wondering

[MrsVirginia_001]

What is it like to have a midwife?? Thinking about it for next pregnancy with the dh and just wanted to know if you ladies went thru it and how much did you like it

[MrsVirginia_001]

Ook thank you ladies sooo much you guys been a big help I cant wait to share this info with my dh

[froggy01]

You still have scans! I'm under joint care, I have a team of two midwives (so one is always available) and see an obstetrician once a month as well due to having higher risk. I am also getting scans and bloods every 4 weeks so consider myself well taken care of so far. I am birthing at a hospital because where I am, midwives can only do so much and if my birth requires intervention I want a doctor close by.

[MrsVirginia_001]

How do they tell the sex of the baby???

[MrsVirginia_001]

Thanks ladies im a bit nervous but me and the dh would like to try something new we have a 4 1/2 month old and they were just sooo nasty at the hospital a
Nd it was too late for me to switch doctors..
Does ohio have midwives and if so where can I find one

[alid32]

I've had midwives for my first pregnancy and for this one (my third successful). I had a mid wife for my second but a doctor for the birth. I love them. They are kind, caring and knowledgeable.  I much prefer the care of midwives to most doctors.

[wayfunmommy]

I love midwife care. Typically, they spend far more time with you at appointments than doctors. They are also more natural based. Most midwives look at birth as a natural function of the body instead of something tha g has to be cured. They use less interventions and follow the cues of your body.
During labor and delivery, they are with you the entire time. My experience with doctors are they are just baby catchers. A midwife supports you through it all. They will be there to rub your back, support your partner, talk you through rough contractions and so much more. They are so typically do home visits in the days after birth to check on you and baby.
If you are a healthy woman, I highly recommend a midwife.

[Isthatyoubob]

(Mine is wonderful and I trust her implicitly)

[Isthatyoubob]

Midwives lead all the care in pregnancy here and most people don't see a doctor unless there's an issue.  They are a variable bunch, some very conventional using up to date medical information to keep you safe and they run your labour in hospital.  Others might be alternative and help you through a home birth or any other sort of birth you want.  Some would be better called "midwives" as I wouldn't trust them to bin the baby's nappy let alone help with birth!
They are your support with home visits for 6 weeks after the birth and check baby and you are ok.  Wonderful system if you get a good midwife who is flexible to your ideas, aware of your needs and happy to lose her birthing fee if you need an obstetrician at the last minute.

[MrsVirginia_001]

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