Thursday I did labour care, and luckily had no one in because the calls
were endless, yesterday was clinic, and every woman who came in
asked. We work one on clinic, one labour. Clinic is always busy, and there
is no ward support/clerk to field phone calls. The problem was a miss
understanding. Women thought the birth centre was closing, and worried about
where they would be birthing. Some were quite distressed, and needed time and
reassurance. Maybe a mention that the birth centre was continuing to provide
woman centred care, but unable to fill the
demand? Maureen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jen Semple
Sent: Tuesday, 17 February 2004 3:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] rallyMaureen, I assume you work at the Angliss? It must have been hard to juggle frantic phone calls while you're trying to do clinic :o(To fill everyone in, here's a transcript of what was on Stateline:Is the problem what was being protested or what was reported? It doesn't matter what is being protested if the press don't report it accurately.Jen
Ken WArd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Okay, I supported the rally on Thursday, but I have not enjoyed the
aftermath. Worked pm on Thursday and fielded many phone calls from clients
concerned that the birth centre was closing. Today I did clinic and
EVERYONE asked if the centre was closing. I didn't hear the news story, but
did catch Statewide. Could we please be a little more specific about what
we are protesting about and prevent women and their families worrying
themselves unnecessarily. Yes I have explained it all, and encouraged them
to write to MP's etc, but the calls have been numerous and I haven't really
got time in clinic to discuss it . Maureen
Ken & Maureen Ward
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