http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/-t1.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:22 GMT 10 http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh232/sammicambray/001-1.jpg http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/-t1.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-overnight-maternity-ward-visits-shouldn-t-be-allowed-t525.htm Sammi http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/12/2740410.htm

This is a really interesting one, and I'm looking forward to discussing it with you all. What do you think? What are the needs here, and how can everyone's needs be balanced?]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:22 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-overnight-maternity-ward-visits-shouldn-t-be-allowed-t525.htm#2943 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-overnight-maternity-ward-visits-shouldn-t-be-allowed-t525.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-hospital-alert-for-anxious-mothers-t466.htm Sammi http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=144069 This article briefly covers some of the mental health issues that can arise after a traumatic birth. I do question the statistics at the end of the article regarding PTSD, my research has led me to believe they are significantly higher, but I also think that perhaps many women go undiagnosed and this could be a factor in the discrepancy. Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 27 May 2009 02:56:14 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-hospital-alert-for-anxious-mothers-t466.htm#2617 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-hospital-alert-for-anxious-mothers-t466.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-homebirths-may-have-to-be-secret-t419.htm Sammi I came across this article today: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25124579-601,00.html I have commented, and I encourage others to do so if you have opinions or information that may enlighten others. The real fight in the Maternity Services Review is now- letters to government, activism etc- if you don't want to see the recommendations making homebirth even more difficult to have. Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:07:33 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-homebirths-may-have-to-be-secret-t419.htm#2383 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-homebirths-may-have-to-be-secret-t419.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/time-article-repeat-caesareans-t415.htm Sammi http://www.time.com/time/article/widgets/perma.html?height=90&width=449?iid=perma_share

What do you think? From this and The Business of Being Born, I actually believe the US is worse off than us in terms of medicalisation of birth.]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:55:11 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/time-article-repeat-caesareans-t415.htm#2367 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/time-article-repeat-caesareans-t415.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-risk-to-baby-from-early-caesareans-t390.htm Sammi http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=2&ContentID=116804 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists WA spokeswoman Louise Farrell said caesareans were mainly performed under 39 weeks because 10 per cent of women who waited until full term went into labour and had to have unscheduled operations, which caused staffing and organisational problems in hospitals. Has anyone here experienced this, or had a fear surrounding this? I know that ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:56:43 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-risk-to-baby-from-early-caesareans-t390.htm#2208 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-risk-to-baby-from-early-caesareans-t390.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-work-stress-blamed-for-caesarean-rise-t391.htm Sammi http://www.smh.com.au/news/lifeandstyle/parenting/work-stress-blamed-for-caesarean-rise/2009/01/08/1231004198546.html I found this article interesting. To me, it shows how our wider lifestyle- things we don't associate with the ability to birth (or at least, things that are conducive to our health during pregnancy, which can have flow on effects) can effect the birthing process. What do you think? Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-work-stress-blamed-for-caesarean-rise-t391.htm#2209 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-work-stress-blamed-for-caesarean-rise-t391.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-fear-drives-growth-in-caesareans-expert-t389.htm Sammi http://news.theage.com.au/national/fear-drives-growth-in-caesareans-expert-20090106-7b25.html "What we haven't done is say (to women) 'let's talk about your fear .. Let's try and help you understand that birth is a really normal, healthy life event and your body is very good at having babies'." I wholeheartedly agree with this. The common narrative in our society appears to be that birth is dangerous, messy, and undesirable (of course birth has some risks, but we aren't ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:51:24 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-fear-drives-growth-in-caesareans-expert-t389.htm#2207 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-fear-drives-growth-in-caesareans-expert-t389.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-orgasmic-birth-an-old-midwive-s-tale-t383.htm Sammi Here's one that is sure to elicit some comments: http://www.theage.com.au/news/lifeandstyle/lifematters/orgasmic-birth-an-old-midwives-tale/2008/12/29/1230399175667.html What do you think? Do you believe birth can be orgasmic? Have you had an orgasmic birth? What do you agree, or disagree with in this article? I have lots to say but will let some of you have your say first... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:10:56 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-orgasmic-birth-an-old-midwive-s-tale-t383.htm#2166 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-orgasmic-birth-an-old-midwive-s-tale-t383.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-midwives-urge-delay-in-cutting-the-cord-t372.htm Sammi http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/12/09/2441643.htm?site=science&topic=latest Sarah J Buckley has also written a great article on this topic, for those of you wishing to do more research on delayed cord clamping. Was cord clamping something that you made a particular decision about before birthing? Did it turn out as per your wishes? Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:12:12 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-midwives-urge-delay-in-cutting-the-cord-t372.htm#2092 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-midwives-urge-delay-in-cutting-the-cord-t372.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-maternity-review-published-submissionis-to-date-t373.htm Morgaine
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/maternityservicesreview-submissions]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-maternity-review-published-submissionis-to-date-t373.htm#2102 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-maternity-review-published-submissionis-to-date-t373.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-c-sections-on-the-rise-t370.htm Sammi http://www.theage.com.au/news/lifeandstyle/wellbeing/csections-on-the-rise/2008/12/09/1228584787066.html What do you think? Have you had a caesarean, or would you consider one in subsequent births, for "psychosocial reasons"? What impact does this have on the enjoyment of your pregnancy and birth? What would make you avoid a caesarean for non medical reasons? Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:07:06 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-c-sections-on-the-rise-t370.htm#2090 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-c-sections-on-the-rise-t370.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-respect-choices-maternity-review-told-t371.htm Sammi http://news.theage.com.au/national/respect-choices-maternity-review-told-20081209-6ulm.html

