Midwife - Chch
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Topic: Midwife - Chch
Posted By: Jane25
Subject: Midwife - Chch
Date Posted: 25 February 2009 at 9:47pm
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Hi, I'm pretty early on but thought I should get on to this since I've heard they get booked up pretty quick.
I am thinking of Bronwyn Carpenter or Kate Mckay. Does anyone have any feedback on these MW's or can anyone recommend anyone else? I live in Lower Cashmere/Hoon Hay area. TIA  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 7:55am
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I see Adrienne Hill from Merivale Midwives - she is fantastic and has delivered quite a few friends babies. The other ladies at Merivale are fantastic too. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Aquarius
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 8:15am
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my midwife is Sue Stockwell from Birth Journey. so far she seems great..especially if you are into going as natural as you can (im not really, so they do support that too!) but the setting of the clinic is really sweet with a lush natural courtyard in the middle of the clinic (water features etc) and is situated on Kilmore Rd..right nxt door to a herbal dispensery..its just quite relaxing to visit. ------------- http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timers/"> 
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Posted By: M2K
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 8:26am
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Sorry I can't help there Jane25.
Hi Aquarius, we also have Sue, she is really great, really informative of all options out there, and I feel totally relaxed around her and she has great sense of humour  ------------- 
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Posted By: Rashika
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 8:29am
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I had Vicki De Grut from Halswell Midwives and she was great! Also Tahlia Ono was her backup and ended up being there for the early birth of my wee boy, she was really awesome especially considering she was brought in at literally the last moment.
Recommend both of these. 
But definately get in early! ------------- Jan 08 :angel: http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 11:18am
Muz - My sister used Adrienne Hill for both her kids and loved her! I wanted to use her as well but she was booked up so instead I used Wendy from Merivale Midwives but she wasn't so great she had too many on her caseload and I never saw her she didn't even come to the birth because she had been up all night with another birth. That peeved me off because she was already in the building and just leaving as I was getting ready for my c-section. The whole thing only took 45mins she could have made the effort  Anyhoo Adrienne is meant to be fantastic Also Hazel from Merivale Midwives seemed lovely as well I actually stole her name for one of my girls hehe.-------------  
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Posted By: J&Ls mum
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 11:54am
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I also had Vicki De Grut for my midwife, she was FANTASTIC! Rachel Milner also helped out a bit, she was my 1st choice but was on holiday the month i was due so i went with Vicki instead but ended up with them both! :) ------------- J - born 26th April 2008 and L - born 3rd Sept 2010 http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Muz
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 12:03pm
| Lisa85 - that is shocking, considering she was aleady at the hospital and all!! So what if she missed out on a few more hours sleep - you and your babies should have been the most important priority! |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 1:18pm
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Oh I know Rachel Milner personally and she is an awesome lady. She wasnt fully trained when I had my kids otherwise I would have gone with her in a second.
I had Barb Harwood, she was good. My sister had Kate McKay twice and didnt rate her at all to be honest but then I used to work with someone who had worked for the midwives association and she loved Kate so guess it just depends on who you click with. My friend and sister in law used Barrington Midwives, but cant remember the name of the lady but said that everyone there was really good. |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 1:21pm
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Barb Harwood - wasnt she off Shortland Street?! Lol.
Rachel Milner - is she about 25 ish? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 2:51pm
| Its either barb harwood or haywood and no Rachel is older than me and Im 30 so im guessing she is between 32-35yrs |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 7:13pm
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A friend of mine had Kate McKay and didn't like her at all. She is very VERY old school in her approach to birth and the first 6 weeks.
Merivale MW's are awesome but fill up really quickly with repeats. -------------  
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 7:28pm
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If its your first bubba I'd recommend asking any potential midwives how many people they take on at once because there's a few out there (like the lady I had) that take on too many because there's a shortage of good midwives in CHCH the end result is you could end up with someone who's constantly busy and not very attentive. -------------
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Posted By: littleLittle
Date Posted: 26 February 2009 at 7:59pm
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My midwife is Jayne Huntley at Dominoes in Worcester St. She's really lovely and easygoing. Don't think she takes on too many in a month so she's not overwhelmed with other people.
Two other friends are using her as well which is how I got her name. Good luck - it's such a big choice choosing a midwife and I've been happy with my choice so far! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Jane25
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 8:30am
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Thanks for your feedback eveyone. Bronwyn Carpenter phoned me last night (I had emailed her to see if available) so I am going to see her next week
She said to think of any questions - can anyone help me out with what sort of things I should be asking as I have no idea  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: coldfish
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 9:31am
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I've been seeing Wendy Walton from Midwifery Associates, and her backup, Kathy Anderson. Both seem very nice and professional and I have had regular visits and tests etc with them.
Which may sound obvious but reading other people's posts from up north not all MWs get clients to pee on a stick every time etc. I too had no idea what to ask my MW when I first met her, it was all so daunting and being my first baby I felt lost and out of my depth in a new subject. As long as they treat you nicely, with respect, aren't overloaded and have experience you should be fine. I think most women will agree that it is important to feel comfortable with the the MW ------------- 
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Posted By: M2K
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 10:31am
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I found my midwife explained everything quite well, she took her time explaining and gave me pamphlets, so there was no real need to ask questions, but Im sure something will come to mind once you are chatting to her, you will think of stuff to ask.
I also found it quite daunting, but I found mine guides you along nicely, with info and appointments that you need, and what we will go over during our next appointment. If you feel rushed in and rushed out, (which I had previously) I would suggest changing midwife -------------
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Posted By: angel4
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 7:58pm
| My midwife was Kelly Dorgan shes at midwives on barrington. She was brilliant - when we have our next baby i am gonna try and get here. She was great at standing up for what my husband and i wanted. And i know that at midwives on barrington each midwife only takes on 2women who are due in the same month. Obviously some women come early etc and it doesn't always work out perfect but at least you know they don't have heaps due at the same time. You also meet with a back up midwife and get to know them in case for some reason your midwife can't be at your birth. I found them brilliant!!! Good luck |
Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 8:17pm
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I had Barb Harwood and loved will definitely use her again she is also with merivale midwives is hard to get her though so pays to get in early. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 8:36pm
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I'm pretty sure Brownwyn was the MW that was my MW's back up back up and covered while I was in labour when my MW had a dinner break. She was there for the birth. Seemed nice enough. She had to deal with me screaming at her not to touch my tummy afterwards
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 27 February 2009 at 9:30pm
kathy anderson was my back up mw too....(celia grigg was my usual mw) she came to help me when i was in labour with charli because my normal mw was ill.....she's nice ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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