Re: [ozmidwifery] Weekend Australian

[rem & melissa bruijn]

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Weekend Australian

Hi, Lynne - yes, saw the article (and have it online, if anyone wants it).  That Dr Molloy...grrrr.  He's the one who , in an article in the C Mail, gave his reason for the increase in the cs rate in Aus...women's pelvises are getting smaller!  Of course - easy answer!  I wrote a rather sarastic reply to the courier mail about that quote. -- Melissa Birthtalk : Sharing, Empowering, Celebrating Birth ---------- From: "Philip & Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Weekend Australian Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:10 AM Lynne, Having gone through a caesarian myself and finding the whole experience and the next six weeks very painful I would like to point out that it is neither fuss-free, easy or attractive.  I would have  preferred a vaginal birth but was told it was impossible due to CPD.  Maybe, the doctor concerned should have major abdominal surgery and see if he thinks it is easy, attractive and fuss-free afterwards! Regards, Christine Hayes -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lynne Staff Sent: Sunday, 9 February 2003 5:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] Weekend Australian Did anyone happen to read the article in yesterday's Australian? Another blatant sales pitch promoting caesarean birth - incredibly one sided and almost all quotes by one particular dr who really seems to think they (caesars) are the way to go! He made it sound such an attractive, fuss-free easy option - why would anyone choose anything else? Lets get some balanced journalism out there (is there such a thing?)