https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:58:12 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2008 15:41:14 +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=17465 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391180&title=questions-for-midwife#391180 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 3:41pm

I'd really go with that you like her, she seems well-informed and supportive...or even recommended by somebody. I got my midwife recommended to me and I went with my instincts :)
Good luck!]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 15:41:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391180&title=questions-for-midwife#391180 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391152&title=questions-for-midwife#391152 Author: emz
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 3:27pm

FF- formula feeding. ie there's no way I could use my m/w next time (not that I would anyway but that's another story!) as she's so pushy with breastfeeding and I will give #2 formula from birth.]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 15:27:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391152&title=questions-for-midwife#391152 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391150&title=questions-for-midwife#391150 Author: Maya
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 3:26pm

I never asked mine anything, she happened to be on duty at the clinic when I went in to do a free pregnancy test so I went with her. Luckily we got on well and she's on track to deliver my fourth baby in a few weeks.

We have a section on Tips for Choosing a LMC and also Questions for Care Providers, hope that helps!]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 15:26:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391150&title=questions-for-midwife#391150 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391087&title=questions-for-midwife#391087 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 2:58pm

Personally I wouldn't worry about asking too many questions, as others have said just see if you like her. Maybe ask which hospitals she delivers at (or a homebirth if that is what you are after) and how does she work i.e. goes straight for drugs/intervention or tries other things before drugs etc. IMO these are the major things you need to agree on with her. She should then tell you what you need to do i.e. tests etc. Good luck

ETA: to correct horrid spelling!

Edited by Linzy]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 14:58:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=391087&title=questions-for-midwife#391087 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390728&title=questions-for-midwife#390728 Author: M.i.s.s.y
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 10:34am

I think like you said Mel, the number 1 thing is that u like her. coz ur gunna b spending alot of tym 2gether!!!
But u could also ask her qs bout how many babys she delivered, how long shes been a m/w etc.
Also quite important is how long is she gunna leave u b4 calling in backup/a specialist IF ther was sumthing wrong.
All the best hun, hope u have a smooth pregnancy!! ]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 10:34:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390728&title=questions-for-midwife#390728 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390686&title=questions-for-midwife#390686 Author: Mum2L
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 10:12am

arghhhh, I didn't even think of asking those questions when I first met my mw on Monday.. But she did tell me that she would be around when I am due, and that she has a team of 3 back-up midwives!]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 10:12:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390686&title=questions-for-midwife#390686 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390674&title=questions-for-midwife#390674 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17465
Posted: 22 May 2008 at 10:04am

emz - what do you mean by "if you are FF do they accept that?" lol I don't know what FF means.]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 10:04:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390674&title=questions-for-midwife#390674 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390404&title=questions-for-midwife#390404 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 17465
Posted: 21 May 2008 at 10:07pm

Big help, I am crap at this type of stuff... I never ask the right questions. Dont tell my boss, I recently got into recruitment!!!!

I think my number one thing is that we (but mainly me ) like her.

Thanks emz]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 22:07:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390404&title=questions-for-midwife#390404 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390373&title=questions-for-midwife#390373 Author: emz
Subject: 17465
Posted: 21 May 2008 at 9:51pm

If she is going to be away around the time of the birth, who is her backup (try and meet her), suggestions for birthing places, getting bloods done, scan referral form, if you are FF do they accept that?, what sort of labour do they like (some are really anti drugs, others like drugs (like mine)), what is the easiest way to contact her (emergency/non-emergency)...

And then: is she nuts? Maybe not ask her, but take a good look at her. I should've listened to myself when I saw mine - she turned out to be a b**ch!

Don't know if that list helps, I didn't ask much as I only had one choice (everyone else was booked).]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 21:51:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390373&title=questions-for-midwife#390373 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390363&title=questions-for-midwife#390363 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 17465
Posted: 21 May 2008 at 9:46pm

I have my first appointment with my midwife tomorrow and have no idea what I should be asking her.

Any suggestions....????]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 21:46:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17465&PID=390363&title=questions-for-midwife#390363