Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternity Crisis in WA Peel Region
Invitation Pregnancy and Childbirth Information Centre Open Day Come along and meet midwives, childbirth educators, breastfeeding counsellors and alternate health care providers as well as other parents interested in birth and parenting in the Peel Region Wednesday 24th July 2002 10am to 2pm 39 McLarty Road, Pinjarra (Pinjarra Chiropractic premises) For more information contact: Lois Wattis on 0404 85 7272 www.birthjourney.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternity Crisis in WA Peel Region LoisMel and I listened to local talkback radio, and despaired. The news is sad when it means women's choices are restricted. But what was particularly disheartening was all the talk was about doctors and anaesthetists (and shortages thereof), and dr's having too many women to care for. Mel and I were shouting at the radio telling them that what they needed were more midwives, encouraging women to have their babies at home etc.As you quite rightly say - perhaps we could use this as an opportunity to push for a midwifery model of care - and an extension of the CMW.Debbie Slater
Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternity Crisis in WA Peel Region
Dear Lois, As you know, Weds is my office day. I will have to see how it pans out as I will also have the possibility of births and /or postnatals for 3 women. I would love to come... we'll see! Today I spent some time with Senator Ruth Webber (Amy Bachrach now works for her.) She is a labour senator, newly elected and is going to be in canberra weds for the medical Indemnity talks. she will ask some questions and put forward the point of view that whatever is ok for the Doctors is also ok for the Midwives. a new ally in the field. Amy will work on her and point her in the right direction. She has already met with tracy R. cheers, MM
Re: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!!
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!! On 4/7/02 9:24 PM, Lois Wattis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Justine - I've done just that, and my blood is STILL boiling. I've sent an email venting my views steam is coming out my ears, I think. Everybody - PLSE VOTE ON THIS ONE. In solidarity for the sanctity of natural birth - Lois - Original Message - From: Justine Caines mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 6:44 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!! Hey all A Current Affair ran a segment tonight on why so many more women are choosing the pain-free birth of caesarean section. The Angliss Birth Centre represented the other side, but I think the convienience queens were given a better showing (IMHO). The most disgusting part of the show was the pros and cons presented by Dr Ric, yes RIC Gordon, (was a presenter on Good Medicine!!). The ACA site has a fact sheet which is a joke and a spot for voting on if you would have a c/section or not. If you can handle it please look at it and vote!! There is also a feedback section for what its worth! At http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/975.asp In Birthing solidarity Justine Caines Dear Lois, Deb, Justine et al I have voted. The score was 180 for YES, 339 said NO and 24 were unsure whether they would opt for a C/S. EVERYONE SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS ONE AND LET THE COUNTRY KNOW HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT C/S. We are only getting the views from women who have had their babies within a medicalised model of care. I have left my contact details after suggesting that ACA present the other side of the story and ask Australian women why they want NATURAL BIRTHS with the specialists in natural birth ... Their midwives. Jan Robinson
[ozmidwifery] Australian Society of Independent Midwives Dinner meeting
Hi All Just to let you know that the Australian Society of Independent Midwives is holding a dinner meeting on the 19th of July (Friday night). Enjoy great food at Barnaby's Waterfront Restaurant in Parramatta. Time is 7pm. Cost is $45.00 for a three course meal. All are welcome. RSVP to me cheers Jane Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Caring, Professional Midwifery Services Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!!
