I would like to go with a midwife. This is my first baby, and after research, this is the way I'd like to go. Because of moving, I can't schedule my first appointment until I'm already 8.5 weeks anyway. I'm not positive if the office I'm going to does u/s that early, but if they do, the office I'm looking into has an u/s tech. Would I be able to talk with my midwife and get an u/s (if they do them at 8 wks) at my first appointment? Or does it really just depend on the office?
When a midwife is part of an entire practice (like, she works with a doctor), is it usually still just her that will meet with you the entire time, and will she be the only one with me when I give birth? Or does it depend? I've done research but I definitely still have questions, if you can't tell :) I appreciate any and all thoughts.
Leviswife
07-27-2010, 10:54 AM
I have these same questions because I've made an appointment to see a midwife who works in an office with other doctors also. My appointment isn't until about 10 weeks because I see my RE until then.
beckstar
07-27-2010, 11:10 AM
i am not positive, but i think you can specify that you want midwifery care only and make all your prenatal appointments with her...and then for the birth, i would assume she'd be on call during your due time...
mom23boys
07-27-2010, 11:33 AM
My #3 was delivered by midwife. . . in her practice, there are 3 MD's and 1 midwife. They're all on call different days and I whined and was induced on a day when she was on call.
I saw her for all my appointments (I'm struggling with this because I don't really care for the 3 MD's, but I love Deb. . . the MD I really liked who left the practice opened a practice closer but I haven't seen him in 6 years and I'm not sure what his practice is like) but this time since I"m old I'm not sure if they're going to take care of me differently or if it will be the same as last times.
VeganCupcake
08-01-2010, 04:07 PM
In my area, the CNM/OB group rotates through who you meet with toward the end of your pregnancy, because you never know who will be on call for your labor and birth. So you don't get to see just your favorite midwife or doctor for your appointments.
clb
08-03-2010, 05:58 PM
In my area, the CNM/OB group rotates through who you meet with toward the end of your pregnancy, because you never know who will be on call for your labor and birth. So you don't get to see just your favorite midwife or doctor for your appointments.
Yes, is the same by me and what I think has become common for all practices with multiple doctors. So you'll probably see your midwife/doctor for the majority of the appts and then towards the end you'll rotate so you at least get to meet everyone in the practice at least once (since you never know who will be on call when you labor).
I think 8 weeks is typical for a first appt and most docs/CNMs like to do a ultrasound on the first visit just to confirm gestational age.
My Sweet Blessings
08-03-2010, 06:43 PM
my docs office (not sure if there is a midwife) you don't get rotated around. You see the same dr for every visit unless you need to come in for an unscheduled appt and your doc isn't there. With the last 2 pregnancies, there were only 2 times when I saw a different doc. Once because it was an unscheduled appt and the other cause my doc was out for a while on vacation. I wouldn't want to be bounced around
luvsviola
08-03-2010, 07:58 PM
My last practice bounced you every single appointment. I hated it! So I changed to a new practice this time. Seeing the same doc for the majority of the appointments is important to me.
eponak
08-04-2010, 02:00 PM
Ultrasound timing depends on the healthcare professional and your insurance. Usually an early sono locks in the most accurate due date. A heartbeat can be seen around 6 weeks or so. 8 1/2 weeks should be fine if you have no pain, bleeding,etc. If you need to take any meds (allergies, asthma, etc), at least see your Primary care doctor to make sure they are ok. You should start a multivitamin and folic acid, tho, until you see your midwife. Good luck!
