tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.comments2023-05-30T23:27:57.848+08:00InfomidwifeInfoMidwifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comBlogger488125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-42220904336654958172013-05-06T18:52:26.218+08:002013-05-06T18:52:26.218+08:00this is exactly what happens in the everyday life ...this is exactly what happens in the everyday life for the pregnant women, they need to be handled and spoken to carefully, especially in times like this. anyways, check out this unn website, www.unn.edu.ngdaphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318884805246862853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-53247976850698748352013-02-20T18:22:10.622+08:002013-02-20T18:22:10.622+08:00Modern midwifery is a very demanding job, which is...Modern midwifery is a very demanding job, which is why it requires the skills and knowledge of a university graduate. The BMid midwifery degree lasts three years and gives you everything you need to begin your career as a midwife. If you are interested in studying a BMid <a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/courses/bmid_midwifery.page%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Midwifery University</a> Degree then look no further than The University of Southampton, Hampshire where students will acquire work experience across a range of settings, including hospitals, birth centres and the wider community.Liz Fletcherhttp://www.southampton.ac.uk/healthsciencesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-15855101904956243032012-10-30T01:51:46.126+08:002012-10-30T01:51:46.126+08:00This post raises a lot of questions about the info...This post raises a lot of questions about the information women are receiving from their doctors in private care settings. Thank you for sharing this "food for thought". <br /><br />At Midwife International, we work to transform the culture of birth that is evident in this post while offering hands-on midwife training around the world. For more information, please visit: http://midwifeinternationa.l.org/midwife-training/. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing!Midwife Internationalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09261136280478826086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-1484028775755866972012-08-13T13:51:01.538+08:002012-08-13T13:51:01.538+08:00It is a brilliant solution, and full credit to the...It is a brilliant solution, and full credit to the government who promised it would be tweaked if it didn't work as they had planned.<br /><br />And credit to the first eligible midwives who have pushed for the alterations to make this happen <3 Laura Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299523378009842115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-48618208953765127862012-07-24T22:11:33.223+08:002012-07-24T22:11:33.223+08:00Oh my! As a midwife these conversations must have ...Oh my! As a midwife these conversations must have been disheartening. <br /><br />When will people realise that 'private care' is not synonymous with 'best care'? In fact it can be argued that it is, in fact, the complete opposite...<br /><br />And to not even consider a normal birth as an 'option' for a primip... I don't even know what to say to that...<br /><br />(I just stumbled across your blog, and may just have to visit again) :)Anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-81118125788714463622012-06-19T02:12:19.333+08:002012-06-19T02:12:19.333+08:00thanks Sylvia for dropping by and leaving a commen...thanks Sylvia for dropping by and leaving a comment... not so sure I agree with you that it is changing...because I feel more women are now choosing elective c/sections and private care....but we can live in hope.InfoMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-37271357838800104192012-06-18T12:52:41.009+08:002012-06-18T12:52:41.009+08:00Yes, this is how it is at the moment but "cha...Yes, this is how it is at the moment but "change is in the air", I can smell it...Sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-72707663620060872292012-05-26T13:01:36.532+08:002012-05-26T13:01:36.532+08:00I did not hear this presentation but feel I need t...I did not hear this presentation but feel I need to listen to it now. Thank you for writing this post.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464510128406258242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-74096111760455308962012-05-23T10:44:46.761+08:002012-05-23T10:44:46.761+08:00I love children, I'm a nurse and I also teach ...I love children, I'm a nurse and I also teach children in Sunday school. the more you get to know them and understand them the more you would love them. I am continually enhancing my skills by visiting blogs and reading wikis.<br /><br /><a href="http://techniciansalary.net/registered-nurse-salary-in-maine/" rel="nofollow">Registered Nurse Salary in Maine</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163062791485081107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-33166744685405665172012-05-17T00:40:03.245+08:002012-05-17T00:40:03.245+08:00thanks Laura for stopping, reading and leaving a m...thanks Laura for stopping, reading and leaving a msg...oxytocin is so delightful, just amazing.InfoMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-10917804269695722932012-05-07T23:11:10.224+08:002012-05-07T23:11:10.224+08:00PS, speaking of being oxytocin drenched I had an u...PS, speaking of being oxytocin drenched I had an unusual experience today. I sat with a baby (12 days old) asleep on my chest, held snugly in my arms for close to an hour today, and was intoxicated and quite dreamy for most of that time. Every now and then I would lean closer to her little head and sniff her milkiness, and then sigh with pleasure. She truly was delicious.