The Richardson Chiropractor to see - Chiropractor Richardson

The Growing Demand for Midwives

Midwife comforting a new mother and child.

Women today have options when it comes to their choice of maternity health care provider. The decision involves choosing the caregiver and the type of birth center and may have a lot to do with the type of pregnancy. Women with high-risk pregnancies or serious medical conditions generally choose a medical doctor in a hospital setting. However, 60-80% of all pregnant women are healthy enough to have a choice.

If you are considering a midwife, there are different types, depending on the training they receive, the types of examinations they take and their certifications. For instance, a certified nurse midwife (CNM) has both a college-level nursing degree and a midwife certification, while a lay midwife is not certified or licensed, but has been trained through apprenticeship and/or self-study. Of course, it is imperative to check into the credentials of any health care provider you intend to use.

How do midwives differ from medical doctors?
  • Midwives provide more natural individualized care, while doctors provide more routine therapeutic care

  • Midwives will deliver a baby in a home, birthing center or hospital setting, while doctors typically deliver in a hospital setting only

  • Midwives typically rely less upon medical intervention than doctors do. In a study conducted by Roger A. Rosenblatt, M.D. at the University of Washington, it was found that midwives had a lower rate of episiotomy and the use of labor-inducing drugs. Rosenblatt also noted that the cesarean rate for women attended by midwives was 8.8%, compared to 13.6% with obstetricians and 15.1% for family physicians.

Dr. Rosenblatt told the NY Times, "Nurse-midwives establish a relationship with their patients that lead to excellent outcomes with less use of medical resources. We physicians have something to learn from midwives about the approach to low-risk women."

Search:

Dr. David Asks some important questions of interest to Richardson residents - Chiropractor Richardson Dr. David Asks...

Do chiropractors prescribe medications for the pain?
No. Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to better health. Instead, we rely on natural methods. We can show you how to use ice to control pain. When properly applied, ice can have an analgesic effect without the unwanted and sometimes dangerous effects of pain medications.
How come medical doctors don't recommend chiropractic?
That's changing. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. As more and more Richardson folks seek alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are referring their patients to chiropractors.