Wednesday 25th March 2009 at 9.30am
The Macedon Ranges Maternity Coalition Group along with Macedon Ranges BaBs will be holding a peaceful demonstration in light of the Maternity Service Review.
There are some very positive changes for midwives recommended in the review, however some aspects are more detrimental to the choices birthing women have regarding their caregivers throughout pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. We would love the support of mothers, babies, children, fathers, and grandparents as this issue affects families at all levels. Even if you have had your children many years ago, we would love to see you to help pave the way for all women to have choices in the future.
We love the New Zealand model of care where the birthing family can choose between a midwife or GP to be their (funded) primary caregiver. Under the new proposal the services for an independent midwife not employed by hospitals may become illegal and many birthing women and families across Australia think this is unacceptable.
When: Wednesday 25th March 2009 at 9.30am (if raining heavily we will postpone until the following Wednesday)
Where: Meet at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. We will then walk through Gisborne to Fran Bailey’s (Federal Member) office, onto Joanne Duncan’s (State Member) office, then make our way back to the Gisborne Adventure Playground for a byo picnic. Bring placards, signage and enthusiasm
Contact: If you would like more information please contact: Rachael macedon@maternitycoalition.org.au
Jenny – 5428 8640
Tanya – macrangesbabs@yahoo.com.au
Please come up/down and have a picnic with us and support a very good cause.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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