Midwife or OBGYN?

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Been thinking about trying the midwife thing for my next pregnancy. I loved my obgyn but when it was time to deliver my first child she was unable to make it to the hospital in time. Leaving me with no other choice but delivering with a total stranger. I've been reading tons of stuff on midwives and just think it's something worth experiencing. My obgyn office has 3 on staff so when I do become pregnant it will be easy to get one. Maybe a home birth? Idk. Thanks for any input ladies! :)

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I'm seeing a midwife group. I see 1 of 6 midwives at every appointment. 1 of them will for sure be there when I deliver. I find they're much more supportive of what I want.

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I would also recommend a doula. They work really hard to make sure your birth plan is followed, and put you in as little stress as possible so a csection won't need to happen.

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I had this debate while TTC, always leaning towards midwifery. Now that I am pregnant, we had our first appointment with our midwife and I absolutely loved how personable just the intro appointment was! Definitely feel comfortable already and I just feel so right with my decision! I would recommend at least meeting a midwife to see how you feel. You will know if it is right for you!

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My mom had me with a midwife after having her first two with an OB. She said if she could do it all over she would go midwife all the way. I see a midwife for birth control and my regular exams. I've also seen an OB and I'll never go back to her unless I have to. My midwife is amazing! When I get pregnant I plan to have a home birth with my midwife.

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I had a midwife with #3 and I had a great experience. I did unfortunately need an emergency csection, but I was in a hospital so everything I needed was available.

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Watch the business of being born.

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Can a midwife perform a cesarean if it was an emergency?

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I think that will be a beautiful experience

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On my 3rd homebirth and couldn't be happier!

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Thank you ladies so much for all your input. I have decided to go with a midwife within my obgyn office and hope to have a home birth. Fingers crossed that when I do become pregnant everything will be okay and I will be able to have that experience.

Thanks again and good luck to all of you. Xo

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