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The fight to care.

Fiona Armstrong

Australian Nursing Journal (July 1993)

|March 1, 2006

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Doctors and midwives are in conflict over maternity care in Australia. This debate impacts the options and outcomes for women giving birth, highlighting the need for clarity on birthing services.

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Area of Science:

Maternal and Child Health
Healthcare Policy
Obstetrics and Midwifery

Background:

A historical conflict exists between obstetricians and midwives regarding maternity care provision in Australia.
Recent disputes have resurfaced concerning the appropriate providers for birthing women.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the ongoing conflict between medical and midwifery professions over maternity care in Australia.
To investigate the implications of this dispute for Australian women's birthing choices and outcomes.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the historical and current professional dispute between obstetricians and midwives.
Review of claims regarding infant mortality rates in different birthing settings.
Examination of the available birthing service options for women in Australia.

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Main Results:

The conflict involves competing claims about the safety and efficacy of care provided by doctors versus midwives.
Midwives have publicly refuted allegations of higher infant mortality rates associated with their care.
The debate raises questions about who benefits from the current service structures and what choices are available to women.

Conclusions:

The ongoing professional conflict significantly affects the landscape of maternity care options for Australian women.
Resolution of this dispute is crucial for ensuring optimal and accessible birthing services.
Further investigation is needed to understand the impact on women and to clarify the best models of care.