Congratulations on Ziggy's birth but what legislation ? Louise --- Darren Sunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Just wanted to announce the birth of our first child > named Ziggy! > He was born at HOME on Sunday the 2nd of June with > our *birth attendant* (*wink* midwife....ssshhhhh). > my 'amazing wife', first time pregnancy, had > contractions for around 25 hours but only the last > 4hours of secondary stage. > Perfect presentation and weighed in at 3.6kgs. > He opened his eyes within moments and was breast > feeding within a minute of being birthed. > I would like to further emphasise my firm support in > Home birth and for all Midwives whom work tirelessly > at supporting and furthering this option. > > Women are amazing and can empower themselves by > supporting other women whether it be as midwives or > as clients of midwives. > > A lot of our friend who were pro medicalisation, > prior to this are now interested in researching > information about birthing with midwives as their > primary caregivers, whether it be in hospital or at > home and this is a positive outcome. > > We have the utmost respect for our *midwife* and > have a great personal relationship with her, and it > is through this relationship that increases the > potential for a better outcome during pregnancy and > at birth! > > It's ironic that my wife and I whom would never > consider suing , and we take full responsibility of > our birth outcomes and we also were fortunate enough > to be able to fully finance the expenses, and yet we > have due to present legislation, tread very quietly > and speak softly regarding our choices. > > Every women should have this choice and it should be > adopted by government policy. Women need to regain > their power and choice in birth! > > > > Regards, > > Darren ( a very proud father). > Member of AIMS and BAG (birth action group of QLd) >
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