Regardless of the type of provider you choose, a good practitioner will understand their scope of practice and stay within it, says B.
Anthony Armson, president of the SOGC , which means that they will ask for help from other experts in their network if they need it. If you are delivering at home or in a birthing centre and have complications, you may need to transfer to a hospital, where your midwife will continue to work with you or transfer your care to an obstetrician, depending on the circumstance and region.
Access to family physicians and obstetricians is covered by provincial and territorial healthcare. If you live in a rural area, you may not be able to access the services of an obstetrician without travelling and may be limited to a family physician.
In northern communities, many women with low-risk pregnancies deliver at birthing centres with midwives. However, in many other areas—including cities—the demand for midwives still exceeds the supply. If you wish to go the midwife route, start contacting midwives or midwifery practices as early in your pregnancy as possible.
Keep an open mind, get recommendations from family and friends and meet a few experts in person if possible. I need a midwife! First, what is a midwife? What is an obstetrician? Williams DE, Pridjian G. Textbook of Family Medicine.
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; chap Updated by: John D. Editorial team. Choosing the right health care provider for pregnancy and childbirth.
You may choose an: Obstetrician Family practice doctor Certified nurse-midwife Each of these providers is described below. Here are some things you need to consider when you decide on the type of provider you want: Risk factors you may have for problems during pregnancy and childbirth Where you would like to deliver your baby Your beliefs and desires about natural childbirth. An obstetrician OB is a doctor who has special training in women's health and pregnancy.
Women may be advised to see an OB specialist if they: Had an earlier complicated pregnancy Are expecting twins, triplets, or more Have a preexisting medical condition Need to have a cesarean delivery C-section , or had one in the past.
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Obstetrics An obstetrician specializes in obstetrics, which deals with all aspects of pregnancy, from prenatal care to post-natal care. Obstetricians are also trained to handle pregnancy complications, such as: Ectopic pregnancy, in which the fetus grows outside of the uterus Signs of fetal distress, in which the fetus is not doing well for various reasons Placenta issues Preeclampsia Delivery through Cesarean section An obstetrician can also help you after you have delivered your baby and are dealing with issues such as postpartum depression.
Gynecology A gynecologist specializes in caring for the reproductive health of a woman from the time she gets her first period all the way to post-menopause. These specialist doctors are equipped to deal with the entire range of pregnancies, from uncomplicated, low-risk deliveries to many kinds of high-risk deliveries. If your doctor determines your pregnancy is high risk, find a board certified OB-GYN to handle your pregnancy.
Maternal-fetal medicine is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology. Maternal-fetal medicine doctors are sometimes called perinatologists. In addition to completing traditional medical school, maternal-fetal medicine doctors have completed a 4-year standard training program in obstetrics and gynecology.
They also have completed an extra 2 to 3 years of specialized training in dealing with problem or high-risk pregnancies. In the United States, they will be board certified in both specialties.
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists offer specialized care for pregnant people and their fetuses. Special cases can include:. They can start treatment even before your baby is born if they find a problem during your pregnancy. Because of the extensive training required, the number of maternal-fetal medicine specialists in the United States is limited.
For the most part, they practice in either academic centers affiliated with medical schools or other large tertiary care facilities. They generally partner with multiple healthcare professionals to consult, co-manage, or directly care for you and your baby before, during, and after pregnancy.
They perform specialized procedures in addition to ultrasound and amniocentesis. They also generally provide consultation to community obstetricians and family practitioners for pregnancies with complex issues.
These may include:. You can find a doctor in a variety of different ways, but one of the best ways is by word of mouth. Ask your friends and family members about their experiences when having babies. They will give you their honest opinion.
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