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Private in Holles street - recommendation

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  • 19-09-2017 3:35pm
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    Beanybabog
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    I'm going to go private this time in Holles street. So far i have been recommended laoise o brien and peter mcparland and Cathy Allen. Can anyone tell me for an anxious patient would these be good?


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    lazygal
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    I would 100% not recommend one of those consultants for medical and other reasons. PM me for details.


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    Beanybabog
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    lazygal wrote: »
    I would 100% not recommend one of those consultants for medical and other reasons. PM me for details.

    pm'd


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    cabogirl
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    Dr O'B is my doctor and I'm very happy with her care so far. She is very grounded and reassuring so I'm sure would be a good choice if you're anxious. I am due in a few weeks so haven't had the birth experience yet.


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    Beanybabog
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    Thanks. I can't get through though though, is it possible to email the secretaries?


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    catrionanic
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    You're expecting again, beany? Wow! Congratulations!

    I remember you felt quite traumatised after your baba last year, so I hope you manage not to be too anxious this time around.


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    Whereisgerry?
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    lazygal wrote: »
    I would 100% not recommend one of those consultants for medical and other reasons. PM me for details.

    Would love to know more also. Please PM me!


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    Beanybabog
    Registered Users Posts: 1,455 ✭✭✭Beanybabog


    Thanks catrionic!! Yep I was, or am, a bit traumatised. That's why I'm going private. Not that it's a magic solution but my GP thinks it's a good idea, and that's why I want someone kind!


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    lazygal
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    Whereisgerry? wrote: »
    Would love to know more also. Please PM me!
    PM sent.


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    Beanybabog
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    Dr O'Brien is booked up and apparently it'll be hard to get a woman at this stage!! Not that I care about the Gender of the doctor, I just thought I was calling early! Any more recommendations welcome. Was offered Donal brennan


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    cabogirl
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    When Dr O'Brien was on holidays she was covered by Dr Higgins who I found really nice and reassuring also but I only saw him once.


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    shesty
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    Can you also look into gentlebirth or wise hippo for your birth this time?(assuming you didn't before).could help you feel better able to cope yourself.


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    Beanybabog
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    shesty wrote: »
    Can you also look into gentlebirth or wise hippo for your birth this time?(assuming you didn't before).could help you feel better able to cope yourself.

    Thanks Shesty. I did the last time - I got the app, but it went out the window when I was in there!


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    Sueinred
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    Hi,

    I would recommend Dr. Shane Higgins. He is a lovely man, takes his time to explain things.

    Shane Higgins delivered my second baby last year. I had a premature birth on my first girl and there were other complications.

    It all worked out in the end, but it was a very stressful birth. So second time around I decided to go with a consultant to be safe.

    Shane Higgins also has a preterm clinic that is so helpful.

    Best of luck!!


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    kastasia
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    Obviously no good to you now Beany, but for anyone else who comes across the thread, I gave birth yesterday and would recommend Fiona Martyn.


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    LegacyUser
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    kastasia wrote: »
    Obviously no good to you now Beany, but for anyone else who comes across the thread, I gave birth yesterday and would recommend Fiona Martyn.

    Fiona Martyn did me 2nd c section and I'm in her clinic as a public patient now. Having my 3rd and final c section end of November and she has been hugely reassuring to me as I had a lot of worries. She's also specialising in tubal ligation which is what I'm having done during this section. I would have no hesitation going with her privately.


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    bultai
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    Hi, I have been appointed with Dr. Fiona Martyn as Public. Can i change her to semi private. doe they take equal cars on semi private and private?

    Also, i am going to have a C-section as the first one was the same but not here in Ireland. I am very nervous. Is she reccomended?



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    bultai
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    Also, i have few other doctors on my list below. Based on the reccomendations i am planning to stick/ switch doctor.

    Dr Fiona Martyn (can change to semi private if recommended)

    Dr. Dr Gerard Agnew

    Dr. Stephen Carroll

    Dr. Michael Robson

    Any reccomendations will be highly appreciated!



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    TripleL
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    We are with Dr. Jenny Walsh (private) at the moment and we think she's wonderful. She's very reassuring, caring and a breath of fresh air, if I'm being honest. She's really lovely.



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