I am very excited to say that some Australian politicians are listening to hombirth activists and responding to our call to stop the Federal Government's attempt to outlaw homebirth midwifery.
A press release issued yesterday by The Greens party states that The "Greens will move to protect women's right to choose safe homebirth". While I'm grateful that a significant political party is taking up the cause, once again I am left frustrated by the distinctions being made between homebirthers. Sadly it seems that playing the danger card is the only way most people can figure out how to ascribe importance to homebirth as a woman's right.
An article in The Australian states that The Federal government is "is reconsidering its controversial exclusion of home births from a new midwifery indemnity scheme, before a Senate challenge to the draft legislation." The article echoes The Greens press release, focusing on the danger of underground homebirth.
While optimistic, I remain so cautiously. The struggle is far from over. But at least we know that our efforts are starting to make a difference. This new turn of events has helped me shake off the growing hopelessness I was feeling and has re-inspired me for the rally, which is just a month away!
An article in The Australian states that The Federal government is "is reconsidering its controversial exclusion of home births from a new midwifery indemnity scheme, before a Senate challenge to the draft legislation." The article echoes The Greens press release, focusing on the danger of underground homebirth.
While optimistic, I remain so cautiously. The struggle is far from over. But at least we know that our efforts are starting to make a difference. This new turn of events has helped me shake off the growing hopelessness I was feeling and has re-inspired me for the rally, which is just a month away!
A message for the Australian Health Minister from one homebirth activist
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