Midwife in Pakuranga
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Topic: Midwife in Pakuranga
Posted By: Heath
Subject: Midwife in Pakuranga
Date Posted: 26 November 2012 at 9:30pm
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Hi Im pregnant with Number 2 and my first Midwife can no longer help. Im looking to birth at Auckland hospital. Can anyone reccomend someone please? Have heard a few names around, catherine overfield penelope hanson gill bolderson? Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 26 November 2012 at 10:49pm
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I had Catherine Overfield for my second,she was good,Im not sure if she births at Auckland though. Penelope Harrison...yeah,i've heard of her,people either really dislike or her really like her,I do know she births at Auckland though The other one I haven't heard of.... I just had a look for you,the majority of East Auckland Midwives deliver at Middlemore or Botany,but Lisa Tattley and Wen Wei also deliver at Auckland. ------------- 
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Posted By: BiancaCoral
Date Posted: 17 December 2012 at 10:11am
| Dont use Lisa Tattley. She is rude and not helpful. im currently looking for a replacement midwife at 30 weeks.. :( |
Posted By: Heath
Date Posted: 17 December 2012 at 11:38am
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Thanks I have booked Catherine Overfield - and now looking at either Botany or Middlemore if anyone has any reccomendations on either? |
Posted By: Heath
Date Posted: 17 December 2012 at 11:39am
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Oh no bianca thats not ideal!! I did call Lisa but she never got back to me good luck with the replacement |
Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 22 December 2012 at 1:10am
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I've birthed at both Botany and at Middlemore and have no problems with either,this one i'll be having at Middlemore because of a previous blood clot. If you birth at Botany,you are more likely to have your own room which is nice :-D -------------
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Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 22 December 2012 at 7:06am
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Also, remember that some midwives appeal to some people and not others! I used the same one as a friend (who I get along with very well). As far as the midwife goes, though, she loved her, I wasn't too impressed and definitely waasn't getting her back for round 2. It's all about what works for you and the relationship you have. -------------   
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Posted By: Mrs Mac
Date Posted: 29 December 2012 at 9:14pm
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I was pretty unhappy with the food at Middlemore, and my roommate had heaps visitors so I was thrilled to be transferred to Botany after a couple nights. Botany was lovely, especially with my own room. Catherine Overfield was my midwife's backup, and was with me for the first few hours of my labour, she was fantastic. -------------    Jan '13
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Posted By: Stoked
Date Posted: 30 December 2012 at 12:26pm
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I have heard lovely things about Catherine Overfield. I used Penelope Harrison and we got on great, I think it really depends on personality. She is extremely experienced. I birthed at Botany (didn't have time to get to Auckland!!) and it was lovely there. The staff were all very helpful and it has a lovely laid back atmosphere. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: TheKelly
Date Posted: 03 January 2013 at 12:14am
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I have encountered so many bad stories about Penelope,but since I don't want to get sued by anyone I wont post them all on here :-) -------------
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Posted By: Harriet201494
Date Posted: 08 March 2016 at 2:40pm
| Midwife Lisa Tattley has been really amazing for me. I met her at birthcare when I was having a middle of the night crisis and she was a lifeline for me and really listened and helped me through major breastfeeding issues with my second child. Sue picked up on issues that had been missed by many others. She became my follow up care midwife and has been absolutely amazing, she is very experienced and knowledgeable and well connected to expert specialists and knows when to call these in for help. I would have no hesitation in recommending her and feel so lucky to have been under her care having had a bad experience with a midwife with my first child I really know how special Lisa is and what a difference good care makes. |
Posted By: MarieJackman201495
Date Posted: 08 March 2016 at 2:42pm
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Hi I had Lisa Tattley as my midwife for my now 3 year old. I found her amazing, very caring, always on to it and made sure I had the best treatment and was well looked after. My daughter had to be delivered by emergency C section in the end, but Lisa was there with me the whole way through and was amazing with my husband while I was in theatre. I highly recommend her and am disappointed to hear someone had a bad experience with her as that is not the Lisa I know. I was also recommended to her from a mutual friend who used Lisa for both her children. |
Posted By: Amanda179161
Date Posted: 08 March 2016 at 2:58pm
Lisa Tattley is an amazing midwife! She makes you feel so at ease and is so supportive of any type of birth you want to have. I didn't have the easiest birth but Lisa was wonderful and very supportive. After the birth and post birth care I didn't want to say goodbye!! Have recommended her to my friends and my sister is currently under her care. She will definitely be my first choice for hopefully baby number two one day! 
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Posted By: ClaireBingha201509
Date Posted: 08 March 2016 at 9:08pm
| Lisa Tattley is my midwife for my second baby and my first choice as she stepped in at the last minute after the birth of my first child. She has always listened and is available when I need support. I don't feel stupid asking questions or discussing anything I am worried about. I would recommend her. |
Posted By: Guest_44605
Date Posted: 17 March 2016 at 9:39am
| I personally found Lisa Tattley to be amazing! She was warm caring and went above and beyond. Not only was she very knowledgeable but she treated you like a friend not another patient. She listens to you and respects your choices and supports you in the decision you decide on. I went through 2 mid wives before finding Lisa and couldn't be happier with her. I don't think I would of been able to have a natural birth without her. She stayed for the full 17 hours at hospital with me! Not many mid wives would do that. I can highly recommend her :) |
Posted By: MumLove
Date Posted: 24 March 2016 at 11:09am
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Hi Mums-to-be For those who haven't secured a midwife to pleeeeease make sure you do your homework. You need to find someone who will make THE most lifechanging experience you'll ever have, the best it can possibly be. I too was dropped by a certain midwife at 33wks, which caught me off guard & in distress, trying to pick up and move on when I was heavily pregnant. Still get the shakes thinking about it. I just hope you find the best midwife that will suit you & your family. |
Posted By: MumLove
Date Posted: 24 March 2016 at 11:12am
| p.s. interesting wave of feedback from those who all joined 08 Mar 2016! Maybe times have changed...? Let's hope. |
Posted By: Briar266665
Date Posted: 21 August 2021 at 12:34am
| I used Lisa Tattley for my sons birth 31/10/2020 and times haven’t changed lol - doubt it’s a total coincidence all the positive reviews came through on the same day mins apart from each other - honestly typical. She is all about the money with little to no work. She wasn’t at my birth until it was an emergency situation & didn’t turn up to multiple appointments including my due date one. I wrote a complaint to the Midwifery Council as she talked to me about other clients breaking confidentiality rules. You can say it’s a personality thing but in my experience I think it’s a laziness thing. I had to self admit myself to hospital because she wouldn’t do her job properly if I didn’t do that I don’t think I’d be here today or my baby. Sad really and not acceptable in this day and age. Time for a change of career Lisa. |