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In an effort to properly commit to some changes in my Doula business, I have created the following survey and would appreciate it if some of you would stop by and fill out the 15 short questions so that I may better have an idea of which direction I need to be headed in.
I am specifically interested in hearing from Perth mamas, but this survey is open to other Aussie mothers too.
Thanks so much!
Birth Associations (click link to go to survey).
**Survey now closed. Thank you to all who participated!
A Party of Five
29-08-2006, 18:39
Just did survey for you. I am not in Perth, so I hope it helps you out away!
LittleBoysRock
29-08-2006, 18:46
I did the survey! :thumbsup:
Wow! Speedy replies! Thank you mamas! :yelclap:
SassyMummy
29-08-2006, 23:21
Filled it in for you.
I don't live in Perth, but DP is from there...so perhaps for my next birth I'll be living there by then (I've already granted him permission to move back there...).
(I've already granted him permission to move back there...).
:laughing: Sounds like your household is run as it should be; by the mama! LOL!
Thanks for filling out the survey for me! :kiss:
I have too. Im not in perth but Im a mamma and pg.
FunkyMonkey
30-08-2006, 13:04
I have filled out the survey for you. Hope you get the info that you need.
It's so lovely to see the feedback flooding in! My main goal here is to make sure that my Doula service is as mama-friendly as I can get it and to really listen to how new mothers feel, what they want, and let them know that I am genuinely interested in their needs and wants.
Everyone has given great responses and I am so in awe at how varied they become in some places and how akin they are in others. Through your answers I can see the common feelings we all share, and the individual reflections that remind me that every woman is unique and that all our voices deserve to be heard.
Thank you so much to all of you who have so far leant me your experiences, and for those who will do so before this survey is done.
Your contributions are much appreciated! :kiss:
MamaSage
30-08-2006, 15:05
I have just filled the survey out. I think an area of education for parents to be would be how to deal with care providers that do not care about the consumer. Women have the right to the type of birth they want, but so often are opressed by the protocol of idiot CP's who are only interested in covering their arses incase something goes wrong.
I strongly agree Carla!
Unfortunately, it's been my experience that many mamas just aren't interested in actively pursuing their childbirth education choices or their rights, know what I mean? They have the right, but how many are acting on that right or even interested in what those rights are?
For us to change the way birth is perceived, mothers need to have an interest in being an active part of their own care and some just aren't willing or able to trust in themselves enough to do that.
I sincerely hope this can change in the very near future!
So far - for me personally - it hasn't been a case of not having evidence-based information readily available for pregnant mamas, it's that they haven't stepped outside of the hospital-led environment to really learn what their true options are (hospital antenatal classes are free but useless in my opinion, lol).
Truly frustrating!
Honestly though, the answers I am getting give me much hope that things are finally ready and able to change as more women come to understand that they are the real decision-makers about birth and their own bodies. Sadly, I am finding that many mamas reach this enlightenment only after their trust in their care provider has been betrayed through unnecessary interventions and they are left to deal with the trauma of processing their births alone. :(
Milliner
31-08-2006, 13:22
Done
I have done the survey for you also!
petrijack
31-08-2006, 16:22
done! :yes:
:kiss: Thanks so much mamas! We're halfway there! The responses have all been fantastic so far, and I appreciate every one of you stopping by to help out!
I did it for you!
I'm in Perth :D
I did it for you!
I'm in Perth :D
:yelclap: Awesome! I still need around 50 more mamas and the survey will be complete. Feel free to pass on the link to other Perth mamas! :thumbsup:
You have all been sooooooooo helpful! :kiss:
:smiliedance: 30 more mamas needed!
Thanks to everyone who has helped so far! :kiss:
Im from Perth and have completed it for you. Good luck with your studies!
jade21887
10-09-2006, 19:58
I completed this survey for you. Thankyou, it showed me a few things that I would not have thought of. Im planning a VBAC, and I am now going to look for cds with relaxing music, and flowers etc.
MamaSage
10-09-2006, 20:27
Sadly, I am finding that many mamas reach this enlightenment only after their trust in their care provider has been betrayed through unnecessary interventions and they are left to deal with the trauma of processing their births alone. :(
Too true. Women have a trust in the hospital system, and in Obstetric lead care, and it is only when they realise that there are better options, or have that trust broken do they seek better alternatives.
Im from Perth and have completed it for you. Good luck with your studies!
Thanks so much! Looking forward to relocating and seeing some of you Perth mamas!!! :fingerscrossed:
I completed this survey for you. Thankyou, it showed me a few things that I would not have thought of. Im planning a VBAC, and I am now going to look for cds with relaxing music, and flowers etc.
I am so glad that you are having the opportunity to VBAC! Many care providers have started refusing women who want one, so I'm glad you found someone who can support you to birth the way you and your body want!
Knowing your true self and planning ahead is fantastic, and I'm really happy that you got some ideas from the survey about ways to help keep you relaxed and in tune with your body. I wish you the best of luck and genuinely hope you can acheive your birth goals!
:hugs:
wa mum of 4
12-09-2006, 00:27
Perth mum and just completed your survey.:hugs:
I just did it too, hope it helps cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jaydensmum
13-09-2006, 17:28
Just did survey! :D
I would be interested in the results …
:smiliedance: Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the survey!! I ended up coming in just shy of my projected mark, but quickly glancing over the results I am positive that those who responded have provided some fantastic answers and much food for thought!
Thank you for helping me make sure I am on the same page as the mamas I strive to support! :thumbsup:
:kiss: You all rock! :yelclap:
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