<br /><br />This is not something I do with many babies, in fact I rarely have a long cuddle, preferring them to be with their parents for attachment. But her Mumma just handed her over as soon as I walked in the door and I staggered out under the influence of baby much later!<br /><br />It was heavenly! I think I'm in love!!!!Laura Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299523378009842115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-75908489530873836212012-05-07T23:06:25.422+08:002012-05-07T23:06:25.422+08:00thanks for highlighting this session. I will defin...thanks for highlighting this session. I will definitely consider having a listen to it, but you have suummarised very well.<br /><br />Thanks for the links and refs too :)Laura Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299523378009842115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-72730746392499557212012-04-26T16:27:02.992+08:002012-04-26T16:27:02.992+08:00Thank you very much for sharing that information. ...Thank you very much for sharing that information. I am a direct entry student midwife and I feel that its an uphill battle to practice Midwifery according to true values of really supporting the woman, especially with the lack of cultural awareness and non-acceptance of different traditions by the health system. Instead we seem trapped in this patriarchal top heavy system where midwives have no power/voice.I hope we can make a difference and shift the ignorance in the Medical system and restore the beauty of childbirth and respect for women's own agency.<br /><br />OliviaOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965149915698435482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-11220367619038039062012-04-26T16:24:50.241+08:002012-04-26T16:24:50.241+08:00Thank you very much for sharing that information. ...Thank you very much for sharing that information. I am a direct entry student midwife and I feel that its an uphill battle to practice Midwifery according to true values of really supporting the woman, especially with the lack of cultural awareness and of different traditions in WA in the health system. Instead we seem trapped in this patriarchal top heavy system where midwives have no power/voice.I hope we can make a difference and shift the ignorance in the Medical system and restore the beauty of childbirth and respect for women's own agency.<br /><br />OliviaOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965149915698435482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-44089840326158033322012-04-13T09:03:11.789+08:002012-04-13T09:03:11.789+08:00Thank you for sharing. Brought a tear to my eye. I...Thank you for sharing. Brought a tear to my eye. I am a first year registered nursing student at Murdoch University in western australia.. I have motivated and supportive educators that have been instilling the importance of care and compassion. This is igniting a passion for nursing within me, and as a budding nurse to be, I hope to be able to enrich the lives of people who are ever in my care. Saddens me that not everyone is a passionate and caring.<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-49755774833202262072012-03-12T22:48:48.379+08:002012-03-12T22:48:48.379+08:00Thanks Helen for stopping by and leaving a comment...Thanks Helen for stopping by and leaving a comment. I have to agree with you that I think the mother must take precedence over the fetus... I would hate things to go the same way as the USA.InfoMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-23959452569598847382012-03-06T12:22:09.853+08:002012-03-06T12:22:09.853+08:00While I would love to see unborn babies protected ...While I would love to see unborn babies protected from violent fathers and dangerous drivers, I have some serious concerns given what has happened in parts of the USA. <br />Fetal protection laws were introduced but the result has been an increasing number of women who have miscarried being charged with killing their unborn children. <br />I think I'd rather protect the mother if I had to choose between her and her term fetus. I'm 6 months pregnant at the moment so I'm not taking this issue lightly.Helen Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-73270566699723957272012-01-18T19:14:52.425+08:002012-01-18T19:14:52.425+08:00I am really concerned about this! I loved having 2...I am really concerned about this! I loved having 2 homebirths that gave me healthy babies and wonderful birth experiences. Please fight for our midwives to continue to help us have amazing and natural births at home. I'm writing a letter to my federal member at the moment, I really encourage anyone reading this to do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-32662291329099769682011-11-24T15:14:42.118+08:002011-11-24T15:14:42.118+08:00nice how they can DECIDE if they WANT to collabera...nice how they can DECIDE if they WANT to collaberate with an independent midwife....One day when EGO's and personal agenda's can be put aside then and only then will the medical profession be able to fully assist woman to have a CHOICE. it isn't their bodies, it isn't their babies so why do they seem to hold all the power. And they wonder why there are some woman out there chosing to have a home birth in a dangerous environment. Some medical professionals need to pull their heads out of their backsides and see the how things really are instead of making them stagnate because they are all "scared of change".