RE: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

Lesley,   I supported a twin vaginal birth at Box Hill hospital. It was such a fight but we did it. If you want to contact me off list then I would be glad to give you any help and advice along the way. I could also pass on details of the mother as I am sure she would be happy to chat to her too. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Lesleycs Sent: Friday, 21 April 2006 10:42 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Options for twins   Dear list,   I hope you can suggest a few options for a friend's daughter who is pregnant with twins and looking for women-friendly care.  Her holistic background combined with initial visits to GP and obstetrician has left her disturbed, defiant, and wary of getting caught up in the system.  But she is unsure of her options.   I've given her some general information about multiples (from 'Midwifery Matters', UK Midwifery archives, this list, AIMS, 'Birth Matters', details of MIPP etc.) together with some very-much-needed positive twin birth stories - all of which has affirmed her strong desire to keep this pregnancy and birth normal.   She lives in outer S.E. suburbs of Melbourne.  Is open to independent midwifery care, although money is an issue.  Also no private health insurance.  She's feels limited in her options and pushed to obstetric care by default, and is asking for names of women-friendly practitioners.  (Heard there was someone out Warrigal way?)   What are her options?  As 'high risk' does she qualify for any midwifery care programs?  Are there any decent public shared care options in the area? And if she is pushed to find the money for private care how would the cost of independent midwifery care compare with an obstetrician?    Any suggestions most welcome at this stage.   Many thanks, Lesley