Choosing a Care Provider
In selecting a maternity care provider, you will want to find a good match based on what is important to you for your birth experience. While practice styles vary from provider to provider, systematic reviews have identified general differences between midwives, OB-GYNs, and family physicians. Ultimately, I believe in following your instincts. Only you can make the decision that is right for you and your family.
Childbirth Connection
Childbirth Connection provides summaries of the best available evidence for the benefits and limitations of different maternity care providers. I highly recommend downloading their recommended interview questions for midwives and physicians (located towards the bottom of the page).
The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
Comprised of childbirth organizations, birth professionals, stakeholders, birth advocates, and consumer, CIMS’ works to promote evidence-based, Mother-and-Baby-Friendly maternity care. Click the link below to download free documents, including, Having a Baby? Ten Questions to Ask.
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