Yep I agree Cara, they opened up Medicare to midwives in New Zealand and the majority of women choose midwives for their care, I think only 30% choose Obs. So just goes to show you what happens when you have choice.
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Yep I agree Cara, they opened up Medicare to midwives in New Zealand and the majority of women choose midwives for their care, I think only 30% choose Obs. So just goes to show you what happens when you have choice.
Just bumping this, Melani told her story last night at the BOBB screening :)
What did everyone think? Melani did sooooooo well in front of all those people!!! Well done hon! *mwa*
Melani I am so sorry I missed it but I bet you did a fantastic job of telling your story!
I must admit, I didn't think I would be able to do it - but I did. I guess after giving birth you really can do anything. There's no way I would have had the guts before I don't think. And I had to say, everyone made my night when they clapped as I read out my 3:05pm birth time... that just was so awesome!
Hope you're feeling better Sam - you missed out on Savannah cuddles yesterday! Doh!
Melani you did such an awesome job :) Even having heard (well, read) your birth story before I still felt a huge surge of joy when you read out your birth time! And Savannah did so well to stay up right til the end (actually, maybe that wasn't such a good thing for you!! ;))
Haha, Savannah was SUCH a gem yesterday. Only one crying session when I was still opening up the milk bar. She was quiet the whole way home and we both fell asleep with in moments of crawling into bed after walking in the door. She is 100% what makes that horrible day worth it.
Melani I thought you were amazing- you're a born natural public speaker. I was hooked on every word you said and your birth story was a very powerful part of the evening for me. Thank you for sharing.
I agree completely ren :clap:
You spoke so well Melanie! I had read your story before and thoroughly enjoyed hearing it again as it was so similar to my own last birth. I was rushed in a similar way and (I think I may have mentioned it in this thread) they also told me "we could tell you that we need this delivery room for other women as we are incredibly busy today but we'll tell you that you are putting your baby at risk... he could DIE". Anyhow bubs and I made it in the end but not without emotional scars like you share. So thankyou Melanie for articulating your thoughts and experience so well last night. It's hearing stories like yours that will contribute to making a difference and bringing about change for the better! :hug: