Posted on 02/12/2010 9:50:20 AM PST by Jenny Hatch
For the past few months I have been hearing reports of an increasingly totalitarian approach to Homebirth in Australia...
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I have several friends on Facebook who live in Australia and I have been extremely alarmed by the stories that I have been hearing from them about what is going on.
Mothers are mobilizing. Several protests have already taken place, few have been covered by the Media, and the Politicians and AMA are stomping down hard on Homebirth in that great country.
The other day I emailed my friend Kym and asked if she would help partner in writing some articles for the internet that would help share the story of what has been happening and how the Mothers of Australia are taking to the streets to protest.
"I am willing to help anyway I can. I really appreciate that you want to get involved, we need that support and its much appreciated. It seems at the moment that the media are not picking up this issue much at all. At least, not in Victoria or too much in the mainstream media. I wonder if its the AMA keeping them quiet. I find it hard to believe more women/ people are not shocked about this or do they not realise how important this is? I agree this is a dangerous way of controlling women and controlling birth. I can see it will start with "standardising"/controlling homebirth then lead to making it a nightmare for freebirthers (some who have no other real choice) and then making hospital birth even more risky, because who keeps them honest?Kym has contacted several homebirthing mothers who are also planning to attend the protests. She has sent along my request for video, photos, signs, quotes, radio interviews, and information about this issue. I plan to write a series of articles to be posted on this blog and around the web at various locations to help shine the light of day on Birth Tyranny down under in Aussieland.At the moment it looks like there will be quite a few rallies happening next Thursday (18th) around Australia. We will be attending in Ballarat where Kevin Rudd PM will be attending. This is personally my 4th protest rally and they are all on this one issue. We have travelled and made our opinion known yet we are mostly ignored. It is very frustrating to say the least. The AMA president Andrew Pesce is not particularly intelligent as he has no idea how to read studies or understand evidence based theories. He wants the public to believe that homebirth is dangerous and deadly. He turned an inconclusive study into his argument. I can get this information together if you like.
All the best Kym"
I am absolutely revolted that a pathetic attempt to control all aspects of childbirth is being played out in our modern world. And will do whatever is in my power to help these families retain their rights to holistic childbirth.
Jenny Hatch
PS You PharmaWhores who call yourselves journalists in Australia better cover that protest, and you better cover it well, or you will have ZERO credibility with the people.
"Dear all, Only a few days away and the numbers are looking great. Keep spreading the word, it's going to be a fantastic turn out. Ideas for Banners have been brought up, so i've included a few ideas that i have come across in a few rallies. I've also been informed that it's probably better NOT to use wood to hold banners up. Something such as flexible PVC piping would suit. If it bends, and it's not hard, it's probably ok to use! Ideas: "I give birth and i vote" "Mother knows best, save birth choices!" "My right to choose nature's way" "Birth is women's business, not politicians business" "My body, my baby, my human right" Feel free to add your ideas to the discussion board, and also please remember this rally is not just about home birth, but about choices for ALL women. The amendments to the legislation WILL impact more women. Finally, remember to wear the traditional women’s colours of Purple, Green and White. We will have balloons to match, and feel free to bring your own balloons to add to the colour! Let’s show Australia that women’s rights matter! Kelly"If you are in Australia and can take a few minutes to help support these families right to decide where they will give birth, please stand in solidarity with them!
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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We are planning to meet at Civic Park before 9:45am and walk down to Sharon Grierson's office which is located at 427 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Unit A, Ground Floor, Law Society Building 11 London Circuit Canberra ACT 2601
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:00am - 11:00am
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161a Main North Road NAILSWORTH SA 5083
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:00am - 11:00am
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91 Mann St GOSFORD
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:00am - 12:00pm
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Kevin Rudd will be in Ballarat on THURSDAY 18 FEB, in the morning and need people to be in Ballarat by 10am. VENUE to be confirmed soon, everyone will be messaged through facebook with a location ASAP
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Outside Senator Trish Crossin’s office 25 Chung Wah Terrace Palmerston NT 0830
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Macdonnells Building 102 Grafton Street Cairns Qld 4870
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Outside the office of Melissa Parke 62 Wray Avenue Fremantle WA 6160
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Outside office of Kerry Rea Where: 69 Clara Street Wynnum Qld 4178
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Outside the office of Tanya Plibersek 111-117 Devonshire Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
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