I'm damn keen to read that report!!]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:09:33 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-respect-choices-maternity-review-told-t371.htm#2091 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/article-respect-choices-maternity-review-told-t371.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/incorrect-scan-results-in-abortion-t308.htm Morgaine I am pro choice first and foremost. But this angers me because I know so many womyn who have been through this, and either had a healthy baby or had a healthy baby aborted. When will we see that testing is only as good as the interpreter? http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24483441-421,00.htmlI just want to suggest that the bit about the ashes is garbage, the media has beaten it up. I cremmated a baby at 28w and have spoken to many parents of babies younger than 20w who said that they ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:53:21 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/incorrect-scan-results-in-abortion-t308.htm#1647 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/incorrect-scan-results-in-abortion-t308.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/so-birth-is-not-political-t330.htm Morgaine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuC4gGSZ-yU

This if US, but it happens here all the time. I doubt most US citizens are aware of this ... the saemw ay most Australians have no idea what happens to womyn who want optimal healthcare.]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:53:06 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/so-birth-is-not-political-t330.htm#1806 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/so-birth-is-not-political-t330.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/saving-a-good-thing-for-babies-and-mothers-t311.htm Morgaine http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-08-childbirth-fixes_N.htm?csp=34 "I don't believe there's a lot of consumer awareness about the serious quality problems in maternity care," says co-author Maureen Corry, executive director of Childbirth Connection, a New York-based research, education and policy organization. and the link from the article ... also good! http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-08-childbirth-costs_n.htm "I don't like to admit it, ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:45:17 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/saving-a-good-thing-for-babies-and-mothers-t311.htm#1650 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/saving-a-good-thing-for-babies-and-mothers-t311.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/u-s-article-from-gentle-birth-t309.htm Morgaine Good article about the failings of u/s November 26, 1996 Ultrasound and Fury: One Mother's Ordeal By NATALIE ANGIER If I had been paying more attention, I might have noticed the plaque outside the room that the obstetrician was ushering us into: Patient Education. And had I noticed, I almost surely would have been alarmed. I was 20 weeks pregnant with my first child and had just had a "routine" ultrasound examination. What did I need to be educated about? But I did ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:33:19 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/u-s-article-from-gentle-birth-t309.htm#1648 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/u-s-article-from-gentle-birth-t309.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/another-obstetrician-under-investigation-t297.htm Sammi http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/investigation-into-botched-cases-and-sex-assault-claims/2008/10/05/1223145175344.html This just makes me so angry Where is his respect? How the hell does someone think it is okay to do this kind of stuff? My thoughts are with his victims. Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:15:08 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/another-obstetrician-under-investigation-t297.htm#1567 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/another-obstetrician-under-investigation-t297.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/multiple-support-group-t235.htm Sammi https://webmail.westnet.com.au/express.asp

Anyone here have multiples?]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 28 May 2008 07:29:15 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/multiple-support-group-t235.htm#1243 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/multiple-support-group-t235.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwives-to-gain-doctors-rights-t270.htm Sammi http://www.theage.com.au/national/midwives-to-gain-doctors-rights-20080909-4d22.html?page=1]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:23:05 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwives-to-gain-doctors-rights-t270.htm#1432 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwives-to-gain-doctors-rights-t270.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/maternity-funding-t238.htm Sammi https://webmail.westnet.com.au/express.asp

What do you think?

Is this a good direction for funding? Could it be better spent in other areas of maternity services?]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:06:36 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/maternity-funding-t238.htm#1250 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/maternity-funding-t238.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-business-of-being-born-t237.htm Sammi I finally saw this documentary this afternoon, just wondering if anyone else has seen it and what they thought of it? Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sat, 31 May 2008 07:24:35 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-business-of-being-born-t237.htm#1245 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/the-business-of-being-born-t237.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/kyneton-midwives-t234.htm Sammi
https://webmail.westnet.com.au/express.asp]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 28 May 2008 07:22:28 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/kyneton-midwives-t234.htm#1242 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/kyneton-midwives-t234.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/catherine-hamlin-opens-midwifery-school-in-ethiopia-t232.htm Sammi Is anyone familiar with the work of Catherine Hamlin? She founded and has been running a hospital in Ethiopia for women with birth injuries, mainly fistula for the last 50 years. She sounds to be a really dedicated, commited soul. She has recently opened a midwifery school to prevent these injuries happening in the first place, for the five per cent of women (as quoted by her) who will need assistance due to complications in birth. Here's an article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/09/2240090.htm I ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 13 May 2008 06:06:15 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/catherine-hamlin-opens-midwifery-school-in-ethiopia-t232.htm#1220 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/catherine-hamlin-opens-midwifery-school-in-ethiopia-t232.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/nt-midwifery-shortage-in-hospitals-t224.htm Sammi http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/06/2236229.htm

