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Re: Town Meeting site...
From: JoAnn (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 May 1997 00:10:32 EDT
Add my name to the email list also.
On Fri, 30 May 1997 01:04:12 -0500 CCPPIN@aol.com (Holly
McDonough-Abunassar) writes:
>Hi Ladies,
>
>I want to start a new column called HerStory on thw Women's Section of
>OBGYN.net:
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/women.htm I think it would be interesting
>to
>publish case stories from the women who have lived them.
>What was the problem, how was it treated, your feelings, the outcome.
>That sort of thing. Or
>human interest perspectives of how certain conditions affected your
>life. Or something you
>learned that you found particularly helpful.
>XXX
>Great idea! I think it would also be fun to hear some of the
>"lighthearted" things that happen during pregnancy, labor and
>delivery.
>Right before my second child was born - C-section - my M.D. asked if
>I
>would mind if two nursing students observed the surgery. It would be
>the first chance for one to observe a C-section. It would be the
>first
>chance for the other to see any child born. As he delivered my
>daughter, both students began to cry. The anesthesiologist looked
>down
>and said, "there are two more people who will never forget your
>daughter's birth." Sure enough, they stopped to visit her every day
>while I was in the hospital.
>
>I want the members of the Women's Health Forum to get involved in the
>evolution of their
>website like the doctors did. I think that is why it is so great.
>Would we want webpages for women like the doctors? See:
>http://www.obgyn.net/scripts/dbml.dll?template=doc&edit=yes
>How about a calendar of events? See:
>http://www.obgyn.net/scripts/dbml.dll?template=calendar
>What about special Forums like Pregnancy, Endo, Menopause?
>Medline Access?
>XXX
>I like to read about and learn about the many different experiences
>all
>on one board. However, it might make it easier for doctors who have a
>special interest in a particular area, and it might bring added
>support
>to women with similar circumstances.
>I think the calendar is also a good idea. Maybe even a chat room to
>use
>for occasional special focus discussions on a particular area of
>woman's
>health. The discussion could be hosted by guest moderators for Q&A
>Or,
>the guest moderator could help facilitate support groups on various
>subjects. Women could even volunteer to help the moderator welcome
>participants to the board.
>
>Let's talk about it here on the forum and see what everyone thinks.
>Regards, Roberta
>XXX
>If you do start an e-mail list, please add my name to it.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Holly
>
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