Christy Putnam

HI All, I only cross post this as it is an urgent need to get this
information out to ALL Oklahomans who can help do something about our
rights. This is an issue that is very close to my heart. I am not
intending on breaking any group rules or offending anyone. If choice in
birthing options is important to you, please participate and be heard...

*** ALERT****
Midwifery Bill Introduced -
The Political Climate in Oklahoma has recently changed. We know that
Midwives and Parents
freedoms have been challenged across the nation - sadly, now it has come
home to Oklahoma!
A Grassroots response must be in place by Feb. 6, 2006!!!!
An ineffective Midwifery bill written by Sen. Anderson's office has already
been filed.
The session opens on 2-6-06, the following week the bill will be assigned
to the committee. Each of us will have ONE WEEK to respond to the local
political leaders as to how we feel about this bill!
It will take effort on our part to set this process in motion! Our success
on establishing a Midwifery Friendly Bill will depend on the response of the
people!
TODAY - Each one of you MUST contact as many families as possible to inform
them of the challenges we are facing. They need to be ready to protect
their rights by making
calls - writing letters -and any volunteer service they can offer.

There is a Friends of Midwives group in place. We MUST encourage others to
join the free on-line group.
It will be available to update them on the status of the bill as well as
direct them when to call
the political leaders in their area. There is a FOMA handout to have
available for your clients/friends.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FriendsofOkMidwivesAlliance/ contact to join!
You need to make yourself available to accept calls concerning this matter
for those who do not have a computer.

You can find the name, address, and other information on any legislator in
the country by going to www.vote-smart.org <http://www.vote-smart.org/> and
type in your 9 digit zip code.
AGAIN - Feb 6, 2006 the calls must begin.
The lack of a clear and favorable legal status is a detriment to the future
of Midwives and Parents to choose their birth place and care provider! We
are a small group but we have the ability to be far reaching but it will
take more than 2 or 3 of us. Please get involved!
PLEASE CALL TODAY! OUR FUTURE IS AT STAKE!!!!!!!!

In Gratitude,

Christy Putnam
Unschooling Mom to Aden (1) and Seth (11)
Loving wife of Chet (ann. 7/4/04)

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