I have a couple of questions about this situation in regards to the media statement ~
> Unfortunately it has not proven possible to recruit to Ryde Hospital a Career > Medical Officer (CMO) with the appropriate skills to assist midwives with the > resuscitation of a newborn baby if required. It was my understanding that midwives have all the skills necessary to assist resus of a baby, am I mistaken? > Therefore, effective immediately, all women booked to birth at Ryde > will birth instead at Royal North Shore Hospital, in the care of their > attending midwife. I just wanted to comment here that I find it infuriating that the assumption is made that 'all women booked to birth at Ryde will instead birth at RNSH'. What about what the women want, they weren't even given a choice! > "I regret that this short-term arrangement is necessary but labour and > delivery can be unpredictable even in low risk situations. It's important to > have medical expertise available if required. "The safety of mothers and babies is our priority." Please correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all midwives have the 'medical expertise' required?? I know I'm preaching to the converted, but Obs must just wonder how on earth our human race has survived without their 'expertise'. Sorry, but I think this is bullshit! Surely it hasn't all of a sudden just happened. I mean, how long has this been known for? Shouldn't the women booked in have been informed that this could be a possibility and given the opportunity to change to another birth centre? This temporary situation is affecting womens lives and it's wrong. They have had their right to a choice denied! Love Abby -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
