Midwife in Lower Hutt
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Topic: Midwife in Lower Hutt
Posted By: NikkiB
Subject: Midwife in Lower Hutt
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 8:29am
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Hi
Does anyone know of a good midwife in Lower Hutt? I have called two midwives so far, one is on annual leave until the end of Feb (she did say in her voice message that she has some vacanies free for October) and the other is alreay busy. Both midwives were recommended to me. I don't want to randomly ring around just in case I can't find a good one, I'd rather go off recommendations. The midwife that is away until end of Feb sounds great, but I'm unsure if I should wait that long (I'll be 8 weeks by then). Any advice would be appreciated  ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 9:12am
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Yup Jenny Carruthers, Michelle Walker or LEsley Gummer.
Im using Jenny Carruthers and Michelle Walker ismy back up Her number is 938 9522. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:17am
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Thanks haleighsmum!
Lesley Gummer is the one that is away until end of Feb. What's Jenny like? ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 2:53pm
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Jenny is lovely, I had trouble with the midwife I first chose and her back up and my friend gave me Michelles number to call, and michelle actually put me onto her.
She is exactly like my midwife I had with Haleigh in Motueka so Im fully impressed, shes got loads of experience and isnt pushy, which is what I wanted. I would certainly highly recomend her or Michelle 
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 2:55pm
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Where abouts in the Hutt are you? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 3:42pm
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I'm in Maungaraki
I had my SIL here before and her friend also uses Jenny and highly recommends her - so I will give her a call tomorrow. Fingers crossed she is free. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:21pm
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I can reccomend Jill Adamson too, she is lovely. I can give her your number if you like, let me know ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 07 February 2007 at 7:47am
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We're up HArbourview hills and pregnancy oh so much fun hehe.
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 6:21pm
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No luck with Jill Adamson! I'm not having much luck!
Any other names you can recommend? You've been a great help haleighsmum. We are practically neighbours!! Its such a neat feeling being pregnant  ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 6:26pm
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try birthworks, or the hospital ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 8:01pm
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Nikki, did you try anyone else in her team? (the website I sent you).
When I was pregnant, a friend I studied with had a friend who actually had another midwife from the same team, and Jill was the backup.. that's how I ended up with her ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 8:02pm
The lack of midwives is really appalling! 3 years ago when I was looking for one, I had no trouble at all  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 8:25pm
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What about Karen Lash, I didnt get along with her when I first chose her but you might.
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 08 February 2007 at 8:26pm
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oh yeah Im pretty sure KArens back up is Jill not sure if its the same one or not though.
WE should do a meet up one time Nikki, Im sure Kaz would be keen and some others.
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 12 February 2007 at 8:08pm
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I've decided to wait until the end of Feb to see if Lesley Gummer is available (she will be back from annual leave by then).
Thanks so much for all the names though. It would be neat to meet up one time soon. I'm away for the next weekend, but when I have more time and feel a little better I'll be in contact. ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 8:17am
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sweet.
We are moving out to stokes valley in a few weeks, but I got to Jennys clinics for my midwife appointments so will be in lower hutt for every appointment, have oyu left a message for lesley? jsut to make sure she knows your looking. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 10:06am
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yep, I've left a message for Lesley - fingers crossed! I'll be pleased when I do eventually get a midwife!!!
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 12:05pm
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lesley is in the same clinic as Jenny who i have as my midwife.
Im shocked at how sort on midwifes they are up here, I had real trouble finding one, for the amount of pregnant mums in Lower Hutt you'd think there would be enough midwifes esp since its a city. I hope Lesley has a free space for oyu ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 13 February 2007 at 12:56pm
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I think the lack is all over NZ I am lucky as I know my M/W would fit me in if needed, but we have the same worry here in NP aswell. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 14 February 2007 at 10:24am
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yeah if I was in Motueka my first midwife i had for haleigh would've taken me, but man was it hard here.
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:51pm
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 8:37am
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I know this is someone elses thread but please let me know of any good midwives in the lower hutt region. I am going to try Jeanette today and see if she is available but am open for suggestion!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:56pm
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Eileen Leahy is great. I had her for my last 2 pregnancies. She has a lovely backup midwife partner too. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 6:33pm
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I had grace pillay for both of mine, shes so lovely, and she does acupuncture and home births too. ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: Spirals
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 10:00pm
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I met a lovely one today at the hospital - her name was Noelene - but not sure of her surname sorry.
She is open, friendly, caring and is most concerned about what you want and about you staying in control of your situation. I really liked her. I'm under an obs in the hutt but I hope Noelene is on duty when I have bubs. |
Posted By: b34r.girl
Date Posted: 11 December 2008 at 1:23pm
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I have Grace Pillay. She is wonderful and is based in Lower Hutt. ------------- 
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