These stories only confirm all the bad reputation that midwives have, which is a shame because I believe there are good, kind, considerate and intelligent ones out there...

Go you for all the stuff you plan to do. I know you will make a difference as someone needs to explain exactly what was wrong, why it was wrong and give them directions on how they could improve things.

There are so many ways that support could have been increased for the other mothers/families, as well as the midwives interacting with you. Certainly ASKING before they touched you would have been a good start - as they do have to assume you know nothing, but should be alert for signs of knowledge.