Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre

[Denise Hynd]

I worked in one (for a brief time) which was more obstetricly oriented than many obstetric units I had previously worked in Denise Hynd   "Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled."   — Linda Hes ----- Original Message ----- From: Dean & Jo To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:54 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre I have heard of a few birth centres, that call themselves birth centres, that are FAR from what I as a consumer would consider a birth centre! I have had one birth centre midwife ask me why I bother having a VBAC…”why not just have another cs…much easier!”  hmmm…birth centre philosophy bursting thru there!!     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of diane Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:35 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre   Ok, ive outed myself now, I have been lurking on this list, drawing upon the wisdom of all you beautiful, passionate women, for some time now and I finally have a question. What is the accepted Australian definition of a "Birth Centre"? Is there one? Our midwifery led, low risk unit offers team midwifery and hopefully soon, caseload care. Our brand new unit is linked closely to the maternity ward where we have only postnatal care. We have obstetricians available on call, and they have the ability to perform an emergency c/s if needed. We would love to call our new unit, with it's big baths in all three birthing rooms, a birth centre as this would help to demedicalise the concept and help us bring our midwifery services to the local women and the community. Any thoughts?   Di. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.825 / Virus Database: 563 - Release Date: 12/30/2004