The way I read the email, it wasn't Robyn Thompson, but someone else. Perhaps Andrea could send the link to the article, or the article itself so it's firsthand. Barb
--- Denise Hynd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear All > > Regarding Robyn Thompson, I am sure that like a lot > of us , she has worked with the College, argued with > the College and tried every way she could to get > them to be effective in acting.to address the > midwifery issues in this country.. > . > Now her frustration is only exceeded by her desire > to keep doing midwifery regardless of the personal > risk? > > Few of us have any understanding of putting > ourselves out for women and midwifery! > Imagine if even one maternity unit went on strike > unless a midwifery model of care was instigated with > support from the hospital administration. > There would be outrage but such a move would save > money and pain etc for women and babies and our > community! > > In NSW the GMTT recommendations (in last week end's > papers) > threatens several midwifery led units ! > Where is the outrage of the midwives and consumers > involved let alone the NSWMA and midwives across the > state. > Where is the outrage that we have a refurbished > Birth Centre that is not allowed to have any > births?? > (So much of what is happening with NSW Maternity > Services and GMTT is from a Yes Minister script!) > > I contemplate going to NZ or the UK if NMAP does not > get the support it deserves from the polies I wish I > could say it is overwhelmed by support from > midwives particularly the college! > > Now I know how busy they are and they do it in their > own time etc > and the polies and bureaucrats need to see this as > wanted by the consumers etc. > > Sorry but I can understand Robyn's frustration and I > hope her outburst shames midwives (particularly ACMI > ) into re arranging their priorities rather than > resulting in moral indignation! > > I see it as conferences, meetings and negotiations > have not changed midwifery and Australian birthing > (in fact we have been fiddling while the flames > engulf us !) > NMAP can with 100% support from informed midwives > and consumers! > Denise > > > http://digital.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Digital How To - Get the best out of your PC! -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
