I saw both doctors and midwives during my first pregnancy (and will for this one too) because my practice has multiple of each on staff and they rotate you through everyone. When I went into labor, one of the midwives was on call and she would have been the one to deliver had I not developed complications towards the end, so they had to call one of the doctors in anyway.
Personally I didn't prefer one over the other, but I know a lot of people have feels on this.
I only had a doctor. The practice I go to makes you see all the doctors. Of course, the week I was induced it was a different doctor's week. I liked her though and then I switched to her. For me, the appointments are just cervical checks, Doppler, fundal measuring and other routine monitoring. It's like a 15 minute or less visit, but I'm there for like an hour plus waiting to see the doctor.
I guess I'd be more into a midwife if the office wait time would be less.
Post by elliecat17 on Jan 24, 2017 20:35:21 GMT -5
I love my midwife. I've been with her for 3 years through 7 losses. I like her simply because before her I was bounced from Dr to Dr and I missed the continuity of care. Also she had always been an awesome advocate, so I know she has my back. However I know that she works closely with other Dr's on the team, sk if there was a complication she would still advocate for me in whatever way would be safest for both baby and I. But that's why I prefer a midwife. I think in the end it's what will be best for you and make you most comfortable.
I have a doctor. The only time I'd use a midwife is if she was part of a practice that had a team of doctors for her to refer to - like at a medical center or Drs office. I'd never feel comfortable with a midwives only practice or birth center.
I'm also incredibly jaded as I'm a Neonatal ICU nurse so I always see the complications and things going badly side of things. And I feel bad bc I feel like I should support my midwifery nursing counterparts, but no. Seen too many go wrong too quickly to ever be comfortable with not having immediate emergency medical care as an option and seen too many things go wrong with at home births and midwives not being equipped to handle complications that resulted in poor outcomes for all. But again, I'm jaded. But I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm already wigging out about having a post term baby with complications bc they pushed my dates back a week from when I *know* I ovulated ... soooo I'm overly cautious.
I have 7 doctorsin my practice and I need to see all or most of them. This may sound ignorant and I don't mean to discredit midwives- but knowing the type of person I am, I would be more comfortable seeing a doctor.
Post by saltandvinegar on Jan 25, 2017 9:40:10 GMT -5
I'm not too familiar with midwives. I go to a practice with 4 dr. and I see them all throughout my pregnancy (though I can request to see one for specific appointments if I want). I had a super easy/uncomplicated pregnancy and a pretty typical labor but I was on the edge of needing a C-section (they had the OR prepped for me and everything) and after I delivered I lost a lot of blood. As I said I'm not familiar with midwives so I'm not sure how this situation would have been handled but at the time I was very glad that the Dr. that was delivering would have also been the one to follow me back to the OR and stick with me had I needed it. I think I would just be more comfortable with a dr. for peace of mind. But I also love love love my OB & all of them at the practice so that probably makes a difference too.
I have an OB. She's the only OB in the practice. Mon-Fri she delivers, weekends or overnight I get whoever is on call for the hospital. I loved her with DS, so I'm using her again. I'd use a midwife only if they delivered in a hospital because I want emergency everything available if needed.
The office I go to only has OBs. I'm far more comfortable with an actual medical Dr, not that midwives aren't trained and good at what they do. There were a couple things that happened with Molly's delivery that I'm glad there was an MD there to take care of.
You never know when things are going to turn into an emergency situation. I'm just more comfortable with an MD. I do know people who were completely comfortable with having a midwife deliver.
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
Post by nutmeg8484 on Jan 25, 2017 10:23:34 GMT -5
Also, I had a stranger deliver Molly. It was absolutely NBD since I was in labor for approximately 45 minutes.(which I do not recommend BTW- lots of damage to the lady bits.)
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
I went into my first pregagncy determined to have a doctor, but since I was new to the practice the only available spot I could get was with a midwife. I wasn't sure how it would be. However, I am so glad I have a midwife. She is amazing and so involved with everything in my last and current pregnancy. She never hesitated, especially when my blood pressure was rising, to pull in a doctor.
I had my first two with a group midwife practice through the hospital I would deliver at and it was fine. Ultimately an OB delivered both kids because the midwives only attend births during the day and both of my kids came out around 1am. I pushed for about 20 minutes with the first and 10 minutes with the second. Each time, they were rushing to get the bed broken down in time to catch. I really didn't care who was down there at that point. I'm seeing the OB side of the practice this time around because that's all my current craptastic insurance covers. Initially, I would have preferred to be with the same midwives who delivered my last two, but the NP I met with at my intake appointment was really nice and I'm keeping an open mind about the OB I'll see at my next appointment. These early visits are mostly just blood pressure/weight/fundal check/doppler, so I don't really care who does it as long as they can find the heartbeat. At this point, I know my body and I know what to be mindful of. I'll deliver in hospital with whoever is available at the time. The midwives can get you into the OR just as fast as the OBs (8 minutes to baby out in an emergency), they would just pass the actual surgerizing off to the OB.
It is normal practice here in The Neth.erlands to be with a MW throughout pregnancy and birth. It's up the expecting parents to decide whether they prefer to give birth at home, at a birth center, or at the hospital (which means there's a dr in the background, which for a lot of people is a comforting thought obviously). Obviously in case of the unexpected or complications one will be "upgraded" to a dr if necessary, sometimes during the pg or otherwise during delivery. We would have opted for a hospital birth regardless, however since I'm considered high(er) risk due to heart issues and the Asherman's dx I am with a MFM.
I'm also incredibly jaded as I'm a Neonatal ICU nurse so I always see the complications and things going badly side of things. And I feel bad bc I feel like I should support my midwifery nursing counterparts, but no. Seen too many go wrong too quickly to ever be comfortable with not having immediate emergency medical care as an option and seen too many things go wrong with at home births and midwives not being equipped to handle complications that resulted in poor outcomes for all. But again, I'm jaded. But I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm already wigging out about having a post term baby with complications bc they pushed my dates back a week from when I *know* I ovulated ... soooo I'm overly cautious.
.. is MH also. With his background as ICU/CCU nurse as well as years at the ambulance service he's just seen too many things go wrong. What you wrote above could have been his words. He realizes he's jaded and all but he just isn't comfortable with a MW (though no doubt there are awesome MWs as well) and well if he isn't comfi neither am I and if there's one thing I don't want... etc.
I have a doctor. The only time I'd use a midwife is if she was part of a practice that had a team of doctors for her to refer to - like at a medical center or Drs office. I'd never feel comfortable with a midwives only practice or birth center.
I'm also incredibly jaded as I'm a Neonatal ICU nurse so I always see the complications and things going badly side of things. And I feel bad bc I feel like I should support my midwifery nursing counterparts, but no. Seen too many go wrong too quickly to ever be comfortable with not having immediate emergency medical care as an option and seen too many things go wrong with at home births and midwives not being equipped to handle complications that resulted in poor outcomes for all. But again, I'm jaded. But I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm already wigging out about having a post term baby with complications bc they pushed my dates back a week from when I *know* I ovulated ... soooo I'm overly cautious.
All of this, minus I'm not a nurse. I want someone with an MD behind their name. I don't frown upon anyone else's decisions, but I want a trained doctor to be there for me. Personally, I think they are the best. I've had great experiences with not being forced to do things I didn't want to do, or things that were not medically necessary. My office only has OBGYNs, so even if I wanted to decide on something else, I don't have that option. Which is fine with me.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.