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?
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