can someone explain the main differences in these? Thanks....im looking for a new dr and was scanning the phone book :)
2007-01-16 07:47:16 · 9 answers · asked by jess_n_flip 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My daughter has been seeing a midwife but the midwife is in the same office as the OB GYN.
2007-01-16 08:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by what gives 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly sure the difference, but I had a Midwife. She was great. She was there all throughout my labor and delivery. She made sure I stayed comfortable, held my hand, calmed my husband down...I think they tend to treat you a lot better. I would prefer a midwife any day. Good Luck choosing!!
I didn't have a natural birth, I had the pain meds. You can still have a Midwife and not have a natural birth. I delievered in a hospital too.
2007-01-16 15:54:59 · answer #2 · answered by sunnysideup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Midwives:
Nurse midwives have an RN & have completed additional postgraduate training at an institution accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Direct Entry midwives have trained as midwives but with out getting an RN.
Midwives also have a different philosophy about pregnancy, labor & delivery, than OB. They belive in being supportive rather than interventive, & attentive to emotional issues. They use low risk stratigies to correcting problems that may arrise in pregnancy & labor.
OB's:
Are phycisians that have completed a residensy specializing in obstetrics & gynacology. They may be board certified meaning they passed a national qualifing exam. They are surgical specialists in the pathology of women's reproductive organs!
2007-01-16 16:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A midwife can care for you and deliver the baby in an uncomplicated pregnancy. You will also have a natural delivery as they can not give any pain medications. An OB/Gyn is a doctor that can help you with any complications, provide pain management and preform surgeries, like c-sections. Hope that helps.
2007-01-16 15:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In my experiences a midwife is more there for the comfort and exoerience of the mother, and a Dr. will run in catch the baby and run out. I had a midwife with my first, and I loved her. She did everything the way I wanted, not the way she thought it should be.
2007-01-16 15:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by sunny_day_grl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a midwife is not a doctor, is the big difference. Most midwives are Certified Nurse Midwives (nurses with extra training in midwifery). Some are lay midwives, meaning they have training, but are not nurses.
2007-01-16 15:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by a heart so big 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think a midwife is a nurse or physicians assistant that just helps in the birth, im prolly wrong lol im a man. my daughter was born with a mid wife
2007-01-16 15:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by tmpewters 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think midwifes can only be women and they can come to you instead of going to them all the time
2007-01-16 15:51:32 · answer #8 · answered by Pammy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think the midwife has no medical certification.
DON'T USE ONE.
use an ob/gyn. thems real doctors.
2007-01-16 15:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by michigan guy 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