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…
Media Release – 29 August 2012 Who decides how and where a baby is born? Who bears the risks of childbirth? What legal rights do…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ina May Gaskin has been awarded the Alternative Nobel Prize – the Right Livelihood Award. Ina May is the pioneer of modern midwifery – she…
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…
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…
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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