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  1. midwifery......

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    UK_nurse the problem is the 18 month course post reg midwifery course is only possible if you have done adult branch. This means yu would have to do the direct entry 3 year midwifery course, I am not...

  2. How high is too high for pitocin

    Dawn27 replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just thought I would let you know the reccomendations in UK The Royal Collegege Of Obstericians and Gynaecologists have published guidlenes and they state : In the summary of product characteristics...

  3. Why do we need the docs for delivery?

    Dawn27 replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again it has been interesting reading all the arguements for and against obstetrician lead deliveries only. As a midwife in the UK I am a practioner of normal childbirth if all is well with mum and...

  4. What type of pain med in labor used?

    Dawn27 replied to Daynamyte's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this was discussed before but I thought I'd add here too. In the UK one really popular method of pain relief is Entonox - nitrous oxide and oxygen, it seems it isn't really used at all in the...

  5. TWO THIRDS OF DRS COME FROM ABROAD & ALMOST 50% OF NURSES

    Dawn27 replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    The cynic in me would also like to point out that this is all party political bickering and point scoring, we are in an election year, probably May. The daily mail is tory through and through and the...

  6. Pregnancy & morphine use

    Dawn27 replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As far as I am aware Jayla you are correct in your assumptions if this woman has been taking regular doses of morphine the baby may well go through a period of withdrawal after birth. The same...

  7. How long do you push?

    Dawn27 replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a real tricky topic, I am very much in favour of having as little intervention as possible. I think as long as there is definite progression it's ok to continue, but 3 hours is a long time to...

  8. Home Births

    Dawn27 replied to FutureNrse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I totally agree SmilingBlueEyes. IMO medical intervention can sometimes be the selfish action that starts a rollercoaster of intervention, which then leads to an adverse outcome. I have attended...

  9. Stirrups? WHY???

    Dawn27 replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have personally tried pushing with legs in stirrups and it is the most unnatural position to try to give birth to your baby. In the end I asked if I could turn on one side and deliver that way so...

  10. being induced

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow 30% home births that is impressive. Our team works in a sure start area and we are all advocates of home birth we manage a measly

  11. 1 marker for down syndrome?

    Dawn27 replied to mishayla96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi I am a midwife in the UK but I'll do my best to explain. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition, it cannot be diagnosed from a scan alone it can only be diagnosed antenatally by carrying out a...

  12. Nurse perform amniotomies

    Dawn27 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    informed consent can be verbal, it doesn't always necessitate a signature, in the uk we do not request a signature on a consent form before amniotomy, however i would record in the woman's notes, why...

  13. being induced

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kay I think the key to any method of induction is that point when the cervix is 'ready', no methods even the most aggressive are quite as successful if the womans body isn't ready. I work in the...

  14. International Traveling

    Dawn27 replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All education is university based they have links with hospitals to allow for the practical experience also needed to obtain the qualification. There are two routes either 3 year direct entry...

  15. International Traveling

    Dawn27 replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the UK Midwives are the practioners of normal childbirth, some are also registered nurses but not all. Midwives are responsible for all aspects of of care of the woman and her baby from...

  16. International Traveling

    Dawn27 replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are correct ayndim, only Midwives staff labour and delivery also antenatal and postnatal wards in UK with some support from health care assistants, a mixture of midwives and registered nurses,...

  17. being induced

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kay I would agree, I think sometimes we have to remember that despite a common language practise in the States and the UK is very different in some situations. Oh one thing though you mentioned lots...

  18. question about rubeola & rubella?

    Dawn27 replied to GingerSue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In answer to your questions : Rubella = German measles Rubeola = Measles 1.Rubella infection is most serious in the 1st trimester, after the 4th month the rubella virus is less likely...

  19. How accurate do you think sonograms at 4 mnths. preg. are?

    Dawn27 replied to mishayla96's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a rough guide on average with a 2D ultrasound and experienced operator 70% accuracy. 3D and 4D ultrasound scans allow for more

  20. Need Input from the Pros

    Dawn27 replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just wanted to add my best wishes as a midwife in the Uk, I decided not to comment as practise here can be different to the US but nonetheless I can assure you we all need to know how the 3 of you...

  21. really worried........

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi have sent you a private message uk_nurse hope you don't

  22. Question about preeclampsia need experienced nurses!

    Dawn27 replied to Julie5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Julie first let me say I feel for you in this terrible situation. It's difficult to comment on a case even when you think you have given all information pertinent. I do think that you were right to...

  23. really worried........

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Really pleased things are as they should be, take it easy and just enjoy theses last few

  24. sorry another question......

    Dawn27 replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's a distinct possibilty uk_nurse, if the placenta is on the anterior wall of the uterus the baby is more like to find a position that allows it the most space. But again the placenta is a soft...

  25. Terrific News about PIH

    Dawn27 replied to imenid37's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I heard about this on radio news this morning and read about it on BBC website. It's an interesting development and maybe will prove more practical for women who don't have access to uterine artery...