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Cooperative approach to homebirth essential: Greens

Collaborative and integrated model of practice is necessary.

The Australian Greens are calling for a more unified approach to make homebirths a suitable option for Australian mothers.

Senator Rachel Siewert, Greens health spokesperson, said homebirth was a popular option in many countries, including the UK, but that Australia was experiencing ongoing division over the issue.

ā€œIn other countries, medical practitioners are willing to work with each other, delivering better choice and better health outcomes for families,ā€ Siewert.

ā€œAs it stands, we have one side attacking the other, with no room for collaboration, which once again marginalises the patient.

ā€œOur maternity care system should support parents to make informed choices and enable a smooth and timely transition to higher levels of care as the need arises.ā€

The Greens believe that obstetricians and gynaecologists should be doing more to make homebirth a viable option, rather than hoping that if it is attacked, the option will go away, Siewert said.

ā€œNot only do the Greens think a more collaborative and integrated model of practice is possible – it is absolutely necessary.ā€

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