I can see how this would be a critical problem in the hospitals, BUT....How great to see such a large percentage of independant midwives! ]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 06 May 2008 05:33:00 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/nt-midwifery-shortage-in-hospitals-t224.htm#1183 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/nt-midwifery-shortage-in-hospitals-t224.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwifery-story-t223.htm Sammi http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/05/2235739.htm

I was really suprised to read the average age for a midwife is 52. I wonder why midwifery isn't attracting younger people? I think I would see it as a really rewarding job, if that's where your passion lay.]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Tue, 06 May 2008 05:31:18 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwifery-story-t223.htm#1182 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/midwifery-story-t223.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/hospital-birth-was-worst-says-mother-t204.htm Janet http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/hospital-birth-was-worst-says-mother/2008/04/16/1208025283108.html Hospital birth was worst, says mother Mark Metherell April 17, 2008 A MOTHER has made a heartfelt plea for an end to hospital-focused childbirth, after describing her birth of a child in hospital as by far the most gruelling. Liz Schipper has had four children but told the commission of inquiry into hospitals yesterday that by far "the most painful experience I have ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:31:21 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/hospital-birth-was-worst-says-mother-t204.htm#1023 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/hospital-birth-was-worst-says-mother-t204.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/death-rate-from-elective-c-sec-t193.htm Morgaine http://www.smh.com.au/news/parenting/death-twice-as-likely/2008/04/03/1206851105568.html

You gotta love the people defending it down the bottom What eejits.]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:01:07 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/death-rate-from-elective-c-sec-t193.htm#971 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/death-rate-from-elective-c-sec-t193.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/dr-s-losing-their-skills-t165.htm Morgaine
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23412647-5006009,00.html]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:02:55 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/dr-s-losing-their-skills-t165.htm#790 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/dr-s-losing-their-skills-t165.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/a-goodish-article-t104.htm Morgaine http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/body_and_soul/article1492323.ece

A few things I'd argue but on the whole not too bad. It certainly does justice to the fact that womyn feel they missed out and failed when their babies are "delivered" not born.]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:33:35 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/a-goodish-article-t104.htm#386 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/a-goodish-article-t104.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/elective-caesareans-fear-of-birth-and-tokophobia-t80.htm Sammi
http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/too-posh-to-push-no-just-too-scared/2008/03/01/1204227049136.html]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:32:03 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/elective-caesareans-fear-of-birth-and-tokophobia-t80.htm#237 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/elective-caesareans-fear-of-birth-and-tokophobia-t80.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-article-t88.htm Morgaine http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/14/1073877905208.html?from=storyrhs

This isn't all bad!]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:12:01 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-article-t88.htm#302 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-article-t88.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/sheila-kitzinger-talks-about-aust-maternity-system-t87.htm Morgaine http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/cot-crusader-lashes-australia/2007/10/27/1192941404609.html

I love Sheila ]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:08:29 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/sheila-kitzinger-talks-about-aust-maternity-system-t87.htm#301 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/sheila-kitzinger-talks-about-aust-maternity-system-t87.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/womyn-left-dead-t86.htm Morgaine http://news.smh.com.au/womans-death-blamed-on-staff-equipment/20080305-1x3f.html

I especially found the bit about her botched records interesting given that all my birth records are dodgy!]]> Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:27:47 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/womyn-left-dead-t86.htm#285 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/womyn-left-dead-t86.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/800-women-mutilated-by-this-surgeon-t79.htm Janet Are you following this horrific story in the news at the moment? Despite hundreds of complaints no action was taken against this surgeon until a consumer group took it on. It's not strictly birth trauma but it happened in a system where it's only a short step from birthrape to mutilation with the collusion of the theatre staff, recovery staff and ward staff, none of whom spoke up. I'm disgusted to the core but not shocked. This is what the system does to us. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/mutilation-doctor-probe/2008/02/27/1203788403639.html Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:51:52 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/800-women-mutilated-by-this-surgeon-t79.htm#234 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/800-women-mutilated-by-this-surgeon-t79.htm http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-in-the-sydney-morning-herald-t68.htm Janet An oldie but a not-too-baddie http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/06/05/1054700311400.html The unspeakable trauma of childbirth By Kate Hilpern June 5 2003 "Being raped" is how Liz Darke describes giving birth to her daughter. "I had no control," she says, "over what people were doing to my body, despite being fully alert and explaining again and again the kind of treatment that I did and didn't want. I felt I might as well have been a piece of ... Birth and Birth Trauma in the media Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:23:09 GMT http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-in-the-sydney-morning-herald-t68.htm#199 http://birthhealing.forummotion.com/birth-and-birth-trauma-in-the-media-f7/birth-trauma-in-the-sydney-morning-herald-t68.htm