Why might someone choose a midwife instead of a doctor to deliver her baby?
Many women choose a midwife over a doctor because they want additional emotional support before, during and after delivery. A midwife will get to know you, your family and your preferences over the course of your pregnancy.
What is the difference between a midwife and an OB?
The main difference between an OB/GYN and a midwife is that midwives are trained to deal with women who are having normal, uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancies and doctors are trained to handle any complications. An OB/GYN is trained to handle any type of childbirth.
Can midwives do C sections?
C-sections are done by obstetricians (doctors who care for pregnant women before, during, and after birth) and some family physicians. Although more and more women are choosing midwives to deliver their babies, midwives of any licensing degree cannot perform C-sections.
Can a midwife become a Obgyn?
Can a Midwife Become a Gynaecologist? Ultimately, if an already-established midwife would like to undertake the extra training, they could most definitely become a gynaecologist or an Ob/Gyn. They would already have a good knowledge of the female reproductive system.
Do midwives work long hours?
Working hours typically include unsocial hours. The full-time working week is usually 37.5 hours and is likely to include day and night shifts. Community and independent midwives are regularly on call across 24 hours and you should expect to be part of an on-call rota at some point in your career.
How much should an epidural cost?
If you want an epidural (which, let’s be real, many women do), that’s another $2,132 on average. Prices vary considerably depending on where you live. The average cost of a C-Section nationwide is $3,382, plus $1,646 for an epidural, FAIR Health found.
Should I choose a midwife or an OB-GYN?
For most people, that means choosing between an OB-GYN (obstetrician and gynecologist) or a midwife. Both professionals are well versed in prenatal care. But as you scour the internet, you’ll find that some people are firmly team OB-GYN or team midwife.
Are midwives or OB-GYNs more likely to use interventions during childbirth?
Research indeed shows that OB-GYNs are more likely to use interventions (e.g., epidural anesthesia, episiotomies, and instrument deliveries). However, research also indicates that fetal and maternal outcomes are equally good when comparing OB-GYN and midwife births.
Do I need a midwife or a doctor to deliver my baby?
If you want to deliver your baby in a hospital, you’ll probably work with an ob-gyn. Likewise, if you have a high-risk pregnancy, you’ll need a doctor for your prenatal care and delivery. If you’re having a healthy pregnancy and are interested in a home birth or natural birth, or want to deliver at a birth center, consider a midwife.
How do I choose a doctor for my prenatal care and delivery?
You’ll want to choose a doctor for your prenatal care and delivery if you have a high risk pregnancy. If an individual approach with fewer medical interventions is important to you, you may want to consider a midwife. Where you want to give birth – a hospital, birthing center, or home – is another important factor.