Thanks Jen, but I work at Box Hill. Believe me, it is not midwifery-led. We do routine CTG.s, Four hour VE {usually by RMO's, for practice] use of epidurals is high, very reluctant to have VBACS. Need I go on? The unit is doctor controlled. Women are almost forced to have repeat c/s. It got so bad I started doubting my ability as a midwife, my belief that women's bodies can birth. KYM programme is okay, but they are still 'overseen' by the medical staff. The midwives involved are not necessarily 'active'. They are basically very good support. Thanks anyway. Maureen.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jen Semple Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Midwifery model of care in hospitals Re: Melbourne I don't have any experience w/ the hospitals, but from what I've heard... both Monash & the Women's have birth centres which are mid-led, Birralee @ Box Hill has a KYM (Know Your Midwife) program which is caseload mid, & Sunshine has just revamped their program to be more mid-led. Hope this gives you some ideas. Jen --- Ken Ward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone know of a midwifery-led unit in Melbourne? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.