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Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 8:29
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] National
Caesarean Awareness Day 2004
Hello,
just a quick reminder of the National Caesarean
Awareness Day celebration that will be held this Saturday at Waterfall Gully
from 3.30pm -
Restoring the Birthing Woman Within:
a day of emotional healing.
A day of emotional
healing is a time to share and express our emotions in a positive and
meaningful way.
The day will
incorporate story telling, those who feel comfortable can share their own
personal story, a poem, a prayer or picture. If you are unable to
attend but still wish to share your thoughts, you may like to contribute to
the booklet to be produced after the day "Expressions of Emotional
Healing". We welcome all contributions and you can submit yours on the
web site : www.cares-sa.org.au
Each woman is also
invited to bring the petals of her favourite flower(s) to scatter over the
flowing water during the ceremony; symbolically cleansing and giving
away. Candles will be lit around the nation to link each states
events. Candles will be on sale on the day for a small
cost.
Please keep in
mind:
- the weather forecast is
for rain, so please bring an umbrella or two if you have spare and dress
warm!
- partners are welcome
however the location is NOT suitable for young children (small babies
excluded) as there is no pram access, the area for the ceremony is quite
small and the waterfall is easily accessible for children. CARES
SA advise that it is not safe for young children. It is also a time
for adults to share emotions that some young children may not understand and
could cause distress. CARES SA has always welcomed and catered for
children, however we must regretfully stress that this event may not be
suitable.
Please feel
welcome to invite others whom you may think may benefit for this very
special event. We look forward to seeing you on the day! And
remember if you can not make it, you can still contribute to the booklet
"Expressions of Emotional Healing".
yours in
birth
Jo, Carolyn
and the exceptional women of the CARES SA core
group.
