Midwide question, what would you do?
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Topic: Midwide question, what would you do?
Posted By: mynaturalbaby
Subject: Midwide question, what would you do?
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:13pm
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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! ------------- Follow my journey into raising a baby using all natural products on my http://mynaturalbaby.wordpress.com/ - blog and on Twitter - mynaturalbaby. |
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:34pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 12:50pm
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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. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 3:03pm
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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? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: flakesitchyfeet
Date 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  -------------  http://lilypie.com"> |
Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 11 June 2010 at 7:42pm
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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? -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mynaturalbaby
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 10:01am
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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 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 12:58pm
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If its who I think it is - then there are some nice comments on http://www.treasures.co.nz/Community/Forum/Room/Topic/?topicId=34105 - here .... ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 1:29pm
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Didn't he used to be head MW at Middlemore? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: mynaturalbaby
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 4:17pm
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Yes Flissty, he did. MummyFreckle, looking at those comments now.
Thanks again 
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Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 12 June 2010 at 7:53pm
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 13 June 2010 at 6:44am
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Not the male MW I was thinking of...thank good ness! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: mynaturalbaby
Date 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! |