Yes, I'm still here battling the archaic controlling attitudes of obstetricians and hospital beaurocracy. Because of the insurance debacle the local independent midwives can no longer practice so they are refering women to me as I am the only person able to provide free woman-centred pregnancy care. As a result about 20% of our clients are non-indigenous and these include professional women such as midwives, registered nurses and a naturopath. It's rather ironic I think that the lowest socio-economic group in the state, that is aboriginal women, are the only ones receiving the best evidence based care.
All the best, Leanne.
From: "Vicki Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Perception - Your thoughts? Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:17:44 +1000I went to visit Leanne in my past life as 'the travelling midwife' wonderful work going on! Hi Leanne and glad to 'see'you here! Vicki -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@;acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of leanne wynne Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 11:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Perception - Your thoughts? Hi All, I run a Maternity and Women's Health Service within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in rural Victoria. I have a terrific manager who allows me to work autonomously so long as I keep him informed. An Aboriginal Maternal Health worker and I work as a team and we provide 24hour/day on call for those in labour, (or any other crisis) antenatal care, either in the client's own home or in the Health Service, labour support at home and/or in the local hospital (the local midwives are wonderfully supportive of our service) and postnatal care. We work whatever hours our women need us. We dont get paid for 'on-call' or 'overtime' but are able to take 'time-off-in-lieu' when things are quiet. In my opinion if midwives aim to provide continuity of care then 8 hour shifts are not an option. Leanne. >From: "Debby M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [ozmidwifery] Obstetric Perception - Your thoughts? >Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:06:24 +0000 > _________________________________________________________________ Unlimited Internet access for only $21.95/month. Try MSN! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/2monthsfree.asp -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
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