The death of independent midwifery?

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May I draw your attention to this?

I am a fervent supporter of the NHS and the struggle of NHS midwives to provide good care and support everyday, but I also feel very strongly that alternatives should be available to those that want/need them. This proposal is yet another nail in the coffin of maternal choice.

If this legislation goes ahead, it will effectively mean the end of independent midwifery. I know that lots of MNers have had great experiences with IMs and I'm sure the IMA would appreciate your support if you (and anyone else!) would like to lend it.

Oh my god. THat is a modern day witch hunt, in my eyes. I`m 100% sure they know the effect thats going to have on midwives. Midifery (and breastfeeding too) has long been reviled by authority and institutions, and this is by no means the first time in history that midwifery has been threatened by (male) authority and legislation. Bloody disgusting.

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Just bumping this.

An e-petition has been set up on the Downing Street website here:

petitions.pm.gov.uk/midwives/

LOL

great minds think alike!!

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Bumping this one up again!
Already has 500 signatures and only went live yesterday, I have sent to all my contacts. Lets spread the word (oh and see tomorrows Guardian, I hear a piece is going in about IMs)

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got a letter from my mp today (dh was v impressed I get mail from house of commons ) and she is passing my comments onwards and upwards. apparently! anyway, just bumping this really

The info on the independent midwives website makes a good case. I think the media will be covering this tomorrow, they already have over 1000 signatures. I hope the powers that be sit up and take note.

mum2sons,

was there a piece in the Guardian yesterday? I can't see it but maybe I'm not looking in the right place....

There was a piece, page 8 of the first bit I think. Also something on the BBC website

Guardian piece

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Sign the petition or you never know SWMNBN may set itself up as a midwife guru

Thanks Loopsymummy, Have used it for my own letter