In this episode you’re going to get an overview of midwifery care. I was inspired to do this episode after hearing Heidi (episode 119) talk about how her midwife worked so well with a physician in order to help her have a beautiful birth.
I’ve been working with midwives since my residency training and currently work with midwives today. I fully support working collaboratively with midwives to help provide the best care for patients.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- What midwifery is and what values midwives uphold
- What makes each category of midwifery different: certified nurse midwives, certified midwives, and certified professional midwives
- How education and training varies across classifications
- How the scope of midwifery extends beyond pregnancy and birth
- Whether insurance covers midwifery
- How models of midwifery vary from state to state
- What collaborative agreements are and how they can help or hinder the care midwives provide
- Why it’s so important for physicians and midwives to work together
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