of Liverpool Team Midwifery Project

2002-05-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 15:52:26 EDT Why can't they come up with a salary payment method for midwives who work in groups/teams? marilyn Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764 _ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http

Re: team salary

2002-05-20 Thread Judy Chapman
Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 15:52:26 EDT Why can't they come up with a salary payment method for midwives who work in groups/teams? marilyn Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764 Judy Chapman Midwife 07 47490764 _ Get your FREE download of MSN

Re: team salary

2002-05-21 Thread Judy Chapman
. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: team salary Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 20:49:51 +1000 Dear Judy Are you telling us the Mackay Birth Centre has stopped functioning also?? Denise - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Breast is best.

2002-06-02 Thread Judy Chapman
I have often thought that the sheer volume of 'how to be a good parent' type of stuff in the magazines is part of the problem formorewell readmothers. They must feel that it takes a uni degree to birth, feed and nurture a baby when every magazine is saying 'x is wrong, try y' then the other

Re: whats happening?(vent)

2002-06-05 Thread Judy Chapman
relationship or cause confusion, and it put the icing on the cake after a really bad day) Is all that we do useless? When do we get to see change? Regards, Macha. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. Judy Chapman Midwife 07

Re: [ozmidwifery] Seeking information on hospital models of care

2002-07-23 Thread Judy Chapman
Alphia, Last night I met Sue Hendy who is the relatively new Midwifery Consultant at Liverpool. A very dynamic and midwifery orientated woman who is trying hard to turn what was fairly medically orientated practice to a more evidence and midwifery based practice. I guess it will take a while but

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2002-08-14 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi All Assistance is needed urgently. We have a relatively new DON in Mackay and yesterday we were told by one of the nurse managers that she is not in favour of midwives. Apparently we all think ourselves too good and she wants us to be good little nursies and go back to doing what the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Opinion on Fasting

2002-08-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Jo, Below part of the colcluding paragraph on the chapter regarding nutrition in labour from 'Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth' Enkin and Keirse Cheers Judy Conclusions No presently known measures can ensure that a labouring woman's stomach is empty, or that her gastric juices will

Re: [ozmidwifery] fdiu at 39 weeks

2002-08-25 Thread Judy Chapman
I have a friend who was pregnant last year and the scan showed the baby had cardiac problems not compatable with extrauterine life, even with modern medical care. The couple are Christians and believed strongly that the right thing for them to do was to let nature take its course and chose not

Re: [ozmidwifery] in the paper!

2002-08-29 Thread Judy Chapman
Fantastic Jo, Ain't it great!! Keep up the good work, says I who is scoffing the chokkies an appreciative family gave me. Judy From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] in the paper! Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 10:04:37

Re: [ozmidwifery] Presenting a united front

2002-08-31 Thread Judy Chapman
Mary, I totally agree with you but today I am wondering just why we try with some. She was having her second baby, prostin induction for term plus 8 on the start day of the induction, no action after 4 doses over 2 days so the doctors were talking about an elective CS. I spoke to the woman and

Re: [ozmidwifery] water

2002-09-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Our baths in Mackay are used, then they are cleaned by the midwife. Back to the saying that our job is what no-one else wants to do. Judy Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here---BeginMessage--- Ah come on Mary you are applying logic here where we see time and time again

RE: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal ultrasounds

2002-09-07 Thread Judy Chapman
I feel as you do Sally. Was in the situation many years ago when I went for USS for a gynae problem and finished up with a totally unexpected vaginal USS. Felt violated. This was in a private radiology practice. Next time I was ready, it was in a public hospital and I was more prepared. Well

RE: [ozmidwifery] Poster...for better birth!

