Doc question
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Topic: Doc question
Posted By: Konagirl
Subject: Doc question
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:56am
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I was wondering about Doctor visits when your preg. I live in Rangiora and I don't have a doc. I haven't been sick in ages and only go to FPA for girly stuff when I need to. Soooo. I know Rangiora doc's are full - from what I understand you can go as a casual paitent but not as a permenant one. Do I just continue to go to FPA? or do I need to enroll at a doc's somewhere? oh, and is it free once your preg? ------------- Angel babies Mar '04, Oct '08 and Sep '09. |
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:06am
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Sorry I can't answer your question, but had to mention. My DH was born in Rangiora. He want's to move back to the south Island one day, but far too cold for me. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:09am
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Are there any mws down there? It might pay to call the FPA sometime for some local advice. -------------  |
Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:58am
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Hiya, I can't comment directly on you needing to enrol with a Doc or not but just one thing to keep in mind - doctors appointments for maternity related issues are only free if that GP practice is part of the Government scheme for subsidisation. I found out that my doctor's group here in Wellington have in fact opted out of this scheme so no freebies for me - it may be something to ask about if you do decide to enrol with a Doctor. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: MelandBri
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 10:16am
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Hi Konagirl. I would speak to your FPA clinic, they may be able to see you up until around 15 weeks then you will have to see a midwife.
I'm sure FPA usually do see you for pregnancy related visits. |
Posted By: Konagirl
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 12:28pm
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Thanks for your help guys. From what I understand I can continue going to FPA if needed but might just find me a MW and only go to Doc's if necessary.
Probably worth finding a Doc anyway as I imagine I'll use one a little more once I have wee ones. ------------- Angel babies Mar '04, Oct '08 and Sep '09. |