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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I know I can't be the only one here who uses a midwife....am I?
I included other although I don't know of any other options there always seems to be an other out there in the crowd.
Edited to add: I started out using a regular gyno but when DH and I started discussing TTC we felt what we wanted most from our experience during pregnancy/childbirth we would only obtain from a midwife. Hence why I switched.
Message edited 8/22/2007 9:36:59 AM.
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nylisa
My Children
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MaMa
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
My best friend & her sister both use a midwife.
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| Posted 8/22/07 9:44 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Hmm..guess I am the only one here that uses a midwife.
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| Posted 8/22/07 11:11 AM |
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smdl
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
There is nothing wrong with a midwife but you need to realize that if you have "high risk" or any other complication while PG, you will need an OB.
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:04 PM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Kristen
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Nurse Practioner....
Message edited 8/22/2007 1:54:44 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:09 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I use a OB/GYN now but I'm seriously considering using a midwife.
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:13 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I WANT to use an OBGYN - But I need to find one in Nassau or NYC before TTC -
My Dr. right now is just a GYN -
I would want an OBGYN probably for teh opposite reasons why others want a midwife - It's a personal preference
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:15 PM |
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Bluepixie
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Laura
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
My new OB in boston works hand in hand with a Mid Wife. My first appt is 10/23.. We'll see how it goes
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:16 PM |
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dawn0717
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Kim
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I used a midwife for the delivery of all 3 of my children and regular gyno care. They are wonderful! Of course I had 3 easy uncomplicated pregnancies. If I had any issues I would have gone to an obgyn(who they are in practice with anyway.)
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:23 PM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Nurse Practitioner
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:31 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Posted by smdl
There is nothing wrong with a midwife but you need to realize that if you have "high risk" or any other complication while PG, you will need an OB.
Point well taken. My midwife is a CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) which also entails her being in affiliation with OBs.
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| Posted 8/22/07 12:42 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I currently go to a GYN but when we start TTC i would like to see a midwife. . . any recommendations on how to find a good one?
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| Posted 8/22/07 1:04 PM |
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mtnmama
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| Posted 8/22/07 1:09 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Posted by cpanyc
If you use a midwife, do you have to do everything naturally, like no drugs or pain medication?
If something goes wrong during delivery, is the midwife affiliated with a Medical Dr. that she can call immediately?
Yes to both. With a midwife you do not receive any form of drugs during labor (unless absolutely necessary) and as long as they are a CNM (certified nurse midwife) they are affiliated with a OB.
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| Posted 8/22/07 1:21 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Posted by Tilde
I currently go to a GYN but when we start TTC i would like to see a midwife. . . any recommendations on how to find a good one?
I personally love my midwife. She is the second one I've had. The first was really nice but I just didn't "connect" with her.
I found both midwives through my regular insurance book where I would find any doctor. There is a Midwifery section.
Or, you can click here to try to find one in your area.
ETA: feel free to FM if you want my midwifes info.
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| Posted 8/22/07 1:22 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Posted by Tilde
I currently go to a GYN but when we start TTC i would like to see a midwife. . . any recommendations on how to find a good one?
I personally love my midwife. She is the second one I've had. The first was really nice but I just didn't "connect" with her.
I found both midwives through my regular insurance book where I would find any doctor. There is a Midwifery section.
Or, you can click here to try to find one in your area.
ETA: feel free to FM if you want my midwifes info.
thank you so much!! i will do some research
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GenLCSW
Baby # 3 is here!!!
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Genna
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I use an OB/GYN...my best friend used a midwife when she was pg and had a great experience
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| Posted 8/22/07 4:12 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
I use an OBGYN
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| Posted 8/22/07 4:39 PM |
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Midwife for your annual visits? Like your pap smears? I go to an OBGYN.
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| Posted 8/22/07 4:44 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Who said none???? I hope it is a male!!!
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| Posted 8/22/07 4:55 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Spinoff to rec. ob/gyn - (poll too!)
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Midwife for your annual visits? Like your pap smears? I go to an OBGYN.
Absolutely! And before I was TTC she prescribed my BCP for me too.
CNMs (as I explained above) were originally RN's who decide to return back to school for midwifery. This is a general explanation but you get the point.
They are able to do anything an OB/GYN can do (pap smears, exams, take blood, write prescriptions etc).
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