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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fair enough, 11:30, but when people point out that a midwife has been questioned for home birth practices, the immediate reaction on this board seems to be that we shouldn't license or control midwives in any way because it interferes with the freedom of choice of the mother.

I'm not advocating that we jail women who home birth under dangerous circumstances but I wonder if you think we should have licensing requirements.

I support 11:24.[/quote]

I actually don't believe in licensing requirements for homebirth midwives.  Midwifery is truly one of the oldest professions, and seeks to assist in a natural stage of life which will occur regardless of who is watching or assisting.  It is also an event that in a few very rare cases - no matter who is assisting - will result in some tragedy.  That said, I would like to see a greater society acceptance for the normal life-process that birth is.  The only control I would like to see is one which requires homebirth midwives to be clear about their background and training.  If homebirth midwives want to be able to use a (very few, specific types of) medication, then I think they need to have passed a course or examination which ensures they use these things correctly.  That is truly the extent that I want the government involved in what my homebirth midwife is allowed to do.[/quote]

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