Porirua midwife recommendations
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Topic: Porirua midwife recommendations
Posted By: hardingbubba
Subject: Porirua midwife recommendations
Date Posted: 01 September 2012 at 4:19pm
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Hi all
This is my first pregnancy and I have no idea where to start in terms of finding a midwife. Is there anyone that can recommend a midwife in porirua, Wellington?? I have read a few good things about sandy woodhouse but not sure? Can anyone help? 
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Posted By: BabyFergsMum
Date Posted: 02 September 2012 at 12:19pm
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I've gone to Sandy. Had 1 meeting with her and I just got such an amazing vibe from her, she seems v well trained. I have only heard good things about her. Book in quick though as she fills up fast.
Ok enough of the raving, you can ask for casual meetings with most midwives so that you can meet them 1st and not just go with the 1st one on the list. There aren't enough midwives in Welly so don't leave it too long. Good luck hope you find someone that suits you. |
Posted By: kirsty93089
Date Posted: 19 September 2012 at 9:37pm
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hello im due 5th jan with baby number 1 a little girl. im from the uk and just moved here so dont yet have a midwife and it all seems confusing, i dont know anybody here to ask as only have my parents and sisters here. can anybody help oh im in porirua also |
Posted By: lisame
Date Posted: 26 September 2012 at 11:40am
| Kirsty - have a look at my post in the Jan 2013 baby thread. |
Posted By: BabyFergsMum
Date Posted: 26 September 2012 at 3:06pm
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Hey Kirsty, I too came over from England but luckily I have a really nice doctor who helped me out with things. I got a list of midwives from my docs receptionist. You may have to get in quick to try and get a midwife at late notice. My friend ended up with the Midwives at Keneperu hosital (like NHS midwives) she said they were a lovely bunch so don't panic if you can't find a particular one. So you need to pick a Lead maternity Carer (LMC) this can be either a midwife or GP. COnsulatations with this person are free (dependent on residency status) If you are new around the Porirua area you can PM me and we can meet for a hot chocolate if you like. I'm not hugely knowledgable about this yet as I ask my sister in law everything but if you want a good old English chat let me know. |
Posted By: ArielAngel
Date Posted: 27 September 2012 at 11:16am
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I'm near to Porirua and birthed at Kenepuru - I went with Cherie at Birth Options and liked her, also liked Kirsty (her back-up) - can't speak for others there though (there are at least two other midwives). Good luck with finding a midwife Kirsty. ------------- After 16 months TTC, surprise BFP July 10 DD1 Mar 11 After 9 months TTC, BFP on 4th Clomid cycle Feb 13 DD2 Oct 13 |
Posted By: Riap
Date Posted: 28 September 2012 at 5:03pm
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COntact birthoptions - just leave a message on pager... I left message for sandy woodhouse when i was first pregnant and she never replied...My midwife was Kirsty and shes fabbbbbb!!!! but you need to get in early! |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 30 November 2012 at 12:58pm
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I had Victoria Panteleeva at Birth Options. Found her awesome! Can't remember if she covers Porirua. But Birth Options have great midwives anyway. -------------   
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