http://www.cocomment.com/comments/SarahStewart Copyright 2007 coComment.com 2009-11-24T09:33:24.039+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/images/logo4rss.gif http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1440356&comment_id=27284839 Sarah Stewart I definitely endorse what Sue says. It will be a lot more time consuming than you think so double at the least the time you give for a particular activity. 2008-06-15T22:28:42.735+02:00 2008-06-15T22:28:42.735+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1440356&comment_id=27280358 Sarah Stewart BTW, if I'm free, I'm happy to join the Skype session 2008-06-15T07:14:38.877+02:00 2008-06-15T07:14:38.877+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1440356&comment_id=27280357 Sarah Stewart I would point them to the blog challenge and comment challenge for their ongoing learning. My biggest tip would be to encourage them to comment on people's blogs, so even if they don't set their up, at least they are getting a feel for how blogging works. Good luck, Sarah 2008-06-15T07:13:47.946+02:00 2008-06-15T07:13:47.946+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1439913&comment_id=27274554 Sarah Stewart You've just summed up a conversation I was involved in - its not the tools but the community that uses them. I got in a panic the other day because there was 'talk' about leaving Twitter and I was afraid everyone would go and leave me behind :( 2008-06-14T22:46:09.033+02:00 2008-06-14T22:46:09.033+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1436592&comment_id=27247702 Sarah Stewart Do you happen to know if Seesmic is going to develop a similar plug-in for Blogger? 2008-06-13T09:54:47.468+02:00 2008-06-13T09:54:47.468+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1384486&comment_id=26484566 Sarah Stewart Now I am doing what we're not supposed to do and go off topic, but I don't care! My camera hasn't been handed in but my insurance company will replace it. I thought I'd be able to sort it all out without my husband knowing. He'll just go on and on about it if he knows. BUT its my baby's 18th birthday on Tuesday so I'll have to explain why I can't take photos. So, looks like I'll have to be honest after all. Honestly, I think the easiest thing to do is shoot myself now! 2008-05-09T23:48:45.050+02:00 2008-05-09T23:48:45.050+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1384486&comment_id=26471547 Sarah Stewart I was going to do a video response but I have just lost my lovely new camera (which my family gave me after combining funds) on the bus. Gutted is not the word to describe how I am feeling at the moment. 2008-05-09T13:15:33.576+02:00 2008-05-09T13:15:33.576+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1381265&comment_id=26396905 Sarah Stewart Hi Stephen Just thought I'd make a couple of comments in reply to your post. 1. I am not quite sure why you think the research into midwifery shortages is useless. You haven't really addressed why you think there is a shortage other than midwives are overstressed. What is the evidence that midwives are overstressed because of a lack of obstetricians? The shortage of midwives and health staff is a global issue and is affected by complex issues such as young people's attitudes to employment in health eg decisions about life style. 2. NZCOM is not a union but the midwifery professional body. Why do you say it is 'so-called'? 3. You make a number of sweeping statements like midwives discourage informed consent around medical students - what is your evidence for this? 4. In response to Monty. I was very sorry to read about your personal experiences. There are national statistics on birth outcomes so can I direct you to the maternity reports on the MOH web site. I think you find there has been no national increase in both maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Thank you, Sarah 2008-05-06T20:29:01.369+02:00 2008-05-06T20:29:01.369+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1376974&comment_id=26333819 Sarah Stewart Hi there, just catching up with a few people doing the comment challenge. Haven't got anything constructive to say other than "nice to meet you". Enjoy the challenge. cheers Sarah 2008-05-03T08:42:26.952+02:00 2008-05-03T08:42:26.952+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1375572&comment_id=26319476 Sarah Stewart Hi there, I am not sure I agree with Gina about not commenting unless you have something fresh to say. Sometimes I just say a quick 'hello' more as an indication of my support or appreciation - it doesn't add to the conversation but I like the writer to know I have enjoyed their post. cheers Sarah 2008-05-02T13:00:56.895+02:00 2008-05-02T13:00:56.895+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1375704&comment_id=26319007 Sarah Stewart Hi Sue and Claire, Thank you both for your kind comments about my blog. I love the way you have answered the first challenge, Claire. It is really reflective and informative. Its funny that you and I have much the same opinions and experiences of commenting and blogging. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the challenge. Sarah 2008-05-02T12:35:05.194+02:00 2008-05-02T12:35:05.194+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=SarahStewart&conv=1374409&comment_id=26295534 Sarah Stewart Hello, I am collecting names and stories of midwives who have inspired other midwives as a celebration for International Day of the Midwife. For more information, please go to my blog: http://sarah-stewart.blogspot.com/2008/04/who-is-midwife-who-inspires-you.html Thank you, Sarah Stewart 2008-05-01T05:25:26.855+02:00 2008-05-01T05:25:26.855+02:00