So now it's time for me to get serious about finding a health care provider that is truly supportive of my wish to vbac, along with my other birth plans. It's easier said than done. With my last pregnancy and delivery, I used an OB/GYN, but after meeting midwives and learning about the midwifery model of care, I am really hoping to find a midwife this time.
The Midwives Model of Care
The Midwives Model of Care
(from the citizens for midwifery website)
The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
•Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
•Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
•Minimizing technological interventions
•Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
With this birth, I feel that it would be best for me to have a health care provider that:
The Midwives Model of Care is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
•Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
•Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
•Minimizing technological interventions
•Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
With this birth, I feel that it would be best for me to have a health care provider that:
-views pregnancy and birth as a natural process
-believes in a woman's ability to give birth naturally
-doesn't use unnecessary interventions during labor or delivery
-offers plenty of one on one time with their patient during pregnancy as well as support during delivery.
-tries to minimize the risks that can arise in pregnancy and birth by providing information to the mother on how she can be healthy during her pregnancy and prepare for a healthy delivery.
-views vbac as a safe option for mom and baby, but can also make quick decisions if complications do arise.
-respects the mom's wishes and offers support
-gives the mom real informed consent when it comes to all of her options and the risks involved.
-isn't afraid of "big babies" or a mom going past 40wks.
-allows the baby to come when they are ready.
-genuinely cares about the mom and baby's health as well as their birth experience.
Here is a great video from YouTube that talks about some of the benefits of choosing a midwife.
