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I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here.

I've spent the last few weeks thinking I must post this in my journal tonight, but not being able to due to work for NCT/son refusing to sleep/exhaustion/more work for the NCT.

I haven't even been able to keep up with my friends journals. It's left me feeling rather disconnected from things.... Oh Well, I'm back now.

PS Why is Trevor McDonald talking about Kylie Minogue's knickers? It's not exactly as if it's a slow news day.

PPS On the subject of underwear, who wears thongs when pregnant? 'Cos huh?

Any NCT member who believes that women should be able to use an independent midwife at the birth of their baby will be concerned to hear that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is proposing a requirement that all nurses and midwives hold professional indemnity insurance (PII). This would mean that independent midwives would be forced to cease practising as such insurance is no longer available to them in the UK.

The Independent Midwives Association (IMA) is seeking advice on the legality of this change. Many believe that it will lead to women who have rejected the NHS having unassisted births, with possible fatalities resulting. more

Anyone concerned is urged to make their voices known now by contacting their MP and adding their views to the Nursing and Midwifery Council online message board