Oh Paivi, As it's already been said, there are too many similarities between your country's maternity care systems and ours to go into...
I just wanted to say that I'm sure anyone who longs for better births for women, and change in the system as a whole feels much of the despair you feel, about whether or not you are doing the women a disservice by setting them up for something they may not be able to achieve because of the system and its failings. But it sounds like you are doing something amazing, and keep believing in the small steps, the little changes in attitude, that will make a difference to each woman's birthing experience, and hopefully, lead to systemic change over time. The lead for this change has to come from the demands of the women, and if they know no better, and have no education about what can be, then it will never come. It sounds like you are providing them with a chance to see themselves as having a voice, and that's so important. Well done and welcome! Tania Independent Midwife SA Mother of 2 beautiful homeborn boys -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
