Dear Michelle,
Don't get me wrong. I am an originally durch midwife. I know about independent midwifery practice. Maybe this might be the end goal of these midwives.
First of all they want a concept how they can cooperate with the gynaecologists within a model within the hospital and re- gain some of their competences.
There are independent midwives working outside of the hospital.
Thank you dor answering.
Love, Ans
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From: prier family
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Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: care in pregnancy by midwives
Dear Ans, I am a second year Midwifery student in Christchurch New Zealand. Midwifery has gained alot of strength (and is still gaining) since legislation changes in this country in 1990 that allows a woman to choose a midwife as her Lead Maternity Carer. This involves caring for the woman throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, consulting with other health professionals as needed. As a student I am not qualified to answer your request entirely, but New Zealand would be a good place to look to for further information on independent midwifery practice. You could try looking up the New Zealand College of Midwives (Inc) at [log in to unmask] or www.midwives.org.nz/college.html Good luck. Regards, Michelle Prier.
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From: Ans Luyben
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Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 5:35 AM
Subject: care in pregnancy by midwives
Dear all,
I am a midwifery teacher in Switzerland. For a hospital nearby I am looking for a concept of pregnancy care by midwives within the hospital in cooperation with gynaecologists. Right now all the care in pregnancy is done by the gynaecologists.
The idea is to have the gynaecologists involved, e.g. for the first check- up and the ultrasounds ( 2 in Switzerland), but the other check- ups should be made by midwives solely.
First of all we are looking for an agreeable concept. I was thinking about the midwifery- led unit in Glasgow or so..
Does anybody know something good ?
Love,
Ans Luyben
