https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 18:05:52 +0000 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:32:39 +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=42065 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=42065&PID=5803493&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5803493 Author: JAFAjaffa
Subject: 42065
Posted: 23 June 2012 at 4:32pm

Hopefully you've got this sorted, but I can't recommend the midwives at Birthcare enough. I was with them last time and they were awesome. I ended up at Auckland hospital to actually give birth because of the size of DS. But I'm with them again this time and I'm hoping to be fine to stay there even if bubs is big.

The transfer to the hospital was no big deal (not comfortable, but you know, you're in labour, nothing is comfortable). We just jumped in the car again and went straight back after I had DS and then I was looked after like a queen for the next 3 days.]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:32:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5803493&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5803493 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5802240&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5802240 Author: Guest_81059
Subject: 42065
Posted: 13 June 2012 at 7:19pm

Hi Ladies,

Now you are freaking me out. I am due 2 Jan 2013 and currently living in Singapore. I really want to move home prior to baby arriving and give birth there. I think I will need an Ob though as that is what you have to have over here so just easier. I want a hospital delivery and then off to birthcare. Can you please advise how I should look for an OB and arrange the time at birthcare? Of course I have to do it all from here!!]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:19:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5802240&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5802240 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798990&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798990 Author: Nutella
Subject: 42065
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 2:30pm

If the worst came to the worst can you go with hospital midwives? ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 14:30:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798990&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798990 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798908&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798908 Author: Skrip
Subject: 42065
Posted: 22 May 2012 at 8:20am

I'm due on 8th December and I'm under the MW at Birthcare. I believe they only take on people intending to birth at Birthcare but they do transfer you to Auckland Hospital if you end up wanting an epidural or if anything isn't quite right. I'm not actually too sure what happens if you have to give birth in hospital (induced or complications etc). Hmmm....I guess I better ask!]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 08:20:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798908&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798908 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798879&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798879 Author: BrittaB
Subject: 42065
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 9:32pm

Thanks so much! You are all helping and calming me a little. Haven't quite made a decision or found anyone yet but working on it!
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 21:32:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798879&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798879 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798828&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798828 Author: Katie27
Subject: 42065
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 4:55pm

I had the same problem being due 24th december last year. I was recommended a couple of midwives but they were on holiday so I asked them to recommend someone and kept doing that until I found someone who said yes. Took about 8 phone calls I think.
Good luck]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798828&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798828 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798794&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798794 Author: Hopes
Subject: 42065
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:30pm

I had the same thing with an early Jan baby - just keep looking. It got really frustrating, when I'd called 10 midwives and none were available ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798794&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798715&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798715 Author: sarahm
Subject: 42065
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 7:27am

I have used the Birthcare team both times, they are great! I'm due any day now and due to bubs measuring so big I am giving birth at the hospital this time around.
I managed at Birthcare last time with no issues - I'm sure you could do the same!! ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 07:27:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798715&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798715 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798702&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798702 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 42065
Posted: 20 May 2012 at 9:04pm

But its only 2 minutes to the hospital and you could probably choose to birth at the hospital anyway? My mw is at Botany Birth unit but Im birthing at Middlemore with the hospital mws ]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:04:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798702&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798702 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798676&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798676 Author: BrittaB
Subject: 42065
Posted: 20 May 2012 at 6:36pm

Yeah am thinking about Birthcare - only worry is if I need a doctor or epidural its into an ambulance and off to the hospital! ]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798676&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798676 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798652&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798652 Author: sbeach
Subject: 42065
Posted: 20 May 2012 at 2:38pm

I had the same problem, DD was due 17 Dec... I just kept trying... you may have to go further from home to find someone... there are some MW that work over xmas especially... cant recommend my MW sorry, as she is retired now.

I went to Birthcare after delivering and the MWs there were fantastic...]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 14:38:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798652&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798652 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798540&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798540 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 42065
Posted: 19 May 2012 at 2:11pm

What about the midwives at Birthcare? They all cant be on holiday]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 14:11:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798540&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798540 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798537&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798537 Author: BrittaB
Subject: 42065
Posted: 19 May 2012 at 1:42pm

Ellerslie, Auckland.

Edited by BrittaB]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 13:42:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798537&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798537 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798536&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798536 Author: AbzandH
Subject: 42065
Posted: 19 May 2012 at 1:36pm

Where are you based Britta?]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 13:36:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798536&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798536 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798528&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798528 Author: BrittaB
Subject: 42065
Posted: 19 May 2012 at 12:40pm

I'm new to this. My first baby is due on 21 December. I am freaking out because the list of midwives I have been given are all on holiday! Anyone got any suggestions?]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 12:40:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42065&PID=5798528&title=due-december-midwives-all-on-holiday#5798528