2002-09-10 Thread Judy Chapman
Copy for me too please Vicki, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Judy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Vicki Chan Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2002 3:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Poster...for better birth! Dear All Nic

Re: [ozmidwifery] great birth

2002-09-12 Thread Judy Chapman
good news story, Judy. It has warmed my heart and encouraged my spirit. Where do you practise? Am I to assume your unit "permits" vaginal breech births from your comment "she supervised my first breech birth"? How enlightened, and how inspiring. Congratulations! Lois -

[ozmidwifery] Modesty

2002-09-17 Thread Judy Chapman
My 5 years working in Muslim countries cemented my desire not to expose women unnecessarily even during examinations and birth. If she throws off that covers that I have put on it is her business but most appreciate the thought. Spoke with a women in the unit the other day about it and she

Re: [ozmidwifery] computer databases

2002-10-01 Thread Judy Chapman
I don't have a problem with writing but I wish I only had to write it in one place rather than double and triple documentation. We are using an outdated version of Obicare, we are told it is too expensive to upgrade, and it is menus that don't have exactly what you want, as well as a frustrating

Re: [ozmidwifery] hi there _ question regarding induction

2002-10-01 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Jackie, Many women can have big babies and have them easily. The fact that you have had one big baby helps toconfirm your pelvis is able to cope. I don't know the circumstances of your previous birth but by now you are probably aware that some of the problems would have been caused by the

[ozmidwifery] Ignore previous email

2002-10-03 Thread Judy Chapman
OOOPS Please ignore my previous email, hit the wrong address button. JudySend and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here Dear Jackie, The more I think about it the more I want that job but I really am committed till 7 Dec (only 8 weeks away). I need my holidays and then have

[ozmidwifery] first birth

2002-10-14 Thread Judy Chapman
Jess, After 23 years I still get a buzz from the miracle of birth. May you have just as much joy over the years as I have. Cheers Judy From: J Stewart To: ozmid Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 5:26 PM dear All, I am happy, stoked, proud, thrilled and woohoo-ed to

[ozmidwifery] 4th degree tear

2002-11-12 Thread Judy Chapman
The only 4th degree tear I have witnessed happening was in a very young aboriginal girl, about 14 years but looked 20, who birthed naturally in all fours with a student midwife doing her 20th catch. Baby's head popped out a bit fast but I have seenfaster birthing of the headwithout tears, and I

Re: [ozmidwifery] hurtful birth experiences

2002-11-13 Thread Judy Chapman
a long time - I am just so sorry. Melissa -- From: "Judy Chapman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] hurtful birth experiences Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 8:07 PM You are so right about the validation. All I got after 2 CS for 'Fail

Re: [ozmidwifery] Julia's birth

2002-11-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Bellydance isfun anway, regardless of the physical benefits. Keeps us young. Judy From: "Aviva Sheb'a" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Julia's birth Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 12:54:25 +1030 Ah, yes! and it's wonderful what

[ozmidwifery] Ultrasounds

2002-11-15 Thread Judy Chapman
Reminds me of the woman who had a baby with exomphalos and other abnormalities not compatable with extrauterine life. Missed on 3 USS in Brunei and Manila. Baby ventilated until parents could have proper explanations of the prognosis and then the ventilatorturned off and baby died in their

RE: [ozmidwifery] Fw: [MCNSW] more interventions for labour!

2002-11-17 Thread Judy Chapman
I have been with so many women who have had short labours and the nearest way I can describe it, and mostly the women agree is: it is like a tornado has picked them up, blown them around and then unceremoniously dumped them with no concern for how they feel. Seems to me that women who have a

Re: [ozmidwifery] NMAP

2002-11-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Fantastic!! Judy From: "Aviva Sheb'a" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] NMAP Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:12:59 +1030 YEHA - Original Message - From: Sandra J. Eales To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Barbara

RE: [ozmidwifery] big baby fear?

2002-11-21 Thread Judy Chapman
The woman I worked with today had a CS without labour for a 'big baby' for her first birth. She was also diagnosed as a gestational diabetic that pregnancy. Baby was 3870 - comfy but not particularly big. Booked for a CS tomorrow, came in with ruptured membranes and some contractions last night

[ozmidwifery] 'bits' watching

2002-11-23 Thread Judy Chapman
Interesting point Aviva. Must think on it. I like advocating the use of the birth stool for shy woman as it is a very private position and have had women progress well there when it had been slow or non existant in other positions. I know some of that could be attributed to the upright position

