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Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 11:41
AM
Subject: Birth announcement!
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)
