I am studying to be a Midwife, doing a Diploma of Mid, here in Queensland. Coming from NZ and having had my babies at home, I have a pretty 'normal' view of birth, so have found Midwifery here somewhat surprising if not shocking! I had the pleasure of 'catching' my first baby last week. I was a little saddened that my first baby was born by Caesarean Section!! I have spent the last week working in a private hospital, where it seems nearly all babies are born by C/s. It seems so tragic that these women who are paying for the 'best' care are being cheated of what can be the most rewarding and amazing experience of a woman' life. I know that some women need to have c/s, but the first c/s I witnessed was for Breech presentation, imagine my surprise when the baby came out head first. The next one was because the baby was 'huge'. I weighed that baby... just on 8lb. It all seems distorted with women choosing Specialist care that seems to make them at higher risk for any birth interventions, particularly c/s. Yet women tell me that going to an Obstetrician means that they don't have to wait up at the hospital clinics for hours, and at least they see the same person each visit. I understand where they are coming from, it just seems that, that 'one person' they see, should be a Midwife.
Disillusioned:( Lindsay -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
