RE: [ozmidwifery] unrecognised pregnancy

Yes that story tickled my fancy too.  What a great story, not just a homebirth but a breech.  Made me feel great as I attended one myself last Saturday night.  Only ever my second but a mum who would not be convinced she should be in hospital and believed in herself and her ability to birt

Re: [ozmidwifery] Request for information on current models of midwifery led care

Hi again Anne   No you didn't give me the wrong answer on doctors seeing a labouring woman - I was just having a vent about my thoughts on why they shouldn't routinely see them.   Thanks again Helen - Original Message - From: Anne Clarke To: Graham and Helen Sent: We

[ozmidwifery] TV show

for those interested, ABC TV's Compass, Sun 10.15pm [check your guide]is showing a UK doco on abortion, I think its called "My Foetus". I believe it includes the footage of an abortion and shows images of foetus at various ages. I heard that 'the powers that be' tried to prevent it being aired.

[ozmidwifery] Great story in the SMH today

Hi everyone, This story in page 3 of the Herald is terrific - the picture takes up about 1/3 of the page and the quotes from Sally and Justine are excellent. Rather than give you the transcript which would have omitted the pic, here is the URL for the page itself, so you can enjoy the full story

[ozmidwifery] unrecognised pregnancy

Am I right in thinking I heard on national TV (Today Tonight)  that the 21 yr old girl who didn't know she was pregnant & gave birth to a baby girl in the toilet, said "she came bum first & fell in the toilet"? How's that for  a successful natural breech birth without forceps to the after co

Fw: [ozmidwifery] Request for information on current models of midwifery led care

  Dear Anne   Thanks a lot for the taking the time to answer my questions.  Would love a copy of your stats.  Are there any plans to increase the staff to cater for the obviously high demand?    One of the reasons I wanted to know if a doctor has to "admit" a labouring woman is because I fe

[ozmidwifery] MC & ACMI National Action

Dear All,   Apologies for cross posting...   The Maternity Coalition (MC) and the Australian College of Midwives Incorporated (ACMI) are calling on Mothers, Midwives and families of Australia to support a national action. In May the NT Government passed the Health Professionals Act that re

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives in NT and elsewhere need YourHelp

Tania,   I am a student midwife in Darwin and would love to introduce the young woman you are talking about to some of the "political" goins on with midwifery care up here.   My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Kirsten Start life with a midwife - Original Message - From: D

[ozmidwifery] midwifery heritage

For your interest.  Recently received from the chronicler of family history.  The plaque spoken of is very plain & doesn't mention midwifery. "Hello Cousin Mary.. thank you for mutual interest in our forebare Mary Carroll/King  the question as to your mothers and my great grand mother being

Re: [ozmidwifery] Midwives in NT and elsewhere need YourHelp

Dear tania   I trust she has personally complained to her local members (both state and federal and the candidates standing her federal seat!!   Denise Hynd   "Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.  For, indeed, they are the only ones who ever have."  Margaret Mead

Re: [ozmidwifery] the UK unit that owered it's cs rate

DeB Do you have a referenced article  about the govt backing for national/collaborative action in the UK to lower their C/S rates?? Denise Hynd   "Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.  For, indeed, they are the only ones who ever have."  Margaret Mead - Origin

RE: [ozmidwifery] Request for information on current models of midwifery led care

A bit of clarification on the NZ perspective from Kiwi midwife Kim Stead: My two cents worth...(with permission to share). NZ midwives can and are sued. That is why they have indemnity insurance, which is included in the NZCOM mebership. You pay $600 membership per year which includes the PI.