Midwife?

Question

Can you get an epidural with a midwife? If so, is it still administered by an anesthesiologist?

Answer

Anesthesia can only be administered by a anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist. The midwife can order pain meds but cannot administer any kind of anesthesia.

Answer

If you're giving birth at a hospital with a midwife, yes. The anesthesiologist would actually do the procedure.

Answer

Yes.  I'm using a midwife and getting any epidural. The anesthesiologist will administer it.

Answer

Some midwifes suggest a spinal block rather than an epidural. All depends on who you see.

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