[MJPURCELL]

Hi everyone, I am new here. I am 16 weeks pregnant with my first child and had my first visit at the Ryde Midwifrey Clinic last week. I am really happy with the midwife however my concerns are they send you home 4-6 hours after you give birth and there is no option to have an epidural. This worries me greatly. I am thinking of going to RNSH just so I have the option and so I can spend at least a night there. Can anyone else share their experiences? Thanks!

[R2B2]

I have delivered there. you should bring these concerns up with your midwife.

it might be as simple as talking through it with them to put your mind at ease.

if you really don't feel comfortable going home after a short period of time, then defiantly consider other options, but I can assure you that they will not send you home unless you and baby are 100% well and happy.

its an absolutely fantastic environment to birth your little one, but at the end of the day you need to be happy and comfortable with your decision

I can only speak extremely highly of all the midwives and the model of care!

This post has been edited by R2B2: 20/11/2012, 08:43 AM

[Natttmumm]

From what I have heard (not first hand knowledge) I would go to RNSH. I have heard great things from there and not so great from Ryde. As I did say though I havent been to either.

This post has been edited by Natttmumm: 20/11/2012, 02:00 PM

[Catjinks]

I went to Ryde, and it was fantastic. I was higher risk so had to deliver at RNS, but that made it more important to have my OWN midwife who I saw throughout my pregnancy. I got a spinal block, even though with Ryde and frankly, it wasn't what I wanted but what my baby and I needed. Ryde midwives make sure you get what you need to deliver safely.

And it's not like you are sent home to get on with it. The Ryde midwives visit you in your home, which is a much nicer environment to be after the birth. They show you how to care for your baby in your own place, with your own gear. They come out in the middle of the night if you need them too. Ryde midwives take amazing care of new families!

[epl0822]

I asked my GP about going to Ryde when I was pregnant. He said he would be happy to give me a referral if I wanted to go, but he personally would not advise it. You will have midwives at Ryde but no obstetricians. If anything happens to you or your baby you will have to be sent to another hospital, which I didn't want to do half way through labour. My GP also said the midwives at Ryde are all about natural birth, no intervention etc - there is nothing wrong with that if that's what you want, but if you wanted some other options then Ryde is probably not for you.

I really wanted a drug free birth but half way through I got an epidural. I am so unbelievably grateful I had that option. I also appreciated having a few days' stay at the hospital after birth as I had some time to look after a newborn. I had absolutely no clue what to do!

This post has been edited by epl0822: 20/11/2012, 02:25 PM

[Catjinks]

At Ryde, and as a higher risk patient ( 0some problems with my placenta) I also had appointments their supervising obstetrician and had some weeks of extra fetal monitoring. It's not an either or option. Ryde midwives listen to their patients preferences, but when push comes to shove, what is needed happens to ensure the best result for mums and babies.

The thing about Ryde is, you receive all the extra care or interventions, IF you need them. Not just to convenience the place or staff you are birthing at / with.

[csillag]

I gave birth to both of my children and planning my 3rd pregnancy in the care of Ryde Midwivery Practice. This team is incredible, they work on a case load basis which means that there is one midwife allocated to the mother during pregnancy, birth and after care. Absolultely fabolous group of people. If you have a low risk pregnancy and want to experience gentle birth this is the best place. And yes, there is an early release from the hospital, which we enjoyed the most. I wen
t home just 4-5 hours after the birth and we could bond with our baby straight away. Our midwive came to visit us in our home which was a great help.

[R2B2]

i'm not really sure people who haven't gone through the group practice should be commenting on something they don't know about

Ryde has a philosophy when it comes to birthing etc. it may not be what some people are used to or want, but that does not make it less of a worthy option.

I can tell you from FIRST HAND experience that in the event of something "going wrong" they DO have people available to deal with whatever situation arrises.

if things don't look to be going well, they have the ability and FORESIGHT to transfer to RNS.

I had a baby that needed resus at birth at Ryde and believe me when I tell you, the midwife handled the situation just as well as my baby born at RNS who needed resus was dealt with.

they have an Obstetrician that overlooks each patients medical care. he is behind the scenes, but he is aware of every patient and makes decisons based on what is best for everyone.

OP at the end of the day it is up to you to decide what you feel is best for you, your body and your baby, but please take advice from someone who is on a third Ryde baby/pregnancy that you are not in the hands of some incapable anti obstetrician, neglect ridden care.

the midwives go above and beyond to make sure EVERYONE is happy, healthy and SAFE.

I have birthed at both Ryde and RNS and would take Ryde over RNS any day.

This post has been edited by R2B2: 20/11/2012, 03:05 PM

[lucky 2]

I asked my GP about going to Ryde when I was pregnant. He said he would be happy to give me a referral if I wanted to go, but he personally would not advise it.
My GP also said the midwives at Ryde are all about natural birth, no intervention etc -

Argh, of course they are about labour and birthing and helping a woman to do it in the usual manner, that's what Midwives do, irrespective of the venue, for the women they care for unless they have known problems, develop problems (and need intervention) or have alternate wishes for their labour/birth (ie birth plan).
That's a pretty irresponsible stance for a Medical Practitioner to take with a pregnant women, likely based on ignorance and personal bias.
Sorry to go off thread OP, but that sort of unprofessional rubbish angers me.

[R2B2]

Argh, of course they are about labour and birthing and helping a woman to do it in the usual manner, that's what Midwives do, irrespective of the venue, for the women they care for unless they have known problems, develop problems (and need intervention) or have alternate wishes for their labour/birth (ie birth plan).
That's a pretty irresponsible stance for a Medical Practitioner to take with a pregnant women, likely based on ignorance and personal bias.
Sorry to go off thread OP, but that sort of unprofessional rubbish angers me.

I think I you Lucky 2