I woke up this morning and though, you know what, my blog needs more social commentary ....... :)
A few months ago i joined a group called Homebirth Access Sydney (HAS) in the hopes of helping community awareness about homebirthing. I didn't really know what they did but i knew that i had seen their stall at a mainstream baby expo and it had been the first time i had really known that homebirth was an option and i wanted to make sure that that happened for other women. We meet once a month, they put out a magazine, and try and have a presence in the community.
Recently they have started to become more political, talking to ministers and members to put the homebirth issues in front of the new government. Who would have thought, even this time last year, that i would be part of a group with a political agenda.
One of our members even works for the minister for woman, and she was asked to submit to the 2020 summit. I love the idea of the summit, i don't know how it will play out or if anything will happen from it but i love the idea of a bunch of people from all walks of life getting to stand and make their passion, ideas and voices heard.
HAS's submission is here, I hope someone hears it and looks at the policies surrounding homebirth and 1 to 1 midwife care.
End social commentary promise I'll try not to do that too often 'grin' time for a cute photo of the kids.
A few months ago i joined a group called Homebirth Access Sydney (HAS) in the hopes of helping community awareness about homebirthing. I didn't really know what they did but i knew that i had seen their stall at a mainstream baby expo and it had been the first time i had really known that homebirth was an option and i wanted to make sure that that happened for other women. We meet once a month, they put out a magazine, and try and have a presence in the community.
Recently they have started to become more political, talking to ministers and members to put the homebirth issues in front of the new government. Who would have thought, even this time last year, that i would be part of a group with a political agenda.
One of our members even works for the minister for woman, and she was asked to submit to the 2020 summit. I love the idea of the summit, i don't know how it will play out or if anything will happen from it but i love the idea of a bunch of people from all walks of life getting to stand and make their passion, ideas and voices heard.
HAS's submission is here, I hope someone hears it and looks at the policies surrounding homebirth and 1 to 1 midwife care.
End social commentary promise I'll try not to do that too often 'grin' time for a cute photo of the kids.
Hamish at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney last Sunday.
Hamish just saw this photo and like he always does when he sees a photo of himself he said
"look mummy, you"
Jack at the Park last week
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