[ozmidwifery] Fw: Midwifery Care

[Mary Murphy]

Hi, this is the letter that was published in today's "West" in reply to the one yesterday.  I was incensed when I read S Keough's and just had to reply.  I penned it and another midwife submitted it, cheers, MM ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: W.a. Editor Newspapers Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 7:39 AM Subject: Midwifery Care S. Keough is missing the point (letters 2/4/03).  None of the letters published is "having a go at the doctors".  What all have suggested is that the majority of women having babies are low risk and should be cared for by midwives (World  Health Organisation reports). If obstetricians concentrated on the skills of their speciality ie caring for women with complications, they would have more time available to treat those women, more time with their families and more undisturbed sleep. (Dr H.Clarke, letters 28/3/03).  The insurance situation is dire for all the community.   Governments must find a way to protect all patients and workers, not just the obstetricians. Perhaps the New Zealand system of "no fault" insurance should be more closely examined.