I am thrilled today that, on the basis of my soon-to-be published Churchill Fellowship recommendations, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA and ACT Labor have announced an election commitment to pilot a birth companion program in the ACT.
In addition, ACT Labor have committed to co-designing a second ACT early pregnancy unit at the new Northside Hospital. Another legacy for our little Charlie and Sophia.
The election commitment also includes other positive news, such as establishing a Birthing on Country program for First Nations families, and a partnership with the charity Roundabout Canberra to provide Baby Bundles for first time parents.
Today’s commitment to a birth companion program is recognition of the best practice support and care provided by community and in-hospital doula programs overseas, and a real tribute to the incredible people providing those programs. Your commitment and dedication are being recognised in Australia, and I hope we can achieve the same incredible outcomes for birthing people you have achieved in the UK, US and Canada.
One response to “Revolutionising Maternity Care in the ACT”
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wow I am so incredibly proud of you! This is amazing and huge for you and so many families! Your passion and determination is unbelievable and you are going to change the lives of so many people! I am privileged to have met you and thank you so much for keeping me up to date with your progress! I look forward to hearing how this takes off and grows and then they will realise this should have been in place before now! Every life matters always! Xx
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