[ozmidwifery] 'bits' watching

2002-11-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Working in a very conservative Muslim country for so long has taught me a lot about caring for a woman without exposing her unnecessarily. I had a comment from a woman about the difference having a VE from our chief OB who is a Muslim and others and how much better the privacy is. I now teach

[ozmidwifery] Re Tina's response to Denise

2002-11-26 Thread Judy Chapman
Recently in working with a follow thru woman, I attended her pregnancy care visits to the hospitalher model of care was midwife-led care in a birthing unit.but I was amazed at how subordinate and not so midwife-led it was. Some of the midwives were in their care of the woman far

[ozmidwifery] Children Present at Births

2002-11-26 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to agree with Robin. We run on such tight staffing that mostly wejust don't have the staff to be responsible for toddlers. If they cannot do anything else with them we try our best but I believe that the midwife caring for the woman has responsibility enough for the wellbeingof the woman

[ozmidwifery] child care

2002-11-27 Thread Judy Chapman
I am sure that if hospitals great and small had child care for staff and clients, it would really help to attract nursing and midwifery staff back. I am not sure where the administrators learn their job but they do not seem to see that as a useful tool to staff the institutions. Judy From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Pelvic u/s to determine pelvic size and birthing ability???

2002-11-29 Thread Judy Chapman
Doesn't sound to VBAC friendly to me. I don't have references with me but the only way to try out the size of a pelvis is to try it out. I wrote recently of a primi scared sh.less by being told her pelvis was too small and she would need a CS. She birthed vaginally, easily in good time. Judy

Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-29 Thread Judy Chapman
To me the expression 'girls' has more than the meaning of young woman these days. Seems to me that it can mean a group of woman who are friendly and have a common bond of one sort or other. I actually don't mind being 'one of the girls'. Guess it helps me feel young again. Judy From: "Pinky

[ozmidwifery] Re: Bumper stickers for ladies!

2002-11-30 Thread Judy Chapman
I also like this definition. My Mum told me that a lady is a woman who inspired a man to be a gentleman. Judy From: "Aviva Sheb'a" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies! Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 10:34:17

[ozmidwifery] Re: RUBELLA SCREENING (OR CALL ME LORETTA)

2002-12-03 Thread Judy Chapman
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Re: [ozmidwifery] Aviva/belly dancing for midwives

2002-12-16 Thread Judy Chapman
There are a few bellydancers in the OZmid midwifery world, myself being one of them. Heaps of fun and great exercise. Judy From: "Julie Garratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Aviva/belly dancing for midwives Date:

[ozmidwifery] '52 was a good year

2003-01-05 Thread Judy Chapman
n, 6 Jan 2003 13:49:32 +1030 Isn't turning 50 just the best?! I did it with a bang (oh damn, not that sort of bang) in May...can heartily recommend it for who haven't already! I know so many of the same age. Must have been a great year! Aviva - Original Message ----- From: Judy Chapman To: [

Re: [ozmidwifery] IUGR

2003-01-11 Thread Judy Chapman
Also, why, if he is so worried is he not doing doppler studies etc. As Andrea says, doppler and palp are notoriously inaccurate. Judy From: Andrea Quanchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] IUGR Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 12:30:53

RE: [ozmidwifery] ?Cx shut down

2003-02-15 Thread Judy Chapman
I recall a time when I was in Saudi, the woman was 9 cm with a high and floating head. The doctors agreed and took her to the OR for a controlled ARM. Success but then with the main pressure off the cervix it went back to 6 cm but she dilated up quickly and birthed ok. Judy From: "Sally

RE: [ozmidwifery] Sleeping positions

2003-02-16 Thread Judy Chapman
This was always the reasoning when I did my mid education for lying babies on their tummy. I personally can not lie babies on their backas I have also seen babies choke on secretions. I always turn them a little to the side. Judy From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL

[ozmidwifery] Doctors language!

