As someone who has been about and seen the focus groups and the surveys I really must say I am not surprised with this result. The vast majority of Australian women have no concept of midwifery care, nor the amazing benefits of 1-2-1 care. How could they? It's virtually non existent.
When I explain what my antenatal consults were like ( appointment of an hour plus, cuppa at home with MW travelling to me etc) they are flawed, esp those who have paid huge $$$ for a private Ob and waited for an hour for 5-10 mins.

Peiter Mourik is a direct recipient of the current system that is stacked heavily against women and choice and much more towards entrenched power within the medical profession.

I ave birth to our 7th child 2 days ago. I have birthed all children at home. The amazing care (and I mean competence and considerable clinical skill, esp to deal with an emergency) I have received has sadly outstripped that of many friends and colleagues using both the mainstream public and private systems.

How can you get any better than 1 care provider knowing you and your family for the entire pregnancy then only caring for You?? This level of luxury happens nowhere else.

A yes with bells on for me!!!! Justine Caines