XP - So I'm making the switch

MsCat19

To a midwife!  I'm calling tomorrow and setting up the appointment...they are able to prescribe meds, do in office sonograms, and essentially act as an OB/GYN would for everything with the exception of big issues, and they will send you over to the appropriate docs in that case... I'm pretty excited!

elektra1835

Congrats! I actually just recently had my medical records transferred to a birth center as well, so my first appointment w/ the midwife is on Tues. I am so excited, couldn't be happier! Just hope I don't have GD, otherwise I will have to go back to an OB.

julesjarvais65

I actually have not yet seen an OB yet for my pregnancy. At the naval hospital I go to you are seen by a midwife unless you are high risk. I love her!!

Faliny

YAY! My DH & I LOVE our midwife and I switched from an OB to midwife at about 22-23 weeks. Were love the difference and am still able to have our LO in a hospital (due to a abnormally long umbillical cord and family history) for safety. But she actually sits down and answers all of our questions with no rush, love it!

Kougl Wife to Be!

Hi ladies - first time visiting this board and i'm just quite curious.  My first LO was with an OB and I had a very good experiance.  I'm wondering what the difference is between a Midwife and an OB?

indiana101

Good for you! While some are more comfortable with an OB, it's great to see other mamas who are comfortable with midwives who see birth as a positve and natural experience.