----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 10:42
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Options for
twins
Dear list,
I hope you can suggest a few options for a friend's daughter who is
pregnant with twins and looking for women-friendly care. Her
holistic background combined with initial visits to GP
and obstetrician has left her disturbed, defiant, and
wary of getting caught up in the system. But she is unsure of
her options.
I've given her some general information about multiples (from
'Midwifery Matters', UK Midwifery archives, this list, AIMS, 'Birth
Matters', details of MIPP etc.) together with some very-much-needed
positive twin birth stories - all of which has affirmed her strong desire
to keep this pregnancy and birth normal.
She lives in outer S.E. suburbs of Melbourne. Is open to
independent midwifery care, although money is an issue. Also no private
health insurance. She's feels limited in her options and pushed to
obstetric care by default, and is asking for names of women-friendly
practitioners. (Heard there was someone out Warrigal way?)
What are her options? As 'high risk' does she qualify for any
midwifery care programs? Are there any decent public shared
care options in the area? And if she is pushed to find the
money for private care how would the cost of independent
midwifery care compare with an obstetrician?
Any suggestions most welcome at this stage.
Many thanks,
Lesley
