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New to board-Contemplating midwife, different hospital experience

ediva22ediva22
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Hi ladies,

I currently go to a practice in Voorhees, right next to Virtua. I have had an "ok" experience with them thus far but I often feel extremely rushed and confused after leaving visits. Plenty of friends have delivered at Virtua and they had so-so birth experiences. As I learn more, I feel wary and thinking  that I would like a less invasive experience- one where I feel more comfortable and that the doctor is invested in the birth. I also have vestibulitis, a nerve disorder in the vaginal area, and my doc currently doesn't really address it at all when I bring up the idea that I am concerned about a vaginal delivery and what I can do to lessen the possibility of tearing. I'm just starting to look into midwifes, I have no idea if my insurance covers it, etc. I live in Haddon Heights and would love any advice or suggestions on where to seek information.  Thank you

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Re: New to board-Contemplating midwife, different hospital experience

  • KatieC06KatieC06 member

    I see the doctors of OBGYN Care of Southern New Jersey.  They are located in Lindenwold which may seem far but it's really not that bad.  Just a short trip down White Horse Pike.  They are affiliated with Virtua Voorhees.  I delivered in October and had a high risk pregnancy.  I saw so many doctors and specialists and I never had a single bad experience with any of them.  I cannot recommend them enough.  

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  • YouAreMyILoveYouYouAreMyILoveYou

    Most big practices also have midwives. I used a midwife with my first and I loved her, but she left the state =(

    You can just look up local practices and call to see if they have any midwives.

    As for your concerns, I don't know about the condition you described, but a midwife can only be used in the most routine of births. If there is any chance of a c-section or high risk birth, the midwife has to pass you off to an OB.

    You could always try a new hospital. I only deliver at Kennedy and I LOVE it there. All private rooms, really nice staff, some birthing suites have whirlpool tubs so you can labor in the water, and the facility is almost brand new. It may be a bit of a hike for you to go to Washington Twp, though.

    Good luck. It's very important to find an OB or midwife that you are comfortable with!

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  • jsangeljsangel member
    I second OB Gyn Care of Southern New Jersey.  They are wonderful and the midwife there is so amazing.  I delivered at Virtua in August with their help and had a wonderful experience!
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  • lilylowlilylow member
    I have a CNM (certified nurse midwife) from University Doctors.  I LOVE them there!!!  I'm never rushed.  You would have to deliver at Kennedy in Washington township though.
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  • thalla-mariethalla-marie
    I switch from Penn Care Ob/gyn to the Birth Center in Bryn Mawr, it has been a world of difference in care and attention i've received. even if you find a practice with a CNM they aren't guaranteed to be there to deliver your baby (its whoever is on call, so you might get the doctor your hate to). My 1st visit i received a binder full of relative handouts for each trimester (right now i'm looking at the articles pertaining to picking a pediatrician) they've really encouraged me to be in charge of my body and tell me why they are doing anything they do during an exam. I'm really looking forward to our babies birth there, i know its a tad far but we'll just go early in labor than we would if it was closer. Another thing i am loving about them is they have an RN come out to your house 3 days after birth and give a full exam to the baby and check how you both are doing, how amazing is that?!
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  • larrysdarlinglarrysdarling member
    I use Cherry Hill Ob/Gyn on North Fellowship Road in Mt. Laurel (right off of 73). Love them. They have 2 midwives in the practice plus 3 docs that deliver - 1 older guy and 2 younger women.
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  • ediva22ediva22

    Thank you for your responses. First of all, Lilylow and Larrysdarling, I remember you both from my Knot days, we were on the same board, I don't remember which but I read your posts a lot. Fun!

    This is such a tough choice. I hate changing practices but I really want to feel comfortable with my doc's. Does a midwife work along with a doc when in a hospital setting or on her own? I am not interested in a home birth, I am just interested in a less invasive birth in a hospital- where all the choices are not totally out of your hands. I still need to find out what my insurance covers too- Not sure if a midwife adds onto the cost?

    thanks again!

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  • lilylowlilylow member
    The CNM deliver 90% of all the births at my practice.  There is always doctors on staff since it is a hospital but they are rarely needed.  A CNM is essentially a labor and delivery nurse that has become certified to deliver babies.  No MW worth anything wouldn't call in a doctor is something is wrong, but at the same time CNM's are use to staying with a woman for the long haul and not coming in at the end to catch.
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  • mrs.kapowmrs.kapow

    imagelilylow:
    The CNM deliver 90% of all the births at my practice.  There is always doctors on staff since it is a hospital but they are rarely needed.  A CNM is essentially a labor and delivery nurse that has become certified to deliver babies.  No MW worth anything wouldn't call in a doctor is something is wrong, but at the same time CNM's are use to staying with a woman for the long haul and not coming in at the end to catch.

    Ditto, Lily.

    I go to Women's Healthcare of Mullica Hill and delivered at Elmer. I see the CNM, but she works very closely with the OB, who I saw now and then throughout my pregnancy.

    Elmer is very very helpful in pursuing a more natural birth. They aren't pushy, but each room has its own whirlpool tub and they have wireless monitoring so you can move around if you don't get an epi.

    That said, they don't do super high-risk because they don't have a high-end NICU, so I'm not sure if your condition would exclude you or not.  

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