Choosing a Midwife...
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Topic: Choosing a Midwife...
Posted By: CaitlinRobin125668
Subject: Choosing a Midwife...
Date Posted: 07 August 2013 at 9:14pm
Hi everyone.
Last night I took a home pregnancy test and got a positive result. So today I went to the GP and had another test to confirm, yes, I am indeed pregnant and going by the math since my last period, about 5 weeks along.
My husband and I have only been trying for a month so I'm a little shell-shocked about the fact that we were able to conceive so easily (excited too of course but I seriously didn't expect it to happen quite so fast!!).
So after writing me a script for iodine, iron and folic acid supplements, my GP sent me to the lab to get my antenatal blood screening done and then to the ultrasound place to book my 6-8 week scan.
Now I'm faced with the task of finding a Lead Maternity Carer and I honestly have no idea how to begin. This is my first ever pregnancy and at the moment I just feel incredibly overwhelmed. Plus of course there's the fact that I am studying to be a nanny and so am at class 4 days a week so have limited time to ring around.
Do I need to have a midwife before I have my ultrasound or is there a bit of wiggle room there?
I'm in Palmerston North, does anyone have any recommendations about midwives or midwife services in the area?
I'm just so...wow right now, I don't even think the fact that I'm pregnant has truly sunk in.
I would really appreciate any and all advice - starting to feel a bit scared and worried about everything, doing the whole 'are you really ready for this' spiel in my head.
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Posted By: Kumeroa
Date Posted: 08 August 2013 at 1:57pm
Hi and congrats on your pregnancy, i am over Pahiatua ways so not to far there is a good website that has midwives and their availability on it.
http://mamaternity.org.nz/find-a-midwife/
I was told to try have a midwife sorted by 8 weeks pregnancy, and would hold of till at least 7 weeks till your first scan as you can see more.
I am new to this as well so am learning as i go.
Hope this helps
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TTC #2 since July 2014. Have had 3 ectopics May 15, Oct 15 and Aug 16. IVF is the only option now as no tubes left
DD1 born Jan 14
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Posted By: ArielAngel
Date Posted: 08 August 2013 at 3:15pm
Congratulations!
I don't know about midwife levels in Palmy, but in Wellington I have always been told to start looking for a midwife as soon as you find out you are pregnant as they can book up really quickly. If you have limited time to call I would maybe start calling around on your next free day and leave messages as sometimes it can take a few days, or even a week, before someone calls you back.
And don't worry, I still sometimes wonder whether I'm really ready for a family (and it's WAY too late now! lol).
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After 16 months TTC, surprise BFP July 10
DD1 Mar 11
After 9 months TTC, BFP on 4th Clomid cycle Feb 13
DD2 Oct 13
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Posted By: Anna136418
Date Posted: 07 January 2014 at 6:25pm
Hi Ariel,
I'm in a similar situation, having moved with my husband to Wellington a week ago to start a new job and found out this afternoon that I'm pregnant. It was always part of the plan, just not for another year or two! My family, friends with kids, and GP are all back in Christchurch and I'm feeling overwhelmed to say the least. Can you please possibly recommend a midwife in Wellington?
Grateful for any advice you can offer!
Thanks :)
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