https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 21:35:23 +0000 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:41:57 +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=41364 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=41364&PID=1428556&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428556 Author: KatieD
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Posted: 05 February 2012 at 8:41pm

Ahh I think i have figured it out. My particular GP surgery has their own midwives:

"Porirua Union and Community Health Service also provides maternity services to women with higher needs. It has one full time and one part time midwife."

That's why I didnt have to go hunting for one last time. But now I know I have a choice, I will look around...]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:41:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428556&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428556 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428549&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428549 Author: Lucky apple
Subject: 41364
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 8:02pm

I would try and make contact with a midwife asap :-) I did at 5 weeks this time. They can explain the system to you too. Midwifery care is free for NZ residents/citizens - I think it might cost if you aren't (I have no idea the rules at all!) Would be a good thing to find out about if you aren't a resident.

The midwifery counsel website will have good info and you should have access to a list of midwives there too.

Maternity care is free from your GP in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. So, they can do first bloods and explain the system to you too :-)

And, it's fine to ask questions here - lots of people can help!]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:02:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428549&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428549 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428534&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428534 Author: shellgirl
Subject: 41364
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 7:18pm

Wellington itself doesn't have birthing centres (although there is Kenepuru Hospital and a centre up the Kapiti Coast for uncomplicated pregancies/births, but it sounds like you need the full hospital anyway).

In Wellington there is a shortage of midwifes so I would recommend finding one as soon as possible. I had a lot of trouble at 6 weeks in my first pregnancy.

I haven't heard of doctors referring you to a particular midwife here. Generally it is up to you to find your own one. My doctor gave me a list of midwifes and their contact details when first pregnant. You can also go with the midwifes at the hospital but that is probably inconvenient for appointments for you by the sounds of things, plus you get whoever is on, so not necessarily the same person each time.

Good luck! ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:18:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428534&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428534 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428527&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428527 Author: KatieD
Subject: 41364
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 6:49pm

Thank you for further explaining that for me. Birthing centres? Didnt realise you had birthing centres. I assumed we all went off to hospital. For me I would have to go to Wellington which is bit of a trek, but they prob wont see me in Keneperu.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:49:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428527&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428527 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428512&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428512 Author: SethsMama
Subject: 41364
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 6:05pm

Most midwife services are free (i think there may be some private ones that cost but they''ll at least have subsidised care).
I found mine by going to the local birthing centre (where I wanted to give birth) and they had a list of midwives that worked with them, and I picked the closest to where I lived...you know 'just in case'
I got lucky and found someone that I liked straight away, but you are allowed to change at anytime.
I went to the GP when I first found out I was pregnant and got my first bloods/scans (some mc scares) through them. I only contacted my midwife at 10 weeks, and she took over from my GP then.
I would contact them as early as possible though, as they are only allowed a certain number of ladies a month.
Hope that helps!]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:05:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428512&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428512 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428500&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428500 Author: KatieD
Subject: 41364
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 5:08pm

I am confused so I hope you don't mind my reply.

In Britain, as far as I am aware, you don't really have a choice of midwife unless you go private. You tell your GP, they hook you up with the midwife and go from there.

So I am still learning how things are done in this country. (This is an NZ forum isnt it?!!) New Zealand I mean.

DO I choose a midwife then? How do I go about doing that? Do I not have to use the one the GP refers me to. Do midwives cost? How do I know if the midwife I will be seeing is a nice one?!! (when you don't know anyone to ask).

My husband has just asked me if I can ask any more questions in one paragraph. I think, he might be right on this one. Well done, first time this week :-D

Will stop there!]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:08:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1428500&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1428500 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423745&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423745 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 6:27pm

i booked at 4w2d last time (same day i found out). no point waiting for the sake of waiting as far as I can see!
]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:27:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423745&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423745 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423742&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423742 Author: MamaT
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 6:19pm

I would call ASAP too.
I did both times, first time (Jan baby) I rang three midwives before getting in with someone.
A lot of the recommended midwives only take a few clients at a time and can be booked out pretty quickly]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:19:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423742&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423742 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423705&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423705 Author: Bky
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 3:10pm

Thanks! ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:10:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423705&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423705 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423680&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423680 Author: Keleho
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 1:13pm

With this pregnancy, I tested on a Sunday morning, told DH, then my parents the same day, then called my mw on the following Monday. I was 4 weeks at the time and she had no issue booking me in at that stage (esp as being due in Jan, finding a mw can be a bit harder with holidays etc).

So I dont think its too early to do it straight away, especially if you want to look around a bit ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:13:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423680&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423680 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423651&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423651 Author: Hopes
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 11:23am

I booked mine as soon as I found out I was pregnant both times. I had a much harder time the second time as I found out a bit later. I'd do it as soon as you get a positive test. ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:23:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423651&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423651 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423638&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423638 Author: kelzie_rose
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Posted: 18 January 2012 at 10:53am

I booked in as soon as I found out I was UTD the first time. Didn't meet the MW but she arranged scans and blood tests when I thought I was miscarrying. Ditto pregnancy #2 and #3. Finally met her when I was UTD the fourth time! Lovely lady. So yes it was early, but she arranged everything for me, and was very supportive over the phone, email and txt during my miscarriages.

ETA: FX for your BFP on Friday!!

Edited by kelzie_rose]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423638&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423638 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423633&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423633 Author: Bky
Subject: 41364
Posted: 18 January 2012 at 10:37am

Though it's fairly early days, and I haven't yet tested, I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant. I plan to test on Friday at 13 DPO, but I have a usual 10 day luteal phase, all my chart signs and symptoms are pointing to pregnancy and I have the 'taste' in my mouth. I haven't tested because I have one test at home and I'm trying to be patient for a decent line (also husband's birthday on Friday )
I have a few tricky things I want to interview potential midwives about (not using the ones I used last time) so when is reasonable to contact them? Obviously the risk of miscarriage is higher before 6 weeks, but at the same time I want to make sure I can get in with ones I like.
Last time I booked at 6 weeks and that was considered early. However, some of the ones I'm looking at only take 3 women per any given month.
Would it be reasonable to call around 4 weeks to interview and if I like them tell them I'll call back at 6 weeks to confirm (that I'm still pregnant)?]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:37:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41364&PID=1423633&title=when-to-find-a-midwife#1423633