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Re: to mary.Re: 16 year old soon to be mother, seeks truth of natral child birth

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 1 Mar 2000 09:15:53 -0600

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> i am in kansas and as far as midwifery goes it is alegal. meaning it is
> neither legal nor illegal. for the most part HB/midwives are left alone
> unless there is a bad outcome. there have been two cases brought
> against midwives in the last five to ten years. one was criminal and
> one was civil (practicing medicine without a license). in both cases
> the midwives were found not guilty. i have studied with the few
> midwives in my state and been to a local conference with them. the
> midwife who attended my son's labor has left the state so i will be
> looking for a new one.
>
> there are about five midwives in the whole state who attend home births.
> but then there aren't many home births around here. of course, anyone
> who would even consider a home birth is considered a nut in my area. LOL

Sad that people are called "nuts" for taking complete responsibility for the birth of their baby. *Most* people would not do anything intentionally to hurt their babies. The problem I have is that people who make an informed decision to have their babies at home are considered irresponsible. Parents are responsible for their babies' lives every day after they take them home from the hospital - why not start a day or two sooner and be responsible for the birth as well - without being chastized?

IMHO, women should have the right to freely chose where and how they birth their babies.

Getting off my soapbox now... :)

Mary

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