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Joyous Birth brings to you women's experiences of caesarean. Caesarean is a major abdominal surgery, carrying health risks to both mother and baby. Too often are the actual experiences of women and babies dismissed - come and read about them and gain an understanding of the reality of caesarean. Read more here - National Caesarean Awareness Day : Experiences of Women.
Thank you to the Joyous Birth members and other women who organised a protest at Westfield Marion shopping centre in response to harassment of a breastfeeder by police and security for pumping in the Parents Room. Read more here - Westfield Marion Boobfest Protest
Joyous Birth, the Australian homebirth network organised a national day of rallies to show public support for the women stepping forward with allegations around their experiences of Graeme Reeves. Thank you to women who showed their support! Read more here Rallies for Accountability
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Finding Your Local Politicians
Australian Electoral Commission – find your electorate
Member’s home pages – House of Reps
Senators’ email addresses
Using your politicians to change birth services
- an article by Bruce Teakle, QLD President of the Maternity Coalition. Large document warning! This document is 8 pages long.Indemnity for Independent Midwives
- This is a sample letter. You could change it to fit your appropriate circumstances and push for what you see as vital in maternity care.
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