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Comment on CBC News Story on Midwifery Implementation by AngryIslander

AngryIslander — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:46:38 +0000

Since the Handrahan’s have tragically lost their unborn baby after waiting for hours in the emergency room and being ignored by the ignorant, incompetent, insensitive medical staff of the QEH, it would be in Bertram’s best interest to see that PEI gets midwives and a birthing centre.

I would love to have a midwife care for me and my new baby at a birthing centre. Those QEH jerks won’t get their hands on me or my child.

I hope you can sleep at night, Ms. Bertram and Dr. Henderson (head admin of QEH) because I’ll bet the Handrahans can’t.

Comment on Health Minister Commits to Midwifery Implementation Task Force by Sybille.walther@gmx.de

Sybille.walther@gmx.de — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:50:28 +0000

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Comment on Health Minister Commits to Midwifery Implementation Task Force by Lobie

Lobie — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:36:17 +0000

It feels great to know that Minister Bertram is willing to move ahead with midwifery and doula care options for PEI. Next Monday, our youngest daughter will turn 21. Emma was born while we were in Ottawa opening a new business, but the regret at not having a newborn “Islander” was offset by the joy at being able to experience a home birth under the care of an experienced midwife. Whenever I am in the national capital, I still drive by 178 Belmont Street and express my silent appreciation for such an auspicious start to our girl’s life.

I was sorry not to make it to the Baby Fair, but I hope that it all went well and that I will be able to participate in future opportunities to show support for BORN. All the best for a great summer! Lobie

Comment on Island Baby Fair by BORN

BORN — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:27:57 +0000

Island Baby Fair is coming.

Comment on Canadian Public Health-Caring for Mom & Baby by Andrew Pelt

Andrew Pelt — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:32:55 +0000

It’s good to start to see people going over toddler care and toddler matters more often more recently. Thanks for the blog, I saw it on google.

Comment on Meeting with Health Minister by Tara Walsh

Tara Walsh — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:28:25 +0000

I hope this goes really well!! I am thinking midwifery thoughts…and sending them your way!!

Comment on Meeting with Health Minister by Charlene MacDonald

Charlene MacDonald — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:01:18 +0000

Congratulations Carolyn Bertram on your new appointment as Health Minister.You seen to me like a very good decision maker and advocate.I am very hopeful there will be some positive advancements in the area of birth options on PEI.
I have a background in health.I have a Degree in Nursing.I worked as a nurse at the QEH.So I am well aware of many issues in health care.One main issue I became well acquainted with over the last seven years is the need for change in the area of prenatal,birthing and postnatal care available to the people of PEI.
Unfortunately my interest in this area was prompted as a result of a very difficult birthing experience in 2003.Since that time I have beenn searching desperately for info re:birth trauma on the child,and the parents.
I was not even aware of the issue as a health professional,but I am well aware of it now and will do anything I can to prevent this sort of issue for others.The best I can do right now is to talk about these issues.
The attached video speaks of the issues of birth trauma on the child and its possible long term consequences.One thing I can see is that much trauma happens unknowingly at the hands of trained professionals who simply do not know about trauma.
I feel having midwifery as an option for people on PEI would greatly reduce much of the trauma that occurs and therefore have healthier outcomes for child and parent.
Please give this careful consideration as the healthy lives of many depend upon these decisions.Please feel free to contact me should you wish to discuss this matter. Sincerely Charlene http://www.consciousmedianetwork.com/members/rscaer.htm

Comment on Meeting with Health Minister by Kinsey

Kinsey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:55:05 +0000

Sounds hopeful, crossing my fingers, hope it goes well.

Comment on BORN News 2009 by GILBERT

GILBERT — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:27:29 +0000

Let 2010 be great - Happy New Years!

Comment on BORN News 2009 by Matthew C. Kriner

Matthew C. Kriner — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:57:45 +0000

I’ve been reading a few posts and really and enjoy your writing. I’m just starting up my own blog and only hope that I can write as well and give the reader so much insight.