2003-02-22 Thread Judy Chapman
Yeah, Know that one Rhonda, saw an Ortho about 5 or 6 yrs ago, about 70 kg and 170 tall with a pear shaped figure and was called obese. Still just on the borderline of acceptable with the heart foundation. Would never go to him again. JudyFrom: "Rhonda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL

[ozmidwifery] Afterbirth pains

2003-02-23 Thread Judy Chapman
I have always found hot packs soothing for after pains. Judy From: "Marty Tina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Afterbirth pains Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:57:26 +1000 Dear All, I am hoping you may be able to help. I am

Re: [ozmidwifery] night nappies

2003-02-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Helen, I am answering privately because I have colleagues on the list. I know that I wet the bed with no health problems till I was 8. I used to dream I was on the toilet and let go. Sometimes twice in a night. I got good at it. I would wet, move down to the other end of the bed and only when I

[ozmidwifery] night nappies

2003-02-25 Thread Judy Chapman
t it because of my own experience. It is hard to explain to people whose babies were dry at night even before they were toilet trained. Oh, I am 51 Judy. marilyn - Original Message ----- From: Judy Chapman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] thumb not dummy

2003-02-26 Thread Judy Chapman
I have often wondered if the attachment that adults have to the neck of bottles and sippers is a left over thumb or nipple sucking reflex!! Mine is healthyCheers Judy From: Ruth Cantrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] thumb

Re: [ozmidwifery] Antenatal Care

2003-03-31 Thread Judy Chapman
GP's can give antenatal care and often do even if the woman is booked into the public hospital to have the baby. They will often share the care till 36 weeks then the woman usually has the rest of her visits with the hospital ANC. Not good for hospital midwives to try to educate the woman. Even

Re: [ozmidwifery] Sex Handout

2003-04-02 Thread Judy Chapman
I get the impression that if you remain silent when he engages in 'unusual practices' that he falls asleep straight away!! A likely story. Silence means 'yes, keep going' doesn't it? The 4th paragraph could be straight out of the Koran too (except for the rollers and face cream bit). My Mum

Re: [ozmidwifery] Sex Handout

2003-04-03 Thread Judy Chapman
ECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Sex Handout Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:37:36 +1000 If you are silent, your mouth will be shut so he will not be able to "engage" Pinky - Original Message - From: Judy Chapman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 8:20 AM Subjec

Re: [ozmidwifery] out of the mouths

2003-05-28 Thread Judy Chapman
Wish melting the fat was that easy, a good fire and we would all be skinny. Judy From: "Jim O'Neill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] out of the mouths Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 08:11:32 +1000 I sometimes wonder how

Re: [ozmidwifery] Breastmilk and vitamin D supplements

2003-05-28 Thread Judy Chapman
Saw a documentary some time ago on the increased Vit D deficiency in the women of groups who cover completely like many Muslims do. One of the points they made is that in their own country the houses often had an inside courtyard so that the women could get some sun but that is not part of the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy - when to cut?

2003-06-11 Thread Judy Chapman
Jo, I am actually on holiday and travelling so have no references with me but there is a lot of info out there on physiological pushing as well as proper upright positioning etc. Chase up the work of Constance Benyon who wrote about physiological pushing vs the valsalver manouver in 1952.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Jumpy legs

2003-07-05 Thread Judy Chapman
Certainly does sound like restless legs syndrome which I have had for years. Tried lots of stuff but little works. A panadiene at night often doesbut not always. My mum finds one aspirin works for her (not for the pregnant women though). Judy From: "Sheena Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Midwife near Emerald QLD?

2003-07-08 Thread Judy Chapman
I believe there is someone. Email me privately and I can get in contact with a midwife who knows the said homebirth midwife. Cheers Judy From: Justine Caines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Homebirth Midwife near

[ozmidwifery] assistance with assignment please

2003-07-11 Thread Judy Chapman
The new semester is starting and I needassistance from those of you who have business cards. I am doing desktop publishing for the first assignment I need to design a business card. I have to spend time collecting business cards to use for inspiration. I need to have two that I really like to

RE: [ozmidwifery] what's happening ?

