What is better midwife or doctor?

Question

and why?

Answer 1

With both pregnancies, I chose to get a nurse midwife, who was part of an OB-GYN practice. So, there would be a doctor backup if need be. But, my labor with the midwife went smoothly. She was so caring and massaged me during labor. I don't know if doctors do that. During my visits, the midwives took so much time to talk to me, and answer my questions. The doctors always seemed so rushed whenever I needed them for whatever reason. The vibe was much better, for me. But I like natural childbirth and natural pregnancy, so it works for me.

Answer 2

Pregnancy is a normal, natural process. Doctors are trained to treat it like a very dangerous medical procedure. Hence, they have many medical interventions. They induce labor more often, use drugs to increase the severity of contractions. All because labor is a "scary" thing. However, usually it's these medical interventions that increase the risks to the Mom and baby. The women who mentioned that doctor's are safer for your baby also has that philosophy. She's scared of what her body can do on it's own and believes doctors know best. YOUR body knows what it is capable of.

A midwife has a more holistic philosophy. You can still have a midwife and a hospital birth as well! Don't ever let anyone browbeat you into thinking that you're not doing the best thing for yourself and your baby by having a midwife. In my opinion, trust your own body.

Answer 3

I used a midwife twice and I loved it. They are less clinical and more supportive.

PS: I was high risk and still had a midwife. There is always a Dr. available IF anything were to go wrong. I was also administered drugs under a midwife's care after she consulted with a doctor. If you find the right midwife, it's like having a good friend with you during your labor and delivery.

Answer 4

Since I'm a midwife my view may be a little one-sided!

If a woman is "low-risk" she is probably better off with a midwife. A midwife is an expert in normal pregnancy and birth. An obstetrician is an expert in high-risk pregnancy and birth. If you are high-risk an OB is invaluable. However, it is pretty hard for them to shake off that view of birth as something hazardous and so they tend to treat all women as though they are a complication waiting to happen.

Study after study has found that outcomes for both mother and baby are better for low-risk women if they have midwife care.

I have some information about midwives on my website, and some studies and other resources.

www.midwiferyservices.org

Claudine Crews CPM, LM

Answer 5

This would depend on your circumstances and your desires. Midwives take care of low risk, healthy moms and OBGYN's take care of the high risk moms. There is a balance in that birth is safe but interference is risky. If you have a low risk pregnancy and see an OBGYN you will be treated as high risk, that is usually alot of unnecessary tests and procedures. Another question is where you want to have your baby. Home or Hospital. Home births are VERY safe and very satisfying to most mothers. Midwives carry oxygen, IV equipment and medication to control bleeding. They do not carry pain medication though . I would look at both sides and talk it over with your partner. I would also seek out some midwives in your area for a free consult and bring all your questions. You can go to many websites . www.midwiferytoday.com is just one of many you can find. If you choose to have a hospital birth, I would suggest investing in a Doula. They are a wonderful asset to you and your family. go to www.doula.com. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Depends on your philosophy.

Midwife is better if you want to have a natural childbirth. If you have any health risks a midwife will send you to a doctor, so you don't need to worry about that part. If you want drugs, get a doctor.

Answer 7

nicely the place i pass there are approximately 5 medical doctors and a mid-spouse..they positioned you on style of a rotation in which you notice all the medical doctors and the midwife. this type no depend which record is on call once you pass into hard paintings you ought to have met the OB turning on your infant somewhat of having somebody who you're for my area no longer familiarized with. To me this has worked splendidly and the mid-spouse is basically as knowledgeable(if not greater to me) through fact the OB's. You get the expert solutions from the record's besides as that private relationship with the mid-spouse. this might additionally be a good option to seem into on your brother and his spouse. good success and want despite selection is made that each and every person is going nicely!!

Answer 8

Everyone has a different opinion on this. I can't even imagine having a child anywhere but a hospital with a doctor there. Do you know how many things can go wrong and how many babies we have life-lighted in the last 6 months at my hospital? I know the midwife thing seems all touchy feely and spiritual but what safest for you baby?

Answer 9

It depends on what you want. I prefer midwives. In my experience they are great if you view labor and delivery as a natural process. They are with you the whole time you labor. You are allowed to labor and deliver in the way that works best for you. The monthly checkups are longer than with an ob/gyn and they are more attnetive. The midvives that I used worked in the hospital so if anything went wrong I was right where I needed to be.

Answer 10

midwifes are experts in normal birth.

unless you have a serious medical problem, or are having triplets, a midwife will give you the best care.

interview more than one though, so you get a good match.