Anyone using a midwife or doula?

Re: Anyone using a midwife or doula?

• kimey1 member

  April 2015

  I knew as soon as I saw the + sign on the pregnancy test that i wanted a doula. I want a waterbirth with a doula and midwives, and id prefer to do it at the comfort of my home. Hospitals often freak me out so i want to make it as comfy as possible. Im also opting for Hypnobabies.

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• lovinlifeinutah member

  April 2015

  Our closest hospital has a women's center attached to it so I plan to give birth there. I have an appointment with a midwife but there are nine in the group and I could potentially see all nine and not know who will deliver until that day. Is this normal for midwifery practices? I would almost rather go with an OB if there is a better chance of not being moved around so much.
  
  In terms of your insurance, I would suggest calling them or looking online to see what exactly is or is not covered. I've noticed too that my doctors often know this info if the insurance is one they see a lot. It would suck to go through the whole process only to find out your insurance doesn't cover certain parts of the birth or care.

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• vmatt850 member

  April 2015

  Until I know I am "out of the woods" and have a normal pregnancy (previous early losses) I would like to make the switch to a midwife! The OB's I've seen have upgraded to a brand new hospital with a women's center. Unfortunately they haven't had the approval to do a full water birth, but there are tubs there for laboring!
  
  If I am a tricky pregnancy, I'd like to work with my OB and a doula as I'd like as little intervention as possible and am on the fence about some of the procedures done to baby right after delivery. Leaning very much toward kangaroo care. I don't want the baby taken away from me!

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• nmason824 member

  April 2015

  I will be using a midwife.  I did before and it was the best thing ever.  They are so caring and encouraging for whatever you want.  I was in a hospital who has a team of midwives.  I only met with mine throughout the pregnancy but they were all amazing.  My insurance picked it up just as if I were with a doctor.  Just check with you insurance, they will tell you who and what is covered.  I know with my insurance, I can go to different centers but some may cost more then others out of my own pocket.

  

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• ekneipp member

  April 2015

  Loved my previous midwife/water birth experience! We don't have birth centers here, so it was in a hospital which was fine. My insurance has changed so I hear you on researching all that. Be an advocate for yourself. A crying pregnant woman is hard to resist

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• neferhathor member

  April 2015 edited April 2015

  I used midwives with my second birth and LOVED it! I used Hypnobabies for pain management and they were so helpful. The midwife who delivered my daughter will forever be "the laboring b**** whisperer" in my head. She calmed and focused me like nothing else could.

  

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• Cunningham46 member

  April 2015

  I had a midwife also.  I knew I wanted to deliver at a local birthing center, which is attached to a hospital, so I called them and they recommended my midwife.  She was terrific.  I had no trouble with my health insurance, but you can ask the practice or your health insurance about what they cover.  I believe the midwife and the birth center are actually cheaper than the hospital, so it wasn't a problem at all.

  

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• mamagard4 member

  April 2015

  I used a midwife with my 3rd baby and am using one again this time. LOVED the experience. I will deliver in the birthing center at the local hospital, but am excited that they really honor what each individual mom wants.

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• Wallisimpson member

  April 2015

  I'm having a doula, interviewing a few next week, exciting!

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