RE: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth Policy

2005-01-14 Thread Wendy Taberer
Hi Sally, if you give me your e-mail address I will forward you details of our waterbirth policy along with references Wendy   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Sally Westbury Sent: 13 January 2005 06:47 To: ozmi

Re: Spam Alert: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth Policy

2005-01-14 Thread diane
I would love a copy of waterbirth policies too. Thanks,   Di (a long time lurker!) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Sally Westbury To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 5:46 PM Subject: Spam Alert: [ozmidwifery] Waterbi

[ozmidwifery] Birth Centre

2005-01-14 Thread diane
Ok, ive outed myself now, I have been lurking on this list, drawing upon the wisdom of all you beautiful, passionate women, for some time now and I finally have a question. What is the accepted Australian definition of a "Birth Centre"? Is there one? Our midwifery led, low risk unit offers te

Re: [ozmidwifery] Triumphant birth for Caroline (Cas) McCullough!!

2005-01-14 Thread Jan Robinson
Good on YOU Cas and Wayne and midwives all. There'll be more evidence to roar about now and one more little voice to join the chorus in the fight for womens' choice. See you at some rally somewhere Jan Jan Robinson Independent Midwife Practitioner National Coordinator Australian Society of In

RE: [ozmidwifery] Waterbirth Policy

2005-01-14 Thread Sally Westbury
Email address. [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Thanks wendy   Sally Westbury Homebirth Midwife   "It takes courage to remain a true advocate for women, challenging authority and sacrificing social and professional acceptance. It takes courage for a woman to choose a caregiver who will truly advo

RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre

2005-01-14 Thread Dean & Jo
I have heard of a few birth centres, that call themselves birth centres, that are FAR from what I as a consumer would consider a birth centre! I have had one birth centre midwife ask me why I bother having a VBAC…”why not just have another cs…much easier!”  hmmm…birth centre philosophy bu

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre

2005-01-14 Thread Denise Hynd
I worked in one (for a brief time) which was more obstetricly oriented than many obstetric units I had previously worked in Denise Hynd   "Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone,

[ozmidwifery] Camden Rally

2005-01-14 Thread Barry & Sonja
Dear all Just to let you know that there was an excellent rally in Camden today to save our maternity unit.  Over 300 people attended with hopefully fantastic media coverage.  It is amazing how many mothers and babies and pregnant women will march in over 35 degree heat.  Look for us on the

Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Centre

2005-01-14 Thread Andrea Robertson
Hi Di, Have to hoe in on this one. I have been very concerned about the "definition" of a Birth Centre for some time. In the UK, where I do tend to get about a bit each year, many hospitals are suddenly sporting "Birth Centres". For example, I have a glossy brochure from the Birth Centre at Ch

Re: [ozmidwifery] Triumphant birth for Caroline (Cas) McCullough!!

2005-01-14 Thread Marilyn Kleidon
fantastic news, congratulations to Cas and her baby, Wayne and Lynne and Vicki. much love marilyn - Original Message - From: "Jodie Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 2:21 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Triumphant birth for Caroline (Cas) McCullough!! This is a