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Maternity Providers

Understanding the different models of care for giving birth is essential to understanding your rights to your best birth experience.

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ASK: How do I approach choosing either a doctor or a midwife to be...

Choosing a Doctor or Midwife for Birth "How do you choose between a doctor and a midwife to take care of you? Well, you've got...
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ASK: I’m pregnant and I don’t have any health insurance, What are my options?

Pregnant with no Health Insurance Currently under the law, if you don't have any insurance, there are some options for you. Definitely call Medicaid. Definitely...
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ASK: What are the differences between a CPM and a CNM as my midwife...

The Difference is in Education "So I often get the question as a nurse-midwife who practices in the hospital, what makes a nurse-midwife in the...
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ASK: What questions should I be asking when choosing an obstetrician?

What questions should I be asking when choosing an obstetrician “When you're looking for an obstetrician for care, you want to talk to them about...
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ASK: What is an independent birth center?

What Is an Independent Birth Center "A true birth center is an independent facility independent of a hospital. Many places can call themselves birth centers,...
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ASK: How do I get the most out of my prenatal appointments with my...

Make The Most of Your Prenatal Appointments So, how can you make the time you spend with your doctor at your prenatal appointment? The most...
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ASK: Is having a midwife at my home birth the same as having a...

Midwives in and out of the Hospital "The ways that it's the same as having a midwife in the hospital and a midwife in an...
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ASK: What is the difference between a CPM and CNM Midwife- Does it matter...

Difference Between a (Certified Professional Midwife) CPM and a CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) "CPM stands for Certified Professional Midwife. CPM's are certified by the North...
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ASK: Do I have options after my doctor recommends a C-section once labor has...

What are my options?  "If your doctor or your midwife recommends having a C-section after you've already come in and labor; It can definitely be...
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ASK: How do I know if I am a good fit to give birth...

Can I have a Birth Center Birth? "As long as if you're using a freestanding birth center, you really want to make sure that you've...