Great, Abby. It may well be a difficult discussion for some of us, however they could also be a powerful alliance for midwives and childbearing women. As you may be aware conservative christians come in many types of clothing and hairstyles etc., in the USA difficult to tell apart superficially from our more alternative clients at times or dotcomers at other times if you know what I mean. In any case the FFP may be a source of support for midwives as yet untouched.
marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Abby and Toby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 2:57 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] FFP > > christians were the backbone of the homebirth movement and I am wondering > if > > this is so with the FFP and if they would support midwives and PI > insurance, > > NMAP etc.pondering marilyn > > Hi Marilyn, > > I have been thinking about that all day. To be honest, I don't know where > they stand, but I think them more than any other party, could be easily > convinced of the necessity of midwives, continuity of care, NMAP and PI. > It is so strange how in america, as you say, the christians were the > backbone of the homebirth movement, but here I have met hardly any christian > women that trust in the design of their birthing bodies..........maybe that > will soon change. > I am working on getting together a letter to send to Family First. I know > there are some wonderful scriptures that support natural birth, midwifery > and breastfeeding so I am on a mission so to speak!lol! > I think, if approached from the right angle, honestly and biblically, that > they would see the reality and the need. > I noticed on their website that they are interested in mental health issues > and I really want to work with that. We all know what a difference it would > make to mums and their children, then society, if birth was bought back to > its natural elements and if mothers had the care and support that they > deserve. Just like that saying, "gentle birth for a peaceful earth" > Could go on and on.............I didn't know how I felt about them at first, > still don't really, but what I do know is that I can speak their language > more so than any other party, if that makes sense. They look pretty > conservative though........don't know how they'd react to a dreadlocked, > pierced, birth activist! We'll see........lots of young christians are > breaking out of the stereotypes and AOG churches usually have thriving youth > groups. > A woman on another list, (Janet are you on here?) has written to them to ask > where they stand with midwifery so I'll let you know their response. > wrote to another list earlier that good or bad, for midwifery and birth, I > think it could be quite positive. > > Love Abby > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
