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Ob-gyn or midwife: Which one is right for you? How can I decide
what kind of practitioner should deliver my baby? As soon as you decide you want to start trying to conceive, you should start looking for the practitioner you want to care for you during your ...
www.baby.com/view.aspx?pid=198&cid=247
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Upside: Very good summary on alternatives
Downside: Page a little hard to read
Obstetrics and gynaecology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obstetrics and Gynecology (often abbreviated to OB/GYN or O&G) are the two surgical specialties dealing with the female reproductive organs, and as such are often combined to form a single medical ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstetrics_and_gynecology
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail on understanding the role of OBGYNs
Downside: Not pregnancy specific information
When is it too late to change obstetricians?
I'm ten days from my due date, and I've had bleeding with clots for four days now. I called my doctor every day for three days before he finally checked me out yesterday. He did an ultrasound and ...
www.babycenter.com/404_when-is-it-too-late-to-change-obstetricians_2487.bc
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question changing healthcare providers during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Ob-GYN or Midwife - Which is better for you?
There are differing approaches to the practice and philosophy among professionals who can attend births.
www.amazingpregnancy.com/pregnancy-articles/112.html
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Upside: Helps you choose who to assist in your pregnancy
Downside: Many ads
Having a Doula: Is a Doula for Me?
The word doula is a Greek word that means women’s servant. Women have been serving other women in childbirth for centuries and have proven that this support from another woman has positive effects on ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/havingadoula.html
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Upside: Very good overview on choosing to have doula help with pregnancy and childbirth; very good additional resources
Downside: None
Midwives
Congratulations, you're pregnant! Let the decision-making begin. Choosing a health care provider to care for you and your baby during your pregnancy is one of the biggest decisions you'll make.
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/midwives.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with very good article on understanding and choosing a midwife for your pregnancy and childbirth
Downside: Expect some scrolling
How to Choose a Pediatrician
As a general pediatrician, I frequently speak with both current and expecting parents about choosing a pediatrician.
library.adoption.com/Health/How-to-Choose-a-Pediatrician/article/2625/1.html
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Upside: Detailed advice with many questions to ask
Downside: None
Which type of doctor or midwife is right for you?
How can I decide what kind of practitioner should deliver my baby? Is it safer to choose an ob-gyn over a midwife? What do most women choose?
www.babycenter.com/0_which-type-of-doctor-or-midwife-is-right-for-you_9348.bc
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Upside: Good article on how to decide between a doctor or midwife
Downside: Busy page
Midwives - The term midwife reflects a philosophy of care.
The term midwife reflects a philosophy of care; one that is more specifically directed at the woman and her individual reproductive needs. A midwife usually offers a variety of options and seeks to ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/midwives.html
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Upside: Very good overview on midwives with helpful resources like how to find a local midwife
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Obstetricians – 11 Questions To Ask Before Choosing An
Obstetrician Choosing an obstetrician can be pretty daunting for some women, and going by our BellyBelly Forum poll, it seems that the highest percent of women are choosing obstetricians based on ...
www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/pregnancy/questions-ask-obstetrician
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Upside: Excellent information and detail on what to ask an obstetrician
Downside: Lots of scrolling
