Oh additionally I would like to clarify my thoughts/words about
midwifery guidelines vs obstetric guidelines.

My main thoughts are that for midwifery led services we need midwifery
guidelines. Safe, responsible guidelines. 

Midwifery as a profession needs to be able to dispel the myth that
midwifery guidelines are not as safe as obstetric guidelines. We need to
be able to regulate our own profession. 

The usefulness of this discussion could be as simple as ensuring that
midwives ensure that guidelines for their practice are midwifery
guidelines. Just as a physiotherapist is not regulated by the doctor who
he/she refer clients to, midwives should not be regulated by the medicos
but work together whenever it is needed.


Sally Westbury

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