Cutting the cord on home birthsMedical intervention can be a wonderful thing during childbirth. But it can also be scary and unnecessary. So why is the government essentially legislating against home births? asks SJ Finn.
Homebirth
Holding v Homebirthers: is risk-taking a gender issue?
Water Minister Tim Holding attempts a bushwalk in extreme conditions and he’s seen as a hero. But when women attempt to give birth at home, they’re regarded as ‘wingnuts’ and reckless. Why?
We’re not homebirth wingnuts, we just want equal treatment
The issue of homebirth is up there with abortion — it divides the community into those who think it is OK, and those who don’t, writes Homebirth Australia’s Justine Caines.
Home birth wingnuts shouting down major steps forward for midwifery
No one is stopping Australian women who want home births from choosing them, writes Bernard Keane.
Homebirth advocate calls for a fair go
Justine Caines, Secretary of Homebirth Australia, critiques the recent media coverage about the dangers of homebirth.
