DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIDWIFE AND OB GYN - MIDWIFE VS OBGYN

[@ShelbyFortney]

This is such a great video! I’ve never had someone explain it so clearly before especially with their own experiences thrown in. Makes me want to look into a midwife next time because my OB was super uninformative with Charlie. The standard of care seems way more flexible and customizable with a midwife

[@monicataylor7414]

Yes! My first birth was with an ob/gyn at a hospital and the same thing you said, I didn’t know who would deliver me the day of (thankfully he actually ended up being a great doctor but wasn’t the person I worked with my whole pregnancy). I was able to have an unmedicated delivery but they put me on the clock after breaking my water and I had 12 hours to deliver or have a c-section. They kept trying to encourage pitocin even though I was ok and baby was ok (before they broke my water). I was told to labor at home when I first got there or it would be more likely to induce me. Now I have a midwife and hoping to deliver at a birthing center and one thing that seems so simple that no doctor ever did…she made note of my first daughter’s name, my partner’s name, and my new baby’s name. It’s in my notes along with info about my birth plan. No one ever bothered to ask about my little family. The ob/gyn I stopped going to for this pregnancy was very short with me and dry. This midwife like you said really wants to know my whole story. She saw I missed a bunch of appointments and while all the other nurses before were treating me like a criminal, she actually asked if anything was going on at home that was making it hard for me to get there. I shared with her health problems with my older daughter I had been focused on. The first obgyn made a big deal about how big my baby was at only 26 weeks and how I’d be at risk for gestational diabetes and all this crap (when I’m perfectly healthy) and the midwife said it was probably just a growth spurt and not to worry about it. Just so different in the level of care.

[@shanell809]

Yes, please id love to know the differences between home/hospital birth

[@AddieDwyer]

I will add it to my list for content!

[@Helen_Carolina]

I loved my first OB. She had her own practice so we was very attentive. & she was there to deliver James. But with my 2nd she left mid pregnancy & it was just different. But now I’m convinced the ones that deliver lily were midwives that were at the hospital because they were just so helpful & great! This was very informative thanks for sharing

[@roxywilk8967]

I know the search for a midwife or dula can be hard and a lot of work! Great information glad you found one

[@KidsDIYChannel]

Thanks for explaining in so much detail! I'm sure this is a very big concern! 🙏💕

[@LifeWithTheLovedays]

This was so interesting! Thanks for sharing. I only ever used OBs and I had pretty good experiences. But I definitely see the advantage of a midwife.

[@karendinkel9040]

I had to beg to do something else with the diabetes test because I threw up the drink twice. It makes me angry that everything was so strict. Definitely want to do a midwife this next baby

[@that_single_mama]

I have an OB this time but I think I would like to go the Midwife/birth center route for future pregnancies

[@MeettheMarascos]

I love this information! I had never looked into the differences. Wow you truly will have experienced it all! That's amazing. I've had 2 c-sections so if I had a third baby I would love to look into VBAC. Thanks for this video!!

[@sophieanderson6957]

This is sooo interesting. I never would have known

[@betelhemmengistu3793]

Thank you for covering almost all of my concerns 😊

[@AddieDwyer]

🤗

[@BrittanyRoseHomemaking]

With Finley I refused pitocin. I walked in the hospital at 5cm and they broke my water. I knew I’d go super fast after that but they still tried to push pitocin. I didn’t let them, but with my first baby i probably would have cause you just don’t know any better.

[@MommingWithCharity]

Very interesting. We don’t have a lot of options around here unfortunately but A midwife sounds so nice 😂

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

I’ve use midwives with my second and my first was with a obgyn only because I had gestational diabetes.

[@chelsealewis1285]

That was great. I wish I could have a midwife. Doesn’t work for us on the island. Im glad you found what works for you.

[@emilydowan919]

That’s interesting, what do you have instead of a midwife!

[@meuandmea]

Very informative. Great knowing the differences between the two.

[@emilydowan919]

It’s so interesting to hear about all of your options

[@shawneemcmullin]

This was such a helpful video! Thank you!! ❤️

[@AddieDwyer]

I’m glad you found it helpful!!

[@adonisadvices4248]

this is such a great video Addie, I just came across your channel and checked out a few of your vids you’ve got a ton of good stuff on here! You’re super comfortable on this as well made me realize I gotta get better on my videos haha Let us know if you want supportive friends be present on all of your uploads

[@lenahoeflich4597]

Hi! I would love to see a video about the difference between a hospital and home birth if you havent already made one! Also if you have any info on birth centers versus home or hospital. Thanks!

[@AddieDwyer]

I always meant to make this kind of video and never did - I will definitely try to schedule that in

[@AllThingsTiffanyNicole]

This is interesting! I would have looked more into to having a midwife vs the Doctor that cut my intestines 😢 if I had all this information back then. Thanks for breaking it down.

[@fatimahersi7070]

Hope you recovered okay 🥺🥺🥺

[@googlpanda]

That's interesting that you have all those different options, it is similar here in the UK, we have midwife led units and obstetrician led units, i had to have both mine in hospital under the obstetrician due to complications, midwives tend to just deliver low risk babies here.

[@BlackoniansAroundTheWorld]

Great sharing i learnt something new. Thanks

[@amanderruth]

Thank you!!!

[@AddieDwyer]

You're welcome!

[@iLoveSkittles015]

I have a low pain tolerance and want to opt for epidural, will a midwife be judging and not want to work with that? Should I go with an OB instead ?

[@AddieDwyer]

You will likely have to find a midwife in a hospital practice, but no I don't think they will be judging. Every mama should have the choice to birth the way they want to :)

[@markeisharobinson6437]

Would you say a CPM or CNM is a better choice as far as being equipped and trained to handle more situations during pregnancy?

[@AddieDwyer]

I would say it honestly would depend on the midwife and what you feel comfortable with. I would do some interviews and see who I hit it off with the most. Different states have different licensing laws so it's a hard question to answer

[@katiemccarthen1706]

How do you even go about finding midwives?

[@AddieDwyer]

Google was no help for me, but I found a facebook group that was able to provide a list of midwives in my area. Unfortunately I think that people try to shut midwives down so they keep kind of under the radar and work mostly from word of mouth

[@omshomestead]

Internet. Research.

[@CrestwoodRocks]

Best wishes.

[@harfunmolar1130]

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