In my last post I mentioned my skepticism about Andrew Laming MP's use of the phrase "appropriate hospital support" in his speech about homebirth. Some of my homebirth advocating friends feel I was too skeptical and that Laming could have meant that hospitals would be a safe place for transfers if required and independent midwives would be treated respectfully and hospital staff would work collaboratively with them when caring for a homebirther who had transferred. I don't believe Australians have any reason to give MPs the benefit of the doubt when it comes to protecting homebirth rights.
In her latest post "Consumers are not stakeholders, it would seem, when birth is discussed" Looking Glass Alice explores what a homebirth program to come out of current negotiations will most likely involve. Outlook not so good...
There were far too many insightful and chilling quotes to pick just a few to post here, so please read the post in full for a glimpse into what homebirth may very well become in Australia if activists get too optimistic too soon.
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