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Childbirth and the Law Forum

Childbirth and the Law Forum

October 16, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

The Childbirth and the Law Forum explored the legal issues surrounding birth at home and in hospital. Writer and social commentator Catherine Deveny (@catherinedeveny), who…

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Childbirth and the Law – the law of pregnancy and birth

Childbirth and the Law – the law of pregnancy and birth

August 29, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles, Media release

Media Release – 29 August 2012 Who decides how and where a baby is born? Who bears the risks of childbirth? What legal rights do…

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Health Ministers ensure Australian women can continue to birth at home with midwives

Health Ministers ensure Australian women can continue to birth at home with midwives

August 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

MEDIA RELEASE    10 August 2012 Homebirth Australia congratulates Federal, State and Territory Health Ministers for ensuring midwives can continue to provide care to Australian women…

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Birth Rights Human Rights 2012 Conference

Birth Rights Human Rights 2012 Conference

July 26, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

Homebirth Australia Conference 2012 Birth Rites Human Rights 27-29 July 2012 Keynote speakers – Jan Tritten Jan Tritten is the founder and editor-in-chief of Midwifery…

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Home birth is a viable and safe option for most women

Home birth is a viable and safe option for most women

July 11, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

By Meredith McIntyre, Monash University In response to a recent South Australian coroner’s finding that three babies died from preventable causes, Health Minister Tanya Plibersek…

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Pushing home birth underground raises safety concerns

Pushing home birth underground raises safety concerns

July 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

By Hannah Dahlen, University of Western Sydney Women have the right to determine what happens to their bodies; and this includes where and how they…

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Ina May Gaskin wins Alternative Nobel Prize

Ina May Gaskin wins Alternative Nobel Prize

July 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

Ina May Gaskin has been awarded the Alternative Nobel Prize – the Right Livelihood Award. Ina May is the pioneer of modern midwifery – she…

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Coroner’s Recommendations: Short sighted and misses the point on homebirth

Coroner’s Recommendations: Short sighted and misses the point on homebirth

June 10, 2012
by Homebirth Australia
Media release

MEDIA RELEASE 7 June 2012 Following an inquest in to the death of three babies, recommendations about the provision of homebirth services have been made…

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Why planned attended homebirth should be more widely supported in Australia

Why planned attended homebirth should be more widely supported in Australia

July 10, 2010
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

Dr Lareen Newman on why Homebirth should be supported with an interesting editorial reply from Obstetrician, Dr David Ellwood. This article argues that the continuing…

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Women’s Birth Rights Under Threat

Women’s Birth Rights Under Threat

July 10, 2009
by Homebirth Australia
Articles

by Sally Dillon The sun streamed into our loungeroom as my second son swam into my arms. Covered in creamy vernix, my baby nestled contentedly…

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