Happy New Year!!! Whether, you have been a reader since the inaugural post or you are just joining, thank you for being here. The Doula Newsletter hopes to help families prepare for pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and you will find a toggle in which you can peruse the many other topics. Now, let’s get on with it!
OBs, Midwives, and Family Physicians
OBs, Midwives, and Family Physicians are all legally allowed to deliver babies in the U.S.
Certified Midwives & Certified Nurse Midwives
Midwives attend uncomplicated, normal births. They are independent providers whom see patients in both hospitals and birth centers. They also attend home births. A Certified Nurse Midwife has completed nursing school as well as a midwifery program. Both CNMs and CMs are licensed health care providers.
Find qualified CMs and CNMs here: https://www.midwife.org/find-a-midwife
For New Yorkers, Find a Midwife | NYC Midwives
Obstetricians
Obstetricians have completed medical school and a residency in pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health. They attend complicated births and perform Cesarean Sections (C-Sections). They may offer genetic counseling and well-women exams.
Find a qualified Obstetrician here: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/find-an-ob-gyn
Family Physicians
In rural areas, it may be easier to find a Family Physician to provide your maternity care. Family Physicians are trained to provide healthcare across the lifespan. And so, having a family physician as your maternity provider may improve continuity of care, since they can treat both you and your newborn then continue to provide care as your family’s healthcare provider.
Find a qualified Family Physician here: https://portfolio.theabfm.org/diplomate/find.aspx
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