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post #1 of 11
6/30/07 at 12:59pm
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Sue Merrill is on trial for involuntary manslaughter and needs help. This trial will set precedents either way it goes, good or bad. If you would like information on how to help, financially or otherwise, contact Ellen at 307-635-1030 or email wyomingforbirthoptions@yahoo.com.
post #2 of 11
6/30/07 at 1:12pm
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she and her family are in my thoughts.
post #3 of 11
6/30/07 at 4:37pm
Do you have more background info on this?
post #4 of 11
6/30/07 at 10:01pm
post #5 of 11
6/30/07 at 11:32pm
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Do you have more background info on this?
I don't personally but this woman was a midwife to one of my friends here, kiwirain. I would PM her or call Ellen for more info.
post #6 of 11
7/1/07 at 6:35am
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/...l_06-09-07.txt
post #7 of 11
7/1/07 at 10:05am
: They make her sound so irresponsible. I'm sure after 23-24 years she knew what she was doing. I mean, she would be aware of the risk factors to look for when a mom has ruptured membranes... I don't think ROM for 33 hours is a reason not to have a home birth, either. Especially not if she had no fever, was term, blah blah blah. People always want to point out the negative outcomes of home/midwife-attended births... but babies die in the hospital too.

My heart goes out to the family.
post #8 of 11
7/1/07 at 12:00pm
Something not mentioned in the article that a friend of mine who lives in Wyoming told me was that the baby didn't die at birth; she/he died on the drive across state borders home. The midwife had tried to talk parents into waiting a day until they drove home, but they were ready to get home. I'm not in any way putting blame on the parents...it just astounds me that the midwife could be charged with manslaughter in this situation. :
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post #9 of 11
7/1/07 at 12:52pm
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Something not mentioned in the article that a friend of mine who lives in Wyoming told me was that the baby didn't die at birth; she/he died on the drive across state borders home. The midwife had tried to talk parents into waiting a day until they drove home, but they were ready to get home. I'm not in any way putting blame on the parents...it just astounds me that the midwife could be charged with manslaughter in this situation. :
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That is soooo f*$!ed up!
post #10 of 11
7/1/07 at 6:13pm
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Originally Posted by Lennon View Post
Something not mentioned in the article that a friend of mine who lives in Wyoming told me was that the baby didn't die at birth; she/he died on the drive across state borders home. The midwife had tried to talk parents into waiting a day until they drove home, but they were ready to get home. I'm not in any way putting blame on the parents...it just astounds me that the midwife could be charged with manslaughter in this situation. :
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This is also what I was told. WITCH HUNT.
post #11 of 11
7/1/07 at 9:24pm
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Originally Posted by Lennon View Post
Something not mentioned in the article that a friend of mine who lives in Wyoming told me was that the baby didn't die at birth; she/he died on the drive across state borders home. The midwife had tried to talk parents into waiting a day until they drove home, but they were ready to get home. I'm not in any way putting blame on the parents...it just astounds me that the midwife could be charged with manslaughter in this situation. :
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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? :
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