Posts by Shenjall

I thought Manitoba midwives only practiced in Winnipeg? I could be wrong though. I wish you luck!

Yes! Exactly! Everything! Can't be excited, or positive - the innocence is gone. Just gone. I sometimes want to punch people When they tell me, "oh just relax". Sure. That's the answer right? Anyhow, I totally get where you're coming...

NewMum, if you haven't yet, I'd try calling the drs mentioned in this thread to see if they're even taking on new patients.  Maybe even making appts to get in (you may have to wait for that first one).  You can always cancel...

sadly yes.  In 2002 when I was pregnant with my daughter, I had my choice of midwife.  Can you believe it?!  I had one, but then we decided to do a homebirth and she didnt do them so we met with another.  We were...

Prairie Girl!  That sounds like a great class!  I may have to go check it out on Feb 29.  :)   Babywearer - did you get your midwife?

I'm hoping you do too.  :)   I dont see a need for seeing right away either, but it would nice to have the choice yk?  If I'm waiting until my 2nd tri it should be b/c I'm choosing too, not b/c there's no one...

April?!  You couldnt get in until April?!  That's insane?!  What the hell is going on with our medical system? Mothers get hounded on to 'get prenatal care get prenatal care' over and over again but we're not being seen...

Babywearer, I have no experience with doulas, sorry I can be of more help there.     Which ob did you find?  Anyone good?  

Joy, have you tried ratemds.com?  

Hello Ladies!   I am in need of some help.  My family dr is retiring at the end of march.  He has not transferred his patients over to anyone so now I'm stuck trying to find a new gp.  One that will respect my...