Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth in Launceston

[Stephen & Felicity]

To my knowledge (I'm a Hobart Doula), there are 3 Independent Midwives for all of Tasmania, all situated here in Hobart.  If there are Launceston IMs that I'm unaware of, I'd love to know about them (and I'd be delighted if they exist) but I don't think there are.  I can provide contact information for the 3 IMs here in Hobart, though that probably wouldn't help for a Launceston birth.  I also only know of two Doulas in all of Tassie (though surely more must exist!) and I'm one of them! We've got a need for professionals down here.   I hope your niece finds the information and support she needs. ----- Original Message ----- Katy O'Neill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear anyone,    I have just had a call from my niece in Tassie who wanted info on the options for  care in Launceston. She is thinking of taking out private health insurance  as they have heard a few scary stories ( "your wife would have died if I did not step in" ) and are concerned about the amount of care etc she will get with BF amongst other things.  I tried not to be too negative about private as it is a con here where I work,  there is no continuity of care with Obs even if they do go private. Is there someone out there that works at Launceston Hosp. or an independent midwife that she could contact to see how the system down there works.  Is there a midwives clinic option?  Feel free to contact me on [EMAIL PROTECTED]  .   Katy.