Hi
I am moving to Stony Brook and trying to decide between finding a new OB or going to Stony Brook MIdwives. I think the midwives sound great in theory but I want to find out as much as possible before I decide. If anyone has any experience, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!
Re: Stony Brook Midwives - would love any information
Hi,
I went to the "Meet the Midwives" session at StonyBrook Hospital last week. They have a session the first thursday of every month at 7pm. It was incredibly informative, and I called today and switch all my prenatal care to their office. I'm really excited to be seen by them, they all had such a positive and happy additude. Their beliefs about childbirth are more in line with my thinking. I would def. go to the session next month, or make an appointment to talk with them.
Thanks
I appreciate your advice. I was thinking of checking out the meet the midwives event next month.
I just have to say, remember this is your baby and your body. I have heard too many unfortunate stories from moms who stayed with their OBs because they didn't like to make waves and then ended-up less than happy with their OB's care during childbirth. If you want to switch, just fax the OB's office and they will send your paper work over to your new provider -- you don't even have to discuss it with them. I know it can seem like a really hard thing to do, but you can do it. I actually left my OB for the Stony Brook midwives at 25 weeks and it was the best decision -- I had a wonderful, unmedicated birth and found the midwives completely supportive of all my birth decisions!