Midwife Recommendations Napier/ Hawke's Bay Please
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Topic: Midwife Recommendations Napier/ Hawke's Bay Please
Posted By: newmummy28
Subject: Midwife Recommendations Napier/ Hawke's Bay Please
Date Posted: 11 September 2013 at 8:36pm
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Hi there, I am a kiwi abroad and have just found out I am 5-6 weeks pregnant. I am planning to return home (Napier) a month before I'm due to have baby so I can be around family, friends and lots of support for the first month. Can anyone please recommend midwives with excellent reputations? I have heard in the past of so many "bad" midwives... I am already an extremely anxious person when it comes to this sort of thing. I need a midwife who is not afraid to give pain relief and anything else that will keep me calm, safe and happy when the time comes. I am not a biggy on natural is best - just whatever will make things easier and safe. Thanks in advance! |
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Posted By: Rexy
Date Posted: 21 September 2013 at 8:37am
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Hi there, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have heard that Annie Price from Meeanee Midwives is very good. I am from Hastings so know those midwives better - can definitely recommend Rizwaana Latiff at Hastings Midwives on Williams St. I do think you will find it harder to find a midwife to transfer to a month before your due date, but not impossible. I have a friend who did it without trouble.The hospital midwives are great too. Somewhere on the forum is a 'recomend your midwife' post, there are a few more HB ones on there. Hope you find someone that you really take to! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: Starfish9
Date Posted: 22 September 2013 at 9:00pm
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I'm using Clarie Brogan and she's great. http://www.findyourmidwife.co.nz/midwife/claire+brogan ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4459eb" rel="nofollow - My Ovulation Chart |
Posted By: Kalimirella
Date Posted: 23 September 2013 at 8:01pm
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I've heard Paula Hardy is awesome and based in Napier. ------------- Kiara is 3 and Teagan is 2, now we're expecting our long awaited 3rd! http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: vickimw6
Date Posted: 18 October 2013 at 11:19am
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We moved back to HB A couple of months before we had our first child and couldn't find an independent midwife so had to go with the hospital midwifes, they were all fantastic I had one midwife for all my prenatal appointments then had a wonderful midwife deliver Hannah and do most of my postnatal care (I'm hoping to get her to be my second midwife for my home birth with num 4). I was quiet anxious about not knowing who would end up delivering but I couldn't of asked for a better experience. Good luck! |
Posted By: newmummy28
Date Posted: 22 October 2013 at 5:07pm
| Thanks for suggestions. Have a midwife booked and ready for when I go home :) |