Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:29:19 -0700

Hi Di,
 
As far as I'm aware there's nothing like that here (but having just returned after 7 months away I could be wrong!)  Anyway, it's a great idea.  I've just returned from doing some relief work in the Community Midwifery Practice in Darwin which is in a block opposite a shopping centre.  Often people saw the sign and wandered in.  I'm sure it would get off the ground in Mackay.
 
Cheers
Michelle

diane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Michelle,
Is there anything like what Janet and I are talking about around Mackay? Do you think it might get off the ground there. I figure there are lots of bored lonley women there who's partners are away in the mines all week, and families are down south.
Cheers,
Di
----- Original Message -----
From: diane
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

That's right Janet, i know these online communities exist for those who seek them out or find them. What Im looking at is a physical presence in the community, where people gather, for info, friendship,access to services and advice. I would love granny to be doing her groceries and spot the shopfront and come in for a look at the products then find out about the services and groups etc that are available , then take her info home to her pregnant grandaughter who will share with her friends. I dont really want a retail style thing but a few product lines like slings etc to draw people in. The more in one physical community that are exposed to normal birth, the more the good stories perpetuate.
Di
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

Di you're describing Joyous Birth LOL. We have about 600 online members who meet all over Australia regularly and do exactly what you're talking about! But you knew this, I'm sure : )
How lovely!
J
----- Original Message -----
From: diane
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

That's a great article Pinky. One of my visions is to create a community of women where positive birth stories are told. I'm hoping to develop a 'birthplace' where women can access services, classes, alternate therapies, groups, resources and products, to help change the culture at least at a local level. I attended the Calmbirth course last week, which was great. One of the most interesting things was meeting midwives and doulas from all over the country, and hearing their different stories. We have little pockets here and there in this country where natural birth and homebirth is not considered to be too radical. The culture in Melbourne is so different, there are doula's and homebirth midwives everywhere, where in other parts of the country they are unheard of! Places like Bellingen, the north coast of NSW, Toowoomba have their own little sub-cultures that are growing. We need to act locally for a sub - culture to develop, that then becomes part of a wider movement. The more positive stories that hit the 'mainstream' , the more momentum is gained. (thanks Pinky and Kelly, and all of you who vocally and publicly advocate for natural birth!)
Cheers,
Di
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:52 AM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] re birth story

Hi all, I have just thought some of you may be interested in reading my "column' about my daughters waterbirth - it was published as one of my monthly columns in Practical Parenting a few months ago and is up on my website - every little bit helps, as they say.
 
 
Pinky

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