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.

Good god, I don't believe it. My useless, patronising in-the-pocket-of-Nestle MP has actually signed the EDM. I may faint

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Am bumping this again. Petition here for those who have not yet signed

And there are Save Independent Midwifery marches in Brighton and (I think) Leeds on Tuesday May 22 for anyone who's interested...

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The Independent Midwives' Downing Street petition closes at midnight IN TWO HOURS.

If you haven't already signed, please could you consider doing so. it would be fantastic if the petition gained over 10,000 'signatures'.

The link is

petitions.pm.gov.uk/midwives/

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Have signed already

Thanks Mears
Surely there are enough people on MNet at this time of night who can sign to push it over the 10,000 mark?
Please?

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signed months ago. [preen]

Thanks Pruners - There must be at least 800 MNetters and lurkers around at this time of night. It would be great to push it over 10,000.