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Labour isn't working

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Most pregnant women in Australia have few options when considering how they would like to give birth. Labour wards are generally traditional, and there is limited access to more progressive birth centres. Choice is set to be further restricted by the decision by Guild Insurance to no longer insure independent midwives.

Author: Lumby, Catherine
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
Management, Column, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth)

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Small screen, big picture

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An evaluation is presented of television and the integral role which it represents in the everyday life of the family. It is proposed that television has a real purpose and a valuable place in life, although people are made to feel guilty in taking pleasure from it.

Author: Lumby, Catherine
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
Social aspects, Television, Television and family

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Snacks in the grass

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Food is important to people and Australians in particular have a fascination with food. The psychological aspects of food are explored by psychologist Elspeth Probyn in her book, Carnal Appetites, and its place in culture is examined.

Author: Lumby, Catherine
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2000
Psychological aspects, Food, Works, Food habits, Probyn, Elspeth

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