Dear Miranda,
Yes Miranda, baby Natalia's death was indeed
tragic, as is the death of any baby.(Playing politics... 26th Feb 06)
As the tribunal stated... there was no guarantee the baby would have
lived if a caesarean had been ordered. This situation also happens in large
hospitals with hot and cold running specialists.. in fact statistically it
is more likely to happen in that situation. What if the theatres are full?
That means just as long a wait for surgery in a unit where staff are on
call. Why do you continue on to demonise midwifery models of care? Or small
unit safety? If you had done your research instead of just spruiking for a
doctor, you would have found a recent study released by Prof. Sally Tracey
which clearly and definitively proves the safety of smaller birthing units
in Australia.
As for a transfer of resources to the Central
Coast.... well ..
a) There IS life outside of
the great metropolis, where families deserve to be able to exercise choices
in care.... or do you suggest a birthing woman from Budgewoi should risk
birthing on the side of the F3 in a rush to RNS?? and...
b) About the biggest thing
that the Central Coast got from the amalgamation is a share of the large
debt, which has lead to a staffing crisis in Central Coast maternity
services, where there is an embargo enforced on recruitment. This means that
no new appropriately qualified midwives can be employed... hows that for
safety?
Your warning about political meddling in
childbirth is appropriate. What about unnecessary medical meddling in
childbirth? That is just as dangerous. Miranda, do your homework. The
figures about midwifery models of care vs. medical models speak for
themselves. Yes, women should have a choice about birth. What you want to
take away from them IS CHOICE, a choice of where to birth. It is a
woman's choice if she wants to birth in a small, friendly, non medical
environment where her midwife will protect her dignity and the sanctity of
birth to allow the natural process to unfold without dangerous medical
interference.
Miranda, when are you going to stop this
unfounded scaremongering?
Diane