2003-07-12 Thread Judy Chapman
I think we all have bad runs. Since I have been at my new job primips have given me a hard time with a couple going on to CS. Had real good figures at the last place. Cheers Judy From: Ken Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery]

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators(NICE)

2003-07-16 Thread Judy Chapman
nice list of midwives because of this. Her name is Judy Chapman P.O Box 1524 Mareeba QLD 4880 Maybe you might be interested Terry Stockdale - Original Message - From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:27 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] National Regis

Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators(NICE)

2003-07-17 Thread Judy Chapman
essage - From: Judy Chapman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] National Register of ALL Independent ChildbirthEducators (NICE) She certainly would if she got any answers. Have 1 promise so far. Judy om: "Child Birth Informat

RE: [ozmidwifery] McLeods Daughters

2003-07-25 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Cas, Re the blood streaks: they can happen in a normal birth if the labia have split a bit prior to the head being born then the blood can leave some streaks over the babies head. I am sorry I missed that birth. 'fraid my TV reception is pretty poor (rural) and I don't watch much. Judy From:

Re: [ozmidwifery] Vaginal Examination

2003-08-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Having made mistakes in the past with VE's I am now not happy to say I have felt the cervix until I have been able to really feel that edge and if possible and not painful, to be able to slip the finger tip right under it. Judy From: "Robin Moon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL

Re: [ozmidwifery] I have typed up and pasted below an editorial comment in theAugust ANZJOG regarding breech birth. G

2003-08-24 Thread Judy Chapman
If it is Michael Humphrey ex Cairns I guess it is. He got a bit of a caning on the list a while ago but I have heard he was a great support to the Mareeba Maternity unit when they had a GP obst having a go at them and trying to wreak havoc. Cheers Judy<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re:

Re: [ozmidwifery] excellent book

2003-08-26 Thread Judy Chapman
It is certainly a good book. He also has some articles on the birthinternational site worth reading. Judy From: "Rob and Claire Leslie-Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] excellent book Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 11:12:03 +0100

[ozmidwifery] Successful VBAC

2003-09-04 Thread Judy Chapman
We were all so happy at work this morning. Woman having third baby and at term. First CS for breech, second SVB. OB in tertiary hospital telling her that she should not be seeing midwives "They can't fix up the ruptured uterus can they?" She an intelligent professional but very unsure, pulled

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: presentation - words of wisdom?

2003-09-15 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Nola, I guess it depends on where you are. The woman (primigravida) I birthed with at 0615 today wanted an epidural but being in a small hospital and one of our GP anaesthetists being on leave it was not going to happen so she was told that if she really wanted it she would be transferred. She

Re: [ozmidwifery] high head at term

2003-10-28 Thread Judy Chapman
I have seen many a primip with a high head at the beginning of labour who has progressed and birthed well. One recent woman who comes to mind had a support person who was an acupuncturist and after a treatment she zoomed along and did exceptionally well. Bowen can work well too to help normalise

Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care

2003-12-01 Thread Judy Chapman
Heard an anecdote the other day about a woman who had 3 vaginal births after a CS and they it was found out the CS was Classical. JudyFrom: "*G and S*" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New models of midwifery care Date: Sun, 30

Re: [ozmidwifery] rhesus neg mother

2004-01-28 Thread Judy Chapman
I have to agree on the horific nature of the hydropic. Prior to my starting my nursing I had my second child in a public hospital. One woman had had a live first child and then got Rh antibodies. When I met her she had just had her seventh child, still born as were the last five. Her first had

Re: Abuse of power!! Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
This is one of the saddest stories that I have heard in ages and how those on that fateful night can call themselves midwives has got me beat. I am not a huge believer in the legal system but I think, down the track, your sis has a case to call the hospital to task and expect explanations to her

Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
Abby, I am sorry that you have only had negative from 'the system'. Midwifery is such a changing climate. I am tempted to say that Australia is going from the obstetric nurse system to midwifery and different hospitals are changing/not changing at different rates. There are some out there, the one

RE: Abuse of power!! Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT INFO NEEDED

2004-02-02 Thread Judy Chapman
At my previous hospital where we had an extended midwifery scheme we had a biliblanket which we were able to send home with mothers who needed them. Typically, these women had gone home early, follow up visits had identified jaundice requiring phototherapy, and unless the woman was completely

Re: [ozmidwifery] Induction.

