That birthing experiences vary so drastically as a result of individual
staff is reason to advocate for returning the power and control of birth to
birthing women. This, not policy, will help ensure that all women and babies
have the best chance for a truly great birth.
But it's institutions as
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] ctg stuff
From: Susan
Cudlipp
"The reply was 'I DONT CARE- I WANT TO BE INDUCED' How can the
ob refuse in this instance?"
In my experience, many women don't understand
that being induced can result in a very different birthing experience for
themselves and their
On the contrary, very well said.
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From: Andrea Robertson
This is a tricky area - informed choice is really a myth, as so many
vested interests come into play, but we must support women once they have
made a considered decision. To do less would be to undermine her
Most (all?) OBs like to deliver breech births via
c-section.
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EatonSent: Wednesday, 9 August 2006 3:51 PMTo:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of
ultrasound routinely to check for breech
My GP told mea similar thing when I said I was
planning a homebirth. First, he wrote in my notes that I wanted to try
for a homebirth. Then he told me that while homebirth has become very trendy
these days and lots of women would like to think they can have a homebirth, that
I should
Can
anyone tell me the difference between a hand-held doppler and a visual
ultrasound macine? Is a hand-held doppler a lesser
evil?
A
good verdict, but I find it interesting that the summary notes:
It should be noted that the complainant is the Womens Health Action
Trust breastfeeding advocate... Two other
almost identical complaints from breastfeeding advocators opposed to the use of
infant formulas were subsequently
What was said on "Life at 1"?
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare
Chris BrightSent: Friday, 20 October 2006 5:07 AMTo:
ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] I need to
vent!!!
HI,
They won't have free rein if we all (mothers
Well done Pinky. I hope it gets read out next week! Surely
people with half a brain can see that AP is not "socially negligent",
"obsessive" and "lacks common sense". In fact, those words better
describesuch asilly segment!
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I don't think anyone really understands what the baby bonus is for! Not even
the government... as is proven by the latest change in policy.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jennifairy
Sent: Saturday, 18 November 2006 8:42 PM
To:
Wow! What a story for them to tell for years to come :)
But: I did have an epidural but apart from that it was naturally... Does
that sentence/logic even make sense?!
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lara
Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006 6:29
This article doesn't specifically mention pregnancy and birth, but the
concepts could be easily applied. I thought you might be interested esp.
this line: You can't be a victim of medical error if you are not in the
system!
Hi Jassy,
I don't know from a midwive's point-of-view but I'm 32 weeks pregnant and
have decided against the test. Like you, I first made the decision against
antibiotics and then made the decision not to have the test. My decision was
also swayed by a friend living in the UK who tells me it's
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