Hi again Karina,
Yes RPA has a birthing centre with 9 birth rooms apparently, although we are yet to go visit. All the reports sound good. Same team midwife care model that it sounds like you have. There are 6 midwives and hopefully you meet them all over the 9 month period so that you know the one that is there when the little one decides it wants out. Only issue so far is that appointments are a bit tough to get, and I have to wait until 12-15 weeks and use a GP in the meantime. I'll have to go on the hunt for a good GP as I'm not so excited about the medical centre and it's random doctors! Sounds like Royal North Shore is going to be great. We'll have to compare notes.
Thanks for the information on RNS. I am 7 weeks with my first baby, and am currently in Melbourne, but will be moving to Sydney at approx 28 weeks. Will I have to book with RNS to deliver publicly, and will it be too late to get involved with their programs? I have private health cover but I've heard the costs at North Shore Private are very high. I'm a bit confused at the moment as I have to find an ob for appts in Melbourne, then transfer to Sydney. Any advice appreciated.
It sounds like you have quite a bit of experience with RNS and its programs. I am 6 weeks pregnant with our first and have just booked in for the Midwifery Group Practice program at RNS where you see only 1 midwife throughout your pregnancy and then they deliver your baby. They said its only for 'natural' births which has me a little concerned - I don't want an epidural by i do want access to other pain killers if need be. Do you know anything about this program e.g. is this program in the birthing centre
Personally I would avoid an ob unless you have or develop a medical condition requiring more specialised treatment.
I am having a vbac this time(vaginal birth after caesarian) and there is no way I would ever consider having an ob again.
Midwives all the way for me!!!!!!!
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