2004-04-07 Thread Judy Chapman
It would be interesting to see this study replicated with larger numbers. Interesting that the rate of CS was lower in the group which had the oxytocic ceased at 5 cm. Cheers Judy --- Mary Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting.. women often as why the drip can't be discontinued once

Re: [ozmidwifery] post- c/s nuitrition

2004-04-13 Thread Judy Chapman
In all my years as a midwife I have worked mostly in hospitals which favour early food and drink after CS and rare are the problems. I have found that those women who do have a problem with their gut tend not to want food/drink. I guess it is her body saying it is not ready yet? Cheers JudyJen

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes in pregnancy

2004-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
I once heard an OB say that there were more risks to the mother from the CS than to the baby from the herpes with the older infections. Might be worth pursuing. Cheers Judy --- Nicole Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I posted a query last year re. genital herpes in pregnancy. I

Re: [ozmidwifery] Beautiful Birth

2004-04-15 Thread Judy Chapman
At the risk of being flamed, moving around is not the best for all. I have recently cared for a woman with definite ideas for an active birth (unfortunately I did not know her prior) and when she started contracting well she was very active. Bath, all fours, standing, walking all night. Declined

Re: [ozmidwifery] VBAC

2004-04-17 Thread Judy Chapman
Jen, I have not seen it used other than for termination. That is several hospitals in Nth Qld. Cheers JudyJen Semple [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How common is the use of misoprostol for induction in Australia? I've read it's used quite a lot in the US that it's used in abortion in Australia, but

Re: [ozmidwifery] genital herpes in pregnancy

2004-04-19 Thread Judy Chapman
Nicole, He can't do any CS without her signing the sonsent form. That would be a major assault charge for him. She would get heaps of bulllying though so if she can find a more accommodating accoucher it will be easier. Cheers JudyNicole Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: to Sally,

Re: [ozmidwifery] Australian research

2004-04-23 Thread Judy Chapman
Hear, Hear Sadie. I won't weigh the baby before feeding unless we have tried and baby is not ready. I often joke with the women about them not even knowing what a pound is. They want it for the grandparents. Cheers Judy Sadie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very interesting research Mary - however

Re: [ozmidwifery] urgent help for Another victorian birthing unit

2004-05-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Hi Tracy Mackay Birth Center takes primips but not inductions with the exception of women booked with themwho have had an ARM and have then established in labour. How long does it take to transfer to the tertiary unit? I don't have figures to back me up but my feeling is that the main difference

[ozmidwifery] Assignment assistance needed urgently

2004-05-13 Thread Judy Chapman
Have just re-read my assignment and find I need to 'obtain a health related human interest story of at least 1000 words (approximately 3 pages in length ) from a popular magazine published between January and June 2004. I don't read popular magazines (except for gardening, computer and 4WD and

[ozmidwifery] No messages

2004-05-06 Thread Judy Chapman
I haven't had a message for 2 days. Is the list so quiet or am I having problems. Judy Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Re: [ozmidwifery] Re Today show on Monday

2004-05-17 Thread Judy Chapman
I nearly forgot and only got the last couple of minutes where you were talking about how babies might actually have something wrong when they cry. Came across well Pinky. Well done. If you have converted only one or two people you have still done a good and positive job. Cheers JudyPinky McKay

[ozmidwifery] Good - Bad parenting.

2004-05-18 Thread Judy Chapman
Was talking to a niece on the weekend who is single, two children, youngest about 5 yrs old and diabetes diagnosed within months of birth. We were discussing paternalistic doctors and she told me of the diabetic physician who made her feel like a bad mum because her son' s HBA1C was up a bit. He

Re: [ozmidwifery] ACT Standing Committee on Health

2004-06-03 Thread Judy Chapman
Jan, The url has wrapped to another line and if you have not cut and pasted that to the end of the highlighted link that could be the problem with access. cheers JudyJan Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MarieHaving a second attempt to access this, but it keeps telling me it is a bad

Re: [ozmidwifery] attachments

2004-07-22 Thread Judy Chapman
On top of that any attched file with a .exe and no resonable explanatory text is likely to be dangerous. I deleted it with out opening. Cheers Judy --- Kirsten Blacker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Firstly, I never open attachments unless I'm expecting them and I know what they are, and I don't open

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