See where you're coming from completely Andrea, I suppose the difference is that the institution where you can only attend as a support person is not threatening to suspend you from practice if you make the choice to attend.
I have it first hand from a few BMidders at this particular uni that they have been spoken to, and have it in writing that this will be the repercussion if they are found to be attending births with IPM's. Having worked so hard to get in, and many of them uprooting families from interstate, and making other huge sacrifices to have the opportunity to do the direct entry course, it's a hard call for them to make, and I for one don't blame them for being scared of the consequences of making this decision. Yes it's all about what's happening in the real world, and the symbolism of women being bullied into submission is not lost on me, but I can't help but feel that it's a pretty big ask that these students stand up and sacrifice their careers on a principal. Just my thoughts'... Tania x -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrea Quanchi Sent: Thursday, 1 June 2006 7:27 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] students & learning If the woman invites the student to be there and the MIPP is happy what prevents them from being there. Surely we are letting them know what the real world is like and the reality is that MIPP are working uninsured and having to cope with what that means in reality. This is no different from when I attend a hospital with a woman and the hospital says that they only recognise me as a support person. I could let that stop me from going there but I don't. If students want to be at hom births they will, they will learn heaps and if they cant write it down on paper for the uni then dont but dont let it stop them from attending because the experience is to valuable to waste. Andrea Quanchi -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 1/06/2006 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
