
There is an updated set of data out comparing the midwives model of care and the regular medical model. Once again, midwives are shown to provide great care for low risk women in healthy pregnancies. We also know that this option can help women have a more satisfying birth, feel more in control and typically experience fewer interventions. The problem is that the medical mindset has taken over in so many places that the option of midwifery care isn't readily available, even when women would like it to be.
What's the climate like in your area? Do you have midwives near you? What about a birth center option?
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Sandall J, Soltani H, Gates S, Shennan A, Devane D. Midwife-led continuity models versus other models of care for childbearing women. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD004667. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004667.pub3
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Midwifery Care is Beneficial originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 at 12:04:34.
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