> From: Lesley Hobbs <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Home births
> Date: Friday, August 06, 1999 11:16
>
> Dear everyone
> What a dreadful situation for Cate's friend. It seems to me that this
> action is illegal, but I expect time is a bit short to get a judicial
> review! If the only option is to wait until she is in labour and then
call
> out a midwife who may be neither skilled nor experienced, this seems
> equally unsatisfactory in terms of her enjoyment of the birth.
> She could, however, find out if there is an independent midwife who would
> be prepared to come, with a view to claiming the fee from the health
> authority on the grounds that they were unable to supply the service she
> requested, which they have an obligation to do. Previously fees have been
> paid on these grounds. The Independent Midwives Association phone number
is
> 01483 821104, or call me on 01703 694429 and we will supply her with
names
> of independents in her area.
> Lesley Hobbs
>
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