Introduction

Hello Mama. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I really hope all is going well for you. Just found out that you are pregnant and need to find someone to care for you during the journey?

One thing is certain when a mama is pregnant she has several have decisions to make . Quite often one of those decisions is to decide who the kind of healthcare provider you want for your pregnancy care and the birth of your baby. Here are three options may choose. Let's examine each and discover which is your preference:

Obstetrician
Family practice doctor
Certified nurse-midwife

All of these professional care providers are explained below. They all have training variety, skills, and differences about pregnancy and childbirth. Your choice will depend on your health and the type of birth experience you want. The choices available to you may differ depending on what you have available in your country.

Here are some things you need to consider when you decide on the type of provider you want:

Risk factors you may have for problems during pregnancy and childbirth
Where you would like to deliver your baby
Your beliefs and desires abounatural childbirth

I will do my best to help you find the right professional to help you along:

Who are Obstetricians ?

This may be the ONLY option for some people

in different countries

An obstetrician (OB) is a doctor who has special training in women's health and pregnancy.

OB doctors specialize in both caring for women during pregnancy and labor, and delivering their babies.

Some OBs have advanced training in caring for high-risk pregnancies. They are called maternal-fetal medicine specialists, or perinatologists. Women may be advised to see an OB specialist if they:

Had an earlier complicated pregnancy
Are expecting twins, triplets, or more
Have a preexisting medical condition
Need to have a cesarean delivery (C-section), or had one in the past

Family Physicians

Many families prefer a family physician

Many families prefer a family physician

The family physician (FP) is a doctor who has studied family practice medicine. This doctor can treat many illnesses and conditions, and treats men and women of all ages.

Some family doctors also take care of women who are pregnant.

Many will care for you during your pregnancy and when you deliver your baby.
Others provide prenatal care only and have an OB or midwife care for you during the birth of your baby.

Family doctors may also be trained to take care of your newborn after delivery.

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)

Certified nurse-midwives (CNM) are trained in nursing and midwifery. This is the field I am in. I love it so much.

Most CNMs:

Have a bachelor's degree in nursing
Have a master's degree in midwifery
Are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives

The term midwife means "With woman". Nurse midwives care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. In many instances you can avoid a Cesarean section if you are under the care of a midwife. A midwife is known to have a closer bonding connection with women during these precarious times. I do not want to seem bias, but if I had the opportunity when I was having my babies I would have definitely taken this route.

Women who want to have as natural a childbirth as possible may choose a CNM. Midwives view pregnancy and childbirth as normal processes, and they help women safely deliver without treatments or minimize their use. They are trained to be the primary care person during labor and delivery. Treatments may include:

Pain medicines
Vacuum or forceps
C-sections

Most nurse midwives work with OBs. If complications or medical conditions develop during pregnancy, the woman will be referred to an OB for a consult or to take over her care.

Alternative Names

Prenatal care - health care provider; Pregnancy care - health care provider

Conclusion

So mama you see now that Choosing The Right Health Care Provider For Pregnancy And Childbirth: It's Not as Difficult as You Think. It is my hope that as you make the important decision to find the right practitioner, you find the one that meets all your needs and makes you super satisfied and happy. Look at what each one of them does and make a conscious decision to choose the one that is resourceful, available and capable of meeting your needs.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope I gave you some options you are able to choose from. Please share with others so they can also benefit. Check out my other post on the right questions to as your healthcare provider. Please visit my Facebook and instagram pages. Also mama know that God is ALWAYS there for you. I encourage you to :5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Choosing The Right Health Care Provider For Pregnancy And Childbirth: It's Not as Difficult as You Think

Introduction

Table Of Contents:

Who are Obstetricians ?

Family Physicians

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM)

Alternative Names

Conclusion

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