Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Randomised controlled trial

[Marilyn Kleidon]

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Cas:   I think the woman concerned was simply trying to state how well recovered she was physically. I was horrified at her driving home from hospital at 5 days post birth - have to admit I couldn't have done that, the driving I mean, I was a fruit loop  behind the wheel for a few weeks after my births (probably still am 22 yrs later just more aware in that vulnerable period??).   marilyn     ----- Original Message ----- From: Wayne and Caroline McCullough To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 6:17 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Randomised controlled trial Ummm... I mean't no judgement here just making an observation about priorities... I personally think it is very sad to go back to work 2 weeks after the birth of your baby no matter how you are recovering but I realise some would have to... it was just the way it was said, as if it was a great accomplishment (isn't birth and motherhood a great accomplishment we should relish too?) to go back to work so soon. Maybe I'm just reading too much into the statement... I'll stop now before I put my foot even deeper down my throat... : ) NO offence intended... I support all choice!   cheers,   Cas.   (who went back to work on the birthcare reform campaign 4 weeks after birth : ) )     Cas McCullough [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.casmccullough.com   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jen Semple Sent: Friday, 24 October 2003 4:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] FW: ausfem-polnet Randomised controlled trial I know it's a little of topic, but I just wanted to respond to the scentence below...   While I personally can't imagine going back to work 2 YEARS after my babies are born (assuming I have the choice), I think it's really important that we don't judge individuals based on their choices.   One of the hardest things about birth politics for me is the polarisation... doctor vs. midwife, "natural" birth vs. elective caesar/epidural, etc.  It's so sad, cause we all want the same thing.... CHOICE (which women who want one-to-one midwifery care are being denied).   In solidarity (thanks Justine),   Jen (fancy thinking your priority is to go back to work 2 weeks after a baby is born! Gotta wonder what hormones were or were not working there) Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time!