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-10142865163482004732011-08-29T17:45:19.969+08:002011-08-29T17:45:19.969+08:00Thanks for taking the time to come and speak with ...Thanks for taking the time to come and speak with us, we too have been inspired and motivated. You have given us much to contemplate. Keep up the great work.<br /><br />Many thanks Deb GalvinDeb Galvinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-65502040934041233342011-08-29T17:42:07.730+08:002011-08-29T17:42:07.730+08:00Thanks for taking the time to come and speak with ...Thanks for taking the time to come and speak with us, you have inspired and motivated us too. We have much to contemplate. Keep up the great work you are doing.<br /><br />Many thanks<br />Deb GalvinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-34774662990255695292011-08-10T10:34:54.527+08:002011-08-10T10:34:54.527+08:00thanks Ann, it’s good to see someone so passionate...thanks Ann, it’s good to see someone so passionate for the cause of women and their right to choice, something we both agree on.<br /><br />Please forward your comments to the ACM and any recommendations you have: <br /><br />You may also like to look at the National Health (Collaborative arrangements for midwives) Determination 2010 which also states that we need to collaborate; http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2010L02105: There are a suite of documents that regulate the midwife and the scope of practice of a midwife of which I have alluded to: You may like to also suggest a way forward to support midwives and enabling women’s choices in the current legislative framework: <br /><br />Whilst I acknowledge there are midwives that continue care which is deemed outside the scope of practice (by the ACM & NMBA) I want to point out that this practice happens it leaves midwives at risk on many levels;<br />I just want legislative protection as a midwife to provide the choice for women which we currently do not have and I certainly do not want to be a test case to establish the case law on this issue.<br />There are “categorically that certain issues are contraindications to homebirth and cannot be supported”. How to overcome this issue is to provide continuity of safe midwifery care in collaboration with an obstetrician.<br />As a lawyer you will also know that there is always someone going to argue the opposite point of view which is a positive thing as it allows for reflection and a way forward.InfoMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-91515772960870255432011-08-10T07:03:15.869+08:002011-08-10T07:03:15.869+08:00Thanks Pauline - I have examined those documents t...Thanks Pauline - I have examined those documents thoroughly on many previous occasions. As a solicitor and mother I have a keen interest in these issues. Your statement implies that the obligation to consult and collaborate is a legislative requirement which was news to me. I am relieved to know that I haven't missed some vital piece of legislation. Guidelines while set up under legislation are clearly not legislative in nature. Sorry to nitpick but we lawyers like precision.<br /><br />There is also a large difference between saying certain women clearly meet criteria for midwifery care (and then going on to address the situation where care is provided to other women) and stating categorically that certain issues are contraindications to homebirth and cannot be supported.<br /><br />Both the QSF and the College's guidelines on consultation and referral clearly recognise the situation where women refuse consultation and referral or other advice and midwives continue to provide care.<br /><br />The interim guidance to privately practising midwives fails to engage with these issues other than by a passing reference to Appendix A. It needs to be comprehensively and consistently addressed.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129781023171416220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-62287096909741163532011-08-10T00:08:13.136+08:002011-08-10T00:08:13.136+08:00Thank you Ann for your comments: The Quality and S...Thank you Ann for your comments: The Quality and Safety Framework clearly states: "Women with a singleton pregnancy, cephalic presentation, at term and free from any significant pre existing medical or pregnancy complications are those identified in the ACM guidelines as clearly meeting criteria for midwifery led care".http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Codes-Guidelines.aspx<br />s38 & s39 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law - The Board may develop the codes and guidelines "(b) the scope of practice of health practitioners registered in the profession;" The Board as ratified the Quality and Safety Framework. The Q&SF also refers to the ACM consultation and referral guidelines which state....risk category need consult and collaborate....enjoy examining it further.InfoMidwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843289052323073178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4297301321247868053.post-29830295766088501522011-08-09T13:10:22.203+08:002011-08-09T13:10:22.203+08:00Good news! You don't actually have any objecti...Good news! You don't actually have any objections to the guidance because you have misinterpreted what it is saying. <br /><br />It says: Women must be made aware of the midwife’s obligation to consult at – or prior to – booking-in.<br /><br />You are not obliged to actually consult at or prior to booking in. You are required to make the woman aware (either at booking in or before this) of your obligation to consult.<br /><br />I think wherever we stand on the substance of the documents, we can all agree that they would benefit from some professional editing!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129781023171416220noreply@blogger.com