thread: Where to have baby, & how soon to get in?

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    Jul 2007
    Melbourne
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    Where to have baby, & how soon to get in?

    Alright so I am new to all this choice stuff, seeing as last pregnancy I didn't both getting blood tests until 10 weeks and my referral at 17 weeks!

    I am guessing my options out my way are Werribee Mercy or Sunshine.
    Obviously I am hoping for midwifery led care or birth centre. I would like a homebirth but I am worried being so overweight they will chuck me in high risk and I don't have a chance!

    Any thoughts? Ideas?

    I won't be able to get tests / referrals until Feb 10th at which point I will be 6 weeks... I know some places (I guess moreso Private Obstetrics) book fast and I don't want to miss an opportunity!

    ETA: I guess the other things is, is it worth calling them and explaining that i'm interstate at the moment etc? Or is doctors referral necessary first?
    Last edited by The[cookie]Doctor; February 1st, 2011 at 12:37 PM.