OHbaby! Forums : Choosing a midwife https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:16:38 +0000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:59:34 +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=33900 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : I made appointments with a couple...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1059099&title=choosing-a-midwife#1059099 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33900
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 2:59pm

I made appointments with a couple of the mid wife clinics and went to see them - in the end I went with Megan Holloway she's lovely and the staff at Heretaunga Midwives are all really lovely.

]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:59:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1059099&title=choosing-a-midwife#1059099 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : Aww thanks so much guys! I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1059059&title=choosing-a-midwife#1059059 Author: Isabella
Subject: 33900
Posted: 10 June 2010 at 2:32pm

Aww thanks so much guys! I have talked to Julie Carlyton and she seems nice - Im too busy to meet up with here for about a month though so fingers crossed we 'click' ok! ]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:32:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1059059&title=choosing-a-midwife#1059059 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : I can totally recommend Megan...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1057572&title=choosing-a-midwife#1057572 Author: MamaT
Subject: 33900
Posted: 09 June 2010 at 9:38am

I can totally recommend Megan Halloway from Heretaunga Midwifery, she was truly fantastic!!!

A few girls in my coffee group used Fiona and have had good things to say about her.

Blondy does have a good rep, I was initially told to try her, but she wasn't taking on any new clients when I rang (a year ago mind you).

 

Good luck, I wouldn't definately get onto it ASAP.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:38:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1057572&title=choosing-a-midwife#1057572 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : If you can get blondie warrington...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1057558&title=choosing-a-midwife#1057558 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 33900
Posted: 09 June 2010 at 9:20am

If you can get blondie warrington she apparently is fantastic.. she has been doing it for ages and delivered me and my brother. Cause of when you will be due a lot of midwifes are away, it took me 5 to find one that was available. I am with fiona mccrae and she seems good. I had an appointment with her at 5.5 weeks and then I have one at 9.5 weeks, so next week. I cant remember how often it is, but is a month for a while, then it goes to fornightly and weekly closer to the date.]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:20:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1057558&title=choosing-a-midwife#1057558 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : Congratulations! I would definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055210&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055210 Author: mamanee
Subject: 33900
Posted: 06 June 2010 at 11:29pm

Congratulations!

I would definitely get onto finding one as soon as possible.   They usually start seeing you at around 8-10 weeks I think.    You see them monthly until 28 weeks, then fortnightly until 36 weeks and then weekly until your baby is born. And then they visit you at home for 6 weeks after the baby is born.

Me personally, I would find a midwife that makes you feel comfortable and is flexible in regards to your ideals/culture/preferences.    Some midwifes can be quite forthright in regards to pain relief and procedures.    Some midwives will only do births at a hospital or a birthing centre, so if you're wanting a home birth, you would need to find one that will do that.]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:29:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055210&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055210 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : I didn&#039;t get a mw until I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055197&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055197 Author: High9
Subject: 33900
Posted: 06 June 2010 at 11:08pm

I didn't get a mw until I was about 9ish weeks, that was when I found out though. And my mw, brilliant as she was (as I knew nothing about mw's) was actually my 10th choice.

Can't help on one in Palmy, but good luck, just make sure you get on well!! ]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:08:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055197&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055197 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : I&#039;m not in Palmerston North,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055105&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055105 Author: mothermercury
Subject: 33900
Posted: 06 June 2010 at 8:56pm

I'm not in Palmerston North, but I can just say, try and get one ASAP. There is a big midwife shortage, and you want to get in as quick as possible. It took me longer than I thought it would to get hold of a midwife (many didn't return my calls). Just bear that in mind!

This site has some good information and things you can ask.

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:56:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055105&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055105 <![CDATA[Choosing a midwife : Hi all. I am 6 weeks pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055095&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055095 Author: Isabella
Subject: 33900
Posted: 06 June 2010 at 8:42pm

Hi all. I am 6 weeks pregnant with our first . Very excited and of course a bit scared. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good midwife in Palmerston north... Or how to choose a good one.. Also when should I first see one? I asked my dr these questions but unfortunately didn't get great answers. ]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33900&PID=1055095&title=choosing-a-midwife#1055095