Re: [ozmidwifery] False Imprisonment

2003-12-14 Thread Sue Cookson
Hi, I sit here absolutely horrified and disgusted that this is where we have come to in a so-called civilised country. I'm doubly affected because I gave birth to a double footlings breech baby at home, well supported and very mindfully, some 20 years ago. I know that breech in most cases is only

Re: [ozmidwifery] false imprisonment

2003-12-14 Thread Ron Nicole Christensen
I cannot believe the story I just read - it has brought me to tears!!! What an absolute travesty My heart breaks for the mother and father... and for the poor baby!!! Something DEFINATELY needs to be done!!! How could not even ONE person not stand up for them???! Disgusted and VERY

Re: [ozmidwifery] False Imprisonment

2003-12-13 Thread Sally-Anne Brown
Maureen, I am not sure what language the family primarily speak, but firstly they would need the offer of an interpreter, preferably from a migrant resource legal centre and legal advise. Above all, if the family agree . there should be an FOI request for all documentation put in with the