Re: [ozmidwifery] Canberra Birth Centre?

[Denise Hynd]

Dear Monica I do not know where you are?  But one of the things I experienced in the truly midwifery led model that is CMWA is high level of flexibility and autonomy regarding hours of work this vital to be able to not only have continuity of carer and the resulting outcomes but also for the staffing aspect of the project! I realise it will take some time and effort to get managers in the system to see such aspects as not only desirable  but essential and acheiveable   Meanwhile I understand the teams at Gosford and Wyong have some great "Award" arrangements to increase the chances of continuity of carer and satisfaction! Can some one inform the list of such?? Denise Hynd ----- Original Message ----- From: Monica Hook To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Canberra Birth Centre?   Hi Leanne, I would be very interested in learning more about your primary midwifery model. I work in a tertiary referral hospital in Sydney and as a consequence of the GMT2 thing going on here we have been asked by the  Area Stream Director (a gynaecologist who has no connection in any way with obstetric practice) to develop proposals for midwifery led care. I feel quite out of my depth and though I'm on the committee I don't feel as if I can contribute much. It would be great to see how others have instituted such models. We have a long-standing Team Midwifery program but its long hours of rostering don't make it a  viable proposition for most of our midwives. Not all of us are able to make ourselves available for 12 hour on call shifts etc. There must be other models running though, I'd love to hear how yours works, especially as a couple I looked after a few weeks ago described with a wealth of gratitude and nostalgia the wonderful birth experience they had had in Canberra with their last baby- obviously you are doing something right! Many thanks, Monica-------Original Message-------   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, 04 October 2002 09:51:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Canberra Birth Centre?   Hi Mary, My name is Leanne and I am a Midwife at the Birth Centre at Canberra Hospital, we would love to see you and give you a gander around. The Birth Centre has a Primary Midwifery model and a team Mid model for women. I'm not sure about bookings in May. if you would like to email me ([EMAIL PROTECTED])   and give me an address or ask specific questions I would be glad to try and help. Leanne ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: list Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 6:43 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Canberra Birth Centre? I have a personal interest in a baby who is due in Canberra in May 03.  The woman had her first baby 5 yrs ago and had a ?woman obstetrician.  she desn't know about any other model.  I would very much like to give her information about a midwifery model of care.  Can someone please send me information I can pass on?  Also, I will be visiting Canberra in 3 weeks and would very much like to see your Birth centre.  Is that possible?  Thanks, MM   ____________________________________________________   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here