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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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 
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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?
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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.
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Posted: 12 June 2010 at 12:58pm |
If its who I think it is - then there are some nice comments on here....
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Posted: 12 June 2010 at 1:29pm |
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Didn't he used to be head MW at Middlemore?
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Posted: 12 June 2010 at 4:17pm |
Yes Flissty, he did. MummyFreckle, looking at those comments now.
Thanks again 
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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.
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Posted: 13 June 2010 at 6:44am |
Not the male MW I was thinking of...thank good ness!
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Posted: 14 June 2010 at 11:33am |
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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!
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