[ozmidwifery] Re:

[Kathleen Fahy]

Dear Judy,   Your first step for info is the Maternity Coalition National Maternity Action Plan.   Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Next step, inform consumers now so that they can respond to the media and politicians.   Finally, protect yourself.  Be aware that people monitor this list, print off your positng and give it to yor boss.   Best wishes,   Kathleen   -------------------------------------------------------------- Kathleen Fahy Professor of Midwifery Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty of Health The University of Newcastle University Drive, Callaghan, 2308   Ph 02 49215966   Fax 02 49216981 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 08/15/02 10:50am >>> Hi All Assistance is needed urgently. We have a relatively new DON in Mackay and yesterday we were told by one of the nurse managers that she is not in favour of midwives. Apparently we all think ourselves too good and she wants us to be good little nursies and go back to doing what the doctors tell us to do. She has given our NPC (ex Birth Centre and homebirth midwife) till next Fricay to justify every position in the unit. Wants to get rid of midwife antenatal clinic, 7 day EMS, Antenatal classes etc. The Birth Centre has to justify its existance (thank God they have a strong consumer support group). I need references to easily obtained evidence to assist in our case. As well I need a leaflet to be able to give out to women and the community on the role and responsabilites of a midwfe. We need community support. Also need to find out the midwife:Client ratio in Birthing suites, especially Qld Health Facilities. Thanks in advance Judy _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.