Comments on: A Rave About Midwives http://www.themomcrowd.com/a-rave-about-midwives Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:39:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hayley http://www.themomcrowd.com/a-rave-about-midwives/comment-page-1#comment-96354 Hayley Fri, 22 May 2009 04:11:08 +0000 http://www.themomcrowd.com/?p=1429#comment-96354 I wish I had the care of a midwife during my last pregnancy and birth. We had a difficult delivery and while my husband was in the room, we were both new to the experience. I wish someone was there that could have been our voice, someone who could have made sure my baby and I had the care we needed. The nurses weren't assertive enough to get the doctors in the room and because of it my baby spent too much time in my birth canal. She ended up in NICU because for 9 days due to what I believe could have been avoided had we had the care we needed, when we needed it. A midwife would have understood that and not been afraid to voice it. My daughter is 3 and healthy now, thank the Lord. If you are not in a position to DEMAND the care you need, get a midwife. You shouldn't have to fight for the safe delivery of your baby. Thanks for the article. I wish I had the care of a midwife during my last pregnancy and birth. We had a difficult delivery and while my husband was in the room, we were both new to the experience. I wish someone was there that could have been our voice, someone who could have made sure my baby and I had the care we needed. The nurses weren’t assertive enough to get the doctors in the room and because of it my baby spent too much time in my birth canal. She ended up in NICU because for 9 days due to what I believe could have been avoided had we had the care we needed, when we needed it. A midwife would have understood that and not been afraid to voice it. My daughter is 3 and healthy now, thank the Lord.

If you are not in a position to DEMAND the care you need, get a midwife. You shouldn’t have to fight for the safe delivery of your baby.

Thanks for the article.

]]> By: Amy http://www.themomcrowd.com/a-rave-about-midwives/comment-page-1#comment-96251 Amy Thu, 21 May 2009 20:49:41 +0000 http://www.themomcrowd.com/?p=1429#comment-96251 I broke down in tears when I left my last appointment with my midwife (at the 6 week post-partum check). She had become such a great friend and I always looked forward to our visits (aka. appointments that lasted 1-2 hours!) After my 3rd I secretly hoped for a 4th baby (which we did have), just so I'd be able to see her again :) She was the most caring person - very motherly, very knowledgeable, and so compassionate. I won't be going to a regular OB/GYN ever again! (if I can help it :)) Thanks for the post. It brought back great memories! I broke down in tears when I left my last appointment with my midwife (at the 6 week post-partum check). She had become such a great friend and I always looked forward to our visits (aka. appointments that lasted 1-2 hours!) After my 3rd I secretly hoped for a 4th baby (which we did have), just so I’d be able to see her again :) She was the most caring person – very motherly, very knowledgeable, and so compassionate. I won’t be going to a regular OB/GYN ever again! (if I can help it :) ) Thanks for the post. It brought back great memories!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.themomcrowd.com/a-rave-about-midwives/comment-page-1#comment-96143 Amanda Thu, 21 May 2009 14:30:02 +0000 http://www.themomcrowd.com/?p=1429#comment-96143 Thanks for sharing your story Amelia! I was so sad when I had last appointment with my birth center a few weeks ago. The owner-midwife who delivered my baby gave me a big hug when I left. I agree it felt more like a counseling session when I went and I never felt stupid for asking any questions. I also liked too that I never felt rushed. Especially at my last appt, because they schedule extra time for the last appointment. My birth center does annual exams, so I am happy that I get to go back every year until I have my next one. I think it is a great point that you can have a midwife, no matter what type of delivery you are having. Some midwives work in an OB/GYN office and that can be a very happy medium for some folks. Thanks for sharing your story Amelia! I was so sad when I had last appointment with my birth center a few weeks ago. The owner-midwife who delivered my baby gave me a big hug when I left. I agree it felt more like a counseling session when I went and I never felt stupid for asking any questions. I also liked too that I never felt rushed. Especially at my last appt, because they schedule extra time for the last appointment. My birth center does annual exams, so I am happy that I get to go back every year until I have my next one.

I think it is a great point that you can have a midwife, no matter what type of delivery you are having. Some midwives work in an OB/GYN office and that can be a very happy medium for some folks.

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