rbwh birth centre notifacation

[henrygirl]

just wondering if any one knows when you are notified that you have gotten into the birth centre. also how were you notified? do they let you know if you haven't gottten in?

[Ffrenchstar]

Hey there...yes, they will send you a letter...I cant remember exactly when but I htink they do the ballot aorund 16 weeksof pregnancy...it was quite a bit after that that I received my acceptances both times....I think both times I actually ended up ringing and fiding out because I was too impatient! lol

Good luck!:fingerscrossed:

[TwoBoysOnly]

I can tell you they drew the sep ballot today so you will get a letter probably next week which will tell you yay or nay:fingerscrossed:

[prideNJoy]

I got my referal sent in late, after 16 weeks as i didnt know i was eliglble to even apply. They told me to get it in ASAP as i had a really good chance of getting a spot. Anyway i found out about the 20 week mark with a phone call asking if i was still interested ...hell yes! They then sent me out the forms i had to fill in. Im not sure as to whether they let you know if you dont get in though..good question?

[henrygirl]

thanx guys i went to my 1st midwife app yesterday and found out i am second on the waiting list so hopefully i will get a spot

[mothertobein2007]

im four on the list to get in :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

[shell25]

I called and sent all the paper work in, at the beginning of November, before the ballot was drawn on the 16th December, then I got a letter a week later.

I wish I had gone up the the Birth Centre earlier, just so i knew what it was like before I got there. I had my first midwife appointment at 18weeks, which was very early apparently.

Even though it is the Birth Centre I would suggest a Doula, that way you have the extra continuity of care

The water aqua classes are great there too, you need to get the paper work in early.


Active birth yoga is great.

[stellarella]

Hmmmm, I was never on a waiting list...I was offered a place straight up. I think I got a letter, but I had to ring around a bit...

If you get Karen or Anne say hi for me !!:smiliedance: :hugs:

[prideNJoy]

Hey Stella,

which Karen? there's two...
I have an appt with Karen H next week so i'll say hi if it's her!! :D

[stellarella]

Oh Karen H is lovely...she was my middie :yes:

But she didnt attend my birth as I was 14 days overdue and she had a conference :( But I had Anne C at my birth and she is lovely too...they are ALL lovely.

Oh please say hello from Ella Dion and Oscar..

Actually there are some photos of ours on the brag wall too :yes:

[prideNJoy]

Oh thats too cool, i'll have a look on the wall and c if i can find u!
Karen H is my middie too!! she really is such a sweety.....i will def say hi to her from the both of you! :wave:

[KapowSchazam]

Sorry to get OT, but how do you get a referral?

[Ffrenchstar]

You just have to go to your GP and get them to fax one:)