RE: [ozmidwifery] prison birthing

[adamnamy]

Thank you everyone for your replies-it seems there is quite a difference from prison to prison and probably state to state too. From what I read the US has mandatory shackles (even during labor and following epidural) regardless of prisoner status or crime. Some states even have mandatory fostering out of babies following birth.  I know it is a bit tougher there…I’m relieved to hear some of the stories posted about Australian women.   Lisa, I am from Perth too, could you keep me posted about your progress with Bandyup prison.  I am very interested in what happens there with you guys.  Are you getting some guidance about how to get it up and running from the UK birth companions?   Amy     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anne Clarke Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 1:34 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] prison birthing   Dear Amy,   I looked after a woman that was a prisoner postnatally and she was dropped off in labour by prison officers (obviously low risk,) as they did not stay but visited her everyday, however, the mother signed herself out to go back to prison as she gave birth in the middle of January and in the old RWH hospital postnatal ward did not have air conditioning and she had to share a ward with 3 other women.  She said that she had her own room, it was air conditioned and they had better food!  The prison had facilities that women could keep their babies with them.   Regards Anne Clarke Queensland ----- Original Message ----- From: adamnamy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 12:21 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] prison birthing   Do any of you midwives out there know how birth happens for pregnant women in Australian prisons? Are they transferred to hospital or are they required to stay in the prison health service.  I have been reading an Amnesty report of the abuses of pregnant and laboring women in the US (it is available through Sheila Kitzinger’s website for anyone who is interested).  I am keen to know what similarities exist for Australian women.    I thought fetal monitoring and a drip was bad enough-try giving birth being chained to a bed-not knowing how long you can cuddle your baby for before she is removed!  That breaks my heart.   Amy     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 8:10 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] yoga video   hi everyone funny photo attached that shows what happens if your baby doesnt get enough food ! i found this while looking for photos for an infant nutrition seminar im doing for uni next week. does anyone still have that short movie of the yoga mum where the baby crawls up and has a feed while shes upside down?? id love to include that :) if anyone has it they can send it direct to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks emily Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/252 - Release Date: 2/6/2006 __________ NOD32 1.1398 (20060207) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.2/253 - Release Date: 2/7/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.3/254 - Release Date: 2/8/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.3/254 - Release Date: 2/8/2006