My issue is related to the post July 2012 issue that Nicola Poxon has inflicted on women in this country. And the fact that this time round, once July next year hits, that legislation directly impacts on the availability of IM's in my area. As in, the very few that would have been willing to service my area will not be able to afford their insurance AND the GPs around here won't collaborate. An IM from another area will not make it in time for my next birth. I live 1.5hrs from Melbourne where my previous preferred midwives practice.
So, even if we sold a few steers to pay for an IM, we wouldn't have one for the birth for love OR money. Politics and money conspire against logic. But we DO still have ambulance membership, and I can go and book in with the Royal Womens when I'm pg again to get me there by air, if I need After two undisturbed births (one in the FBC, but completely left alone by everyone except DP), I hold no fears for a third.