Question 1

what's your opinion on using a midwife instead of an ob/gyn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You need to look at the training and credentials.  A certified nurse midwife has training and experience that a lay midwife will not have.  Check out the website of the american college of nurse midwives (http://www.Midwife.Org) for more reliable information.  Our academic department has several certified nurse midwifes on our faculty as colleagues.

Question 2

are midwife's more likely to be there when you give birth versus your ob/gyn?

Accepted Answer

Can't really tell: It is hard to tell whether a midwife or a doctor would be more likely to be at one particular delivery. A pregnant woman can talk with her doctor to see if she (the patient) can specify whether she wants only the doctor, only the midwife, or either practitioner to be at the delivery. Some patients don't care which person delivers the baby, while other patients have specific preferences.

Question 3

what is the difference in fees for a midwife to deliver a baby at a hospital, vs. a ob/gyn?

Accepted Answer

Usually the Same: Your out of pocket costs will be the same. Most insurance companies only pay a set amount regardless of who does a delivery. Most midwives only get hospital or l&d privileges if they are affiliated with an OB so they usually make less but the patient rarely knows how the delivery fee is divided up. Then there are hospital fees, anesthesia fees (if needed), & supply charges. It can be extensive.

Question 4

what is the difference between obstetrics and gynecology and what can midwives do?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Both mid wive and obgyns can delivery low risk pregnancies and do well women exams.  An obgyn can do what mid wives can plus high risk pregnacies and surgical procedure as well as some more specialized procedures.

Question 5

how do a gynecologist and an ob/gyn differ?

Accepted Answer

OB/Gyn: Someone who solely practices gynecology does not take care of pregnant patients.  They do women's care and surgery.  A practicing ob/gyn does both obstetrics and women's care/surgery.

Question 6

how are an ob gyn and a gynecologist different?

Accepted Answer

OB=baby: The OB stands for obstetrics.  The training for all ob/gyn's includes both obstetrics and gynecology.  Thereafter, doctors may choose to do both or just one - either OB or gyn. The OB gyn takes care of delivering babies and prenatal care and also gynecologic issues.  The doctors who limit their practice to gyn issues and do not deliver babies are gynecologists.

Question 7

do any ob-gyn's support vbac after 3 c-sections ?

Accepted Answer

No : Vaginal delivery after having 2 or more c sections is not recommended.

Question 8

can a regular ob / gyn treat you for infertility?

Accepted Answer

Infertility: Yes - to an extent. They can perform exams and/or lab tests useful in making a diagnosis and possibly treating the cause. In some cases it requires a fertility specialist to diagnose and treat. Start with gyn.

Question 9

can i have some tips on switching ob/gyn at 33 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Changing doctors: Depending on the reason that you desire to change OB - it might be uncomfortable but I would still discuss with your current OB &amp; ask for names. I changed an OB with one pregnancy - the first guy was fine but the guy I saw on call was a  fantastic physician. I spoke to my OB and was candid about the reason I desired to make the change. He was very professional &amp; helped with the switch.

Question 10

should i go to the ob gyn if i think i have premature menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a blood test called fsh that can determine if you are in the menopause.  Generally levels greater than 25-30 are suggestive of the menopause.  Premature ovarian failure (pof) is the cessation of menses before the age of 38; and the most common cause in premature menopause.  If you have pof, you should consult your gyn because it can sometimes be associated with other endocrine disorders.

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What is the difference in fees for a midwife to deliver a baby at a hospital, vs. a ob/gyn?

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What is the difference between obstetrics and gynecology and what can midwives do?

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How do a gynecologist and an ob/gyn differ?

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How are an ob gyn and a gynecologist different?

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Do any ob-gyn's support vbac after 3 c-sections ?

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Should i go to the ob gyn if i think i have premature menopause?

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