> Carmen L has been/is an important supporter of (WA) midwives but I think her > inability to attend the picnic is a confirmation that political polling does > not show concerns about access to midwifery care or about the intervention > rates, costs or any aspect of australain maternity services does not rate as > an election issue.
Carmen Lawrence attended the Birthrites conference, on September 11th, and spoke for 1/2 an hour about the birthing climate in Australia, her own personal experiences of trying to plan a homebirth in the 1970's and the current midwifery crisis - as well as taking the time to launch the Birthrites booklet "Caesarean Birth: Making Informed Choices". She then stayed until morning tea, listening to other presenters and speaking with women and the midwives, etc, that attended - a mammoth 2 hours out of her busy day! I think Carmen Lawrence has more than just a political interest in the birthing arena, I think she is personally endeavouring to improve maternity services. I think she is a valuable connection between politics and midwifery, and should be recognised as such. It's sad she couldn't make it to the picnic, but (knowing of her previous commitment to maternity services and the associated 'happenings') I'm sure that if she could have been there she would have been. How about sending her summaries of the day's presentations, along with the organization's official requests for her political support and suggestions? Birthing Beautifully, Jackie Mawson. Convenor of Birthrites: Healing After Caesarean Inc. Visit our Website at: http://www.birthrites.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 08 9418 8949 Please note I am not a Professional Healthcare Provider, and all opinions given in this email are not to be taken as medical, or legal, advice. Please seek such advice from the relevant professional service. Email me your postal details for a FREE copy of our quarterly magazine, if you live within Australia - Overseas postage costs are above budget, sorry! Too many Gods; so many creeds, Too many paths that wind and wind, When just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs... ---------------------------------- -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
