Often I'm asked what's the difference between a doula and a midwife. That question leads to an answer of much greater length then the one asking usually suspects. So, I decided to take a moment to describe all the information I'd like to share about all the different kinds of support person(s) and medical professionals you can have at your birth. I will address comparisons and contrasts throughout the next few blogs. First, lets break down what the difference is between an OBGYN and a midwife. Yes, you will get a sense of my bias. I'm not going to sugar coat any of the facts. I'm not going to unsee what I have already seen. Why do Doctors and Midwives practice so differently? Don't they both deliver babies? Is it really all just about money?
1. Dr Stu - L.A. based doctor who does homebirths. This is your only (legal) option if you are having twins and want a home birth. He only accepts cash, no insurances. He is the only OB who does homebirths in a 60-mile radius.
2. Dr. Kenneth James - Laguna Hills 3. Dr. Cobb - Pomerado hospital in Poway (gets booked quickly! catch him early) This hospital has laboring tubs. 4. Dr. Capetanakis - Scripps Encinitas. Also known also for allowing skin to skin in the OR in the case of a necessary cesarean. 5. Dr. Vu - Sharp Grossmont (also privileges at Sharp Mary Birch). Best known for being highly skilled with Vaginal Breech deliveries. 6. If you are a Kaiser patient, you're best bet is to go to Zion in San Diego. That hospital compared to Palomar, Moreno Valley, and Riverside, has much more of a comfort with the natural birthing community. Usually the nurses are familiar with HypnoBirthing.
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The pregnancy of women are unique from one another since they experience different kinds of situations. What matters most is finding the most dependable and the right way of giving birth. Married couples should be planning beforehand what would be the flow of the mother's pregnancy. If their plan seems not suitable for what the mother experiences, there are always room for adjustments. It is important that the mother should be surrounded by and taken care by her loving family specially her husband.
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