Helensville Birthcentre
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Topic: Helensville Birthcentre
Posted By: Flutterby
Subject: Helensville Birthcentre
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 1:26pm
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Wasn't sure which section to put this in.
Has anyone stayed here? What was it like? Is it free? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 1:44pm
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I am hoping to stay there (unless I get beaten to it by a flurry of babies!)
From what I've heard, it's totally lovely, but there are a very limited number of rooms. It is free to go there if you live in West Auckland or Rodney, and you can transfer from Waitakere, Northshore or National Womens. http://www.birthcentre.co.nz - Here is the link to the website if you haven't seen it already. There are definitely some Mums on here that have stayed there (that I know of), so hopefully you'll get a firsthand response too  -------------  
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Posted By: nicci
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 4:20pm
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Hi Flutterby,
I stayed there went DS was born in 2008. It was lovely. Hubby stayed with us the whole time and he even received meals (they don't cater for hubbies as a rule) we were meant to stay two nights but got to stay for three as there wasn't any demand for the rooms at the time. It is a bit of a drive out there. I figured it put the hangers on off coming out and gave me a chance to rest. It worked  Only downfall, not all midwives will travel out there. They have a group of great midwives out that way and my MW just referred me onto to someone. As soon as I was home I went back to the normal. MW.
Each room has it's own double bed and bathroom which was bliss. The room had a TV but I spent all the time looking at the new baby and sleeping that I didn't watch it. Hope that helps. Remember, Rodney people and those birthing there get first choice of rooms. Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com">   http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Flutterby
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 5:13pm
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Thanks ladies. I am in Waitakere and am tossing up going there or staying at mums. Might talk to my MW next time I see her. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 9:30pm
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Flutterby, we had our little one at Waitakere under the care of hospital midwives, then we went to Helensville a few hours after his birth and stayed 2 nights.
It is awesome, really lovely staff, the food is great, and they really treat you like you are in a hotel. I even was offered a bath with salts etc in while baby slept. I would totally recommend it. I know there is also a post about it in the pregnant forum here. ------------- 
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 8:51am
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Thanks for this thread Flutterby! I had no idea I would be able to go there after the birth (Birthing atr waitakere)
It sounds awesome, and I was dreading staying over night in the hospital. ------------- 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 12:12pm
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I've done both, and just got home from Helensville several days ago.
For my first birth, I stayed at Waitak. Hated it. MWs too busy, care got dropped, inconsistent advice re feeding etc. I hated having to clean the loo and shower everytime I used them. I really hated DH getting kicked out at 8pm (now 9pm) b/c I didn't see him as a visitor - to me, he was way more support than the MWs and I needed him there. This time I had a night at Waitak which was fine. I was more stroppy about what I needed (i.e. take this baby for a few hours please). I then had 2 nights at Helensville. It was fabulous. Breakfast in bed each morning for DH and I. DH stayed the whole time. Ensuite. Baths run, dinner cooked when you wanted it. DS could visit when he liked. Large outdoor area including a cool playhouse. We were the only people there, so had 1:1 support with BFing. Whenever the MW heard Ben cry at night, she'd pop her head in and check how the feeding was going. It was the best start we could have had. Definitely definitely recommend it! ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Flutterby
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 1:59pm
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It is sounding really good. Will diffently look into it if it looks like I will still be living at mums when bubs arrives.
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 2:06pm
Man I wish we had birthing centres down here!! Hutt hospital was the pitts when I went on my visit last week  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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