Aa
OBGYN or Midwife
I am 21 weeks pregnant and have been seeing my OBGYN regularly. everything is going well inspite of me being a recovering opiate addict and on Suboxone/Subutex for 3 years. The OB i see is in a fairly large practice and she said the on call dr. would be delivering me and more then likely it would not be her. this is my first baby and i am very nervous. my obgyn would prefer that i slowly get off subutex before delivery to ensure no withdrawls for my son. even though i have heard that many babies are born just fine on subutex? i'm still unsure of what i will do there. my biggest question is whether it is possible to also use a midwife, i will be delivering in a hospital with a great NICU if needed, but my conccern is not having someone i know deliver my baby and be there to support me in the birth. is it common to have both or do most people choose one or the other? any advise you have regarding all questions and concerns i have would be greatly appreciatied.
The midwife will be able to be there and support you for your whole entire labour. The OB will just deliver and maybe come in and check on you sporadically for a few minutes.
The other option is a doula.
I'd get the midwife at least.
The other option is a doula.
I'd get the midwife at least.
If you want both an OBGYN and a Midwife, then go ahead! You should be comfortable with who is delivering your baby and confident in their abilities. I've heard of a lot of people who had a midwife and OBGYN at their deliveries so It should be no problem for you.
I think you should check out this site, it's about pregnancy and Subutex/Suboxone use
http://hubpages.com/hub/Pregnant-or-Breastfeeding-Buprenorphine-Suboxone--Subutex-or-Methadone---Safe-for-Baby-and-Mom
I definitely would not try and get off the Subetex cold turkey as this will add a lot of stress and can cause miscarriage. From what i understand(not an expert here lol) most babies are actually born with an addiction to it, if it's used during pregnancy. So i would go with your doc and try your best to lower what you intake
I think you should check out this site, it's about pregnancy and Subutex/Suboxone use
http://hubpages.com/hub/Pregnant-or-Breastfeeding-Buprenorphine-Suboxone--Subutex-or-Methadone---Safe-for-Baby-and-Mom
I definitely would not try and get off the Subetex cold turkey as this will add a lot of stress and can cause miscarriage. From what i understand(not an expert here lol) most babies are actually born with an addiction to it, if it's used during pregnancy. So i would go with your doc and try your best to lower what you intake
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.
