The misconception about midwives

Midwifery is a profession concerned about the well-being of a pregnant mother.  They provide prenatal care as well attend the birth. They also provide postpartum care as well.  In general, midwives are not usually nurses although they can be. But they are regulated and governed.  But where do the misunderstandings come in?

The misunderstanding stems from the practice of giving birth at home.  In my practice of helping women as a San Diego midwife, homebirths are where people get confused.People think that home birthing is an unsafe way of delivering a baby. But for low risk pregnancy they are safe.Midwives also carry necessary medical equipments in case something unavoidable happens.And since the way they deliver babies is very safe most complications are avoided.

This is the part where the benefits come in.  As some midwives in San Diego perform their services they do it with a natural delivery.  This is where no medicine is involved to help in labor.No medicine is administered to the mother during birthing.But by not using medicines to help the mother during the delivery the birthing can finish at a faster time.Because most of the women do not know that medication will slow down the delivery.So by not administering medicine to the mother the delivery would be faster.

And when the mother decides to undergo water birthing more positive things can be benfited by both the mother and the baby. From doing waterbirth in San Diego in my practice the water eases the delivery.The water soothes the muscles of the pregnant mother resulting to an easier delivery of the baby. Plus the shock and stress that the baby undergoes during birthing can be reduced by being released into water.

As you can see there are misconceptions about midwives and their profession.But I’m hoping that you will understand that this method is safe for low-risk pregnancies.And midwives also have rules and regulations given by a governing body.That is why midwives are required to undero extensive schooling on midwifery.They have some know-how in medical procedures that is needed in birthing.  So safety should not be of concern since they also have medical emergency equipment.It can be a good choice for women.