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Can a midwife deliver the baby?
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Yes: Midwifes are trained to deliver babies and manage uncomplicated pregnancies. Different states have different laws regarding privileges for midwives. Plan ahead and research your options.
Answered 1/20/2019
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Midwife deliveries: Nurses trained as midwives can certainly deliver infants where there are minor complications, but an obstetric physician should be available as "backup" in case of a prolonged or complicated labor. Home deliveries when a patient has previously delivered may be done, but the risk is always significant when/if problems occur.
Answered 11/8/2018
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