Whilst I appreciate Robin is right also I personally would prefer that you ladies do not speak to Pat on this. It was a private consulation about my care that I have chosen to share with you - more to make the point that negotiation is possible.
If there appear to be cleanliness issues when I am there I will bring them up with Pat - have no fear of that - or by all means feel free if you personally make observations in support of any of the women there. But it is not fair to me or Pat to make "accusations" (although I am sure this is not the intent) based on a third party conversation - that was intended to reassure me that I will be allowed to birth in as much safety related to this risk as is feasibily possible.
Thanks
Debby
Hello Debby and all.....just a word of caution if I may......ozmidwifery is not a closed forum of members, but an open public forum...available for the whole world to see, should they choose too!! My point being is that we must be careful in respecting the rights of others in sharing our stories...particularly when individuals are identified as has been in this instance. People need to be mindful of disclosing confidential or 'private consultation' /discussions...in this arena!! Sorry to say Debby, but your fantastic story wasn't just shared with the 'ladies' you have come to know and trust on ozmid...but also with the many list lurkers who we don't know and thrive on such 'goss' as was provided here!!!
Please one and all....lets be a little more 'awake' to the potential damage that may be created when we get into this sort of stuff!!
Yours in birth,
Tina Pettigrew
Birthworks
Bachelor of Midwifery Student and Independent CBE
Convenor, Aust B. Mid Student Collective.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BMidStudentCollective
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" As we trust the flowers to open to new life
- So we can trust birth"
Harriette Hartigan.
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