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There
really is no debate about Women/Men being ACMI members. This discussion
has been going on for years, as far back as the 1980's that I can
remember. We are at a time in history pertinent to women/families and
midwives working together. This is the right time, there is no need to
re-invent the wheel the precedent has been set with NZCOM. Of course there
will be teething problems, the NZCOM made a good job of it because they believed
in the right of women/families being together in a Partnership and because they
had very strong leadership. Midwives will be better supported and cared
and conversely if we all work together in the 'Partnership' we pay lip service
to at present.
We
should 'Bite the Bullet' right now, not really a hard decision, just a wise
one. I wonder why some of us still fearful of the advancement of
women. We do not need to protect ourselves from the very people we care
for. Include them to make midwifery a better and stronger
profession.
Robyn Thompson *Independent Midwife [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