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!! What a great response Jan. I hope they take up the challenge. Cheers, Lois - Original Message - From: Jan Robinson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 5:42 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!! On 4/7/02 9:24 PM, "Lois Wattis" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Justine - I've done just that, and my blood is STILL boiling. I've sent an email venting my views steam is coming out my ears, I think. Everybody - PLSE VOTE ON THIS ONE. In solidarity for the sanctity of natural birth - Lois- Original Message - From: Justine Caines mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OzMid List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 04, 2002 6:44 PMSubject: [ozmidwifery] ACA Painless Birth Show Tonight!!!Hey allA Current Affair ran a segment tonight on why so many more women are choosing the pain-free birth of caesarean section. The Angliss Birth Centre represented the other side, but I think the convienience queens were given a better showing (IMHO).The most disgusting part of the show was the pros and cons presented by Dr Ric, yes RIC Gordon, (was a presenter on Good Medicine!!). The ACA site has a fact sheet which is a joke and a spot for voting on if you would have a c/section or not.If you can handle it please look at it and vote!! There is also a feedback section for what its worth!Athttp://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/975.aspIn Birthing solidarityJustine CainesDear Lois, Deb, Justine et alI have voted. The score was 180 for YES, 339 said NO and 24 were unsure whether they would opt for a C/S.EVERYONE SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS ONE AND LET THE COUNTRY KNOW HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT C/S. We are only getting the views from women who have had their babies within a medicalised model of care.I have left my contact details after suggesting that ACA present the other side of the story and ask Australian women why they want NATURAL BIRTHS with the specialists in natural birth ... Their midwives.Jan Robinson
Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternity Crisis in WA Peel Region
That sounds great Mary - we need all the support we can get. Well done. I know you're busy Wednesdays... maybe the afternoon? It will gountil about 5pm I think. I'll see you on Monday at Dorrine's. Cheers, Lois - Original Message - From: Mary Murphy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Maternity Crisis in WA Peel Region Dear Lois, As you know, Weds is my office day. I will have to see how it pans out as I will also have the possibility of births and /or postnatals for 3 women. I would love to come... we'll see! Today I spent some time with Senator Ruth Webber (Amy Bachrach now works for her.) She is a labour senator, newly elected and is going to be in canberra weds for the medical Indemnity talks. she will ask some questions and put forward the point of view that whatever is ok for the Doctors is also ok for the Midwives. a new ally in the field. Amy will work on her and point her in the right direction. She has already met with tracy R. cheers, MM
[ozmidwifery] followup on aca
Hi everyone, I was just as disgusted with the ACA thing that went to air the other night. I have also written my letter of complaint (via email) toACA and also done some investigating into the very likely fact they will do sweet stuff all about it. I have cut and pasted someinformation from the FACTS web site (which is the Federation of Australian Commercial Television Stations (FACTS) is the industry body which represents Australias Commercial Free-To-Air Television stations www.facts.org.au) and looked up the complaints facts sheet. As the story was very misleading and biased (as is most of their fish and chip journalism) but the fact that the information could actually be harmful to the population due its bias and misleading information, the ACA crew has shown a far from acceptable dutyof care to society, a complaint should be taken more seriously. To all those who wrote to ACA, if you don't get a reasonable response, then you can take it further via FACTS. They are really a toothless tiger but in the very least we could get ACA to do 'the other side of the story'. I hope that this might be of help. I know we are all very busy at the moment anyway, but for those who took the precious spare time to write a complaint to ACA, then you can make it worth it by following up. cheers for now, love to all Viewer Feedback The Commercial Television Code of Practice regulates most areas of programming and advertising on commercial free-to-air television (this does not include the ABC, SBS or pay TV). If you have a comment or complaint about something you have seen on free-to-air television, please help us to respond to your comment/complaint by following the two step guide below. FACTS and the free-to-air television networks welcome your comments and treat your criticisms seriously. If your would like more information about the complaints process see section 7 of the Code of Practice. STEP 1 Write a letter or fax (step 2 explains who you should write to). It is important you write as soon as possible. Stations are only obliged to provide a substantive written response to complaints about matters covered by the Code where the complaint is received with 30 days of broadcast. Stations are not required to respond to complaints sent by email. What information should your complaint include? Your complaint should include the following information: Name of program or advertiser/product On what station you saw or heard the program/advertisement When and where you saw or heard it Reasons for your concerns Your name and address Write to the television station Content of news current affairs eg: accuracy, fairness, invasion of privacy, objections to presenters/personalities etc What if you are not sure who to write to? If you write to FACTS about something that you should have written to a television station or the Advertising Standards Bureau about, we will forward your letter to the correct organisation. We will write to you to let you know we have done this. When should you expect to receive a reply? The Code requires a station to respond to you within 30 working days of receiving a complaint about a matter covered by the Code of Practice. What can you do if you dont receive a reply or you do not consider the reply to be adequate? If the station has not written back to you within 60 days or you do not consider the response to be adequate, you may send your complaint to the ABA. The ABA will need a copy of your original complaint to the station, as well as a copy of the stations reply. Jo Bainbridgefounding member CARES SAemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]phone: 08 8388 6918birth with trust, faith love...
