opinions please...

[ZZNZZ]

Which is better, a midwife or an actual Dr? I never had a midwife before, its always been a Dr. I'm thinking I dont like the midwife so far... what should I go with?

[Jenidalek]

I'm 19 weeks and am seeing both a midwife and a doctor. I prefer the holistic approach and want to give birth at home if possible. Because of my health history I am concerned that I could become high-risk so that's why I have the Dr. as well. He was recommended by the midwife so I am still getting a more personal, natural approach and will have more delivery options than just "lie back and push" if I'm unable to deliver outside of a hospital. Do you trust our western medicine extensively or do you like natural answers? That's the biggest part of the decision aside from your risk factor.

[ZZNZZ]

Well then I shall stick to a Dr lol... just hope I get a good one

[BritNyabuto]

I just saw where out are having a C-section. Most midwives...if any of them... won't even see you. They only do low risk natural births any complications or surgery they don't do.

[BritNyabuto]

I love my midwife, by I see the doctor too...in the practice you are both of their patient. And if any problems or complications occure then you see mainly Dr.

[ZZNZZ]

Well this is my 4th and it will be a 4th c section. So I kinda want a Dr , right now the midwife thing just seems weird. I can change it right? Also I previously had 2 miscarriages soo maybe a Dr would better idk....

[baby_love2014]

I know that a lot of midwives don't check for dialation until you have contractions. ..If that's a big deal  to you...get a regular dr.
I loved my dr.
I think with a midwife, you have more options of how and where you give birth.

[heavenlyhash]

I had a Dr for my first hated it...he didn't even deliver my daughter.... With my second I had a midwife and personally it was the best experience I've ever had... This baby I tried an obgyn and I don't like him.... I called the midwives office last week... There are pros and cons to both I guess... But personally I like midwives.... They make it personal.... And they support you and don't look down on you

[mummainoz]

For me, I've learnt its a matter if you want a medical approach or a holistic approach. As I'm high risk I'm happy with the medical approach and am going with an OB.