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Should You Use a Midwife?
... recommended by a friend. "But after two appointments, I switched to a midwife whom my mom had suggested," she... says. "To my doctor, I was 'just another delivery,' but the midwife really took the time to get to know... training. "When my friends found out I had a midwife, most of them assumed I was giving birth at home...
Quiz: Is an Ob-Gyn or Certified Nurse-Midwife Right for You?
One of the first and most important decisions you'll make during your pregnancy is what kind of health-care provider will deliver your baby. While there are benefits to both obstetricians and certified nurse-midwives, it's important that you make your decision based on your personal needs and priorities. Take our quiz and find out if an obstetrician or certified nurse-midwife is the right choice for you.
Is a Certified Nurse-Midwife Right for You?
...Have you considered asking a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) to assist in your labor? A certified... nurse-midwife has been trained in two disciplines: midwifery and nursing. He or she carries a wonderful... midwives. A midwife's care extends beyond the birth experience to include prenatal care, such as counseling...
Your Developing Baby, Week by Week
Your baby begins as a tiny cluster of cells, but during the nine-month process of pregnancy she becomes an amazing baby with facial features, a beating heart and kicking legs. Find out what's happening with baby's development week by week.
A Nurse-Midwife Labor
...: replacing her doctor with a midwife. "I used a group practice with my first pregnancy, and the obstetrician... been more different. From the time Giddings was admitted, her midwife stayed in the room, sitting... to demonstrate positions Giddings might try during delivery. "Not only did my midwife support my decisions every...
10 First Trimester To-Dos
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You've seen the positive markers on an at-home pregnancy test and a blood test has confirmed you're expecting. Now what do you do? Our checklist will help you get through your first trimester and pave the way for the rest of your pregnancy ... and your new life with Baby!
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
6 Things to Expect from Labor & Delivery
Every baby enters the world in a unique way. That's why birth stories are so much fun to hear. So what will your labor be like? Doctors and mothers answer common questions from moms-to-be.
3 Signs That You May Be in Labor
No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.
Choosing Your Labor Support
Choosing who will stay with you throughout your childbirth experience is a big deal. Learn how to make the right decision.
Finding a Doctor or Midwife Checklist
... of each midwife or doctor. If you'll be using a group practice, check the credentials of all members...'t guarantee a kind bedside manner. Disciplinary records. Find out whether the doctor or midwife has been...
