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  1. Nursery nurses....what do you think about this?

    Kiwimid replied to labcat01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh thats baddddd. here in nz they dont even call it formula anymore. it breast milk substiute and that room in the hosp is down the corridor and

  2. Disapearing twin

    Kiwimid replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have heard of this happening too. there is a condition which another poster touched on and it is called Fetus Paprius exceuse the spelling. where the unabsorbed fetus becomes mummified and is...

  3. Terms we will not admit to using

    Kiwimid replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    i have a family member who we refer to having bse she is a bit of a mad

  4. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Kiwimid replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    i for one am never eating shrimp

  5. mum of a pdd-nos kid needs help

    Kiwimid replied to Kiwimid's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks Sharon. We live in New Zealand and i am having difficulty getting the school to take the diag seriously. It seems they think that if he just felt better about himself, it should...

  6. First day on the Labor and Delivery unit

    Kiwimid replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi Guys, sorry i was veiwing the link. i live in New Zealand and we have a number of male midwives. I met one last week on a unit. i am a midwifery student myself, and dont let anyone put you off if...

  7. strep b

    Kiwimid posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi im a student midwife and just wanted to ask a few questions about strep b. i have a baby with it, who is also fitting. what kind of outcome should i expect. my gut feeling is that it isnt going to...

  8. strep b

    Kiwimid replied to Kiwimid's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi guys kiwimid here with an update. Turns out baby has a metabolic disorder. Something about long chain fatty acids. baby had no recordable blood glucose on admission to nicu. eek. they did an...

  9. student midwife with a question

    Kiwimid replied to Kiwimid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for the hugs. found out today the baby has a metabolic disorder to do with long chain fatty acids. the poor wee mite had a set back today when his lung collapesed. sniff. thank God i have such...

  10. student midwife with a question

    Kiwimid posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I helped with a birth this week. Cute baby, seemed healthy as an ox, but crashed this morning with what looks like group b strep. b/g in the toilet, that has stabilized for now. can anyone give me...

  11. student midwife with a question

    Kiwimid replied to Kiwimid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for the link. it was found on the 36 week wab, but she had a very fast labour and no time for iv therapy. baby has been fitting, which isnt good and i will keep you posted on the outcome. it...

  12. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    Kiwimid replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    i have kept all my four placentas. here in new Zealand the maori people bury them in special woven flax bags or boxes. i have buried three of mine and one is still in the freezer waiting its turn. im...

  13. I was just thinking about the child who was disemboweled

    Kiwimid replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    how did she manage to get out of the pool???? why did it take awhile for anyone to notice the few feet of intestine hanging out of her????? im Goobsmacked that she even managed to

  14. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    Kiwimid replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am so sorry for your loss. I havent been on in awhile and am praying for you and your family at this time. Love from New Zealand,

  15. yet another intervetion for birth.....

    Kiwimid replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh my goodness, what a stupid idea. even in the case of preterm labour wouldnt it agreevate the cervix/uteris? it just doesnt sound right. I went from about 3 cms to 10 in an hour and would it detect...

  16. What is a "dry birth"?

    Kiwimid replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My mum always claimed my birth was a dry one and that I came out with dry flaky skin. I'm thinking post dates, but as for dry? Ha, fat

  17. No more VBACs

    Kiwimid replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    we have something called the pink kit in New Zealand and it helps vbac patients learn about muscles and postions and stuff to help have a vb. our rate is still high, and vbacs get knocked by docs...

  18. Babies overnighting in moms room

    Kiwimid replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    here in New Zealand all hospitals and units have to be baby friendly. all babies room in unless they are in nicu or sbcu, and you tend to get the third degree if you want baby in the nursery. i did...

  19. Do you get a lot of false alarms coming in?

    Kiwimid replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have four kids and have had plenty of false alarms. I had painful bh,s too. and i agree with your statement that they are warming you up for the real deal. i have spent a total of 10 hours in...

  20. sextuplets

    Kiwimid replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    if they knew they had 13 follicles.........aggghhh, its just mindboggling how stupid someppl can be. she wasnt even that old, to produce 13 follicles, surely she wasnt that " infirtile" gee, i just...

  21. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    Kiwimid replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    you should not stimulate the nipples untill term by pumping. It can trigger contractions. not a good idea. I had a breast reduction after my first but before 2, 3,and 4. I did manage to partiually...

  22. Weird habits you've picked up since starting Nursing school

    Kiwimid replied to Kiringat's topic in General Students

    oh and another quick one..... when i see a kid with a big head i cant help but ask if they came throught the sunroof!!! how long was the labour......blah blah blah........i'll get over

  23. Weird habits you've picked up since starting Nursing school

    Kiwimid replied to Kiringat's topic in General Students

    well I'm not a student nurse. I am a student midwife!! Washing the hands, tick, doing the whole paper towel toilet thing, tick, the food thing, tick. How about guessing gestation?? lol. I cant help...

  24. New Z 411 Please?

    Kiwimid replied to yoo jin's topic in International Nursing

    Can I recommend either Auckland or Hamilton. There is a large philipines community up here. I should know, Im philapino by marrige. Hahaha forgive the spelling. Anyhoo, there are two schools in...

  25. a CNM who hasn't given birth

    Kiwimid replied to mslinzyann's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You dont need to have hatched one yourself. Im at school to become a midwife and we have a number on women who havent had kids. And i know of male midwives. hey you only add to your bais if youve had...