OHbaby! Forums : Midwide question, what would you do? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:27:17 +0000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:33:38 +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=33984 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : OK, I&#039;m definitely feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1062640&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1062640 Author: mynaturalbaby
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 11:33am

OK, I'm definitely feeling a little more reassured now! Not sure what the issue the 2 midwives I spoke to had, but it seems the pros far outweigh the cons!]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:33:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1062640&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1062640 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Not the male MW I was thinking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061492&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061492 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 33984
Posted: 13 June 2010 at 6:44am

Not the male MW I was thinking of...thank good ness! ]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:44:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061492&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061492 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : He was my back up and is awesome!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061304&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061304 Author: HuntersMama
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Posted: 12 June 2010 at 7:53pm

He was my back up and is awesome!!!

They were pretty busy when I had my wee man so didnt get all the aftercare that I would have liked. Got all the visits, but felt like they were a wee bit rushed. SB was my backup and I always felt totally comfortable with him. He also delivered my friends baby not so long ago and she also thought he was great.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:53:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061304&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061304 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Yes Flissty, he did. MummyFreckle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061113&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061113 Author: mynaturalbaby
Subject: 33984
Posted: 12 June 2010 at 4:17pm

Yes Flissty, he did. MummyFreckle, looking at those comments now.
Thanks again ]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:17:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061113&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061113 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Didn&#039;t he used to be head...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061018&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061018 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33984
Posted: 12 June 2010 at 1:29pm

Didn't he used to be head MW at Middlemore?]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:29:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1061018&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1061018 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : If its who I think it is - then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060990&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060990 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 33984
Posted: 12 June 2010 at 12:58pm

If its who I think it is - then there are some nice comments on here....

]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:58:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060990&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060990 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Hi ladies, thanks for the advice....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060905&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060905 Author: mynaturalbaby
Subject: 33984
Posted: 12 June 2010 at 10:01am

Hi ladies, thanks for the advice. I definitely need to do a little digging before #2 is born in December.
Flake, I live in Auckland so it must be a different m/w
The initials of the m/w is question are SB.]]> Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:01:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060905&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060905 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Hmmmm I know a male pommy mw (actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060534&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060534 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 7:42pm

Hmmmm I know a male pommy mw (actually he's an ex BF!).....hope it's not the same one, he was practising in NZ but moved to Australia...unless he's back? Can you give us his name or initials?

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:42:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060534&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060534 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : If you happen to live in Canty,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060476&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060476 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 6:48pm

If you happen to live in Canty, I think I know who you are talking about and my SIL thought he was absolutely wonderful ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:48:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060476&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060476 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : I agree with Flissty&#039;s comments....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060244&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060244 Author: kabe
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 3:03pm

I agree with Flissty's comments. Is it that they didn't get on or were they not happy with his clinical skills? I'd ask a few more questions. Also, is the person part of a practice of MW's or does he work independently? ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:03:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060244&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060244 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : I can see why you&#039;d want...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060087&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060087 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:50pm

I can see why you'd want to change but I'd be cautious with #2. It depends on *why* people have made comments - are they more personality related or skill related? If a MW (or any health professional) expresses concerns about a colleague, I would usually listen, so long as it was about clinical skills rather than something personality related. ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:50:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060087&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060087 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : If a midwife had warnings I personally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060071&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060071 Author: High9
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:34pm

If a midwife had warnings I personally would meet with a few others JIC. Although if you guys 'click' and he seems to know his stuff etc I probably wouldn't mind, but one person saying he's great and a whole bunch of others giving warnings would probably make me look else where tbh.

When I picked my mw, the doctor was a locum so couldn't help me and none of my friends had babies so I was on my own. I rung about 10 before my one said yes! Anyway it wasn't until after she said yes and I joined here that I found out how highly recommended she was etc and she was absolutely fabulous!

I guess what I am trying to say is, if some people have given you warnings maybe ask around about other mw's. ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:34:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060071&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060071 <![CDATA[Midwide question, what would you do? : Oops, I meant to type Midwife! I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060042&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060042 Author: mynaturalbaby
Subject: 33984
Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:13pm

Oops, I meant to type Midwife!
I'm expecting my second child in December and have a question about midwives..... With our first, we went with a group of 6 midwives, three of which cycled through from the time I went into labour to the time I delivered. I really didn't like their approach and the feeling that I was just a # so I'm looking to use a different midwife this time.
My problem is, the midwife I've met with comes with warnings from other midwife friends/friends of friends I've mentioned his name to, but highly recommended by a girl in my coffee group. I've met him and he seems pretty good (a pom with a pretty dry sense of humour, but experienced nonetheless.....). Is there any public forum or website that has midwife reviews posted on it? Thanks in advance for your help!

Edited by mynaturalbaby]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:13:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33984&PID=1060042&title=midwide-question-what-would-you-do#1060042