OHbaby! Forums : Mid wife or GP https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:24 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:27:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26843 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : Thanks for all the info. I actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=699209&title=mid-wife-or-gp#699209 Author: Ambeea
Subject: 26843
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 2:27pm

Thanks for all the info. I actually already have a son, but I used my GP, who was also a LMC last time (well at first, later changed to midwife). It came as a bit of a shock that I was pregnant as I did one test about a month ago which said I wasn't. I didn't really believe that I was until I had a scan today. I have managed to get hold of QCM and hopefully they will be able to fit me in. Excited but nervous....again!]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:27:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=699209&title=mid-wife-or-gp#699209 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : A bounty pack contains info for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698648&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698648 Author: Kellz
Subject: 26843
Posted: 01 June 2009 at 8:54pm

A bounty pack contains info for pregnant mums including a guide with heaps on info on what to expect each week etc, info on food to avoid/food hygiene, a book to record your midwife visits- with space for the test results like blood pressure that they will do each visit,..and some free samples of wipes, bio oil etc. ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:54:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698648&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698648 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : What is a bounty pack? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698439&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698439 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 26843
Posted: 01 June 2009 at 1:05pm

What is a bounty pack? ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:05:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698439&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698439 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : Congratulations! With Ollie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698333&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698333 Author: EmDee
Subject: 26843
Posted: 01 June 2009 at 7:40am

Congratulations!

With Ollie I went to my GP because I had no idea what to do (and hadn't discovered OHbaby yet ). He sent me off for bloods, gave me heaps of information (including info on miscarriage which freaked me out) and also suggested a midwife who I used and absolutely loved.

All the best for the next 8 or so months ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:40:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698333&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698333 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : I went to my GP, but only because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698310&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698310 Author: Nikki
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 10:41pm

I went to my GP, but only because she is my LMC (ie I don't need a midwife), otherwise I think I would have called a midwife asap to get booked in.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 22:41:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698310&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698310 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : Congratulations!! I went to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698176&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698176 Author: happymumma
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 6:35pm

Congratulations!!

I went to the GP first time round with Ollie and really the only thing he did was make me pee on a stick again to confirm it. Oh and he gave me a bounty pack (which my MW didn't offer me).

Second time round the only reason I have been to the GP was because my first MW appt wasn't until this week and I really needed some meds for my morning sickness. I would just opt for finding yourself a midwife. If they don't see you early on you can always ask them to send out a referral for the first blood test.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 18:35:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698176&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698176 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : I would go straight to a midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698159&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698159 Author: skp
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 5:56pm

I would go straight to a midwife too, GP's don't seem be able to offer anymore info etc]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 17:56:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698159&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698159 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : Unless you want to be 100% sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698072&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698072 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 1:18pm

Unless you want to be 100% sure I would skip the GP and just find yourself a mw as they can send you for first bloods etc anyway. As Elle said it is usually best to try and find a mw ASAP as the beginning of the year is often when they take holidays so there is a shortage on top of the standard shortage that there seems to be.

Word of mouth is good as Elle said, otherwise ask the ladies on here for recommendations for your area or search the existing threads about recommendations. You can 'shop around' and speak to a few if you don't click with the first one you meet.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 13:18:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698072&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698072 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : I rang my gp - they said I should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698057&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698057 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 12:25pm

I rang my gp - they said I should have an appt with a nurse. It was a bit of waste of time really though. She gave me a bounty pack (that was about the only thing I got out of it) and then suggested I ring a midwife - which I'd already done. My midwife offered me another bounty pack the first day I met with her anyway, so I don't think there is any reason to see your gp. The midwife did all my bloods and everything.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 12:25:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698057&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698057 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : First point of call most people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698042&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698042 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 11:45am

First point of call most people take is going to their gp. They will then organise your first bloods, mine wrote a generic letter "to the midwife" stating that I had been in for smear test etc.

They may ask you to pee on another stick etc.

Congratulations btw

Edited to say depending where you are and how far along you are it might pay to start talking to your friends who are new mums about who they used for their mw now. You technically don't need to have a mw until your 14weeks I think it is but the beginning of the year is an extrememly busy time of year so you might be hard pressed to find one. Also word of mouth is a good way to find your mw I found mine through dps workmates wife she loved her and shes been real good for me so far.



Edited by oOElleOo]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 11:45:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698042&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698042 <![CDATA[Mid wife or GP : I have just found out that I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698030&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698030 Author: Ambeea
Subject: 26843
Posted: 31 May 2009 at 11:11am

I have just found out that I am pregnant from a home pregnancy test. Do I now go to my GP or contact a midwife?]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 11:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26843&PID=698030&title=mid-wife-or-gp#698030