Re: [ozmidwifery] Intro

[Gloria Lemay]

No worries, Mary.  How it all ended is that they put me in prison for 2 months for criminal contempt of court.  Strange because I had a civil injunction and was never even arrested.  This meant that the charges against me were never firm and it was like trying to hit a moving target with my defense.  I went to prison proudly and had an amazing experience.  Met many "angels" within and received many blessings.  Don't want to go back but am prepared to at any time.  There are ongoing "investigations" and I conduct myself very carefully within the bounds of my injunction.  I am allowed to attend births, allowed to earn money, allowed to teach midwifery AND I'm not allowed to call myself a midwife, do pelvics, suture, or "manage" deliveries.  This means a very hands off approach working for people who really want an unassisted birth---it's very lovely actually.  I'm seeing birth as it would be in more simple times.  Thank you for asking abut me, thank you for keeping the faith all you Aussies who have supported me, and thank you for doing the work you do.  I have heard that the brazen bunch is on this list.  Love Gloria ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 1:11 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Intro Hi Gloria, welcome to the discussion list.  I have to admit I deliberately introduced this thread to get people to express their thoughts about where we are as individuals in this drama that is life.  I never thought it would tempt you to join us!.  We are a brazen lot on this list too!  I remember reading some time ago (?2 yrs) that you tangled with the authorities in regard to your midwifery practice. Is it �over�?  How did it all end? If you prefer not to share this with us, then of course tell me to mind my own business.  We often hear from contacts in the U.S and Canada about midwives being persecuted, but we rarely find out how it all ended.  Best wishes. Mary Murphy.